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Red Cross Annual Collection through May: Matching donation available!

The Red Cross’ annual funds drive went into effect in late March, and locally on April 12th with a 20,000 peso donation presented by mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo.  As always, it’s important to keep in mind the altruistic group is a non-governmental organization and relies principally on donations. The “Once isn’t Enough, Dig Deeper” (Una […]

Annual Red Cross Drive Underway thru May 8th

The Red Cross delegation in Puerto Peñasco kicked off its 2022 collection drive on April 4th with the goal of raising 400,000 pesos (approximately $20,000 US). The annual drive, which runs through May 8th, started up with an initial donation of 20,000 pesos (roughly $1K US) presented by mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo, with the promise […]

“Red Cross With You” program relaunches community support

The local Red Cross relaunched the “Red Cross with You” program over the second weekend of January, fulfilling its commitment to social service in Puerto Peñasco with actions that benefit vulnerable populations. Ruben Barajas Jaime, Emergency Response Coordinator for the local Red Cross, detailed in addition to responding to emergencies that arise, the institution undertakes […]

Annual Red Cross collection welcomes ongoing donations

The 2021 Red Cross collection drive in Puerto Peñasco raised nearly 350,000 pesos in donations from residents and visitors alike, detailed Irma Rojas Herrera, local Red Cross Administrative Coordinator.  Herrera clarified final numbers on commercial donations are still pending as that is a year-long process. While amounts raised in 2021 so far for the Red […]

One World Medics donates Ambulance to local Red Cross

The local Red Cross recently received the welcome donation of a 2014 Ford model ambulance from the U.S. non-profit “One World Medics,” headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Prior to the formal presentation, the refurbished vehicle had actually been in service locally for a few months. On April 7th, One World Medics founder Bryan Peterson made […]

Local Red Cross hopeful for annual fundraising campaign

Local Red Cross EMT Coordinator, Rubén Barajas Jaime, reports talks are underway to hold their 2021 fundraising campaign.  He noted the annual collection campaign, suspended last year due to Covid-19 concerns, is one of the institution’s main sources of revenue to ensure they can continue to provide an annual average of 10,000 forms of service. […]

Local Red Cross readiness for Spring holidays

The local Red Cross is prepared for the influx of people to Puerto Peñasco over Spring Break and Semana Santa. Red Cross EMT Coordinator Rubén Barajas Jaime noted they’ve adapted their strategy this spring to the Covid-19 pandemic as, in addition to responding to accidents, they must remain alert to the virus. Last year, recalled […]

Red Cross Annual Drive reports 20% increase in collections

By José Antonio Pérez Puerto Peñasco Red Cross Board President Julio Cesar Valenzuela was happy to inform that thanks to the acceptance, solidarity, and participation of all, the local institution was able to raise more than 748 thousand pesos during their 2018 fundraising drive, representing a 20% increase over last year and surpassing goals.  In […]

2018 Red Cross Annual Fundraising Drive

With the goal of raising 600,000 pesos this year (about $35,000 USD), the 2018 Red Cross collection drive kicked off on February 21st . The 2018 fundraising drive, under the motto “We Need your Hands to Keep Helping”, began with an initial donation of 40,000 pesos presented by the Mayor to staff, board members, and […]

Collection and Promotion efforts. RockyPoint360 NewsWrap

Tremendous response at Red Cross Collection Site -more donations on hold for now By José Antonio Pérez Sept. 29, 2017   With a tremendous response across Sonora at Red Cross collection centers following recent earthquakes in central Mexico, the state office in Hermosillo is overflowing with donations and therefore collection efforts will be suspended under further […]

Three from local Red Cross head out to help after Hurricane Harvey

Following a call put about by the American Red Cross, three emergency crew members from the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross are headed to Texas to join support efforts helping those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The three EMT staff from the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross departed for Texas on Tuesday, where they will meet up with […]

Roadwork, Red Cross, & fishing season. RockyPoint360 Newswrap

Paving next to La Milla begins By José Antonio Pérez Aug. 3, 2017.  This past week, work to pave Calle José S. Healy next to the city’s “Milla” sports complex began. The nearly 5 million peso investment is for 11,200 sq. meters of asphalt, reports Public Projects Coordinator Terencio Gutiérrez Valenzuela.  In addition to addressing […]

Sustainable Beaches. Robotics Champions. RockyPoint360 NewsWrap

Puerto Peñasco granted White Flag as Sustainable Clean Beach Press Release Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. June 9, 2017.  Puerto Peñasco was awarded the White Flag representing Sustainable Clean Beaches by the Federal Government during the XII National Clean Beach Meeting held in Bahías Banderas, Riviera del Estado de Nayarit. It is important to recall on March […]

Local Rotary Club donates ambulance to Red Cross

The Puerto Peñasco Mar de Cortés Rotary Club has been quite active in town since the reinstatement of Rotary Club International here last summer. In addition to a large fundraising event held in late September to launch the Club’s presence in Puerto Peñasco, the Puerto Peñasco Mar de Cortés Rotary Club has hosted several health […]

Local Red Cross welcomes new board

Following four years as Board President of the local Red Cross, Jorge Valdez was visibly choked up on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th, as he detailed the numerous achievements of the institution during his term. Among these, in addition to now having 6 ambulances on hand for service to the community, Valdez explained through donations and […]