#GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place on December 3rd, 2024. It's an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
We ask that you DONATE TODAY to make a difference in the lives of Akumal children
Three years ago, we decided to focus our fundraising efforts around the #GivingTuesday theme, in order to maximize awareness for Hekab Be around this international initiative. Your response was overwhelming and your donations allowed us to enter each subsequent year with close to half of our annual operating expenses covered. It has allowed us to be more strategic with our time and efforts and we didn't have to constantly ask for donations as has been the case in the prior years. Thank you!
Once again, our goal is to enter 2025 with half of our Operations Expenses covered by our fundraising efforts on #GivingTuesday. Our Operating expenses cover teachers' salaries, utilities, never-ending building maintenance, and classroom supplies. If we can walk into 2025 without this expense looming over our heads, then we have the freedom to focus more on the kiddos.
All donations are deductible for US taxpayers.
Hekab Be Biblioteca 501(c)3
Tax ID #26-2750810
Please contact us for a tax receipt.
Donations can be made via:
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Credit Card payment: Click HERE to donate using your credit card. Consider setting up a monthly recurring donation.
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PayPal: Click HERE and please choose the "friends and family" option to avoid fees. Also, consider setting up a monthly recurring donation to Hekab Be. PayPal gives you that option!
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Zelle: Donate straight from most U.S. bank accounts using the Zelle feature. From your mobile banking app, scan the above Zelle QR code to donate directly to our bank account!
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Facebook Fundraiser: Encourage all of your friends and family to donate to Hekab Be Biblioteca on your behalf. Find Hekab Be Biblioteca under "Fundraisers" and FaceBook will guide you through the steps.
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Check: Checks in USD can be mailed payable to: Hekab Be Biblioteca
Hekab Be Biblioteca, Inc.
18 Saratoga Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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A few things we’ve accomplished in 2024:
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With the assistance of some wonderful volunteers, all of the children are learning English one day per week. This will give them a significant advantage in the future with options for better paying jobs and/or admssion to university.
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After 35 years, the electrical outlets and wiring have started to fail. Thanks to the generosity of a local Mexican-owned company, we were able to begin the process of replacing all of these parts. We're half way through this project and hope to complete it in 2024.
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We are continuing the process of filing for Mexican non-profit status. Due to the nature of our structure, it's a lengthy process. Once completed, this will allow us to solicit for donations from Mexican companies. Then the new Hekab Be Mexican Board, in conjunction with the Hekab Be staff, will manage programming and oversight of Hekab Be. At that point, the US 501(c)3 will only serve as the fundraising and marketing arm.
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We secured scholarships for 3 of our children from the new Colegio Internacional Aleman de la Riviera Maya. This internationally known private school has now been open for one full school year in Akumal. Being able to secure these scholarships is life-changing for these chidlren and their extended families! We'll keep you updated on their progress!
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If you haven't visited us in a few years - please come say "hi"! You won't recognize the place!
Our focus for 2025:
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Completion of the Mexican non-profit process and establishment of Mexican Board to assume oversight and day-to-day operations of Hekab Be.
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Launching our multi-year Building fundraiser. We're going to need to raze our buildings in a few years. Decades of wear and tear have taken its toll. It will be time to build new facilities, designed for the future, instead of a building that will be almost 50 years old.
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The return of the Akumal Arts Festival - date TBD
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The opening of the Akumal Art & Water Community Park in Akumal pueblo for children to have a safe, water-centric play area. The children in the pueblo have very little access to our beautiful beaches. ☹️ We have had the transformer for a year now but CFE has been focused on the Maya Tren. We are pushing to get this completed and are hopeful it will happen by the Spring.