R.A.Í.C.E.S

R.A.Í.C.E.S will lean and be grounded on the exploration of our Ancestral connection to our modern identity, revisiting our ancestral past to influence our personal development and, most importantly, developing restorative tools that will align us back to our Raíces, thus Nurturing a Strong Foundation for Future Generations. Our mission is to purposely provide a supportive community for mothers and their families impacted by the judicial system, offering resources and advocacy while mentoring and empowering young men to develop leadership skills, self-sufficiency, and community stewardship. Vision: To create a campus-based network that promotes healing, resilience, and empowerment, helping mothers rebuild their lives and young men become community leaders. Values: Inclusivity, justice, empowerment, resilience, mentorship, and community service.

emadrid217@g.ucla.edu

Signatories: Edin Madrid, Guillermo Miranda, and Steven Kochert-Springer

Advisor: Melissa L Veluz-Abraham