About Us
Our Mission
Raíces Del Valle is committed to educating and raising awareness to San Fernando Valley residents on social and political issues that are prevalent in the area. Raíces aims to bridge the gap in accessible services by fostering equitable opportunities to socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. In efforts to create a more inclusive and civically engaged community, our nonprofit works to serve working-class people and underserved communities in the San Fernando Valley.
Our Team
Kimberly Perez Solis (she/her/hers) is a lifelong resident of Panorama City. She is currently an undergraduate senior at UCSB, where she is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in Poverty, Inequality and Social Justice. Kimberly is a CA government intern and is a community organizer.
Sandra Sanchez (she/her/hers) resides in Arleta, CA. Previously, she spent the majority of her life in Panorama City but recently relocated due to the growing gentrification in the northern part of the neighborhood. She is currently an undergraduate senior at UCLA, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Affairs and a minor in community engagement and social change. Sandra is employed in the non-profit sector and actively serves as a community organizer.
Our Work
Raíces Del San Fernando Valle is a grassroots non-profit organization started by Kimberly Perez Solis and Sandra Sanchez. The organization was founded on June 25th, 2022. They decided it was crucial for the San Fernando Valley to get the recognition they deserve.
Provide Community Feedback
Raíces would like to hear from the San Fernando Valley community, we are open to feedback or ideas to further our mission. We will also try to help out with redirecting any city concerns to the best of our ability.