A proud legacy of supporting education and leadership for Latino families in Atlanta
It all started like this:
One dream, 17 children, and unwavering determination.
In 2001, Maritza Morelli arrived in Atlanta from Venezuela with a clear mission: to transform the future of her new community. Seeing the barriers Latino families faced in accessing necessary resources in public schools, she decided to take action.
With the support of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church and alongside the visionary Martha Barrios Mead, Maritza planted a seed: a two-week summer program for just 17 children. Those first days of joy, connection, and cultural pride were the beginning of something enormous.
Today, what began as a small initiative in Sandy Springs is an indispensable resource and a pillar of absolute trust for the entire immigrant community of Atlanta.
From an initiative to a movement:
Over two decades breaking down barriers
Here we don’t just teach; we shape generations. We’ve perfected a visionary educational model based on play and inquiry, designed to empower children to think independently and envision better opportunities for their lives.
Our numbers speak to the power of consistency:
+6400
Transformed lives::
Children, young people and parents who today lead and inspire a more educated, healthy, stable and sustainable community.
A path without limits:
We were pioneers in early childhood education, but our vision has grown. Today, we support Latino families throughout their entire educational journey: from early childhood through college.
The Future is just beginning
We train the next generation of Latino leaders because we believe that when one family thrives, all of society grows. After 25 years of success, our legacy doesn’t stop; it evolves to inspire thousands more to reach their full potential.
