L.A.-based Lifestyle Brand Changes Lives Half a World Away

Two months volunteering at Sambhali Trust changed one woman’s life in tremendous ways. Kristine Rodriguez, founder of the Latina lifestyle brand GRL Collective, returned from Rajasthan, India stronger and renewed. In gratitude, she committed herself to the women and girls who “taught me so much” with a special focus, and love, for the girls at the Sheerni Boarding home. 

GRL Collective sells jewelry, accessories, and clothing. The products both promote social justice at home and make a big impact thousands of miles away at Sheerni because twenty percent of the proceeds are donated to Sambhali U.S. Giving back is important to Kristine because she believes “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. (See next article.)

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 extremely grateful for Kristine’s generosity and for the women in her family and the girls at Sheerni who inspire her.