Founder & Director

Maggie Arechiga’s childhood home, is under construction. The some 20 kids (ages 3 to 16), four mothers, Maggie and the godsend Antonio (a night watchman for the kids each evening and their construction honcho during the day), are all crammed into just a few rooms while a second story rises above them, all from volunteer labour. When finished, they will have six bedrooms and two classrooms and hope to turn their bodega into a cafe that serves coffee and pastries to the neighborhood.

Maggie, who taught in California for 30 years before returning to her Guaymas roots, provides a shelter for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. She also houses children brought to her by DIF (Social Services and Child Protection) removed from abusive families or rescued from the streets. Unfortunately, financial support does not come with them.

Maggie provides a solution to an otherwise desperate situation. he shelter provides a place of refuge, support with; basic (food, water, clothing, shelter), emotional, social economic, and educational needs but most of all LOVE.

Maggie's professional skills, big heart, and sincere passion are the foundation of Amor, Agua Y Mas in Guaymas. This, along with her complete devotion and steadfast commitment to her mission enable her to manage such an undertaking. She is deeply rooted in true love for people and her faith in God!

Update 2018
The second floor is now completed. The shelter has grown to house 45 children and has acquired a second dwelling. There are 25 children on a waiting list. Amor, Agua Y Mas is needing to expand again.
 

For More Info:

• www.Aguaymas.org

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