Healing Begins with Access, Compassion, and Community
Together, we build pathways of hope for those seeking stability, care, and connection.
Our Mission
At las (the) Monarcas Foundation, we believe healing happens when compassion meets opportunity.
We work to expand access to culturally responsive, holistic care by addressing the social, medical, and emotional factors that shape mental health.
Through funding, education, and partnerships, we help individuals and families find stability, wellness, and lasting healing—because everyone deserves the chance to thrive.
Who We Are
We founded The Monarcas Foundation as three professionals—a therapist, a physician, and an attorney—who share a common vision: to make holistic, culturally responsive wellness accessible to all.
Guided by our shared belief in the butterfly effect—the idea that small actions can create powerful ripples of change—we understand that true healing happens when emotional, physical, and social well-being are nurtured together.
Our Story
As professionals working in mental health, medicine, and law, we’ve witnessed firsthand how gaps in access to care can prevent individuals and families from achieving lasting wellness.
We came together to create The Monarcas Foundation to bridge those gaps—providing resources that support the whole person, not just one part of their experience.
Rooted in our Mexican, American, Dominican, and Middle Eastern heritage, we draw inspiration from cultures that celebrate resilience, family, and community. The monarch butterfly—symbol of transformation and migration—reminds us that healing, like flight, begins with small changes that ripple outward.
Our Core Initiatives
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Therapy Access Grants
We help remove financial barriers by funding therapy and wellness services for individuals and families who might otherwise go without care.
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Education & Outreach
We sponsor trainings, workshops, and mental health & wellness campaigns that build awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen communities.
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Holistic Wellness & Medical Partnerships
We connect individuals to integrative services—bridging mental health with physical wellness, preventive care, and healing practices.
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Community & Legal Support
We partner with organizations offering free or low-cost legal and social support, creating conditions where mental health can thrive.
Why It Matters
One in five adults faces a mental health challenge—but many never receive the care they need due to cost, stigma, or lack of holistic support.
At las (the) Monarcas Foundation, we believe mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it’s shaped by the social, physical, and emotional circumstances of our lives. Healing happens when those needs are met with compassion and care.
Your generosity helps bridge those gaps—connecting individuals and families to therapy, wellness, medical, social, and legal resources that create real stability, growth, and hope.
Board of Directors
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Marisol Chianello, Esq
Secretary
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Judith A. Verduzco, LCSW, MPA
President
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Maribel Khoury Shaar, MD
Treasurer
Change Grows Through Collaboration
Healing happens when we work together.
At The Monarcas Foundation, we collaborate with healthcare providers, legal advocates, educators, and community partners who share our belief that everyone deserves access to compassionate, holistic care.
Whether you give, collaborate, or help spread awareness, your involvement helps us create programs that uplift, educate, and transform lives—turning compassion into action across our communities.
Ways to Get Involved
Donate a gift of any size — every contribution supports therapy, wellness, and community access.
Partner with us — join forces to fund or host healing-centered programs.
Share our mission — amplify awareness by sharing our story on social media.
Join our mailing list — receive updates, stories of hope, and opportunities to make a difference.
