When daughter was in daycare we learned that the sleeping mats could not by law be re-used or sold. We volunteered to haul them away. Word got out
that we were delivering the mats to the poor in Baja. The inaugural trip became a glove/sock drive and the parents of the daycare kids dropped off
loads of toys and clothes.
That was 6 years ago. Daughter is now a big 5th grader. To her, daycare must seem a lifetime ago.
They have donated mats, toys and clothes ever since, and every year it gets better.
Here is my truck after picking up the goods on Friday night (does not include what is in the garage and in our Subaru wagon) -
bajadogs - 12-17-2007 at 11:12 PM
My mom and dad show up early in the AM to clear out the rest of the goods in the garage. 2 full truck loads headed for TJ.
bajadogs - 12-17-2007 at 11:21 PM
Here I am having flashbacks as I drive down Revolucion at 7AM - toward Casa de Los Pobres
bajadogs - 12-17-2007 at 11:26 PM
Maria remembers when my daughter was much smaller.
bajadogs - 12-17-2007 at 11:29 PM
Maria has always remembered me as big
bajadogs - 12-17-2007 at 11:37 PM
On the 20th of December, poor families will line up for blocks to receive gifts of clothes, toys, food, etc. I wish I could be there. We have never
had the chance to participate in the event.
Happy holidays and peace to all!
[Edited on 12-18-2007 by bajadogs]zipitio - 12-18-2007 at 05:17 PM
Hi bajadogs
Do you have an address/directions to Casa de los Pobres. I have in the past taken goods to Palacio de Los Puercos near Erendira. This year we're not
sure where we will deliver our stuff. Thanks
Zipitiobajadogs - 12-18-2007 at 07:44 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by zipitio
Hi bajadogs
Do you have an address/directions to Casa de los Pobres. I have in the past taken goods to Palacio de Los Puercos near Erendira. This year we're not
sure where we will deliver our stuff. Thanks
Zipitio
Crossing the border follow the signs to Centro, you’ll end up on a 1-way road toward Revolucion. Make a left on Revolucion and cruise just past the
Jai Alai Palace. Make a right on 9th, also a 1-way road. After a couple of miles and many hidden stop signs Casa de Los Pobres will be on you left
side behind a wrought iron gate. Signal and point and someone will open the gate if there is room to park. I can send more pix or give you GPS
waypoints or Google Earth. Let me know.
Here is an address I found online -
Casa de los Pobres
Génova No.465
CP : 0, Tijuana, Baja California
Tel. : ( 664 ) 637.45.81fdt - 12-18-2007 at 09:48 PM
That is so great, thanks for all you do bajadogs.fdt - 12-19-2007 at 08:14 AM
Here is how to get there
Google earth shows it beeing at 32º 31' 33.91"N
117º 03' 16.31"W
They are there all year and can always use the help.
Once again, thanks bajadogs
