WHO WE ARE
Liga MAC began in 1997 and is the oldest registered Mexican charity in San José del Cabo (est. 2000).
Our name reflects our roots: a league (Liga) of Mexican, American and Canadian (MAC) volunteers united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of those less fortunate in our community.
We are a volunteer-driven organization and receive no government funding – everything we do is made possible through the generosity of donors like you.
Your support helps us:
- Keep students in school and on the path to graduation.
- Provide basic needs during times of crisis.
- Instill community service by involving both students and their families.
LIGA MAC LEARNING CENTER
Since our humble beginnings in 1997, one thing hasn’t changed… our belief that we can inspire underprivileged students to learn, dream, achieve, and succeed!
Liga MAC evolves to meet the needs of our community, and in 2023, through the generosity of our donors, our new Learning Centre was built.
The Learning Center is an 8,000 sq. ft. multi-functional space, where our programs are delivered by staff and volunteers. It serves as a supportive environment for students, providing a quiet place to study or a safe space to seek help when they feel vulnerable.
Our Learning Center is a proud symbol for families and neighbors in Colonia Zacatal, representing a real opportunity for a better life.
For Juan Carlos Morales Morales, a student who has faced countless issues in his quest to complete university, a command of the English language appeared to be his undoing. His educational goal has been to become a graduate of the Food & Beverage Management program at ITES university with an ultimate goal of becoming a chef.
An adversarial relationship with his father created tension at home and with support and counselling from Liga MAC Juan Carlos was able to move out of the family home. But it also meant that he needed to work full time to support his educational dreams. In spite of all the hardships he was able to conquer, the one that alluded him was a mastery of English.
During the 9 semesters at ITES, students are required to pass 6 English courses. Juan Carlos passed his sixth and last English course recently and although he did not qualify for a June graduation, he will be able to celebrate his accomplishment in the Fall of 2022.
Meanwhile, nothing is holding him back. Juan Carlos is currently working as a Category “C” cook at the Garza Blanca Hotel and with school work behind him can concentrate on rising through the corporate chef ranks to levels “B” and then “A”.
