If you had told 14-year-old, Salvador, a wide-eyed freshman who had just arrived in the U.S. from a teeny-tiny school in Mexico, that one day he’d be sitting on the board of directors for the same program that helped him conquer his fear of speaking English… he probably would’ve nervously laughed and asked what “board […]
Becoming
By Sebastian “Cam” Ortiz Briones I am a seedling,Sprouted from various plants,Unknown to who I am, a plant with no name.Nourished by the giver, water.I quickly learned I was unique, my own plant.No book knew of me; I was undefined,Careless and free, just a seedling by the bank.I was given water to grow like my […]
Strong Legs and Willpower
by Yaritza Macias Chavez I already knew I could do hard things before coming to ARC. The horrors of high school and living as a teenager in the digital age has proved that many times. What I didn’t know was how much I still had to learn and push myself. I thought my hardest challenge […]
Reading, Writing, and Finding her Voice
In celebration of Women’s History Month and National Reading Month, we are honored to share about Adrianna Serrano, a Dos Palos High School student who excels in reading, writing, and music. Adrianna is a participant in ARC’s Rising Community Leaders Program and she graduated from our first Stepping Stone Course in the summer of 2023. […]
2023 Year In Review
Dear ARC Community,As we make our way through winter and into spring, we want to take a moment to reflect on all we accomplished in 2023 and express our deepest gratitude to you for your generosity and support. Your belief in our mission helped us have a successful 2023, and we are so happy to […]
Welcoming Cristina Cruz Navarro as Co-Director of ARC!
Greetings, ARC Community, We are thrilled to announce that Cristina Cruz Navarro has joined ARC’s leadership team as a Co-Director. With a background in outdoor education, community engagement, grant-making and administration, and with a demonstrated ability to foster leadership in teams, Cristina brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. The ARC Board of […]