Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross)
The Red Cross handles hospital and emergency service. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people, transport them to their facility as indicated by the person injured.

 
Cuale Spay & Neuter Clinics
When SPCApv board member, Luz Maria Wong first came up with the idea of a free Spay & Neuter clinic on the Isla Cuale, she didn’t keep it to herself.

 
Deep Blue Conservancy
The Deep Blue Conservancy works in association with Ocean Friendly Tours and is dedicated to protecting and preserving the wonders of marine ecology impacted by human activity and presents responsible whale watching adventures.

 
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife envisions a future where diverse wildlife populations in North America are secure and thriving, sustained by a network of healthy lands and waters.

 
Democrats Abroad Mexico
The Costa Banderas chapter of Mexico Democrats Abroad represents US citizens residing in Puerto Vallarta, as well as in the emerging, new gringo "colonies" located just to the north of the well-known tourist resort in the state of Nayarit.

 
DIF System for Development of Family Nayarit
DIF’s actions are oriented towards human development, which improves the quality of life of Nayarit families and generates a culture of self-management and development.

 
DIF System for Development of Family Vallarta
A municipal service, part of the Federal System of Family Services that assists not only in time of emergency but also with ongoing education, health and training programs for the whole family.

 
Direct Relief in Mexico
Direct Relief aims to make a difference in Mexico by bolstering access to quality health resources for institutions that serve the most vulnerable in society so that they can have a chance to thrive and be resilient for the future.

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