At United Roots, we help immigrated children build confidence, friendship, and success through mentorship and education.
At United Roots, we help immigrated children build confidence, friendship, and success through mentorship and education.
My initiative, United Roots, aims to help immigrant children adjust, connect, and thrive in a new environment by providing educational support, mentorship, and a welcoming community. Adjusting to new places can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone.
We're here to support elementary and middle school students with a variety of educational needs, such as conversational language practice, peer tutoring, homework help, interactive learning activities, and more!
It's always important to have people you can count on for support - especially for children. We want to be those people for your child- offering help, encouragement, and guidance. Many of us have faced the same challenges they may be facing, and we want to share our wisdom and advice with them, offering guidance, encouragement, and friendship to build the skills they need to thrive.
Many children, especially immigrant children, can feel disconnected in a new environment. Adjusting to the unfamiliar culture of the United States can lead to a sense of isolation, but a supportive community can make all the difference. Our goal is to create a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We host fun activities such as cultural exchange night, where we can share some of our favorite traditional foods, music, and cultures. We also host game and activity days, creating opportunities to have fun and celebrate friendships.
Hi! My name is Nathaniel Molina, and I am a junior at Lexington High School. I recently started this program to help immigrated children adjust and find a sense of community in the United States.
I first had the idea to create United Roots after I visited Colombia this past summer, where I had the opportunity to volunteer at a school. For some context, I am half Colombian, and I deeply identify with that part of my heritage. Speaking Spanish from a young age has allowed me to form meaningful connections with the people I meet there, and my time working at the school was a gratifying experience, where I learned just as much as the kids around me.
Something that blew me away was the powerful sense of community that seemed to bond everyone together. I witnessed how education and support can make a difference, and it inspired me to continue helping people from different countries—this time, back home in the U.S. I want to create a welcoming space where immigrant children can find guidance, build friendships, and feel at home in a new environment.
Through this initiative, I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of young immigrants. Whether you're a student in need of support, a volunteer looking to help, or someone who believes in this mission, I invite you to join me in creating a community where everyone belongs!
