Is the program working? YES, because kind folks who care have been generous with their gifts of clothing, cash and school supplies. The kids are thriving thanks to people who have given from their hearts with gifts both large and small. Every little bit helps!
A couple of shining examples of the success of Chrysalis are pictured at left. Ligia Margarita Beatriz Ortega and Rony Humberto Villanueva Ortega have excelled in school and the future looks bright for them. Sister and brother, Ligia and Rony have thrived with help from Chrysalis and are at the top of their class. Donations from Chrysal have allowed them to stay in school and focus on their education.
You can make a difference
in a child's life.
• Sponsor an elementary student for $50 US per year or a junior high student for $150 US per year.
• Make a cash donation in any amount. Even the smallest donation is appreciated. Without financial support these children cannot afford to attend school.
• Donate good, clean, used clothing. Chrysalis sells used clothing to locals at a nominal price in order to generate funds for the Chrysalis program. The locals benefit with good quality clothing at affordable prices. Give your good quality used clothing so that a child can attend school. Clothing for all ages is appreciated and will be sold with all proceeds used for school supplies for local children.
• Bring school supplies like pens, pencils, notebooks or other items to donate. School supplies are much needed and will be given to children in need.
When planning your trip to the island, leave some room in your suitcase to pack some articles of clothing or school supplies. Or make a cash donation when you arrive. You can drop your donations off at Cozumel's Mini-Golf (stay and play a game just for fun, too!). Mini-Golf is located on 15th Ave. just inland from the main plaza. It is located high on the hill, south of the water tower. Or, you can drop items at Alicia's Bed & Breakfast (on the island, call Alicia at 872-5478 for directions).
Travel to Cozumel and savor the beauty of the island; take home wonderful memories and leave a meaningful gift with any donation you can make.
If you would like more information about Chrysalis, please e-mail: cozkids@hotmail.com or visit our website at: www.geocities.com/smallsal/chrysalis
Your support will be appreciated SO much and you can make a big difference in at least one child's life!
Cozumel Humane Society
If you are an animal lover, the Humane Society of Cozumel needs your help.
The recognized Humane Society exists in Cozumel thanks to a small, one-time grant authorized by the Mexican government in 1993. That grant was sufficient to build a clinic/shelter, which has been operating since April 1996, attended by a full time resident veterinarian. The priority of the program is to run a free spay-neuter campaign in order to control the serious pet overpopulation 
on the island. The clinic offers at-cost vet services, an adoption program, and euthanasia at no cost.
The shelter is completely dependent on donations and volunteerism and any help is sincerely appreciated. A donation of only 1 peso from every visitor to the island would be enough to allow the society to continue their important work. If you would like to help them, drop a few pesos in the collection boxes in shops throughout the island (Rock N Java Cafe on the waterfront by Barracuda Hotels has one!). If you are planning a trip to the island and have a bit of spare room in your suitcase, bring an animal "care package." Here are a few suggestions:
Sea Turtles of Cozumel