What We Do: Real Programs. Real Progress. Real People.

At The Garcia Foundation, we believe that fitness, education, and opportunity can change a young person’s life — and we’re here to make that change happen, one program at a time.

We don’t just talk about breaking barriers — we build programs that do.

Our Programs

  • A full-time, tuition-free 12-week program that blends physical fitness certification, business education, and life skills to equip youth and young adults for careers in the wellness industry.

    Program Includes:

    • ACE Personal Trainer Certification prep

    • Daily fitness and movement sessions

    • Business and entrepreneurship workshops

    • Career development & resume support

    • Interview and job placement coaching

    • Weekly goal setting & mentorship meetings

  • When students are hungry, they can’t focus — and we’re changing that. This program provides participants with nutritious balanced meals so they can stay healthy, energized, and fully engaged in their learning.

  • Weekend workshops and community events that combine physical activity with real talk. Led by trained coaches, mentors, and alumni, these sessions help youth develop confidence, resilience, and purpose through movement.

    Topics Include:

    • Mental health and mindfulness

    • Nutrition basics

    • Setting goals and building habits

    • Navigating stress, school, and self-image

  • We match students with professional mentors in fitness, health, and business. Through one-on-one coaching and shadowing, students gain insight, accountability, and a roadmap to the future.

    Program Highlights:

    • Weekly mentor check-ins

    • Job shadowing & hands-on learning

    • Professional skills development

  • Throughout the year, we host free, public events across Boston that promote fitness, community health, and access to local wellness resources.

    Examples:

    • Family fitness bootcamps

    • Nutrition education tables at schools

    • Mobile wellness clinics

    • Youth sports days and community cleanups

Our Approach

We don’t believe in handouts — we believe in investing in people.

Everything we do is rooted in three core pillars:

Education — Equipping individuals with knowledge and skills that create real opportunity
Movement — Using fitness as a catalyst for growth, confidence, and mental wellness
Mentorship — Pairing young people with guides who’ve walked the path before them

It All Starts with a Step

Our founder, Ramon Garcia, created these programs based on what he wished he had as a teen — and what he now knows can change lives. Whether it's a certification, a mentor, or just one person who believes in you, it’s often all someone needs to get going.

At The Garcia Foundation, we’re making sure that “someone” is us.

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