Watch & Listen

Stories from Barahona

Real voices from the families, athletes, and supporters connected to the Vias RD mission.

Parents in Barahona

Families share what Vias RD has meant for their children and their future.

Meredith Wells

A former NCAA softball player shares why opportunity and mentorship matter.

Alyssa Lavdis

A former NCAA softball player explains why education-first programs matter.

"Before Vias Baseball, I was thinking about dropping out. Now I'm on the team and my grades are the best they've ever been."

Vias RD Baseball Player

High School Team, Barahona

"As a parent, I was worried my son would chase baseball and forget his studies. This program changed everything."

Parent of a Player

Barahona, Dominican Republic

"They actually check grades. They actually care if the kids graduate. That's rare."

Community Member

Barahona, Dominican Republic

Quotes reflect sentiments shared by players, parents, and community members in Barahona. Names withheld to protect privacy.

Current Impact

The model is already moving.

48 Players Registered
3 Baseball Teams
2 Graduates This Year
Future Potential

Where Your Gift Goes

Real support for students in Barahona.

Education Support

Tutoring, homework help, English classes, STEM workshops, school supplies, and Learning Center programming.

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Baseball Via

Equipment, uniforms, coaching, field needs, hydration, local leadership, and school accountability.

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Girls Softball Via

Funding to launch safe access to softball, mentorship, leadership, equipment, and education support for girls.

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Mentorship

Coaches, teachers, volunteers, families, and local leaders walking with students over time.

Technology & STEM

Computers, internet access, digital learning tools, problem-solving workshops, and hands-on technology.

The Learning Center

The future public-facing community education space where students can learn, receive support, and build opportunity.

Suggested Giving

Choose a gift that moves the mission forward.

$10/mo

Helps contribute to the village that surrounds every student in Barahona.

$25/mo

Helps keep a student enrolled, supported, and connected to school.

$50/mo

Funds coaching, mentorship, and one full program spot for a student-athlete.

$100/mo

Powers a team for a month — equipment, coaching, and academic accountability.

$250/mo

Sustains English classes, STEM workshops, and mentorship programming year-round.

$500+/mo

Major sustained capacity for staff, the Learning Center, and community education.

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The Next Big Step

Help build the Vias Learning Center.

The Learning Center will become the public-facing community education space where students can receive tutoring, English classes, STEM workshops, technology access, mentorship, and life-skills support.

It is where the Vias come together: athletes, non-athletes, students, families, mentors, and future opportunities.

Learn more about the Education Via and the Baseball Via programs that are helping build this model.

Vias Learning Center vision

Trust & Transparency

A clear mission donors can trust.

Vias RD is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift supports students and families in Barahona, Dominican Republic through an education-first youth development model grounded in accountability, mentorship, athletics, faith, and long-term opportunity.

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501(c)(3) nonprofit
Tax-deductible as allowed by law
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Education-first youth development
Barahona, Dominican Republic
Programs rooted in relationship