“Empowering communities, celebrating diversity, and building opportunities for a brighter future together.”
— Indigo Group
Indigo Group became an official nonprofit in February 2024 in Los Angeles County, but our story started long before then. Our purpose is to empower international youth and first generation Americans with education and leadership opportunities so they can grow, discover their voice, and contribute to a brighter California for future generations.
Indigo is more than an organization. It is a community where art, business, education, and culture come together to lift up internationals and first generation Americans. We are proud to stand with communities from Mexico, Persia, Ukraine, and many others who are shaping the future of this country. Too often, traditional organizations and public policies overlook these communities.
According to the National Immigration Law Center (2024), more than 25 million people in the United States have limited English proficiency, and they are three times more likely to be uninsured than fluent English speakers. This is why Indigo exists: to provide real tools, meaningful support, and hope for those building a new life.
The Indigo story started in 2021 as a movement across Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Caribbean, focused on helping people who were forced to leave their countries because of conflict and crisis.
Before Indigo, our founder and CEO, Manuel Alejandro Polanco, started Panas Sin Límites, an effort that delivered more than 100,000 meals and thousands of medicines to families in need across Latin America. That spirit of service and care became the foundation of Indigo
In 2024, our founder, a young lawyer passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation, brought Indigo to California. Since then, Indigo Group has grown into a movement that provides internationals and first generation Americans with the resources they need to thrive.
Today, we continue to grow, to learn, and to create real opportunities for a better future.
Indigo Group empowers internationals and first generation Americans in California by providing education, leadership opportunities, and essential support in language, legal, and financial access. We exist to help people grow, find their voice, and build lasting opportunities for stronger communities.
We envision a California where internationals and first generation Americans have equal access to opportunity, where every young person can thrive, and where diverse communities come together to shape a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
We provide tools and opportunities that help internationals and first generation Americans grow, lead, and build their own future.
We celebrate every culture and story, making sure all voices are welcomed and heard.
We work side by side with communities and partners because lasting change is something we build together.
We honor the strength of our communities and help turn challenges into opportunities to grow.
We design every program with purpose, rooted in the real needs of the people we serve.
We face every challenge with optimism and action, choosing solutions and possibilities over obstacles.
•First Generation Americans who are the first in their families to grow up, study, or lead in the United States.
• Internationals who come from abroad with big dreams and ambitions, but often without a clear path or access to the right resources.
Be part of a growing network of dedicated individuals committed to creating change in our communities.
