Yoga Class Morning Circle Art Class The Center in 2017

The Mariposa DR Foundation

Org #5766
Vetted since 2010 Staff Favorite Project of the Month Site Visit Verified
2009
year founded
$829,716
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
9
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Mariposa DR Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)3 and Dominican not-for-profit with the mission of educating and empowering girls to create sustainable solutions to end generational poverty.

Projects (11)

Project Leaders
Jessica Lawson
Jessica Lawson
Team
Patricia T Suriel, Jessica Lawson
Organization Information
PO Box 425 Ithaca NY 14851 United States
United States
829-578-0900
Organization Information
PO Box 425 Ithaca NY 14851 United States
United States
829-578-0900

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Sep 30, 2026 | Mariposa Center For Girls
We have a new yoga deck!

By Jessica Lawson | Co-Founder

Because of your support, we were able to build a new yoga deck! This large shaded platform is such an important part of our campus.  Adolescence can be a hard time for girls. Many face pressure... Read the full report ›

Becoming a Butterfly: Meet Erika

By Jessica Lawson | Co-Founder

Every butterfly starts as a caterpillar. Erika joined Mariposa in 2014 with one of the first groups of girls to walk through the doors of our center. Back then, she was an oruguita, a little... Read the full report ›

May 28, 2026 | Mariposa Center For Girls
Center Renovations

By Antarah Chopra | Executive Assistant

This season, the Mariposa Center has undertaken significant facility renovations and maintenance to prepare our campus for what promises to be our most impactful year to date. Among the most critical... Read the full report ›
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