Organizational Background

Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis mission statement: Provide unconditional love, hope and support to those living with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities in a culturally sensitive way to help maximize their quality of life.

Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis (FULWMS) began operations as a 501(c)(3) in 1998 as one of the first organizations in the country whose target audience was Latinos affected by MS. Today FULWMS provides unique programs and services to multicultural and multlingual individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis. Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis is well positioned to succeed in today’s environment as the first-ever bilingual, English/Spanish, Multiple Sclerosis nonprofit organization in the United States and has evolved to represent various cultures and disabilities. Our array of services has made it possible for many to obtain access to healthcare, educational opportunities, and resources that maximizes their quality of life. FULWMS works with more than 1,000 community partners to provide comprehensive services.