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Capacitar a las familias de North Fair Oaks a través de la comunidad, el bienestar y el éxito académico.

Nuestra misión

LEVANTAR AYUDA A LAS FAMILIAS INMIGRANTES DE NORTH FAIR OAKS Y REDWOOD CITY, OFRECIÉNDOLES EDUCACIÓN, ENRIQUECIMIENTO CULTURAL Y APOYO A TRAVÉS DE RELACIONES DE CONFIANZA.

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Desde 2007, hemos caminado junto a las familias y los estudiantes en North Fair Oaks, la construcción de relaciones que duran. A pesar del aburguesamiento, el cierre de escuelas, la pandemia e incluso nuestro propio traslado forzoso, nos hemos quedado.

Nuestro entregado equipo atiende las necesidades de nuestra comunidad y se asocia con escuelas locales, congregaciones, empresas y líderes de la ciudad. Junto con cientos de voluntarios, ayudamos a estudiantes y padres a crecer en alfabetización, habilidades para la vida, confianza y conexión. El apoyo académico, las celebraciones culturales y los talleres de aprendizaje son sólo algunas de las formas en que fomentamos la pertenencia y la conexión. Esta labor une a generaciones y culturas, sembrando semillas de esperanza y cambio duradero en nuestra comunidad.

North Fair Oaks es un barrio vibrante cerca de Redwood City, conocido por su riqueza cultural, resistencia y fuerte espíritu comunitario. Aquí las familias crean un ambiente acogedor lleno de tradición, conexión y posibilidades, el mismo espíritu que Levantar celebra y apoya.

¡Levantar!

Nuestra historia

La visión de Levantar (antes Generaciones Unidas, o GU) surgió de la empatía. Nacida en el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco de padres inmigrantes y criada por una madre soltera, la pastora Angie Ibarra-Miller posee un conocimiento íntimo de los desafíos que muchas familias deben superar.

Tras 25 años de servicio profesional en el sector corporativo, Angie dejó para dedicar su vida a tiempo completo a empoderar a las familias en dificultades de la comunidad de Redwood City. En 2012, se inició un programa piloto para un programa vespertino extraescolar en la escuela primaria local Hoover.

Este esfuerzo cooperativo y holístico formó la base filosófica de Levantar, una organización comunitaria que ha llegado a más de 1.000 niños en escuelas de Redwood City y el barrio de North Fair Oaks.

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Nuestro equipo

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    Angie Ibarra Miller

    Founder and Executive Director, Pastor

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    Keith Miller

    Director de Operaciones

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    Candice Bún

    Responsable de Comunicación y Administración

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    Crystal Ibarra Tapelu

    Social Media

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    Juancarlos Cancilla

    Coordinador de voluntarios/Enlace con la comunidad

  • Josselin Antonio Juárez

    Josselin Antonio Juárez

    AEC Site Associate

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    AnaBetty Lopez

    Program Assistant

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    Jenny Yip

    Administrative Support

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    Daniela Gochez

    AEC Associate

additional support

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    Enrique Rodriguez-Lopez

    College-Age
     Mentor

Nuestro Consejo

Oportunidades profesionales

¿Le gustan los niños y le apasiona ver cómo alcanzan su pleno potencial como estudiantes y miembros productivos de sus comunidades?

¿Estás...

  • Buen trato con la gente
  • Responsable y trabajador
  • Deseoso de contribuir con sus habilidades con un equipo de personal dedicado

Interesado en..

  • Aumentar la concienciación sobre los sistemas disfuncionales de nuestra
  • ¿Practicar la construcción de puentes interculturales necesaria para fomentar un cambio positivo y duradero?

If so, we encourage you to apply for a role with Levantar.
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions (click on the job title for the job description):

Cronología

¡Levantar! ha empoderado a las familias desde 2007 a través del poder de la Proximidad, la Presencia y la Longevidad.

