From the Barrio Foundation Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsUnited States2-10 Employees
From the Barrio Foundation is a United States-based nonprofit organization operating in the education administration sphere. It utilizes the life and business experience of author Robert Renteria, along with his civic leadership, to address conditions that contribute to violence, delinquency, drugs, and gangs, with a focus on youth development. The foundation centers its approach around education, pride, accomplishment, and self-esteem as means to support youth in communities, using the book From the Barrio to the Board Room as a tool and Renteria as a resource. The organization serves primarily youth and communities facing these social challenges, aiming to foster constructive attitudes and opportunities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it positions itself within the broader field of education-related programs and community empowerment, rooted in the United States and guided by its mission to reduce negative social outcomes through education and mentorship.