donations

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 […]

GUMA Gym trains boxing champions!

We recently spoke with our friend Alberto Gutiérrez, better known as “GUMA”, who in addition to his work with photography is an ultralight pilot and tremendous boxing fan. Guma learned to box from his father during his youth and boxed at an amateur level. In Tapachula, Chiapas he rose to the rank of “Golden Gloves,” […]

Diaper drives astound Amores de Peñasco volunteer

Early to mid-July seems to be a good time for a “Diapey and Wipey” Drive in Puerto Peñasco, all for the benefit of Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Center. Hearing about the need for diapers, children’s shampoo, and other care products, on July 6th, a number of people came together for a “Diaper Tea Party” […]

Diaper Drive served up with a Tea Fiesta

Tea Fiesta and Diaper Drive July 6th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Giuseppi’s Espresso Café on Fremont Once again, we are collecting diapers and wet wipes for Amores de Penasco, the children’s crisis center.  This facility has now been added to the Steps of Love 501.c3 which is a U.S. charitable organization, so your donations can […]

Donations from Spring Triathlon

Contributor: Convention and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Peñasco One of the mostly highly anticipated activities in Puerto Peñasco is the annual Spring Rocky Point Triathlon. Each year, the RockyPointTri also does a good job of collecting donations for local organizations. Just recently, donations from the Spring triathlon were presented to the local Office on Integral […]

OXXO “round up” campaign benefits local Fire Department

The Puerto Peñasco Fire Department recently received a check for $289,000 pesos from resources collected through OXXO’s regional “round up” campaign. These funds were collected over the period spanning March, April, and May for every 50 cents OXXO customers “rounded up” in Puerto Peñasco, Sonoyta, San Luis Río Colorado and Valle de San Luis. Nicandro […]

Keys for Fire Department monument

Sculptor Roberto Ledesma Ávila, who is creating a monument to honor local firemen, has launched a call to collect keys that will form part of the piece. All are asked to participate! Collection spots can be found at the Fire Department (Blvd. Fremont), the First Civil Court (on Ave. Sinaloa about a block North of […]

DIF receives holiday donations from various sources

What do real estate and The Nutcracker have to do with the local Office on Integral Family Development (DIF)?  Recently, Long Realty made a donation of $50,000 pesos to the local social assistance organization, which will go to ongoing work on a Hemodialysis Unit that has been a principal goal of the DIF under President […]

DIF presents wheelchairs to members of community

DIF wheelchair donation made possible by Fundación BIG Bola Press release On Thursday, Oct. 17th, local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa presented wheelchairs to a number of men and women, most of whom are elderly or disabled. Félix de Figueroa thanked the Big Bola foundation for the donation of the 22 wheelchairs, which were […]

Generosity: A welcome donation of sports equipment

Contributor: Rob Baylor, American Legion Post MX 15 In a world that revolves around our families and our friends we find that charity begins in the heart. I would like to tell a story of such kindness. In Puerto Peñasco there are many things going on that we don’t even know about and I will […]

Donations sought for those impacted by storms Ingrid and Manuel

The Aeropuerto Mar de Cortés, along with Grupo Vidanta (Mayan Palace) and Aeroméxico are working to support those impacted by recent storms in southern Mexico. They will be flying donated goods out on Thursday, September 26th and are asking the community to assist through the donation of dry goods and cleaning supplies. Both today and […]

Music Academy puts on sunset recital

Pro-Banda Press Release On the evening of September 1st, young musicians from advanced levels of the Puerto Peñasco Music Academy presented a delightful recital on the central patio of Emiliano’s Restaurant at the Sonoran Sun Resort. The recital, goal of which was to promote classes at the academy while raising funds for instruments, marked the […]

More options arise for music students in Puerto Peñasco

By Azucena Mazón With the goal of becoming yet another option in music instruction, the Civil Association Pro-Banda Musical Infantil y Juvenil de Puerto Peñasco (Children’s and Youth Pro-Music) recently revealed their new Music Academy project, which will begin classes on Sept. 2nd. The Music Academy, which is separate from the city’s Escuela de Música […]

DIF Peñasco receives donations totaling $8000 US

City press release During the recent Taste of Peñasco event, local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa received two welcome donations to help make the hemodialysis program a reality for the city. (These donations are in addition to whatever funds were raised for DIF during the Taste event). Joe Rodriguez and Greg Bindel made a […]

Oscar Palacio presents Rally funds to local charities

City Press Release On Thursday, Dec. 7th, Rocky Point Rally founder and principal organizer Oscar Palacio presented approximately $5,000 USD in donations from the rally to local charities benefiting from the event. Donations are raised from the voluntary registration of bikers when coming into town. With representatives from the City on hand, along with individuals […]

Charity Database Project ~ Just in time for the holidays

Rocky Point is blessed with many charitable groups and organizations who work tirelessly on behalf of various sectors of the community, from the less fortunate to sports, music, and health needs, among many others. Despite the best efforts of these organizations, more can be done to inform the broader public about the different groups and […]