Construir los cimientos

  • Founded and Incorporated Generations United
  • Angie was on full-time staff at First Resort, then CityTeam Ministries
  • Moved efforts to Redwood City
  • Launched the San Mateo County Youth Network to empower youth pastors and mobilize the youth of our area.
  • Began serving with Peninsula Covenant Church
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Asociaciones locales

  • La asociación con el instituto Sequoia llevó a las madres a poner en marcha ESL en el instituto Kennedy.
  • PCC Partnership – Beautiful Day/Kennedy Christmas Store
  • Launched Moms ESL at Taft, Hoover, Fair Oaks, and Garfield schools
  • Partnerships with RWC Parks and Recreation, Redwood City Library, Redwood City Police Department, Redwood 2020, and a local church 
  • Evening Family education programs – computers, fitness, ESL, and more
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Redwood City Reads

  • 2015 – Redwood City Reads was birthed at Roosevelt, Hawes, Taft
  • 2015 – Launched John Gill Redwood City Reads
  • 2017 – Expanded to Schaberg Library with a budget of $60k (Roosevelt School)
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Ampliación de las asociaciones

  • Cena de Acción de Gracias en la escuela Fair Oaks
  • Ballet para niñas en la NFO en colaboración con la Academia Americana de Ballet
  • Fines de semana de compasión en la Iglesia de Menlo
  • Liga de Servicio de Hombres Jóvenes (YMSL)
  • Taekwondo Classes with Henry Villar of Victory Taekwondo
  • Expanded partner relationships with Central Peninsula Church, Menlo Church, and Sequoia Church
  • Becario de la Iniciativa Chan Zuckerberg (2017-2023)
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Dance and Academics

  • 2019 – Partnered with Danza Colibrí to offer dance & music classes for our students & community
  • 2019 – Secured space in a local church to independently operate our first AEC (After School Enrichment) with 4 staff
  • 2020 – Pivoted to providing academic support to students’ distance learning. Partnered with Verbo Church & Connect Community Charter School
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Pandemia y atención comunitaria

  • Distribución de alimentos, Renacimiento, Medida K, Sobrato
  • Warren Slocum (San Mateo County) feasibility study, $500K for small business owners
  • Summer Camp at Calvary San Mateo
  • Se traslada a la Segunda Avenida y establece la sede de AEC
  • Más de 40 asociaciones con iglesias, empresas, escuelas y otras entidades
  • Asociación con Laurel Arts para un mural comunitario y la sala comunitaria CZI
  • Hitos principales: 500.000 dólares de presupuesto y más de 200 voluntarios, 20 patrocinadores, socios y subvenciones.
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Pastora Angie

Angie se convirtió en pastora acreditada de la Iglesia del Pacto Evangélico.

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Summer Camps and Entrepreneur support 

  • Expanded Summer Camp to 8 weeks in partnership with Peninsula Covenant Church, including VBS with the Salvation Army
  • Mental Health Art Summer Camp “Art Changes Lives”
  • Business Class 101 with 50 graduates qualifying for over $500K in seed grants for Small Businesses
  • Increased grant strategies with Stanford, Sobrato, and the County of San Mateo
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Community Learning and Engagement

  • Stanford Community listening groups
  • Salud Sabrosa Nutrition class partnership with Multicultural Institute & Sequoia Healthcare District
  • Beyond OK Mental Health classes partnership with Sequoia Healthcare District held at KIPP School.
  • Carpentry classes with Mr. John of Kids Carpentry
  • Partnership with Hope Horizon EPA for Summer Camp
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Rebrand and Grand Opening

  • Name Change to ¡Levantar!, updated mission statement, launched new website
  • Moved into a new location (881 Hurlingame, RWC) and hosted a Grand Opening Celebration
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Chris Dorst

Chris Dorst

Miembro del Consejo

Chris grew up in Menlo Park and studied history and business at Stanford. He spent over 20 years in tech marketing with companies including Atari, Apple, and Sun Microsystems, as well as several startups, before transitioning into nonprofit and community-focused work. Chris later served as Director of Children’s Ministries at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and spent 15 years at Stanford Athletics overseeing guest services and security. He brings extensive board experience, currently serving with New Community Church and the U.S. Water Polo Foundation, and previously with organizations including the U.S. Olympic Committee and U.S. Water Polo. He has also volunteered with Levantar (Generations United) in Redwood City for over a decade. Now (mostly) retired, Chris stays busy with career consulting, residential real estate, learning guitar, improving his golf game, and researching future writing projects. He lives in Menlo Park with his wife Marybeth and enjoys time with their three daughters and six grandchildren.

