Our
Mission & Values

At Wellness Wings Foundation, we are committed to offering comprehensive mental health support for unaccompanied minors, migrant, refugee, and vulnerable children affected by complex trauma. Our mission is to foster a nurturing space where these young souls can heal, grow, and rediscover hope. Through trauma-informed care, therapy, and community involvement we aim to address their unique needs.

We envision a world where these children can reclaim joy, build resilience, and embrace promising futures despite their hardships. We advocate for prioritizing mental health in their journey toward recovery, empowerment, and integration into supportive communities.

As an established 501(c)3 organization, our services and donations are given to all children in need, without regard to their race, religion, or background. We strive to create a better world, and we thank all of you for helping us to achieve that.

We were founded on February 1, 2024, by Jacquiline Medina, who grew up with a love to help others. Medina started her charitable activities as a young child helping to feed the homeless in New York City with her church and family. Since then, her activities have grown and expanded over the years as those early days planted a seed for the future. Today you can find her passionately serving in field, in the office, or wherever there is most need along with our team members. Thus, it is with this passion, that Wellness Wings Foundation was established upholding her vision to share this love around the world with all refugee and vulnerable children, one child at a time.

Our Penguin

We love our penguin named "Hope" because like the children we serve, penguins are symbols of resilience. They endure the harshest environments and must overcome incredible challenges in order to survive. This is similar to the children's plight, as they also face tough circumstances in their own lives. Through perseverance and support, both the penguins and the children learn to conquer the obstacles in their paths. We aim to instill this same remarkable spirit in the children, reminding them every day that no matter how difficult the journey, they have the power to rise above.

Our penguin, Hope, has a heart that symbolizes the care and compassion at the core of Wellness Wings Foundation. The green represents mental health, while the blue honors the strength of the children who have faced trauma. We're dedicated to offering these children the care and compassion they deserve, reminding them just how special they truly are.

Our Team