Welcome to Sarah's Blog

The first time I visited Mexico I was overwhelmed by the rich, colorful tapestry of life. I originally came to Puerto Vallarta as part of the Outreach International volunteer program in 2003. It's been nearly 10 years since I first set eyes on Bahia de Banderas, It is now a place I call home.

New Life Mexico - School campaign

New Life Mexico - School campaign

New Life Mexico has launched a campaign this week to help provide desperately needed school supplies and health and hygiene items for some of most vulnerable children in Vallarta . Health and Hygiene talks on handwashing, teeth cleaning and body hygiene are taking...


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Children's Day

Mexico celebrates Children’s Day (El Día del Niño) every year in April. It is a lovely tradition and also helps raise awareness for the more needy children in our vicinity. This year, why not help out others less fortunate and take part in several events that have been scheduled in...

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Riverfest 2012

This year Riverfest 2012 is at El Rio BBQ!The El Rio BBQ Restaurant is hosting a benefit event forPasitos de Luz (see address here) on Saturday,  April 28 from 12pm to 7pm.In this luscious tropical setting you’ll be treated to excellent service, food...

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Avenue Magazine and Strana team up...

This coming Feb 17th from 9pm will host a superb charity event in aid of Pasitos de Luz (Mamas Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos AC) at the newly opened Strana club on the main Avenue Fco Medina Ascencio.  It will be a fun fashion show with 80% of the funds raised going directly...

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New Life Mexico school campaign

New Life Mexico, a very small, grass roots charity operating here in Puerto Vallarta and its surrounding areas has launched a campaign this week to help provide desperately needed school supplies for some of Vallarta’s most vulnerable children. For a full list of the school supplies being...

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Sarah Elengorn named AMPI

Sarah Elengorn named AMPI's "Member of the Month" for August 2011 In order to honor works done in the community by members, AMPI Vallarta-Nayarit named Sarah Elengorn  August 2011's "Member of the Month" as highlighted in their blog and their monthly newsletter...

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Pasitos de Luz new center under...

Exciting news! The child care center offering free services for disabled children from low income families, Pasitos de Luz, received two well-deserved and desperately needed donations this April allowing their dream of expansion to  get closer to reality. A large piece of land in a developing...

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