Holiday Helping Hands
Every year, at this time people open their hearts and wallets to help bring smiles to the those less fortunate. This year in particular it is important that we all dig a little deeper and try to help those who have been hit hardest by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
I have been moved by the kindness and generosity I have witnessed first-hand since the virus hit. I know many people are feeling, not only Covid fatigue, but also the financial crush side-effect of all we have gone through. Many of us face holidays without our families; some have lost their family and others are unable to be with them. That being said, I know many of you want to know how and where you can help. So here is a list of ways. If you know of more, please contact us and we will gladly add them.
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside: will be helping to put a smiles on the faces of little girls ad boys this holiday season. In cooperation with DIF Solidaridad they are doing a Toy Drive. Drop-off locations for new gifts are: La Carboneria, Calle 38 between 5th Ave and Calle Flamingo in Playa del Carmen; Latitude 20 on Caleta Xel Ha in Puerto Aventuras; Super Chomak General Store right before the arch in Akumal. Monetary donations may be made via PayPal or Bank Transfer on Seaside Rotary Website:. You may also drop off shoes for our Kick4Kids at the same locations.
Francisco May Toy Drive: Francisco May is a small village located between Tulum and Coba. They are doing a toy drive for the children of this neighborhood, 40-50 kids under the age of 10. The toys will be delivered on Christmas Day. If you would like to make a donation you may do so through Kerra Bolton and Juan Carlos by PayPal via kerrabolton@gmail.com or buy a toy and they will arrange to get it from you.
Nauti Burro employees Christmas Toy Drive has ended donations and Anne and Rick would like to thank everyone who helped to provide gifts for the 18 kids along with Dispensas for the families!
Latitude 20 employees Christmas Toy Drive: You may drop off your donations to help add cash to the gifts already purchased for the kids of Latitude 20’s staff. Jill Schneden has been organizing this. The cash will assure the staff’s families have a very special Christmas.
Friends of Lolha/Hotel Akumal Caribe Staff are asking for gently used clothing articles and linens along with: health and first aid/ personal care/ grooming, infant care Items, basic school or educational supplies. They can be dropped off at the Reception. For more information contact lolha.hotelakfriends@gmail.com
The Rotary Club Playa Del Carmen Seaside will also be holding a small fundraiser with chances to win some wonderful gifts. All the proceeds will go to local outreach programs. Raffle tickets will be available soon and drawings will be held December 20th at Latitude 20. You need not be present to win. Follow Seaside Rotary on Facebook or Puerto Aventuras Events page to learn more.
Ajal Comunidad collection for the benefit of children in the Poblado/Puerta Maya.