building just and peaceful communities where kids are the catalysts for positive change
ACCESS was founded by Fernando Ortega in 2013 to develop the interests and leadership skills of underserved children from Albuquerque’s South Valley by connecting them to mentors, educators and professionals.
Our Mission
We have a mission of developing transformational leaders through holistic, creative, physical, and academic opportunities for kids and their families in under-served, predominantly immigrant and Latino communities.
Our work prioritizes: thriving children, working families, and equitable communities. We work with children and young adults to ensure they have equitable, high-quality experiences, including leadership development. Our programs attract and involve parents or caregivers, encouraging engagement with education, social support, health, and income supports in a safe environment, which creates more stable families.
