George Perez Tells All About Corazon de Vida Orphanages
Corazon de Vida (CDV), or Heart of Life, was formed in 1994 to raise funds and support for the children of Baja, Mexico. Without funds for housing, food or social programs for orphaned, homeless and abandoned children, Mexico is not able to provide a future for its youngest citizens.
In keeping with our ongoing commitment to Corazon de Vida, and in the spirit of the season please review the Corazon de Vida Wish List and, if you are able to contribute any of the listed items, please bring them to the meeting and George will see to it they are delivered promptly.
Many of these children are found living on the streets, while a lucky few have been taken in by well meaning families. These families offer help to one or two children in desperate need, and shortly find themselves running a home for as many as 75 or 100 children. The families often seek support from churches, area businesses or friends to feed and clothe the children, but there are no government funds.
CDV coordinates corporate, community and volunteer support to provide funds, volunteer help, and a caring hand to the children of Baja. Funds raised pay for food, utilities and the other basic needs of life. Many children in Baja orphanages do not get a regular nutritious meal. CDV hopes to change that for the 50 orphanages throughout Baja.
The Rotary Club of Calabasas has proudly partnered with Corazon de Vida for the past several years to support their work helping orphanages in Baja California. It is a distinct pleasure to welcome our friend and partner George Perez, member of the CDV Board of Directors, to Calabasas.