ORPHANAGE - CALI

Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 24, 2009, 11:51:

Read this:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/orphanages-and-dating-sites/

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 24, 2009, 11:52:

You can always check out the place and post your findings.

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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goin_south says on Sep 24, 2009, 11:53:

a friend told me there are 'many gringos' down there in Port Assis, Putumayo,... for the express purpose of adopting el ninos

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 11:56:

Miguel, problem is that I am gonig in 2 1/2 weeks time. By contacting them, no guarnatee that i will receive information -- so had to ask PBH member just in case someone already had experience ....

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 11:59:

Goin_South : I am not planning to adopt immediately, but need information about it in case I might consider adopting one in the future.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:07:

Check out the place in person when you get to Cali, then let us know if its a scam operation or legit is my point.

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:24:

Miguel.... I do not think it is a scam operation.

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NataliaV says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:29:

I believe there is an all girls orphanage in Yumbo not too far from Cali. Many PBHers have worked and donated with this place. Some others may be able to provide you with details...if I find the link I will post it.

Regardless, if you have any luck working with any orphanage in Cali, please repost about your experience. I go to cali often and would love to get involved as well.

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NataliaV says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:31:

Looks like Gator is the one to talk to about this place......

Gator says on Oct 11, 2007, 07:23: flag

We have supported Instituto Santa Maria,in Cali for years. They do a great job and any contribution will be appreciated. We donate school supplies and have an informal relationship with two Staples in Miami/Dade County. The managers save broken packages, etc. which would routinely be trashed. When we have visitors coming this way we contact the stores and arrange for pickup.

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NataliaV says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:34:

Sorry for the error......the orphanage you are inquiring about is the same place I was referring to in Yumbo. ;-)

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:34:

Thanks Natalia

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:37:

Yes Natalia... I alreadt read the website in Yumbo, but the website does not look very updated, so i was not sure if it is still there lol

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 12:52:

The lady I might go to see when I go to Cali comes from Yumbo!!!

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Gator says on Sep 24, 2009, 13:01:

We have and continue to support this place-not really in Cali proper but in Yumbo, calle 7, en la carrtera vieja a Yumbo (Cali) Km.5. . All girls, now about 80, are from six to sixteen years old. The administrator, Sister Julia(Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy Family in Colombia) is a wonderful person and every dime goes into operations with no fancy overhead. Totally legitimate, It is my wife's pet project but she breaks down in tears when we visit and then leave. You can't adopt but the sisters will direct you to a reputable agency. Also a project of the Rotary Club in Yumbo and Pembroke Pines (Hollywood) Florida -

You will find it is like visiting the kitten section at the Humane Society-YOU WANT TO ADOPT THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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NataliaV says on Sep 24, 2009, 13:04:

Gator - what can we do to contribute? I am going in december and would like to become involved. Is there someone there that speaks English since my spanish is not the best? Who can we contact to arrange a visit and to drop off donations?

Thanks for your help.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 13:14:

Gator......Thanks for your helpful. I do not want to contribute 'big' money, but might consider sending clothing instead. At least I could do is to visit there and contribute small money for 'thank you for my visit'.

I have visited Colombia 4 times already and will be my 5th next month and I always feel I want to help them (I have wasted all my gifts and money for my ex-prometida when they should have been for these girls in Yumbo instead)

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 24, 2009, 13:18:

No shortage of places in Colombia where even a little bit of help wont make a dramatic impact.

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 24, 2009, 13:21:

Natalia .... Go there in December and get to know about their projects and of their plans. Find out what they need money for, and how much

If you want to do some fundraising, think of something interesting.

I always want to do a cycling event !!! :)

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