Ways to Give

CREDIT CARD

Donate with your credit card through our secure online giving form. You can select whether your contribution will be one-time or monthly, in which case your reliable support helps us to better plan and sustain vital services month after month, year after year. You can also elect to cover the credit card processing fees.

CHECK

Donate by check:

Corazón
1505 E 17th St. Suite 114
Santa Ana, CA 92705

This type of donation avoids the ~3% charge we pay for processing credit card/online donations.

ZELLE

Donate to Corazón via Zelle! Send donations using our office email: [email protected]. When submitting your Zelle payment, please include a note with your name and optionally whether the donation is for a specific purpose.

DONATION MATCH

If your employer offers the option, you can designate monthly or one-time donations to Corazon through the charitable deduction process your company uses (United Way or equivalent system).  Your company may also offer matching of some charitable donations, so talk to your HR department to see if that is available for your gifts to Corazón.

GIFT STOCK

You can donate stock that has appreciated in value since you obtained it.  Gifts of stock can provide a greater tax benefit to you than cash gifts while having an immediate impact on the lives of our Corazón families.

Gifting stock can save you taxes in two ways:

- By receiving a charitable deduction for the full appreciated value of the stock

- By avoiding a capital gains tax on the gift

Receiving Firm: Charles Schwab 211 Main St. San Francisco, CA 94105
For the benefit of Corazón 1505 E 17th St #114 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Receiving Firm's Account Number: 8123-3875
Receiving Firm's DTC number:0164

When you initiate your donation, please inform Corazón so that we know to look for your gift in our account and credit it to you in our records for annual tax letters. Unfortunately, Schwab does not notify us when we receive a stock gift, or the name of the donor, as they consider this as confidential information. If you intend for your donation to be for anything other than a general unrestricted donation - you also need to inform us of this at the time of the donation.  Your broker can assist you in making the gift to Corazón through our Charles Schwab brokerage account.  If you choose this method, be sure to initiate the gift a few weeks or so prior to the end of the year to allow for processing by your brokerage account. There is a limit of 30% of your AGI on the tax deduction for this type of gift

*If you are over 70 and ½ years old and must take RMD from an IRA, you can donate all or a portion of your RMD (up to a limit of $100,000/year or your annual RMD requirement, whichever is less) directly to Corazon as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). You can arrange for this donation through your IRA provider who mail the donation directly to us.  The donation satisfies the requirement for the RMD without counting as income to you.  Because your income is reduced by the amount of the QCD, you cannot also deduct it from your taxes, but the reduction in income has at least the same effect.  In addition, there are two additional possible advantages:

- If you have no other significant tax deductions, you can take the standard deduction on your tax return but still have the full advantage of the donation. 

- Your MAGI (used to determine your annual Medicare premiums) will be lower by the amount of the QCD, potentially allowing you to pay a lower premium.

Like the stock donation above, you should initiate this process several weeks before the end of the year to allow adequate time for your IRA provider to process the gift.

PLANNED GIVING

You can make a bequest in your will or make Corazón a beneficiary of your life insurance, retirement account, or other investment or bank accounts. These gifts will ensure a lasting impact on our Corazón families. Please let us know the details of any bequests or beneficiary selections in Corazón's name that you make.

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Please contact our office at [email protected] with a description and photo of the item(s) you want to donate. Below is a list of in-kind donations we accept for our communities. 

QUESTIONS?

Email us at [email protected]

What is Sentri/Global Entry?

Sentri is a pre-approved, low-risk traveler program that expedites crossings from Mexico back to the U.S. via land and sea. Global Entry expedites crossings via land, air, and sea. Sentri and Global Entry enrollment is good for five years.

How to apply? 

You can apply for Sentri and other travel programs through the Trusted Travel Programs website.

What travel documents can be used in Sentri Lanes?

Only Sentri and Global Entry cards can be used in Sentri Lanes. 

Routes Returning to the U.S. via Sentri and Global Entry - San Ysidro

To reduce the border crossing wait time for Corazón groups, we ask all volunteers who are riding the bus to submit a valid travel document to our secure passport form.

Knowing the U.S. Consulate's location in Tijuana is crucial if you need help with a lost passport, for emergencies like natural disasters or arrest, and for safety alerts.

Address: Paseo de las Culturas S/N, Otay Mesa, Bosque de las Araucarias, 22425 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico

Website: https://mx.usembassy.gov › u-s-embassy-mexico-city

Phone: +52 664 977 2000

Hours: Hours vary, but generally 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM

TIP FOR BUS RIDERS: Please bring only what you can carry. Volunteers will be asked to carry all items off the bus when they cross the border.

Come Ready to Build!

Tools are optional, but strongly encouraged so you can jump in, stay active, and get the most out of the day. The more prepared you are, the more you can participate!

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS *VERY IMPORTANT*

Please refer to our Travel Documents Required to Volunteer in Mexico page. 

U.S. MEETING LOCATION FOR DRIVERS AND BUS RIDERS

Corazón's U.S. meeting location is located at 360 E H Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Smart & Final Parking Lot). Your group may have a different meeting location or multiple U.S. meeting locations. Please reach out to your group leader or [email protected] for this information. 

