In Mexico Early childhood education (pre – kindergarten) is not compulsory: there are only a few Government supported early childhood centers. There is a need to expand and improve comprehensive early childhood care and education, for girls and boys, especially for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
For almost 30 years the Responsibility schools have given more then 3,500 children who live in and near Tijuana’s vast municipal garbage dumps a horizon beyond the smell, flies, and refuse. It takes a village, to educate a child. This non-profit organization relies on private donations to support schools and other community programs to assist families living in the Tijuana dump. Our primary fund raising event is an annual Gala and silent auction. In 2008, Cuba Gooding, Sr., a full-time Calafia resident, enthralled all Gala attendees at the Museum of Photographic Art in Balboa part, with his extraordinary performance.
On July 5th, from noon to 3 PM, Calafia Condos will be holding a luncheon to support http://www.responsibilityonline.org/ Responsibility helps build homes and schools for families who live in the Tijuana Municipal Dump Our special guest presenter will be Melinda Bates.
Here are the event details:
Special luncheon to help support the children who live at the Tijuana Dump.
- Date & Time: Sunday, July 5, 2009 – noon to 3 PM
- Location: Calafia Tower 2 Lobby (I km south of Fox Studios)
- Dress: Casual
- Cost: $15dls person
- RSVP: mksimon@email.phoenix.edu or msimon@waldenu.edu
- Phones: 858-259-0345 | Mx: 661-614-6004
Special Guest and Speaker: Melinda Bates, author, Clintonista, a White House Memoir.
Melinda will speak about her eight amazing years in the White House! A paella lunch will be served, prepared by the internationally acclaimed chef Guillermo Carreno.
On another note, my husband and I have been bringing numerous guests to our beautiful condo in Calafia. Each guest has requested a longer sojourn after seeing how beautiful, serene, and peaceful things are South of the border.
Marilyn K. Simon, Ph.D. – Calafia Condos Resident
