Community & Causes

LGBTQ business and tourism association. Inclusion and local advocacy.

Municipal animal control and rescue.

Food bank connected to Mexico's national network (Red BAMX). Hunger relief and food distribution for low-income families.

Support for children whose parents face cancer or severe illness.

Longstanding orphanage near the airport corridor. Shelter, education, and support for children. Accepts donations and volunteers.

Dog rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption.

Food, vet care, fostering, and adoptions for stray dogs and cats. Strong volunteer presence; works closely with the municipal shelter.

Scholarships, education, and support for vulnerable girls. Focused on empowerment and educational opportunities.

Environmental NGO established in 1992 to protect nesting habitat of the endangered Olive Ridley and Leatherback sea turtles on the coast north of Puerto Vallarta. Runs turtle conservation and community education programs.

Support for people with disabilities and partner social institutions.

Service organization focused on vision care, schools, disaster relief, and community projects.

Volunteer and social-support NGO running community programs.

One of the region's best-known disability-focused nonprofits. Daycare, therapy, education, and support for children with disabilities from low-income families.

No-kill feline rescue shelter founded in 2006 on a fenced half-acre in the countryside north of Puerto Vallarta. Rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out cats and kittens, providing lifelong care for unadoptable felines.

Women's empowerment nonprofit focused on education, economic support, and violence-support services.

Nonprofit shelter founded in 2001 that provides a loving home, care, and specialized assistance for orphaned, abandoned, abused, or at-risk children under 14 in Puerto Vallarta, with capacity for up to 50 children. Operates on donations.

El Pitillal & Mid-City

Temporary shelter and protection for children referred through DIF. Supports children in crisis and family reintegration efforts.

Service club focused on humanitarian projects, education, and community support.

Animal rescue shelter: rescue, sterilization, rehabilitation, and adoption.

Veterinary support for low-income pet owners.

Sea turtle conservation, nest protection, and baby-turtle releases along the Puerto Vallarta coastline.

Food distribution, clean water, medical support, education, disaster response, and community outreach. Started during COVID; now distributes thousands of meals monthly.

Community support and dignity projects.

Fluvial Vallarta

Smaller local outreach effort focused on food distribution and community support programs.

El Magisterio