ProLiteracy
ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the nation, believes that a safer, stronger, and more sustainable society starts with an educated adult population.

 
Pronatura Noroeste
Our mission is the conservation of the flora, fauna, and priority ecosystems of Northwest Mexico, to promote the development of society in harmony with nature.

 
Protectora Puro Gato y Perro
Puro Gato is a nonprofit organization that works to end animal suffering by helping cats and dogs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We’ve been working for the wellbeing of cats and dogs here since 2008.

 
Public Schools in Puerto Vallarta
Technically, education is free, but students must pay for uniforms and buy a number of required school supplies from a list published each year before the school year starts. For the poorest of the poor, that cost puts school beyond their pockets.

 
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club
PVGC is a not-for-profit organization striving to improve and beautify Vallarta through planting trees and flowers in public areas. New members are always invited and donations are welcome.

 
Puerto Vallarta Gay Men’s Chorus
Using the voices and talents of gay Mexicans and ex-patriots, their mission is to entertain, enlighten, and unify audiences and members while building bridges of greater understanding, acceptance and love between communities, cultures, families, and friends.

 
Puerto Vallarta Women’s Collective
Colectivo Mujeres is a non-profit organization that empowers women in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They provide educational and economic opportunities for women, as well as support for victims of violence.

 
Puerto Vallarta Youth Institute - IMAJ
We are the Instituto Municipal de Atención a la Juventud [IMAJ], the youth house of the City Hall of Puerto Vallarta, a space for free expression, communication and entertainment for the new generations.

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