Project Mexico

 Chula Vista     California

http://projectmexico.org     << visit website

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Project Mexico Charity Profile

Since 1988, Project Mexico has been involving young people in the alleviation of suffering by building homes for Mexico's poor. In 1996 our outreach expanded through the opening of St. Innocent Orthodox Orphanage in Tijuana which provides a home for teenage boys who live on the streets or who have been put out of other orphanages and would otherwise be left to fend for themselves. In operation only six years, it was named one of the top three institutions in the state for 2001. St. Innocent Orphanage is the only facility dedicated to teenage boys in Tijuana and one of only four in the entire country of Mexico.

This charitable outreach is unique because our very own people do the work. In the process, their lives are changed. This proven, powerful vehicle of change has provided a fertile environment for thousands of youth to grow in Christ and give of themselves by doing works of mercy for a needy world. Volunteers from 43 of 50 states and eleven foreign countries have participated. Additionally, we hope to continue strengthening the ties between the people of the U.S. and Mexico and be an example of how we can help each other when we work together.

Lives have been changed. Families have been catapulted forward in their struggle to have good shelter and a true home. The impact of this step cannot be measured as they can now focus their energies on their family's moral, spiritual, and educational needs. Some families would split up otherwise, unable to adequately provide for their children. Disease and death no longer loom at every spell of bad weather and rain. And spiritually, it is pure joy to watch the tears of thanks flow during the house blessings. The families know that the Lord has visited them, literally, where they live.

Project Mexico Volunteer Information

Work trip participants help to build a home for a needy family or work on important projects at St. Innocent Orphanage. There are two ways to be involved -- as a group or as an individual. You may schedule a trip just for your group or join with another group. You may also reserve a place for yourself on one of our already scheduled trips. Work trips range from one day to one week in length.

We have an ongoing need for skilled workers of virtually all trades - carpentry, masonry, excavation, electrical, plumbing, roofing, CAD drafting, alarm systems, pumps, painting, agriculture, farming and animals, etc.

If you are skilled and are eager to help out, we can arrange anything from a one day visit to a week or more. The projects range from items that are on hold for lack of skilled help to bigger projects in our master plan which would require some advance planning.

Projects can be a one-time event or ongoing, e.g. one day per month over a few months. This can be an opportunity to come on your own, bring family or friends to help, or organize your fellow tradesmembers to do a project as a team. Some of our projects have funds available and others would require us to raise funds or seek material donations which you may be able to help us with as well.

We will take care of logistics in Mexico to make your time as productive and enjoyable as possible. Depending on the type of work, some of the boys will be eager assistants and able to learn valuable skills from the experience.