With the help of our community and SOAR Jewels sales, we were able to raise over $3,000 to sponsor a Hope of the Valley Tiny Home. Our Tiny Home cabin provides shelter, meals, mental health, and transitional services to those who are experiencing homelessness. Each 64 sq. ft. home has two beds and is equipped with air-conditioning, windows, a desk and a front door.

This is a cause close to our hearts and we are excited to share that people have moved into our home. Please click here to learn more about Soaring Samaritans Youth Movement’s Tiny Home.

As a child, I had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a dangerous heart defect causing rapid heartbeats. In 2019, I was diagnosed with another heart arrhythmia. As my condition persisted into the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to use this time to show appreciation to the medical heroes who tirelessly worked to save me and many others.

Creating Masks for Medics LA was also my chance to serve those of my Hispanic background who were facing high risk. Having spent seven years building my charity, Soaring Samaritans Youth Movement (SSYM), I knew that I had the ideal vehicle to combat the urgent PPE shortages in Los Angeles. Using donations and support from SSYM, I created Masks for Medics LA, ultimately delivering 2,400 masks to hospitals and clinics serving undocumented immigrants. 

We visited one of the largest Hispanic Christian Churches in the United States, House of Peace Ministry which felt extra special as nearly 20,000 people gathered for Easter Sunday.

We marveled at the melting pot of people the church attracts and helps.

Visiting this church reminded us how grateful we feel to have a global impact empowering marginalized voices. We are especially thankful to give back to those of our Hispanic background.