Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation

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Building brighter futures through mentorship, life-skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and career exploration for underserved youth.

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Save 653 Mentorship Program

Mentorship that moves students forward.

The program includes life-skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and career exploration in digital and print media, culinary arts, real estate, and first responder fields.

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Career Exploration

Real exposure to real pathways.

Students step into partner environments where service, leadership, technical skills, and career readiness become tangible.

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Creative Skills

Confidence students can carry forward.

Portfolio work, design training, and public recognition help students build skill, voice, and momentum toward career launch.

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Impact At A Glance

Brief signals of the need, the model, and the partners helping students move forward.

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Children in the United States are living in poverty, a challenge Save 653 is designed to meet with mentorship and opportunity.

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Founded by Mariano and Clara Rivera to strengthen communities through service, education, and practical support.

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Program bases guide students from personal development to technical training, readiness, and career launch.

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Program focus areas include mentorship, digital and print media, culinary arts, real estate, and first responder fields.

Our Mission

The Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation helps underserved youth see beyond their circumstances through mentorship, life skills, education, and career pathways.

How Save 653 Works

Students receive life-skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and real exposure to career paths in digital and print media, culinary arts, real estate, and first responder fields.

Partners

Program and community partners helping make Save 653 possible.
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Programs At A Glance

A simpler overview of the pathways students can explore through Save 653.

Mentorship

Trusted adults, coaching, outings, and practical support help students build confidence and direction.

Digital & Print Media

Hands-on creative and technical training connects students to design, production, and workplace skills.

Culinary Arts

Students explore hospitality habits, practical service skills, and transferable work readiness.

Real Estate

Career exposure introduces students to property, sales, finance, and community-development pathways.

First Responder Fields

Students learn about service-oriented careers while building responsibility, readiness, and leadership.

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What is the Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation?
The Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation provides underserved youth with mentorship, education, life skills, and career exploration so students can move toward a brighter future.
What is Save 653?
Save 653 is Mariano's biggest save: a mentorship program that helps students build character, develop practical skills, prepare for careers, and receive one-on-one support.
How does the mentorship program support students?
Students participate in life-skills workshops, technical training, financial literacy, resume preparation, career readiness, and job performance coaching.
How can I donate?
Use the Donate button on this page or text SAVE653 to 44-321. Contributions support the foundation's youth mentorship and education mission.
How can I get involved?
Supporters can volunteer, offer services, provide in-kind donations, sponsor programs, or sign up for foundation news and events.
Where can I find financial information?
Recent Form 990 and audited financial documents are linked in the footer for easy access and transparency.