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
Palace Hotel Wall Break
The wall break of the Palace Hotel in Long Beach kicked-off the start of construction to bring UFC's Pathway Program to the Long Beach area. UFC has partnered with LINC Housing Corp. to convert the historic hotel into 13 studio apartments, a manager's unit and common areas for residents in our Pathways Transitional Living Program. A retail space will occupy the first floor that will potentially employ some of the residents. The first sledgehammer swing was by Susana Gonzales, an alumna of Pathways. "Just give us a chance," she said. "We're not going to let you down."
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.
In the News
Pathways
Foster Youth Transition Ready To Open At Palace
Long Beach Gazette - August 10, 2011
Pathways
Pathways Used as Model for Burbank Project
The Burbank Leader - September 1, 2010
Pathways
Pathways Garden: A Fruitful Update
Los Angeles Times Magazine - June 29, 2010
Pathways
Pathways to a Productive New Garden
Los Angeles Times Magazine - June 1, 2010
Pathways
More Than a Place to Live
Southern California Public Radio - May 28, 2010
College Readiness
UFC College Counselors Featured in La Opinión's Road to College Video
La Opinión - February, 2010
Pathways
UFC Featured in CCF's Guides to Top-Performing Non-Profits
California Community Foundation - January, 2010
Pathways
City Approves Proposal for Youth Transition Home
Long Beach Gazette - June 10, 2009
College Sponsorship
UFC Internship Program Featured in LA Times Magazine
Los Angeles Times - December 2008
Pathways
UFC to Partner with LINC Housing Corp. to Provide Additional Housing for Emancipated Foster Youth
Long Beach Press-Telegram - May 22, 2008
College Sponsorship
Wendy and Barry Meyer provide $250,000 challenge gift to endow UFC College Sponsorship Program
Press release - August 27, 2007