Maci Lago Universe is a 501(C)(3) creative arts program that offers guided creative arts, fashion, and dance programming in a safe setting. Maci Lago Universe strives to address economic social inequalities amongst youth from minority communities by providing resources and opportunities.
Our mission is to empower youth to love themselves through building self-esteem, fighting against depression, mental health issues, and anxiety through the art of runway, modeling, and dance.
We offer different workshops and career ready classes such as esthetics, cosmetology, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and mindfulness/therapy sessions from a licensed therapist.
Our organization is very unique, because our members do not age out of the program. We house up to 100 participants 3 to 5 days per week, 4 hours per day. Our youngest member is 8 years old with the oldest being 23. Once they reach a certain age, they not only still participate, but they are given the opportunity to transition into contracting for the organization. We do workshops, community work, and performances, all resulting in our annual full on production.