Let’s Give Back Together!


Back 2 School

Drive!

This back-to-school season, BETA (Black Expats Thriving Abroad) is proud to assist Breath of Life Ministries to help local children in PDC returning to school.


The Mission

We invite you to help provide 50 local Mexican children with the supplies they need for a successful start:

  • Backpack
  • 3 notebooks
  • 3 pencils
  • 3 ink pens (blue or black)
  • Pair of shoes (black school shoes or white sneakers)
  • Scissors

Any donation, big or small, will help. Donate a single notebook or a whole backpack—every item matters!


As expats living in Playa del Carmen, we are more than just guests—we are part of this vibrant community.

This Back to School season, BETA (Black Expats Thriving Abroad) is assisting Breath of Life Ministries for a special initiative: supporting local children as they prepare for a new school year.


The Mission

We invite you to help provide 50 local Mexican children with the supplies they need for a successful start:

  • Backpack
  • 3 notebooks
  • 3 pencils
  • 3 ink pens (blue or black)
  • Pair of shoes (black school shoes or white sneakers)
  • Scissors

Any donation, big or small, will help. Donate a single notebook or a whole backpack—every item matters!


How to Donate


All are welcome to donate school supplies or make a monetary donation.

All donations are welcome.


Monetary Donations:   Donate Money

Drop-off Locations

Momos Cafe & Cantina
Calle 52 Nte entre Avenida 5ta norte y 1ra norte,
(52nd between 5th ave and 1st)

Donation box. near the bar. (9AM-10PM)

Hotel Boutique Cache

15 Av & Calle 10 Nte
(Next to Grand Riviera Casino)

Donation box is located near the bar.

Where to get items

Places for Shoes
The best places for shoes he places to get them shoes and sneakers are Chedraui, Walmart and the shoe stores on Juarez, between 20th and 30th.

Shoe Sizes: All the numbers from 19 to 28

Most common sizes: Girls 1 to 26 and Boys, 23 to 28


Below are shoe examples for boys and girls.