There are so many people in Mazatlán reaching out in awesome ways to help their neighbors. One of them is Amparo López, of the Albergue San Josémaría. The shelter feeds hundreds every day and provides temporary housing for to up to 15 people. They have three locations: the cafeteria, a house at Melchor Ocampo 523 downtown, and a home for the elderly and mentally ill.

Amparo called me today asking for help. The house on Melchor Ocampo is at over-capacity with 16 people residing there right now, and two more people arrived today asking for a place to stay. She desperately needs another home to house people in during this crisis, as she doesn’t want to force people onto the streets. If you have a home available, please won’t you reach out? Her phone number is 669-123-3539. The house can be completely empty; she has cots, sheets and pillows. It can be located anywhere in Mazatlán.

Amparo is also desperately requesting used men’s clothing. Any clothing will help, but she is especially needing men’s. And, of course, your donation of tortillas, eggs, any sort of food or money, will help, too. I know many of my posts lately have been about helping out. I’m sorry about that. It is insane how many people are unemployed and hungry right now. It’s our time to help if we can. Thank you all and bless you!