Nuestras Raices — Engage, Educate, Empower
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Rooted in Delaware. Powered by community.

Rooted in heritage.
Building leaders.
Strengthening communities.

Nuestras Raíces is a statewide, all-volunteer nonprofit engaging, educating, and empowering communities through cultural preservation, leadership development, community outreach, and the arts.

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Our impact at a glance

8,100+ people served500+ families supported3 counties reached100% volunteer powered
TOGETHER
WE ARE
DELAWARE

Our impact in Delaware

8,100+Individuals served
49Leaders developed
500+Families supported
120+Youth engaged
3Counties reached

What we do

Programs built around people

Our year-round programs preserve culture, meet immediate needs, and create pathways for Delawareans to lead.

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Emerging Leaders

Developing the next generation of leaders through mentorship, training, and real-world opportunities.

Registration opens in November!Learn more →
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DE-AID

Connecting Delaware families with essential non-food items, resources, and compassionate support.

Online intake availableBegin DE-AID intake →
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Art in Motion

2027 kickoff begins January 2027. Art in Motion — Community Awareness Edition is coming soon, where art meets awareness statewide!

Coming January 2027Learn more →
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Hispanic Heritage

Preserving Hispanic and Indigenous histories, identities, artistic traditions, and living cultures across Delaware.

Culture • Identity • EducationLearn more →

Save the dates

Two days celebrating 50 years of Hispanic heritage in Delaware

Together We Are America — join us for a historic weekend of music, culture, community, and pride.

Connect with Nuestras Raíces

How can we support your community?

Use our community request form to invite Nuestras Raíces to an event, request outreach or public speaking, explore cultural education, or tell us how we can connect with your community.

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Community in action

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Art in Motion participants with United States military personnel and an American flag
Art in MotionCreative expression, service, and American pride
Nuestras Raíces team and community members gathered at the organization tent
Volunteer poweredOur team welcoming and serving the community
Families and spectators waiting along the Hispanic parade route with national flags
Parade dayFamilies gathering along the celebration route
Three cultural dancers wearing red, white, and blue traditional dresses
Cultural preservationTraditions carried proudly into the future
Volunteer leading an educational classroom activity with children
Education in actionVolunteers creating meaningful experiences for youth
Colorful Hispanic parade float decorated with balloons and flags
Celebration on the moveA community float filled with color and pride
Overhead view of the Hispanic parade filling a Wilmington street with dancers and spectators
Together in DelawareThousands celebrating heritage, culture, and community
100%volunteer powered

Our greatest strength

Led by community.
Built for community.

Every program, celebration, and family connection is made possible by people who freely give their time, skills, and heart. Our all-volunteer model keeps us close to the communities we serve—and turns neighbors into leaders.

Meet the people behind the work →

Why we exist

Our mission

We are an all-volunteer organization dedicated to outreach that engages, educates, and empowers Delaware Hispanics to grow and positively contribute to the state’s social and economic climate while preserving our cultural fabric.

The future we are building

Our vision

A Delaware where Hispanic heritage is preserved and celebrated, communities are connected across cultures, and empowered leaders create inclusive opportunities for future generations.

The people behind Nuestras Raíces

Our all-volunteer team

Leadership, board members, associates, and honorary members contribute their experience and skills in service to Delaware’s Hispanic community.

Executive Leadership

Maria L. Perez — President & CEO

India Colon-Diaz — Interim Vice President (Open Seat)

William Resto — Executive Board · CRO

Chastity Galarza — Executive Board

Becky Cruz — Interim Treasurer

Board of Directors

Angel Nieves

Delsy Morales

Gilberto Morales

David Morales

Victor Diaz

Yaina Rivera

Associate Members

Candice Resto

Gretchen Feliciano

Jessi Colon

Honorary Members

Iz Bellato

Angel Juarez

Edgard Martinez

Carlos DiPres

Jasmine Maldonado

Edna Diaz

Visit our Team page →

Culturally rooted. Future focused.

Preserving Hispanic heritage across Delaware

We create spaces where traditions are celebrated, histories are taught, and young people see their culture reflected with pride. From Wilmington to Dover to Sussex County, our statewide reach creates local impact.

CultureEducationBelongingLeadership
50YEARS OF
CELEBRATION

50 Years of Heritage, Growth & Impact in Delaware

Together We Are America

Nuestras Raíces proudly hosts the annual Hispanic Parade and Celebration, honoring five decades of culture, community, resilience, and contributions across Delaware.
Visit the anniversary site →

There is a place for you here

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Community Request

Request outreach, event participation, public speaking, or cultural education.

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