Enhanced VolunteerFriends of Chimbote is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization responsible for the governance, global advocacy, and fundraising needed to sustain the life-changing mission programs and services in Chimbote now and into the evolving future. Our board of directors is comprised of members from throughout the United States, all who are passionate about the mission and empowering the poor. Collectively they have spent over 1000 days on the ground in Chimbote personally investing their time, talent, and treasure. Our offices are located in Fargo, North Dakota with dedicated staff members who work with thousands of individuals, civic groups, sister parishes, and congregations to raise funds for mission programs, collect and ship donated goods to the mission and coordinate mission group visits and volunteer services.