Project Amigo

Incentive-based educational and enrichment programs are offered to children in grades K-6, including two annual educational outings for more than 350 participants. During the holiday season, 365 children receive new clothing and shoes and attend a festive Christmas celebration featuring traditional games, pinatas, and a pozole dinner. Transportation to the event is provided via a combination of commercial and donated buses. In the town of Quesera, 175 children receive supplemental educational services, meals, and programming. Additionally, 6 students are supported in pursuing vocational education.

Project Amigo engages approximately 130 short-term volunteers annually, each participating in 8-day sessions over a 12 to 14-week period, totaling around 1,170 volunteer days. In addition, roughly 8 long-term volunteers contribute approximately 100 days each, adding another 800 volunteer days. Combined, the organization benefits from about 2,000 volunteer service days per year. Program expenses include facility maintenance and utilities for volunteer housing, meals, transportation, and office supplies. Volunteers support literacy by delivering books to underserved rural schools and encouraging reading among children with limited access to educational materials. They also promote preventive dental care by teaching proper brushing techniques and distributing toothbrushes. Additionally, volunteers assist in developing and delivering life-skills programs for scholarship recipients and collaborate with local educators to improve community-based educational initiatives.