Help for Americans in Need since 1868
This Thanksgiving please join us for a taste of home with all the smells, tastes, and holiday cheer at The ABS´s Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. Once again we will be serving a delicious traditional Thanksgiving spread.
Menu
Appetizers
Turkey with Dressing
Mashed and Sweet Potatoes
Vegetables
Pumpkin and Apple Pie
Coffee, Tea, Wine
Open Bar
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The 2025 Cherry Pie Awards goes to
American Citizens Services, U.S. Embassy, Mexico City
OUR SERVICES
The ABS opened its doors on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1868. Its purpose: "To support American citizens of good behavior, that due to illness are unable to work or that might be in a bad financial condition."
Monica celebrated her 100th birthday in November 2021. We supplement her Social Security income with a small pension.
Several hundred Mexico City residents received flu and shingles vaccines when our Health Fair made a return after being cancelled by Covid concerns.
Octavio receives a Thanksgiving meal thanks to our business partnership with Pinche Gringo restaurants.
Monica celebrated her 100th birthday in November 2021. We supplement her Social Security income with a small pension.
At that first meeting 25 members paid $2 apiece to help carry out the mission of The ABS. We continue to rely upon membership dues and donations to carry out our work.
In this gallery we highlight a few of our beneficiaries.
A final resting place for U. S. and Mexican citizens
The American Cemetery | Panteon Americano was founded by The ABS in 1898 as a final resting place for Americans living in Mexico City. The cemetery is open to the public from 8 am to 4 pm 365 days. Walking through the cemetery you will find Mexican and U. S. citizens lying side by side for eternity. Calzada Mexico-Tacuba 115, Miguel Hidalgo