Meghan Crowell

Meghan Crowell

Miembro del Consejo

Meghan Crowell is a highly respected community leader and attorney who has made community service a lifelong commitment. She currently serves on the San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women, where she works to advance policies and partnerships that improve the lives of women and families across the county. Meghan is also a member of the Board of Trustees for Episcopal Day School of San Mateo, where she helps uphold the school’s mission to prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world. In addition, Meghan serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Help a Mother Out, where she supports efforts to expand access to essential resources for families with young children across the Bay Area. An active volunteer, she continues to support Peninsula families through her work with organizations including Peninsula Family Service, Samaritan House, CORA, and There With Care. On a personal note, Meghan enjoys spending time with friends and family—preferably with plenty of laughter and good food.

Meghan Crowell

Meghan Crowell

Miembro del Consejo

Meghan Crowell is a highly respected community leader and attorney who has made community service a lifelong commitment. She currently serves on the San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women, where she works to advance policies and partnerships that improve the lives of women and families across the county. Meghan is also a member of the Board of Trustees for Episcopal Day School of San Mateo, where she helps uphold the school’s mission to prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world. In addition, Meghan serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Help a Mother Out, where she supports efforts to expand access to essential resources for families with young children across the Bay Area. An active volunteer, she continues to support Peninsula families through her work with organizations including Peninsula Family Service, Samaritan House, CORA, and There With Care. On a personal note, Meghan enjoys spending time with friends and family—preferably with plenty of laughter and good food.

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Steve Joh

Miembro del Consejo

Steve is a community builder, pastor, justice advocate and mobilizer. He brings two decades of pastoral experience in a wide variety of roles at two churches and is currently building a network of innovative, small, missional spiritual communities. A resident of East Palo Alto, along with his wife Amy and two girls, Steve shares a passion for bringing thriving to under-resourced communities and bringing people together for the common good. Steve loves spending time with his family, baking bread, making bacon, creating music, and is obsessed with all things soccer (God's greatest gift).

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Katrina Valera

Miembro del Consejo

Katrina Valera is a home and family manager, homeschool teacher to her two children, and small business owner based in North County San Diego. Her experience in community service and leadership started in the Bay Area, where she was born and raised. Katrina’s background includes involvement in fundraising and event planning, along with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. She has led educational programs for children and served as a member of the Parent-Teacher Association. Katrina has a longstanding passion for serving others, dedicating her efforts to community, education, and health. She prioritizes nurturing family and community connections and creating supportive environments that foster learning and growth. Katrina loves creating art and going on nature walks with her family.

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Edwin Guzmán

Miembro del Consejo

Edwin Guzman is the lead pastor and one of the founders of Iglesia Cristiana SE, located in Rohnert Park, CA. He has been serving in ministry for over 20 years. He was ordained Pastor and graduated in Theology with a major in Bible Studies from Liberty University. He also completed his studies in Behavioral Science, and has accreditations as a Master Coach in Neurolinguistic Programming, Neuropsychotherapy, and Neuroscience. In 2024 and after 17 years of service working as a Counselor Supervisor Edwin retired from the County of Sonoma/Human Services Department. Edwin has been married for 29 years to Sandra and they have one young adult child. Edwin is a visionary who beiieves in empowering and uplifting others for a better future. He actively works to enable individuals within the church and community to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of self-worth, value, and positive change through support and encouragement.

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PATRICIA SOLIS

Miembro del Consejo

Patricia Solis is a nonprofit leader with more than 18 years of experience advancing education, equity, and community empowerment. Originally from Colombia, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a postgraduate specialization in International Finance, and a degree in Special Education for Early Childhood. Patricia began her nonprofit career at Women’s Initiative, an organization dedicated to supporting women at risk through entrepreneurship and financial education. She later worked in the Development Department at the American Red Cross before joining BizWorld, where she has spent the past decade helping expand entrepreneurship education programs that inspire and empower youth. Patricia also serves on the advisory board of Apoyo Financiero and as Secretary of her local PTA, continuing her commitment to civic engagement and educational access. We are thrilled to have her on the Board at ¡Levantar!

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MATEO ALZATE

Miembro del Consejo

Mateo Alzate is a pastor and ministry leader with over a decade of experience serving in faith-based and community-centered organizations, particularly serving urban youth. His work is rooted in a deep commitment to Scripture, justice, and the flourishing of local communities. Mateo has served in pastoral ministry, leadership development, and holistic outreach, with a particular passion for forming leaders, fostering belonging, and supporting restorative work at both personal and communal levels.