Google Map for Directions

BUILD DAY SCHEDULE

Note: Meeting and Arrival times in the U.S. and Mexico are subject to your group's meeting location and the time duration of check-ins conducted by agents at the border.

6:00 AM: Meet up!

6:30 AM: Depart to Mexico 

7:30 AM: Arrive at the build site. Lead Builder safety talk, Meet the family, Split into teams

8:00 AM: Begin Building

12:00 PM: Lunch (provided by the family receiving the home)

1:00 PM: Resume building

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Build complete, clean up. Closing & key ceremony!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Leave for border

HOUSEWARMING GIFT

Welcome the family into their new home! It is not required, however, if you would like to bring a housewarming gift, you may consider some of the following:

• Solar operated lights or battery operated lights
• Blankets
• Towels
• Canned foods and rice 
• Kitchenware 
• School supplies for children (notebooks, backpacks, etc.)
• Toys for the children 
• No money, please.

Mexican customs does NOT allow the following items:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Fresh flowers, and plants or potted plants with soil
• Unroasted coffee beans
• Fresh meat, raw poultry, and fresh eggs
• Fresh cheeses

Questions? Email [email protected]

Before you Go

Please ensure you have a valid travel document before registering and participating in a Corazón Build. After you register, please familiarize yourself with Mexican auto insurance and consider purchasing Mexican auto insurance for the day.

Entering Mexico

Returning to the United States

There are multiple lanes to re-enter the United States. The lane you take depends on the travel document you are using on the day of the build.

First time on a build? First time driving into Mexico?

The following guide contains information volunteers may find helpful during their trip to Mexico.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BUILD

II. TRAVELING VIA BUS

III. TRAVELING VIA CAR CARAVAN

IV. SENTRI/GLOBAL ENTRY

V. PREPARE FOR A BUILD

VI. MEXICO OFFICE & COMMUNITY CENTERS

VII. U.S. GENERAL CONSULATE IN TIJUANA

VIII. VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MANUAL

Comunidad Corazón A.C. es una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda la oportunidad de cambiar vidas construyendo viviendas, brindando educación y liderando la capacitación de habilidades para la vida para jóvenes, familias, y comunidades en Tijuana y Tecate, México.

Nuestra Filosofía

El modelo único de Comunidad Corazón A.C. no da limosnas, sino que ayuda a las familias a ayudarse a sí mismas a través del intercambio de servicios, apoyo, educación, y capacitación. 

Durante más de 15 años los voluntarios y beneficiarios de Comunidad Corazón A.C. (de todas las tradiciones religiosas) han compartido la creencia en la familia, la fe y la amistad para fortalecer y formar vínculos de por vida.

Comunidad Corazón A.C. ofrece muchas oportunidades para participantes, voluntarios y donantes para impactar dramáticamente las vidas de otros y mejorar sus propias vidas durante todo el proceso. 

La gran cantidad de voluntarios de Comunidad Corazón A.C. son voluntarios activos y talentosos que comparten una necesidad intrínseca de ayudar a otros y compartir sus dones de manera tangible con los necesitados. 

Beneficios de Nuestros Programas

Programa de Construcción 

• Construcción de casa
• Reparaciones de techo
• Electricidad, Aislamiento y Yeso
• Ampliaciones
• Adición de baño 
• Tanque séptico
• Muros de contención 
• Materiales de construcción 

Programa de Familia y Comunidad 

• Acceso al Centro Comunitario con Wi-Fi y Computadoras
• Guardería
• Despensas
• Posada Navideña 
• Programa de Salud y Bienestar
• Servicio a la Comunidad
• Proyecto de Pasantía
• Adiestramiento

Programa de Educación para Adultos

Clases y Talleres de:

• Computación
• Electricidad
• Construcción 
• Costura
• Artesanía
• Ejercicio
• Cocina
• Prevención de Violencia Doméstica

Documentos necesarios y cómo inscribirse

Cómo Inscribirse

En Comunidad Corazón A.C. creemos en un modelo de autosuficiencia y participación activa, por lo que no otorgamos apoyos de manera inmediata.
Para poder aplicar a cualquiera de nuestros beneficios, es necesario darse de alta primero en una de nuestras seis comunidades.
Una vez registrados, los participantes deberán involucrarse activamente en las actividades comunitarias, apoyando en talleres, eventos y proyectos, con el objetivo de acumular las horas de trabajo requeridas.
El cumplimiento de estas horas es parte fundamental del proceso y permite a las familias aplicar posteriormente a los distintos beneficios de nuestros programas.
Te invitamos a ser parte de la comunidad y construir juntos algo que cambie vidas.

Para obtener más información y comenzar el proceso, envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra Directora Operativa de Mexico [email protected].

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Contacto

Número de Teléfono  

664 975 01 73 

Oficina Comunidad Corazón A.C.

Lisboa 40, Playas de Tijuana Costa Azul, 22506 Tijuana B.C., Mexico

Centros Comunitarios Comunidad Corazón A.C. y Enlaces GPS

Ubicaciones de los Centros Comunitarios Comunidad Corazón A.C.

2024 Form 990