Our Story
In November of 2023 we were introduced to a Foster Home in Mexicali, Mexico that was in dire need of help.
They were on the verge of getting shut down by the Mexican Government because the kitchen was not up to code. The kitchen didn't have a working stove, freezer and was scarce in food.
The estimated costs were over $17,000 USD to repair the kitchen.
Unfortunately, the Mexican government doesn't offer much help when it comes to Foster Homes. They provide some food supplies, other than that, the Foster Home must raise funds on their own.
As you can probably imagine this was a bit of a challenge... The foster mother would host garage sales on the weekend to raise funds, receive some donations from local churches and a few generous individuals would offer some financial support.
The Mexican Government gave them approximately 45 days to begin fixing the kitchen (hire a contractor and begin the restoration process).
So, in those 45 days, we donated and helped raise nearly $20,000 to save this Foster Home from being shut down.
Here is the restoration of the kitchen ...
"Supporting kids in foster care with what they need to succeed..."
Board of Directors
William Vargas
Director and Chief Executive Officer
William Vargas is a mission-driven entrepreneur and high-performance coach with over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and social impact. As the founder of The Vargas Foundation, his vision is rooted in a deep passion for empowering children—not just to survive, but to thrive.
Driven by a belief that every child deserves the tools, support, and opportunity to reach their full potential, William has dedicated his life to service.
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Over the past 20 years, he has actively supported nearly a dozen nonprofit organizations, lending his time, resources, and hands-on involvement to causes that uplift communities and transform lives.
Whether leading strategic initiatives or volunteering on the ground, William leads with purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference.​​
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Lester Kiss
Director and Chief Operating Officer
Lester is a seasoned Business and Nonprofit Attorney with a deep-rooted passion for advocacy and impact. As a father of two young boys, his commitment to creating a better world for children is both personal and professional. That passion came to life through the founding of the Vargas Foundation, where he played a key role in building an organization dedicated to uplifting foster children both in the U.S. and abroad.
A graduate of Princeton University (B.A.) and Duke Law School (J.D./LL.M.), Lester brings a wealth of legal and operational expertise to his role, overseeing the foundation’s strategic execution, governance, and day-to-day operations.
Isabella Vargas
Nonprofit Management Student | Youth Advocate
Isabella is a third-year college student studying Nonprofit Management, driven by a deep-rooted passion for supporting and empowering children. Her journey began as a Montessori teacher in Portland, Oregon, where she discovered the profound impact of nurturing young minds.
Today, Isabella devotes her time to working directly with children in foster care, offering guidance through art, social development, and soon, English language education.
Her hands-on approach and unwavering compassion reflect her belief that every child deserves connection, creativity, and a path to thrive.
Our Impact
Our goal is one Foster Home restoration every 3 months. Mexicali has 35 foster facilities alone and all of them are in need of support.
Some need structural repair, some need playgrounds, some need bathroom restorations and some needs utility repairs.
We plan on making a huge impact with all of the Foster Homes so that we can truly help create a better living environment for these kids and restore not just their homes, but their hope for the future.
"Our goal is to restore one Foster Home every 3 months."
How You Can Help Too
We are a Non-Profit Organization, which means 100% of the donations we receive are tax deductable.
The money you donate goes directly to helping these kids have a better quality of life.
Every person who donates gets on our mailing list and you will be updated on where your donation goes.
You will follow along the journey and will see the impact you are helping us make.
Tax Information: The Vargas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Vargas Foundation tax identification number is 99-1075043.