At the end of the year, the funds help pay for Christmas parties at the orphanages, each of which are specifically tailored to their location. For example, in Nicaragua this December, the money raised paid for the creation of a pop-up carnival, complete with hot dog, cotton candy and popcorn stands, as well as a bounce house. In Mexico, the party included a puppet show, face painting and a soccer tournament. Montalvan also helps collect donated gifts in the home country or in LA to send abroad.
