Our Mission

Tu Lucha Rising is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping young people rise above adversity. We partner with underserved communities to create, fund, and sustain programs that offer safety, structure, and opportunity to youths who need it most. Our core focus is supporting and developing community-based boxing gyms—spaces where discipline, resilience, and confidence are built through the art of boxing.

Tu Lucha Rising is part of the broader vision of Tu Lucha, LLC, an independent single family office, which is committed to investing time, resources, and leadership into meaningful, community-driven change.

Why Boxing

Boxing is far more than a sport. It is a discipline that teaches young people how to navigate life’s hardest moments.

Inside the gym, youths learn to stay focused, push through discomfort, and confront challenges with courage. For many, a boxing gym becomes a safe haven—an alternative to the streets, an escape from unstable environments, and a place where mentors step in as steady forces in their lives.

At Tu Lucha Rising, we believe that discipline, mentorship, and consistent support can shift the trajectory of a young person’s future.

What We Do

We Build and Support Boxing Gyms

Tu Lucha Rising works directly with community leaders, coaches, and youth advocates to strengthen the infrastructures that support young people. Our involvement includes:

• Funding equipment, renovations, and facility upgrades

• Supporting operating costs to help gyms remain accessible

• Sponsoring youth memberships and training programs

• Assisting coaches and program directors who serve as daily mentors

• Helping gym operators design sustainable, long-term community programs

We Invest in Community Empowerment

While boxing is our primary focus, our mission extends to supporting programs and services that uplift individuals facing financial, emotional, or social challenges. We support initiatives that:

• Promote personal development and leadership

• Provide educational and wellness resources

• Offer community support where formal systems fall short

Where we see an opportunity to help people lift themselves up, we step in with a helping hand.

Our Story

Tu Lucha Rising was founded by wife and husband team Jin Bae and Steven Nigro, who share a belief in the transformative power of community, mentorship, and resilience. The organization draws its name from the Spanish phrase “Tu lucha es mi lucha”—your struggle is my struggle—a reminder that none of us rises alone.

Through both Tu Lucha Rising and our family office, Tu Lucha, LLC, we are committed to creating opportunities where they are needed most and supporting individuals who are fighting to build a better future.

Join the Movement

Your support directly fuels safe spaces, strong communities, and brighter futures. Whether through donations, partnerships, or volunteering, you can help us bring discipline, structure, and opportunity to youths who need it most.

Together, we can transform struggle into strength.
Together, we rise.