✉ contact@colombianvolunteerladiesinc.org ☎ +1 305-962-4653
501(c)(3) • EIN #51-0154982
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Charitable foundation • Miami & Weston

Transforming lives in Colombia since 1968

We help children, the elderly and vulnerable communities through verified charitable institutions across Colombia.

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Our mission

We focus our help where it is needed most

We support charitable institutions and foundations dedicated to caring for the most vulnerable people in Colombia.

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Abandoned children

Education, rehabilitation and care for children in situations of abandonment and vulnerability. We support soup kitchens, shelters and family reintegration programs.

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Elderly care

Renovation and repair of nursing homes, provision of medicine, food and essential supplies for elderly without resources.

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People with disabilities

Donation of wheelchairs, medical equipment and support for specialized care institutions for people with special needs.

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Natural disasters

Immediate financial assistance for natural emergencies in Colombia, Central and South America. Rapid response when our communities need it most.

Our history

Over five decades of service

Colombian Volunteer Ladies group photo

Founded in Washington, 1968

Colombian Volunteer Ladies was founded in Washington by Lucía Holguín de Vázquez, wife of the UN ambassador, with the goal of helping hospitals, foundations and charitable organizations by sending financial support and hospital equipment.

Chapters were established in Atlanta, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Bogotá, London and Miami. The Miami chapter became independent in 1971 and opened its Weston chapter in 2001.

"Charity is not giving what you have left over, it is giving what others need"
Leadership

General president

Gloria Vargas-Quintero

Gloria Vargas-Quintero

General president

Born in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia. Studied in Cali, Santiago de Chile and New York. Living in the United States since 1985, when she joined Colombian Volunteer Ladies. She has been president from 1991 to 1993, and from 1996 to the present.

Events

Fundraising

To raise funds and achieve our mission, we hold several events throughout the year.

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Spring bingo

Annual event with prizes and entertainment for the whole family.

Annual
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Concerts and raffles

Musical evenings with Colombian artists and special raffles.

Biannual
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Fashion shows

Fashion shows with Colombian designers supporting our cause.

Special
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Events navideños

Celebraciones especiales de fin de año con espíritu solidario.

December
How we work

Every donation reaches its destination

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We raise funds

Through events, direct donations and the support of sponsors.

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We verify requests

We study and approve each request after verifying the organization's legitimacy.

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We send the aid

100% of the funds raised are sent directly to Colombia.

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We monitor impact

We require receipts and maintain control over the use of every donation.

Chapters

Two communities, one mission

📍 Miami

Independent founding chapter since 1971

+1 305-962-4653
contact@colombianvolunteerladiesinc.org

📍 Weston

Chapter opened in 2001

+1 954-663-7820
info@colombianvolunteerladiesinc.org
Transparency

Commitment to accountability

Made up and directed solely by volunteers. We do not support any political party or participate in political events.

Organización 501(c)(3)

EIN #51-0154982. All donations are tax-deductible under IRS regulations.

Registered in Florida

Tax exempt certificate #85-8012698757C-8. Registration #CH7099 with the Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Full oversight

We require receipts and proof of fund application. We verify the validity of each project.

Sponsors

Our supporters

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Help transform lives today

All donations are tax-deductible and sent entirely to Colombia.

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