Chili Cookoff Charities
Programa Para Los Ninos Incapacitados del Lago
(Program for the Incapacitated Children in Lakeside)
http://www.programaninos.org/ninmain1.php
So far in 2009, Programa Pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago has assisted 220 children and young people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, cancer and birth defects. In addition to paying for wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, eyeglasses and other medical equipment, the organization pays for medications, x-rays and diagnostic tests which are not covered by the family's insurance. In 2008 we were able to help 229 children.
Escuela Para Sordos de Jocotopec
School for the Deaf in Jocotopec
http://www.lakesideschoolforthedeaf.org/
Provides professional education of deaf children, to teach them sign language, how to read, do sculpture, carpentry and arts. The organization provides all types of hearing devices and everything related to the enhancement of their hearing defect. The school in Jocotopec presently serves 110 children.
Los Ninos de Chapala y Ajijic
The Children of Chapala and Ajijic
http://www.lakesideninos.org/
Providing Educational Scholarships for Mexican Children since 1970, Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic, A.C. (NCA) has supported the educational and nutritional needs of the Lakeside area’s underprivileged children for almost forty years. We provide tuition fees, school supplies and uniforms, a monthly supplement and, in some cases, accommodation and transportation assistance.
Los Ninos de San Antonio
The Children of San Antonio
Provide food and other supplies to area children and families. In addition, they provide workshops to educate family members.
Centro de Desarrollo (Ajijic)
Center for Family Development
This facility was created to improve the quality of life for the less fortunate families around Lake Chapala. It features family planning, and Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, medical consultations and informative talks in local communities and schools. For years, the center's education activities centered around young adults and women in schools and communities. Four years ago we decided it was time to start educating the male gender in these same areas and since have provided seminars directed toward men.
Casa de Ancianos de Chapala
Home for Elderly Citizens in Chapala
Founded in 1972, Casa de Ancianos de Chapala is a place where the elder residents of Lakeside, who have significant health issues can expect respectful, compassionate care. With 24-hour nursing care, doctors visits, a loving staff, and nutritious meals, we try to provide the best possible environment for our clients. Presently we can house 32 residents, and we have hopes of building more casitas in the future.
Cruz Roja de Chapala
Red Cross of Chapala
Cruz Roja Delegacion Lago de Chapala operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and serves more than 350,000 people living and visiting on the north and south shores of Lake Chapala, and in numerous small villages surrounding the lake.
Volunteers from the Lakeside School for the Deaf serve up ribs!