At Tierra Luna Cellars, we often say that every bottle carries a story. But behind our wines stands a storyteller whose journey from migrant farmworker to NASA astronaut continues to inspire generations. Jose Hernandez and the Reaching for the Stars Foundation embody that belief, proving that the sky is not the limit, but only the beginning.
A Mission Rooted in Jose’s Own Story
Jose M. Hernandez founded the Reaching for the Stars Foundation to empower underserved students to pursue careers in STEM. His own path fueled by persistence, family support, and education, serves as the blueprint for the foundation’s mission.
What began as a personal commitment to “send the elevator back down” has grown into a powerful engine of opportunity. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, classroom visits, and community partnerships, Reaching for the Stars helps students build the confidence and skills to reach heights they might never have imagined possible.
Opening Doors for the Next Generation
The foundation focuses on more than academic achievement. It focuses on access to role models who look like them. Access to hands-on STEM experiences and to the belief that brilliance can come from anywhere, including families and communities like the one Jose grew up in.
Whether it’s sponsoring robotics programs, organizing STEM workshops, or providing the extra nudge that turns curiosity into career ambition, Reaching for the Stars is creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the classroom.
A Shared Purpose: Inspiring Through Story
At Tierra Luna Cellars, we raise a glass to people who push boundaries and lift others along the way. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight the foundation’s work because its mission reflects what inspires so much of what we do: honoring heritage, elevating community, and celebrating the courage to dream bigger. Jose’s boots may be firmly planted in Lodi soil these days, but his legacy continues to launch new generations toward their own horizons.
How You Can Support the Mission
If you’d like to learn more about the Reaching for the Stars Foundation or find ways to support its programs, you can visit their website. Proceeds from every autographed Tierra Luna Cellars bottle you purchase goes directly to Reaching for the Stars Foundation.
Because every dream deserves a launchpad.
And every community becomes stronger when we help each other rise.
