Civitas Dei Foundation, 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, US

From The Barrio Foundation, based in Mundelein, IL, is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Robert Renteria that promotes education, pride, and self-esteem within communities. Through culturally relevant books and curricula, the foundation aims to inspire and motivate youth and adults, bridging educational gaps and empowering individuals to make positive choices. Dr. Renteria's vision is to address and solve issues such as bullying, gangs, violence, drugs, and school dropouts by providing resources and support to inspire youth to seek help and make a difference in their communities. The foundation collaborates with schools to implement dynamic curricula that utilize Dr. Renteria's story to encourage students to reflect on their own lives and become tomorrow's leaders. Generated from the website