We gratefully accept donations and are extremely appreciative of any contributions to our programs. UPAVIM has received support from numerous churches, individuals, and foundations since the cooperative began in 1988. All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.A. You may specify the program you wish to support or designate UPAVIM's general fund. UPAVIM's greatest need right now is contributions for the construction projects.
We are in the process of expanding our building to provide more space for the school and crafts production, as well as other income generating projects and community service programs. The third floor began construction in August 2008. The fourth floor will begin construction as soon as funds are available. This 4th floor will house grades 4, 5, and 6, of our alternative elementary school. This pressing need is due to the children being extremely overcrowded. It has become impossible for our teachers to use their alternative education methods. These methods are what make our school extremely successful and unique for Guatemala.
Despite this pressing need, UPAVIM still appreciates donations for our scholarship programs. We express much gratitude to the many friends and former volunteers who continue to give generously to support the two scholarship funds:
Becas - this scholarship pays for one child's inscription and required materials for one year of primary or junior high school. Junior high recipients are required to do volunteer work and all recipients are required to pass their classes for the year to receive the scholarship the following year. The scholarship costs $35(U.S). UPAVIM has awarded 437 Becas scholarships for the 2008 school year.
Becas de Carreras - this scholarship pays for 3 years of professional high school education for a bright teenager who would not be able to afford the costs of the school, books, and the uniform. All recipients perform community service and many have formed the Group UNE - Una Nueva Esperanza (A New Hope). This scholarship costs from $900 to $1400(U.S) each year. UPAVIM has awarded a total of 17 scholarships to deserving young men and women.
These scholarship programs depend entirely on international support. Please write "Becas" or "Becas de Carrera" on your check if you wish to support one of these programs.
If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation in the USA to any of UPAVIM's programs, please use our Paypal account or you can make a check made payable to UCDF (UPAVIM Community Development Foundation), a U.S. based501(c)(3) non-profit organization and mail it to us.
You can specify if you would like your contribution to go to a certain program or "As Needed".
Donations can also be sent to:
UPAVIM Community Development Foundation (UCDF)
c/o Barbara Lorraine
808 E. 23rd St.
Bryan TX, 77803
Thank you for your support!
UPAVIM Community Development Foundation also serves as a U.S. based fiscal sponsor for the Consejo Independiente Mejor Amanecer (CIMA), Independent Council for a Better Awakening, a Mexican tax-exempt non-profit. Please note if the donation should go toward CIMA.
If you have any further questions, please e-mail Barbara Lorraine at >barb@mac-resource.com
Website: http://upavim.org/english/homeeng.htm
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