Welcome!
“If you can't feed a hundred people, feed just one.”
- Mother Teresa
“You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know.”
- William Wilberforce
About
(Microphilanthrophy)
The idea of Zapatos Rotos was born out of the desire to help those begging in the streets and the less fortunate who, somehow seem to have become invisible to many. We felt that by taking the time to stop and talk with some of them will give us the opportunity to understand a bit more about their life stories.
That's why, we at Zapatos Rotos wanted to create and validate people’s profiles and tell you their stories to help humanize their needs and make them more visible, just as a friend would.
A HELPING HAND
Celina & her son Bryan
Celina is Bryan’s mother, a 13-year-old with cerebral palsy - a disease that impairs his walking ability. Bryan comes from a family of four with a mother, father, and two brothers. His father works long hours to provide basic needs and his mother has a part-time job to help with the housing expenses. The extra money goes toward special services Bryan attends during the week...
AWARD
Singing For Hope
Mexico City - Here at Zapatos Rotos (ZR), we recently learned of a group of 18 young girls who live in an orphanage. The group gets together with a music professor every Saturday to rehearse singing and they enjoy this time very much. We contacted the orphanage to setup an appointment and just completed our first visit with the group.
Together We Are Making A Difference!
 Hornos de ZoquiapanThe Charitable Activities Committee (CAC) along with the Zapatos Rotos team, Caritas, hairstylists, and Lucha Libre wrestlers visited one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in the state of Mexico. |  First ZR Event! |  First ZR Event!The Zapatos Rotos Team visited with needy kids and families in Mexico City. A famous wrestler showed up to pose for pictures, sign posters and hand out toys to some of the more needy people you could find anywhere. Through ZR group members’ efforts, hairstylists were on hand and Siniestro brought smiles to little and big kids alike! Toys were donated from people around the community and Mexico and went a long way lift spirits. A big thank you to all our contributors and volunteers. |
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 Casa HogarZapatos Rotos visited Casa Hogar de la Divina Providencia where we met Mother Inés. She is a nun who through the years adopted abandoned street children with a variety of diseases. Mother Inés is a humble, affectionate person who loves all her adopted children. In the Casa Hogar there is a sense of love and peace, which is uncommon for a home that houses 240 special needs children with different problems. Click picture to see our gallery. |  Special Needs Stroller for BryanWe reached our Goal! You made Celina and her son Bryan dream come true. |  Villa MujeresThe team of Zapatos Rotos distributed 100 toiletry bags that were donated by the US Embassy Community to the Nursing Home for Women, Villa Mujeres. |
 Grupo AlegriaEl Grupo Alegría is a group of elderly women and men whose main concerns lie on their hearing disabilities, which has prevented them from following conversations with their friends and loved ones. To alleviate their troubles, Zapatos Rotos contacted the PonteOreja foundation (MVS Radio), which previously helped get hearing aid devices for children with special needs. The foundation responded graciously and immediately began processing each of the members to get them hearing aids as well. |  Hearing Aid DevicesSebastian and Liset already have their hearing aids devices |  A Little Thing Bring A Big SmileOur alliance - Ponte Oreja Foundation - once again has collaborated with the children of our project delivering 60 balls in commemoration of the Children’s Day |
 Veronica & PatriciaWe were able to get 80 disposable diapers and a bed cover set with sheets to Patricia who has cerebral palsy; soon we will also be giving them a wheelchair |  A New Microwave for the SchoolZapatosRotos along with the association of school parents (PTA) from the Special Education - Escuela 48 - donated a new microwave for the cafeteria, demonstrating another great effort between our team and the parents. |  Equestry TheraphyWe managed to get eldespertar.mx as sponsor for 10 children in equestrian therapy, for at least one year. |