Youth focused events held throughout the year

Other UFC Events

Holiday parties, youth retreats, film premieres and more.

UFC benefits from movie premieres, boutique shopping events, and a variety of other occasions by partnering with companies committed to giving back.

Events for our youth held throughout the year are essential to UFC’s philosophy of working with foster youth to develop familial and communal bonds among each other, UFC staff, and our community as a whole.

Past Events

UFC on The Bold and The Beautiful

Thank you for watching UFC on The Bold and The Beautiful! Two special episodes aired on December 13 and 14 featuring stories from our youth. View episodes >

We appreciate all of the well wishes from people across the country interested in helping to support foster youth. You can make a difference right now by donating $10 to UFC from your mobile phone - text the message GIVE UFC to 80088 to help foster youth this holiday season.

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Read the B&B press release

Pathways Supports Big Sunday

Pathways youth, staff and volunteers joined forces with REI and the LA Conservation Corps to help clean up Kenneth Hahn Park for this year’s Big Sunday community service day on May 15. The group had a great time together enjoying some fresh air as they cleared up invasive grass and planted rescued oaks.

Phil Kent Visits Pathways

Brass Ring honoree Phil Kent headed out to UFC's Pathways Transitional Housing site in Whittier to learn about the program and tour the facility.  In April, Mr. Kent and Bruce Rosenblum, President of Warner Bros. Television Group, met with UFC President Polly Williams, Board Chair Wendy Meyer, Housing Director Roshe Malakuti and some of the Pathways program youth.  He learned about the challenges they have faced and how Pathways has helped them overcome many obstacles in their lives.

Holiday Mix + Mingle

College Sponsorship students from across the United States gathered in the UFC offices for a winter break lunch and catch-up session. A rousing game of holiday charades was the highlight of this year's event.

Food Bank Volunteer Day

Committed to their civic responsibility, College Readiness students volunteered at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank labeling, packing and sorting food.  Youth enjoyed a presentation on the work the food bank does in the community and how volunteering can positively affect the lives of those in need.

9th Annual Pathways Christmas Eve

Held at the Conga Room for the first time, the Pathways Christmas Eve Celebration and Alumni Reunion was filled with love, laughter and good times. Pathways residents and alumni, as well as family members, UFC board members, volunteers and staff enjoyed reconnecting with each other and sharing a meal together on Christmas Eve.  Upon arrival, guests walked the "red carpet" at the Conga Room and enjoyed dinner by Wolfgang Puck Catering.  Later in the evening, Pathways youth and alumni were presented with Target gift cards from Wendy and Barry Meyer and spent some time on the dance floor with music provided by Jake Smith at Golden State DJ's.

Special thanks to Cory Foster Photography for the Red Carpet photos, Jake Smith at Golden State DJ's, Gil Solis at the Conga Room, Wendy and Barry Meyer and all the donations made to help create a very special evening.

3rd Annual Sponsorship Thanksgiving Gathering

At Smitty's Grill in Pasadena, sponsorship students, alumni and staff caught up with friends from orientation, debriefed about midterms and roomates, and shared a delightful holiday meal. The opportunity of community is one of the greatest assests of the Sponsorship Program and it grows each time students get together.

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Save the Date

Grand Opening of The Palace

February 22, 2012 - The Palace, Long Beach

Please join UFC, LINC Housing, the City of Long Beach, and The Long Beach Housing Development Company to celebrate the grand opening of The Palace Apartments - a historic hotel in Long Beach converted into brand new apartments for former foster youth in UFC's Pathways Program. 

View additional details and RSVP to attend >

In the News

Pathways

B&B Joins Forces with UFC
CBS - December 7, 2011

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Pathways

Foster Youth Transition Ready To Open At Palace
Long Beach Gazette - August 10, 2011

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Pathways

Book Helps Youth Leaving Foster Care
USC News - April 7, 2011

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Pathways

TGO The Garden at Pathways
The Golden Opportunity - October 27, 2010

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Pathways

Pathways Used as Model for Burbank Project
The Burbank Leader - September 1, 2010

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Pathways

Pathways Garden: A Fruitful Update
Los Angeles Times Magazine - June 29, 2010

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Pathways

Hotel's New Life
Long Beach Press Telegram - June 21, 2010

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Pathways

Pathways to a Productive New Garden
Los Angeles Times Magazine - June 1, 2010

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Pathways

More Than a Place to Live
Southern California Public Radio - May 28, 2010

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College Readiness

UFC College Counselors Featured in La Opinión's Road to College Video
La Opinión - February, 2010

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Pathways

UFC Featured in CCF's Guides to Top-Performing Non-Profits
California Community Foundation - January, 2010

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Pathways

City Approves Proposal for Youth Transition Home
Long Beach Gazette - June 10, 2009

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College Sponsorship

UFC Internship Program Featured in LA Times Magazine
Los Angeles Times - December 2008

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Pathways

UFC to Partner with LINC Housing Corp. to Provide Additional Housing for Emancipated Foster Youth
Long Beach Press-Telegram - May 22, 2008

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College Sponsorship

Wendy and Barry Meyer provide $250,000 challenge gift to endow UFC College Sponsorship Program
Press release - August 27, 2007

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