Julia Arreaga
Julia's journey is one of unwavering dedication to uplift vulnerable communities. Since 2010, she has empowered teens in children's homes and foster care, helping them gain the skills to step into independent adulthood confidently or reunite with family. Through mentorship and practical support, Julia brings hope to young people, nurturing resilience and showing them that they matter.
Beyond her work with teens, Julia passionately advocates for children and families navigating the foster care system, offering guidance and resources to create a stable foundation for each family. This even led her to become a foster mom for teenage girls in 2014. Through this role, she met her daughters, who are now young adults, some are even married, making her a proud mother-in-law and grandmother.
In 2022, she co-founded *Oaks of Righteousness* in Guatemala, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families. Through initiatives like the “Community Closet,” she connects families with essential resources, ensuring they have what they need to thrive and grow.
Julia’s commitment also extends to migrant populations. In 2022, she joined a fellowship focused on Economic Empowerment and Migration, training across the U.S., and volunteering at a Welcome Center in Tucson, Arizona. Her time there reinforced her mission to create support systems at home, helping communities stay strong and empowered without the need to leave. Her work reflects her deep-rooted belief in empowering people to flourish where they live, bridging gaps in resources, and offering pathways to brighter futures.
Even during the pandemic, Julia remained a steady source of support, hosting online groups for foster and adoptive families across Latin America and mentoring and training virtually. Today, she’s not only developing new programs and offering guidance to nonprofits but also helping other organizations expand their impact and reach those who need it most.
Julia cannot do this alone; she needs your help to continue bringing this transformative change. Every donation, no matter the size, goes a long way. With your support, Julia can continue her work, reaching even more lives. Join her today by donating or sharing her story with others who may want to contribute. Together, we can make a difference and help ensure that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.