Donors

Sep 29, 2024

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Donors, Special Events

We met some wonderful people on September 21

Written by
Sandra Ward

Our Meet and Greet attracted some people who were curious about us, and everyone had fun. Read more
Sep 29, 2024

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Donors

Our creative supporters

Written by
Sandra Ward

Our supporters constantly amaze us with their creative ideas and generosity. Here are a few recent examples. Read more
Apr 29, 2024

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Donors

Amigos supporter par excellence: Carolyn Napoli

Written by
Sandra Ward

Some donors go way beyond the ordinary. Read more
Apr 29, 2024

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Donors

A custom-made prize for our auction in February

Written by
Sandra Ward

We were offered many terrific auction prizes for our annual fiesta in February. This one was unique. Read more
Feb 27, 2024

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Donors, Special Events

Our annual fiesta raised $229,659 mxp

Written by
Sandra Ward

Amigos’ annual fiesta on February 11, our major fundraising event for 2024, drew a large crowd and raised $229,659 pesos in support of our sterilization and education activities. The Valentine’s Day–themed party featured delicious food prepared by an army of volunteers, dozens of donations from individuals and businesses for our auction and raffle, three separate sales areas, drinks, music, and dancing. Antonia (Tony) López Palacios was the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year Award, and Susan Pataky received our Founder’s Award. We invite our readers’ comments on the fiesta and your ideas for future fundraising events. Read more
Jan 29, 2024

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Donors, Education, Sterilization

Our New Year is off and running

Written by
Sandra Ward

It’s been a busy month for us. We have new educational messages on the backs of two city buses. Our planning committee for the annual Amigos Fiesta next month has been busy preparing for the event. Our education team visited a center for youth in Santa Teresa and participated in three interviews on a local TV channel. We held our first two sterilization campaigns of the year. Our board of directors met to continue planning our activities for the year. And we held a reception for our major donors to express our appreciation of their support. Read more
Jan 29, 2024

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Donors

Shinnen Omedeto!

Written by
Christina Rockrise

One of our auction prize winners and her guests celebrated the New Year enjoying an elaborate traditional Japanese New Year’s feast, prepared by Miko Mosher. Christina won the dinner at our annual fiesta last February. Read more
Dec 23, 2023

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Donors, Special Events

Three very successful fundraisers: Giving Tuesday, our Christmas Market, and Terri’s Tiny Tiendita

Written by
Suzy Thompson

In November Amigos donors contributed $827 USD in response to our Giving Tuesday appeal, in December our Christmas Market raised $2,168 USD, and the sale of holiday items from Terri’s Tiny Tiendita raised $471 USD for Amigos. Many thanks to all who made these fundraisers so successful. Read more
Nov 29, 2023

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Donors

How to thank Guanajuato

Written by
Tom Reavley

Guanajuato resident Tom Reavley suggests thanking Guanajuato for being a beautiful, friendly city by becoming a Querido Amigo (major donor). Read more
Sep 15, 2023

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Donors

Queridos Amigos Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers

Written by
Sandra Ward

Recently we described two important ways people can support our vital work—by becoming either Dear Friends (Queridos Amigos) or Loyal Friends (Amigos Leales). Guanajuato residents Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers have joined the first category, for which we are extremely grateful. Read more