Un pueblo, una luz para cada niño.
Every child's village, every child's light
A new nonprofit supporting underserved youth across Southern California — with the basics they need, the support to learn, mentors who show up, and a wider view of what's possible for their future.
AI-generated imagery inspired by our mission.
Our purpose
Pueblo Lucero supports the growth, wellbeing, and future opportunities of underserved youth — through charitable and educational programs that meet basic needs, support learning, provide mentorship, and open doors to experiences young people might not otherwise have.
What we do
Meeting the everyday essentials that make everything else possible.
Help with the work of learning, so school stays a place kids can succeed.
Steady adults, and the extracurriculars that build confidence and community.
Experiences that widen what a young person can imagine for their own future.
Where we work
We're starting close to home, in communities across Southern California — and building toward reaching youth in neighboring border communities as we grow.
Pueblo Lucero was incorporated in September 2026 as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. Our application for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is in progress.
Get involved
Mentors, tutors, and extra hands for programs and events — no experience required, just consistency.
Online giving opens once our 501(c)(3) determination comes through. Want to give sooner? Email us directly.
Schools, businesses, and community organizations who want to help kids get the basics — and more.
