How ‘GRL Collective’ Founder, Kristine Rodriguez is Inspired to Support Women of Sambhali
Two months volunteering at Sambhali Trust changed Kristine Rodriguez's life in remarkable ways. Founder of the Latina lifestyle brand GRL Collective, she returned from Rajasthan, India, stronger and renewed. In gratitude, she committed herself to the women and girls who "taught me so much" with a focus and love for the girls at the Sheerni Boarding home.
GRL Collective sells jewelry, accessories, and clothing, with twenty percent of the proceeds donated to Sambhali U.S. The products promote social justice at home and impact women and girls' lives thousands of miles away. Giving back is vital to Kristine.
“We were put on this earth to love and care for others. The girls at Sambhali have taught me so much. They are worthy of it all, and they deserve all that we can make available to them.”
After her first visit to Sambhali Trust, GRL Collective organized other American volunteers to visit, and Kristine has led two more trips, thus inspiring a new generation of supporters.
Kristine’s message is reaching new heights through both social and traditional media. Learn more about GRL Collective in this piece from ABC Los Angeles.
Kristine's mantra is "Be the change you wish to see," and she credits the women in her life, including her mom, sisters, and grandmother, for making her the person she is today. Because of their support, she understands firsthand how important it is to be there for other women and girls. Sambhali U.S. is exceedingly grateful for Kristine's generosity, for the women in her family who inspire it, and for the girls at Sheerni who inspire her.