Welcome to the Vezbi Foundation
Culture. Opportunity. Community.
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating positive change through food access, arts and culture, youth mentorship, and community engagement.
Our Partners
About Vezbi foundation
Empowering Communities Through Culture and Opportunity.
Programs and initiatives designed to inspire, connect, and uplift.
The Vezbi Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Boyle Heights at Distrito Catorce. Through this unique partnership, we host high-end fundraising dinners curated by our own renowned Chef Jonathan Perez, who also leads our culinary initiatives.
Our work spans dignified food access programs, public art projects, community activations, and beautification efforts that highlight neighborhood identity and create spaces people are proud of. Some of our core initiatives include:
Art workshops in visual, digital, and print media
Artist-led murals that bring culture into public spaces
Culinary programs and community meals
Support for children at Colina de Luz Orphanage in Tijuana, MX
Youth empowerment and life skills initiatives
Through mentorship, skill sharing, and community-driven events, we aim to spark the belief that there can always be more for our neighborhoods and the people in them.
Our Mission
To strengthen and uplift communities by expanding access to essential resources, celebrating cultural identity, and creating opportunities that fuel both personal growth and local economic impact. We focus on passing on knowledge through mentorships, workshops, and activations that inspire individuals to turn their vision into action.
Our Impact
Our initiatives are designed to create measurable, meaningful change. We provide families with dignified food access, offer mentorship that opens career pathways, host cultural exhibitions that support local artists, and create events that boost neighborhood pride and economic vitality. Every effort moves us closer to a future where communities thrive through creativity, collaboration, and shared opportunity.
Our Approach
The Vezbi Foundation thrives because of people who believe in building stronger communities together. Whether you give your time, share your skills, or offer financial support, you help create programs that provide resources, celebrate culture, and spark lasting change.
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Listen & Learn
We start by listening to the community. By understanding the challenges and opportunities unique to each neighborhood, we can create programs and events that are meaningful, effective, and welcomed by the people they serve.
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Build Together
We work alongside residents, local leaders, and partners to design initiatives that strengthen communities from within. Every project is a collaboration that values local voices and talents.
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Blend Culture & Economy
Our initiatives celebrate culture while creating opportunities for economic growth. Through events, exhibitions, and culinary experiences, we help local artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs showcase their work and grow their reach.
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Pass It On
We believe in passing on knowledge and skills so others can lead, create, and inspire. Our mentorship programs and activations are designed to equip people with tools and confidence to shape their own future — and spark that same belief in others.
Get Involved
Your involvement helps turn ideas into action. Whether you volunteer, make a donation, or partner with us, you are helping to create programs that provide resources, celebrate culture, and strengthen communities.