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Volunteer Works: Precious Gifts; Time, Talents And Treasure
By Danita Brisson The most significant contribution you can make to an organization may not always be money. As nonprofits evolve from...
25 ago


Charity Works: Amigos de Animales, Simple Solutions To Complex Problems
By Danita Brisson Over-population among San Miguel’s four-legged residents poses a threat to animals and humans. It’s the product of...
4 ago


What Does Autism Feel Like? From Niños Con Autismo: San Miguel’s Only Resource For Children With Autism
By Joyce Grenis, Board Member Step inside this house for a moment. You’re in a room with the glare of sunlight coming in the window,...
23 jul


United for the Rio Laja: Grassroots Action Drives Sustainability Efforts
By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Watersheds are the backbone of our ecosystems, crucial for sustaining life by managing water flow,...
16 jul


Volunteer Works: The Magic of Networking, Turning Competitors Into Collaborators
By Danita Brisson “You might think that in a small town with so many nonprofits, there would be competition for donors, volunteers, and...
14 jul


Charity Works: Directory of Nonprofits. Help Me, Help You, Help Us
By Danita Brisson Late last year I announced the compilation of a Directory of Nonprofits  and invited qualifying groups to register. My...
30 jun


Volunteer Works: Time Commitments, The Long And The Short Of It
By Danita Brisson Volunteering is a personal and satisfying way to support a cause. When deciding whether a long or short-term commitment...
17 jun


Charity Works: Caminos de Agua, A Salute To The Architecture Of Water
By Danita Brisson Water, or the absence of it, sculpts the global landscape. Flora, fauna and humanity thrive where it exists and fail...
9 jun


Volunteer Works: Choosing Your Cause; How To Find That Perfect Fit
By Danita Brisson Tina Bueche, Michael Friedman and Victor Guzman In an ideal world, volunteering entails teaming with like-minded...
28 may


Dry Composting Toilets: A Sustainable Sanitation Solution
By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Access to clean water and proper sanitation remains a pressing challenge for many rural communities. The...
22 may


Personal Viewpoint... Return to Ukraine
By Gary V. Brill On May 28, I will be leaving San Miguel for the Birmingham in the UK, where I will join a convoy of what are termed...
14 may


Charity Works: Apoyo A Gente Emprendedora, Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
By Danita Brisson The Oxford Dictionary defines an entrepreneur as “a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial...
5 may


Volunteer Works: The Lifeblood Of Every Nonprofit
By Danita Brisson Welcome to our new column dedicated to volunteers, without whom nonprofit organizations could not exist. We will focus...
28 abr


Celebrating Earth Day: Ferrocement Cisterns For Rainwater Harvesting
By Aundria McMillan Humphrey For over a decade, the Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende-Midday has been dedicated to addressing the...
21 abr


Charity Works: Cruz Roja Mexicana - Can You Hear The Siren?
By Danita Brisson As the ambulance weaves through traffic, its wailing siren reassures those in crisis that help is on the way. Whether...
2 abr


Jovenes Adelante 2025: A New Era - 300 Graduates, 300 Attendees at Congress, 453 New Applicants
By Don Krim As 2025 begins Jóvenes Adelante  - San Miguel’s premiere University Scholar support program - is launching into a new era....
26 mar


Insiders’ Vibrant Living: Walk and Savor Your Way to Health
By Carla Maria Perez San Miguel de Allende isn’t just beautiful—it’s a vibrant hub for staying active and connected. From fitness to...
17 mar


La Romeria: A small festival and a way to build a diverse and magic community
By Marian Garcés Torres I am Ruth Hyba's grandson.  If you have been in San Miguel for some time you may have met her dancing tango,...
10 mar


Charity Works: Mujeres en Cambio, Doing One Thing Really Well For 30 Years
By Danita Brisson March is National Women’s History Month in Mexico. This year’s theme is: “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating &...
3 mar


Toller & Children’s Art Foundation: Celebrating The Legacy Of Toller Cranston
By Hannah McCurley, founder of the Children’s Art Foundation A.C Next month is Toller Cranston’s  birthday: April 20th. The thoughts for...
27 feb
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