Our Journey:
Grounded in Care,
Growing in Impact
Who We Are
The Castañeda Kids Foundation (TCKF) is a 501c (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to underserved families in El Salvador.
Our Story
TCKF’s origins began through the Carlos and Marina Castañeda Foundation, an organization started in 1985, which provided educational scholarships to children in Soyapango, one of the more poverty-stricken regions of the country. Shortly after, the foundation also began providing annual holiday food baskets to elderly members of the community.
Expanding Hope, Changing Lives
TCKF’s scope and reach has grown substantially. In 2014, TCKF spearheaded the start of an annual Medical Mission to provide much needed medical support to thousands of families in rural communities. The organization’s initiatives have also expanded to include sports and music programs for boys and girls with the goal of broadening their education and keeping them out of gangs. Other donations help support children on the autism spectrum.
We believe education can change the course of a life. We believe in healing the body and the soul. We believe participating in sports promotes good health, teaches life skills and builds community. We believe music brings joy while encouraging creativity and learning. We believe seniors are a treasured resource of every community and family.
Our Team
Carmen Castañeda Lewis
Carlos E. Castañeda Jr.
Sylvia Castañeda de Santacruz
Marina Castañeda Martinez
Mario Wilkerson
Daniel Martinez
Elena Lewis Castañeda
James Parent
Carlos Martinez
Kevin Kyle
Melanie Bragg Kyle
Rhys Dapar, MD, FACEP
Kyle Dapar
Danny Martinez
