'Club Las Amigas, A.C.' started in 1986 through the vision of founder Diana Arostegui.  With tremendous effort and the cooperation of numerous people in the community, the new club grew and has made a dramatic impact in San Felipe.

      'Club Las Amigas' is a non-profit organization comprised of Mexican, American and Canadian women who live either part or full time in San Felipe.  Our primary objective is to further the education of local Mexican children who desire to achieve their fullest potential, but need financial help to do so.

      Through fundraising events, we are making a difference in the community by providing scholarship to University and Middle School students.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The funds are generated from events and set aside to provide five (5) year scholarships to graduating high school students.  A committee evaluation process selects students who are high academic achievers and whose family finances would prevent them from attending college.  The money is set aside in a trust and guarantees a scholarship to each student.

To date, over 50 students have completed degrees in fields such as: Law, Education, Engineering, Business, Architecture, and Medicine.  Several of the graduating students have come back to San Felipe to pursue their careers.

Scholarship recipients are identified based on their need for financial support and their potential to succeed at the university level.  The process begins with a written application/portfolio from each child, which is verified and supplemented through a home visit by Senora Kuchy Sanchez, a local Mexican community activist who is very familiar with the families.  The Las Amigas selection committee then reviews all information in April with the Cobash School Director, using a weighted voting form to assess:  financial need, academic success, community service, and special awards or recognitions.

SECUNDARIA SCHOLARSHIPS

'Club Las Amigas' currently supports over 270 students through our 'Secundaria' (Middle School) Committee by recruiting private sponsors.  Cost of sponsorship is $100.00 per year per student, and we ask for a 3 year commitment via three annual payments.  These students could not attend school past 6th grade without our financial help.  They must pay for tuition, and winter / summer / gym uniforms, etc.  Many families just can't afford these costs for their children's continuing education.  In some cases, our $100.00 also helps with bus transportation or lunch tickets, depending on the needs of the students.  We choose students in need of financial help who truly want to continue their education and are willing to work at keeping an average or above average grade point. 

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY OF SAN FELIPE

HELPING 'CLUB LAS AMIGAS'….

YOU can help us by donating used clothing----adults as well as children’s, blankets and other linens, toys----large or small household items you no longer need and of course, cash donations.  The cash donations will be specified toward a University scholarship, a Secundaria scholarship, as well as general purposes as needed throughout the year. 

CLUB LAS AMIGAS  -  IT’S ALL ABOUT EDUCATION

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