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PEter Morris

Miembro del Consejo

Peter Morris was born and raised on the San Francisco Peninsula. He grew up as a young boy in Redwood City, and received his public education in the Redwood City’s classrooms. Fond of this experience growing up, Peter has a special heart for local schools, and the families that attend them. As he always has enjoyed, he has great love for physical fitness and outdoor activities of every kind. He also has a love of music, and now performs the trumpet with the San Jose Wind Symphony as one of its principal brass players. Peter serves as a investment advisor with Lincoln Financial, where he helps clients achieve their financial goals and plan for their retirement. Married for over 40 years, Peter and Fredda have four adult children and five grandchildren. They are active members of Peninsula Covenant Church and the Peninsula Community Center. Peter’s wife Fredda has been instrumental in developing relationships with children and families through tutoring weekly with Generations United.

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BENITA HOPKINS

Miembro del Consejo

Benita Hopkins is known by all as an “agent of change,” a reputation she earned while serving as the director of community engagement for Love Never Fails, a nonprofit committed to aiding the trafficked population. She seeks to bring hope to children around the world who have suffered from shame and abandonment, for example, Ghana, where she has advanced efforts in violence prevention and aftercare programs for trauma victims. She was awarded “2015 Abolitionist of the Year” by the San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, and the “Working Women’s Award” by the Dr. MLK Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley. These distinctions reflect her competence as a cross-cultural educator and a champion for social justice in communities like the ones she serves through GU. Prior to joining the Board, Benita served faithfully as our Director of Education and led our AEC at Schaberg Library. In the Summer of 2021, she will join us in a support role to continue to put her expertise to work for our families.

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Enrique Rodriguez-Lopez

AEC Associate

Enrique is from Redwood City and is currently a student at Canada Community College. He dreams about becoming a future business owner to be able to give back to his community. He’s very passionate about serving others and tries his best to help those in need. Enrique enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family.

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Daniela Gochez

AEC Associate

Daniela is a Redwood City native who has long been connected to Generations United programming. She and her family have been an integral part of our community for many years. We were thrilled to welcome her in 2024 as an intern and now she has a permanent role as an AEC Associate. She is engaging with students and a hard-working student herself. We are so proud to have her on the team.

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Anabetty Lopez

Program Assistant

Ana Elizabeth es más conocida como "Anabetty". Llegó a North Fair Oaks desde El Salvador y está casada con Martín Enrique Rodríguez, de México. Tienen 4 hijos. Ella dice "Me encanta aprender algo nuevo cada día. Me encanta cocinar y ayudar donde pueda. Si la vida no te sonríe, dale una sonrisa a la vida".

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Jenny Yip

Asistente administrativo

Jenny grew up in San Mateo with her divorced mother and three of her seven siblings in a one-bedroom duplex. She has since lived, worked, and worshipped in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending college at UC Berkeley. Together for over 20 years, Jenny and her husband, Jason, have been raising their two children - a collegiate daughter and a high school son - in Belmont.

God blessed Jenny with a job straight out of college in high-tech consulting, followed by another at an internet consulting company. Early in her career, she felt called to use her God-provided technical and consulting skills and experience to serve Christian organizations, including local churches, Billy Graham Crusades, and Family Life Ministries. In addition to her spiritual gift of administration and expertise in project management, Jenny has a passion for organization. She has helped fellow moms in her MomCo and Moms in Prayer groups declutter and organize their homes. Now, she’s excited to use her God-given gifts and skills to support the Levantar team in furthering God’s kingdom in North Fair Oaks and Redwood City.

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Josselin Antonio Juárez

Josselin Antonio Juárez

Family EnGagement Coordinator/AEC Site Lead

Josselin es nativa del Área de la Bahía. Nació en Redwood City, se mudó durante unos años, pero ha estado llamando a la Bahía Este de casa desde 2010. Estudió Sociología en la Universidad de Berkeley y tiene una pasión por ayudar a los demás y devolver a la comunidad. Durante su estancia en Berkeley, fue la responsable de eventos de Direct Action for Farmworkers, una organización estudiantil de ayuda mutua dedicada a ayudar a los trabajadores agrícolas y a sus familias. Josselin aporta una valiosa experiencia como antigua coordinadora de programas juveniles, donde ayudó a diseñar y dirigir un programa artístico de verano para un centro extraescolar. Josselin será el punto de contacto para las familias, así como la responsable de la AEC, y ayudará a coordinar los eventos de la comunidad.

En su tiempo libre, a Josselin le encanta hornear sabrosos dulces, mostrar sus movimientos de baile y disfrutar de tiempo de calidad con su familia. Si no está viendo los últimos programas, está descubriendo nuevos platos y escuchando música en directo con sus amigos.

