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THE DATE - 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Monday, October 20, 2008 - El Caballero Country Club Enjoy a day of golf, special prizes and fantastic giveaways, followed by cocktails, a buffet dinner and entertainment. Space is limited - reserve your foursome today! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Larson at (213)580-1849 or emily@unitedfriends.org.  Download
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Hollywood Benefits UFC Over 250 guests and celebrities gathered under the stars at the home of Bob Daly and Carole Bayer Sager to attend Vintage Hollywood which benefited United Friends of the Children and Save the Children. Vintners poured fine wines from around the world and some of L.A.'s top restaurants showed their support by serving culinary delights at the event. Silent and live auction items featured restaurant and wine packages, a Napa Valley getaway, and American Idol 2009 finale tickets. |
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Youth Graduate from Pathways Program Pathways graduates, their families and friends, current residents and UFC staff and board members came together in June for this annual graduation event. Ten graduates were honored during the heartfelt ceremony which included inspirational remarks from a former graduate and a special performance by one of the current residents. Additionally, two awards were distributed for Personal Achievement and Leadership. All of the graduates are currently employed and received gifts to help them begin their new phase of life, including IKEA gift cards from a UFC board member. |
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at 19th Annual Graduation Event UFC and its community partners honored the academic achievements of L.A. County foster youth at the annual Celebration graduation ceremony on June 4, 2008 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Of the over 130 youth graduating from high school and continuing on to college, 34 received a total of $435,000 in scholarships from UFC. Mike Epps served as the emcee, and Jurnee Smollett, Tameka Jacobs, John Hill, and two former foster youth were guest speakers at the ceremony. Over 800 graduates and their families and friends as well as community supporters enjoyed the evening program and reception catered by Patina. |
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Education and Pathways Youth Participate in Big Sunday On May 3rd, youth and volunteers assisted in the natural restoration of the Griffith Park burn areas by refurbishing trails, managing invasive plants, and planting new trees. A celebratory picnic followed which was sponsored by Sidley Austin to commemorate Foster Care Awareness Month. Participants were thrilled that Councilmember Tom LaBonge's office secured Ludicrous tickets at the Greek Theatre. |
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youth travel to CSULA's EagleFest On February 16 students toured the campus, explored the studios and classrooms of the TV, Film, and Media Studies department. They also visited the many booths bursting with information about clubs, academic programs, and student services. Many students left with CSULA added to their list of schools they’d like to attend. |
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Pathways Hosts 6th Annual Holiday Celebration & Alumni Reunion On Christmas Eve, over 200 Pathways residents, alumni, staff, board members and volunteers enjoyed this spectacular event at the Pathways housing site in Whittier. Guests dined on Smokey Joe's BBQ, sang Christmas carols, and took pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Both current and former residents received individual gifts and acknowledgements by UFC staff. The Christmas Eve Celebration continues to be a tradition at Pathways the youth look forward to each year. |
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