Padres Unidos Mission Statement
Padres Unidos is a community support system dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency and mutual responsibility. Our commitment to all is to cultivate education, emotional growth, spiritual, social, physical, and mental health within families.
Our Purpose
To strengthen families, foster community engagement, and create opportunities for people to thrive. Guided by the belief that successful families build successful communities, we work to empower residents to become catalysts for positive and lasting change.
We Are Committed
Who We Are
In 2011 Padres Unidos became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to improving outcomes for families facing multiple challenges across Orange County.
Guided by our philosophy, “Successful Families Build Successful Communities,” we deliver comprehensive, family-centered services designed to promote self-sufficiency, resilience, and personal development.
Through strategic partnerships with schools, public agencies, faith-based organizations, and community groups, we positively impact more than 5,000 children, parents, caregivers, and community members annually.
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Patricia Medina, MSW.
Co-Founder
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Meet Our Board
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Judith Magsaysay, M.A. Ed.
Board President
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Dr. Robin Fraser
Board Chair
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Doug Sanger, MBA
Board Treasurer
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Monica Perales, Esq. / J.D.
Board Secretary
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Dr. Don Cardinal
Board Member
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Dr. Audri Sandoval Gomez
Board Member
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Eleanor Rodriguez, M.A. Ed.
Board Member
Meet Our Team
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Dr. Patty Meza
Executive Director
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Gloria Padilla
Program Manager Trainee
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Sofie Flores
Program Manager Trainee
Meet Our Partners
Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD)
2025-2026
- Community Workers at six schools. Davis, Heroes, Carl Harvey, Garfield, District Family and Community Engagement (FACE) & Santa Ana Virtual Academy (SAVA)
- Leadership Trainings.
- Specialized Workshops.
- Prenatal Classes.
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
2025-2026
- At-Promise Youth-Family Strengthening Program at Sunburst Academy
- Three ACCESS Orange County programs at Harbor Learning Center North & Argosy
First 5 Orange County
2025-2026
- Six Prenatal classes at various sites.
- Collaboration with the Community Health Worker Certificate (CHW)
Santiago Canyon College
2025-2027
- Community Worker Certificate (CW).
St. Margaret Episcopal School & Church
2025-2026
- Community Worker.
- Playing with Mommy.
- School Readiness / Parents as Teachers.
- Infant Pantry.
Orange Unified School District (OUSD)
2025-2026
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- Summer Family Parenting at the Friendly Center.
Donors
2025-2026
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- Every donation counts.
Thank you for supporting Padres Unidos. Your donation does more than fund programs, it creates opportunities, strengthens families, and helps build healthier, more resilient communities.
We are grateful for your trust and partnership, and we are proud that 75% of every dollar donated goes directly to providing services that generate lasting positive outcomes for the families we serve.
- Every donation counts.
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Sister of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation
Ueberroth Family Foundation
Samueli Foundation
Noble Viking Charities OC
Northgate Gonzalez Market
Community Action Partnership Orange County
Spark Of Love/Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Woodworkers Association
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Chapman University & Padres Unidos
“Cultivating Community University Dialogue”
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- Born from a rich dialogue between Chapman University and Padres Unidos, Let’s Chat became more than a book. It is a testament to the power of listening, collaboration, and shared storytelling, bringing together the voices of community members and universities to build understanding, strengthen connections, and enrich each other. Let’s Chat
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Past Collaborators & Community Builders
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- Celebrating the legacy of: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange (RCBO), Restorative Justice Ministry / Social Services Agency (SSA) Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Healthy Tomorrows / Sacred Heart Mission / Casa De Esperanza / Boys & Girls Club / Think Together / Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Art Center (OCCTAC) / Delhi Community Center / Corbin Family Resource Center / The Raise Foundation Anaheim / Annie E. Casey Foundation / Chapman University, Attallah College of Educational Studies, Paulo Freire Democratic Project / Libreria Martinez / Department of Justice: Orange County Probation Department – Juvenile Hall, Juvenile Court, Adult Re-Entry Division, Santa Ana City Jail / City of Santa Ana / Life Center of Santa Ana / South Orange County Family Resource Center / Camino Health Center / Downey Unified School District.
- With gratitude to the champions who helped build who we are, Padres Unidos.
