About

Mamas Unidas LR

Mission

Mamás Unidas LR empowers families—especially low-income, first-generation, and Spanish-speaking households—in Central Arkansas to navigate the path to postsecondary education by providing culturally responsive education, guidance, and resources that prepare students for college and beyond while strengthening parents’ ability to support their children’s academic success and future opportunities.

Vision

Our vision is a future where students are prepared, supported, and empowered to pursue postsecondary education and meaningful opportunities beyond, free from cultural, economic, or systemic barriers.

Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation

Our Story

In 2017, seven friends who were all mothers, facing the same challenge of helping their children through the college journey, founded Mamas Unidas LR. Lacking familiarity with the Higher Education system, they had questions about financial aid, required documents, application deadlines, and college preparation.

Recognizing that many parents in their community shared these concerns, they officially established Mamas Unidas LR on February 14, 2018, with a sincere commitment to providing assistance for students' success. Their initiatives include offering free workshops in Spanish for Hispanic parents, providing one-on-one consultations, conducting ACT workshops, and organizing summer programs.

All members of Mamas Unidas volunteer their time to be the support they wished they had during the often stressful college application process.

Our Core Values

Unity

We come together in harmony—combining voices, experiences, and strengths into one shared purpose that moves families and students forward together.

Consistency

We stay true to our principles—showing up with reliability, firmness, and care so families can trust that our support remains steady and united over time.

Patience

We practice steady perseverance and even-tempered care—meeting families where they are, honoring their pace, and remaining diligent and supportive through every step of the journey.

Commitment

We make a promise to show up with purpose—remaining engaged, accountable, and dedicated to supporting families and students as they work toward meaningful educational goals.