LOS CABOS, Mexico
The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort, in Los Cabos, has introduced a program to encourage meeting groups to leave Los Cabos better than they found it. Groups that stay at the property can donate time, money or in-kind goods to Casa Hogar de Cabo San Lucas. The charitable organization, which the hotel has supported for a long time, houses, educates and cares for more than 20 boys who have become homeless due to abuse, poverty or the loss of their parents.
“Meeting planners have been asking for ways to integrate environmental and social responsibility into their events,” said Jayson Stirrup, manager of groups and conventions for the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. “Now groups can give back to the Los Cabos community and help us in our efforts to empower the children at Casa Hogar to live better lives.”
The hotel offers groups several ways to work with Casa Hogar. The resort will purchase groceries for the organization—as determined by the group’s budget--based on its current needs. Or, prior to an event, planners can encourage participants to bring new and gently used clothes and shoes to donate to Casa Hogar. The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar’s staff can create a wish list with sizes ahead of time, as well as a drop box for set up at the meeting. A ceremony to present the groceries, clothing or even a monetary donation can be organized during the event with Casa Hogar’s children and administrators. Groups can also sponsor a meal, movie night, pool activity or sports tournament at the resort for Casa residents.
The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort offers 270 guest rooms and more than 18,000 square feet of function space.
