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The From the Barrio Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to using Robert’s life, business experience, and role as a civic leader to help eliminate conditions that foster violence, delinquency, drugs, and gangs. The book From the Barrio to the Board Room is a tool and Robert Renteria is a resource who promotes education, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and self-esteem within the youth of our communities. The From the Barrio Foundation will continue and expand upon Robert’s work to inspire and motivate our teens and at-risk youth, as well as anyone chasing the American Dream, so they can make the choices necessary to realize their personal goals and accept the obligation and responsibility of effectively mentoring others.
CPS Vendor Number: 63134
EIN: 26-4650176
We’re raising money for education! Your donation goes directly to placing the book into the hands of our youth through schools, programs and organizations across America who cannot otherwise afford to purchase books.
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The From the Barrio Foundation is currently implementing From the Barrio to the Classroom in Chicago Public Schools and schools and youth prisons around the country. To view where the program is being utilized see our program usage page.
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submit yourstory"After reading From the Barrio to the Board Room last May, Mary quit her job in July and started her own private practice." "I was afraid but I read his book and it inspired me, and I thought, "I can do this," and then I started to put my plan into action."- Mary McMillan Clinical Social Worker
