Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Making a difference
across the border.

Friends of Loreto, BCS is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting American donors to meaningful causes in Loreto, Mexico — protecting animals at Soft Paws Cat Sanctuary and empowering student athletes at UABCS.

Donate Now Our Mission
2 Programs Supported
2026 Fundraising Goals
$45K Soft Paws Cat Sanctuary
$5K UABCS Volleyball
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt · Donations Deductible
Who We Are

A bridge between
two communities.

Friends of Loreto, BCS was founded by people who love the small coastal town of Loreto and wanted to find a meaningful way to support the organizations doing remarkable work there. We are a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our model is simple: U.S.-based donors contribute tax-deductible gifts, and we direct those funds to vetted projects that make a real, measurable difference in Loreto — from the cats at Soft Paws to the volleyball courts at UABCS.


Support Our Work

Animal Welfare

Supporting Soft Paws Cat Sanctuary with equipment, operations, and a long-term path to owning their property.

Youth Sports

Funding the UABCS men's and women's volleyball teams — jerseys, league fees, equipment, and future opportunities.

Community Connection

We believe cross-border relationships build stronger communities. Every dollar we raise stays in Loreto.

Tax-Deductible Giving

As a recognized 501(c)(3), your donations are tax deductible — making it easier to give more to the causes you care about.

2026 Fundraising Projects

Where your money goes.

Soft Paws Cat Sanctuary Animal Welfare

Soft Paws Operations

Supporting Soft Paws Cat Sanctuary with equipment, non-profit registration, and a supplies campaign to keep the cats of Loreto healthy and cared for.
2026 Goal $16,053 of $45,000
Donate to Soft Paws →
UABCS Loreto Volleyball Youth Sports

UABCS Volleyball

Funding the men's and women's volleyball teams at UABCS Loreto — league fees, jerseys, equipment, and future opportunities for student athletes.
2026 Goal $1,279 of $5,000
Donate to UABCS Volleyball →

Ready to make a difference in Loreto?

Every gift — large or small — goes directly to our programs. No overhead surprises.

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