GIVING BACK
We care deeply about the community that's hosting our event.
Bringing everyone together in harmony with the land and its people is a core value of Bajaja. In the spirit of unity and giving, we are committed to supporting the locals. We're here to inspire you to join us in making a difference in this wonderful place so many call home.
Featuring Local Nonprofits
the pescadero bomberos
The Pescadero Bomberos are the primary beneficiary of Bajaja’s fundraising efforts.
As the only first response unit for the growing region — providing fire and medical services to the entire community of Pescadero and Cerritos — they need our generosity!
Our main goal
… is to help the Bomberos build a much-needed Fire Station, which will also serve as a community and medical center. Your donations, whether big or small, make a significant impact.
And your contribution is 100% tax-deductible.
Why Support the Bomberos?
They provide vital assistance during emergencies
They do so with with seriously limited funding
They operate from their own homes and pay out of pocket to ensure our safety
Five Ways You Can Make a Difference
FROM ANYWHERE
Direct Donations: We've teamed up with ShowUp to offer a simple way to contribute directly to the Bomberos. As part of our Buy A Block campaign, donations over $100 via ShowUp will be recognized with your family name on a beautiful Talavera tile at the new Fire Station once it's constructed with our collective help. Your tax-deductible donation goes a long way in supporting their mission.
Auctions: Our online auction to benefit Los Bomberos is now available to check out. This online silent auction featuring signed goods, paintings, posters, and exclusive merch. Check back on November 24th to participate! **If you are interested in donating auction items, please click here for more info.
ON-SITE ONLY
Raffles: we’ll have raffles for concert tickets, hotel stays, vinyl clubs and more!
Open Bar Tickets: When you opt for an Open Bar ticket at the door, know that a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit the Bomberos.
Reusable Steel Cups: At the fest, head to the Bomberos table to snag a limited-edition Bajaja-branded reusable steel cup. Not only are they eco-friendly, but you can also fill them throughout the weekend and beyond!
The Bomberos will be present throughout the festival to speak with, get to know, and hear their story. It's a chance to truly understand the impact of your support.
Supporting Local Heroes: The 'Buy a Block' Campaign
Join us in securing a new home for our local heroes, the Pescadero Bomberos. The 'Buy a Block' campaign is now underway, you can put your family name or greeting on a Talavera tile with a $100 or more donation. The Buy a Block campaign will continue throughout the event (and hopefully beyond!), offering a tiered donation system online and on-site.
Donation Commemorations:
Online
$100+ Donation: Have a Talavera tile with your name on the new Fire Station
Online auction featuring signed instruments, vinyl club, band gear, tickets and more
Special Items - Available Only On Site:
Limited-edition reusable Bajaja steel cup, available on site only
Silent auction featuring signed guitar, signed poster, local lodging, and more
Raffles for concert tickets, hotel stays, band merchandise
Why Are The Bomberos Vital?
The Pescadero Bomberos are the sole first-response unit for the entire Pescadero and Cerritos community. They rely on community donations and grants to function and cover many of the expenses from their own pockets. Their aspirations include acquiring new vehicles and establishing a fire station, which will also double as a community and medical center.
Led by Chief Griselda Sotelo, the Bomberos Voluntarios de Pescadero are making history with Mexico's first female chief. Griselda, alongside her son Fernando, the Capitán, oversees a dedicated team of over 16 volunteer firefighters, all unpaid. This department operates solely through community contributions to ensure everyone's safety.
Last year, they responded to 1,000 calls, and this year, the numbers are expected to rise. Each call consumes approximately 4,000 MXN (over $200 USD) in gas and supplies. Over half of their budget comes from donations and fundraisers, with the rest being covered by their volunteers. While medical calls dominate, they respond to all emergencies, from fires to accidents, animal rescues, and more.
What Do The Bomberos Need?
Department Station: including generators, computers, staff uniforms, portable shade structure
Ambulance: beds, satellite phones, GPS, thermal camera, flashlights
Service Equipment: Water Truck, backhoe, pumper truck, radios, fire hose, rescue basket, volunteer phones
Medical Equipment: defibrillator, oximeter, glucometer, thermometers
What's Our Goal?
While there are many pressing needs, our primary focus is on building a brick-and-mortar Fire Station. This would provide a dedicated and permanent space for our first responders, eliminating the need to operate out of a home and have a state-of-the-art facility for this growing community.
Plans for the Department look like this:
MORE WAYS TO HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Grupo Madre Teresa
Grupo Madre Teresa is the last resort assistance for the truly desperate. It provides a variety of essential goods & services to the most vulnerable people in rural Pescadero. If you have extra of the following supplies, please bring them, and we will get it to Grupo Madre Teresa!
School Supplies Needed: White recycled copy paper, Glue sticks, Paper clips, (all sizes), Poster paper, College-ruled one-subject notebooks (solid colors), Post-it notes, Index cards (3 X 5 and 5 X 7), Erasers, Pencil-top erasers, Blue or green painter’s tape, Construction paper, Pencils, Handheld pencil sharpeners with a base that catches shavings, Colored pencils, Crayons, Highlighters
Hygienic Supplies Needed: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Dental floss, Soap, Shampoo, Combs/brushes, Nail clippers. Diapers and baby clothes are always appreciated.
Sustainability
Bajaja is also partnering with local sustainability organization Cero Basura to make Bajaja a zero-waste event, and Water Ways Baja to provide water-filling stations!
Join us in making a positive impact on our community. Let's make Bajaja not only a celebration of music but also a celebration of unity, compassion, and giving.