Our Mission
SAFE empowers women and girls from underserved communities to build better futures through education by providing support, guidance, resources, and community.
About Us
About Sister Angel Foundation
Sister Angel Foundation for Education was founded with one simple belief: education changes lives for generations.
SAFE was created to support women and girls from underserved communities who are working toward better futures through education, with a strong focus on supporting single mothers pursuing college and career goals while raising children. Many of the women we serve are first-generation college students navigating higher education without guidance, financial stability, or a strong support system.
Since 2019, SAFE has worked to create opportunity, community, and support for women and children across Los Angeles and Orange County through educational counseling, resource connection, mentorship, emergency support, and community programs.
Because when one woman succeeds, generations change.
Our Vision
We envision a future where women and girls from underserved communities have access to the support, resources, mentorship, and encouragement needed to pursue education with confidence and create lasting change for themselves, their children, and future generations.
Compassion
Dignity
Equity
Community
Our Story
Sister Angel Foundation for Education was founded from lived experience, resilience, and the belief that education can change the future of entire families.
What began as a passion for helping student mothers navigate college and access resources quickly grew into a larger mission centered around educational empowerment, community support, and economic mobility.
SAFE recognizes that many women pursuing higher education are carrying responsibilities far beyond the classroom. Some are raising children alone, overcoming difficult life circumstances, healing from trauma, navigating foster care experiences, or returning to school after years away from education. Despite these challenges, they continue showing up for themselves and their families every day.
Since 2019, SAFE has worked to create a community where women feel supported, encouraged, and connected to resources that help them persist through college and beyond. Through educational counseling, mentorship, workshops, emergency support, and community programs, SAFE helps women navigate barriers while reminding them they are capable of achieving their goals.
2019
Sister Angel Foundation was founded.
2020
Adopt-A-Family and Back to School programs started.
2022
SAFE Scholarship fund started
2025
Inaugural Flapjack fundraiser.
Team & Leadership
A committed team guiding programs with heart and experience.
Nadine Gallego
Founder and Executive Director
Leads strategy, partnerships, and family support expansion.
Greg Kinsey
Board Member
Designs community-led services and quality standards.
CJ Hammond
Board Member
Mobilizes and trains volunteers for outreach and mentoring.
Diana Ruano
Board Member
Supports governance, stewardship, and long-term sustainability.
Our Approach to Impact
We design programs with the community, informed by evidence, and strengthened through local partnerships. Every initiative is reviewed for outcomes and adjusted with feedback.
Listen
We start by hearing from families and local leaders.
Support
We deliver practical help with speed, care, and respect.
Empower
We build confidence through mentoring and skill-building.
Sustain
We measure outcomes and improve programs over time.