Your gift reaches
a family in Bogotá
Every donation goes straight to free programs for families in San Cristóbal, one of Bogotá's most resilient districts. No big offices, no middlemen: just neighbors helping neighbors.
A district that
never gives up
San Cristóbal climbs the eastern hills in the south-east of Bogotá. Many of its neighborhoods were built by the families themselves, brick by brick, by people who arrived from all over Colombia, often fleeing violence, looking for a new start.
Around the 20 de Julio neighborhood, the district is alive with street commerce, faith and hard work. It also faces poverty, insecurity and few opportunities. Families here have shown, again and again, that they know how to move forward. They just need someone to walk with them.
Small gifts,
real change
Approximate costs in Bogotá. Your donation is used where it is needed most.
A therapy session with a licensed psychologist for someone who cannot pay.
Close, simple
and transparent
Local
We live and serve in San Cristóbal. We know every family by name.
Volunteer-powered
Most of our work is done by volunteers, so your gift goes to people, not overhead.
100% to programs
Donations received through Benevity are used exclusively for our social programs.
Accountable
We share photos and updates of every delivery, every Christmas and every new family we reach.
Bring your team
to San Cristóbal
Companies can multiply their impact and give their teams a real experience of service in Bogotá.
Matching gifts
If your company uses Benevity, it can match what your employees give to our programs.
Volunteer days
Bring your team to Bogotá to pack grocery packages, deliver school kits or join our Christmas celebration.
In-kind donations
Food, school supplies, toys or professional services for the families we serve.
We are real.
And you can check.
Before giving, it is natural to ask whether an organization is serious. Here is the proof.
Validated on Benevity
Benevity verifies every organization before it can receive donations from company employees. We are listed as “Dulce Refugio Colombia”.
Approved by Google
Google reviews and approves the organizations in its Google for Nonprofits program. Dulce Refugio is part of it.
A real address
Calle 17 Sur #9A-26, near 20 de Julio, in San Cristóbal, Bogotá. You can visit us and see our work.
People, not bots
Write to us on WhatsApp or by email. Someone from our team who knows the families will answer.
Three ways
to help today
Donations received through Benevity are used exclusively for our social programs.
Through your company
- Open your company's giving portal (powered by Benevity).
- Search for Dulce Refugio Colombia.
- Choose our organization or one of our programs. Many companies match your gift.
From Colombia
- Write to us on WhatsApp.
- We send you our Bre-B key.
- Transfer from your bank app in seconds.
In kind or as a volunteer
- Food, clothing, school supplies or toys.
- Your time and skills as a volunteer.
- Write to us and we will tell you where and when.
Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Donations made through your company's Benevity portal are processed by Benevity's charitable foundation, which issues the receipt according to the rules of your country.
Can I choose which program I support?
Yes. On Benevity you can donate to a specific program, such as free therapy or the food bank.
How do I know my gift was used well?
We share updates and photos of our work. You can also write to us on WhatsApp at any time.