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Juancarlos Cancilla

Coordinador de voluntarios/Enlace con la comunidad

Juancarlos, nacido y criado en Redwood City, se graduó de la UC San Diego con un título en biología en 2022. Es un estudiante de medicina dedicado con ganas de devolver algo a la comunidad de Fair Oaks antes de comenzar su viaje a la escuela de medicina. Con una sólida formación en investigación clínica, buscó un cambio significativo en el servicio comunitario, donde podría usar sus habilidades para hacer una diferencia real. Anteriormente, Juancarlos prestó su apoyo al programa extraescolar de Taekwondo de Levantar, ayudando a los jóvenes locales a desarrollar confianza y resiliencia. Ahora, está encantado de ampliar el alcance de la organización, con el objetivo de dejar un impacto positivo duradero en la comunidad. Juancarlos trabajará directamente con los voluntarios de nuestra AEC y ayudará a coordinar nuestros eventos comunitarios.

Aparte de su compromiso con el servicio, Juancarlos disfruta explorando el Área de la Bahía, ya sea haciendo senderismo por senderos pintorescos, visitando lugares peculiares o descubriendo joyas ocultas en la ciudad. Juancarlos también disfruta empapándose de la energía de las actuaciones en directo y experimentando la diversa escena musical que ofrece el Área de la Bahía.

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Crystal Ibarra Tapelu

Gestor de programas/Medios de comunicación social

Crystal es nativa del Área de la Bahía y miembro del personal de Levantar desde hace mucho tiempo. Ella ha usado muchos sombreros - incluyendo AEC Director del Sitio durante todo el año 2020, y el apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y familias a lo largo de la pandemia. Actualmente trabaja como Gerente de Medios Sociales y proporciona liderazgo a nuestro equipo de AEC en el sitio. Es madre de dos hijos y está casada con Kopo desde 2012. Han viajado juntos por el mundo y tenemos la bendición de tenerlos en Redwood City trabajando con nuestro equipo.

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Keith Miller

Director de Operaciones

Keith se une a nosotros desde Vancouver, WA, con una amplia experiencia en desarrollo empresarial, liderazgo y espíritu emprendedor. Ha tenido una visión durante más de 25 años para apoyar a las pequeñas empresas. Estamos agradecidos de que haya traído su don a Levantar y liderará nuestros esfuerzos en 2021 a medida que empoderamos a las pequeñas empresas más allá de los desafíos de 2020.

Keith se unió para asociarse y proporcionar apoyo a las pequeñas empresas y familias en los tiempos difíciles de la pandemia.

Keith es el papá de dos hijas adultas y ha estado casado con nuestra Directora Ejecutiva, Angie Ibarra Miller, desde 2020. En su tiempo libre, Keith pasa tiempo con su novia y la hermosa comunidad a la que servimos, juega al tenis y le encanta navegar cuando puede.

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Candice Bún

Responsable de Comunicación y Administración

Candice is a native of the Bay Area, growing up in Millbrae and San Bruno, and finally making her way to Redwood City where she and her husband lived with their son until the fall of 2017. Living part of her life as a high schooler in her ancestral Mexico, she developed a deep love for her heritage and language, bringing these to the Latino community she served faithfully in the Bay Area. She has volunteered and worked in various non-profit settings related to youth and families, including working on the ground with Levantar as well as the Mission Preparatory Charter School in San Francisco where she served as the communications director.

She loves spending time with her husband and family, traveling and exploring places she has never seen before. In fact, in Septiembre of 2017, Candice and Norman packed up and moved across the country to the Charlotte area and in 2018, they bought a home in Rock Hill, just across the border in South Carolina. In 2019, they welcomed a baby girl to their family.
After serving for many years on the board, Candice rejoined the Levantar team as Communications and Administration Manager in a remote capacity in 2020. She travels to CA several times a year (and use technology outside of those visits) to stay connected with the work that still needs to be done.

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Pastora Angie Ibarra-Miller

Fundador y Director Ejecutivo

La fundadora Angie Ibarra es nativa de San Francisco, nacida de padres inmigrantes pero criada, junto con varios hermanos, por una madre soltera. Con un profundo conocimiento de las dificultades de vivir de la asistencia social, siempre ha sentido una gran compasión por las familias de su comunidad. 

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