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UFC events and activities for foster youth

Events are held throughout the year for youth in our programs and other foster youth throughout Los Angeles. Check this section out to see what's been happening at UFC and what events are coming up.

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

College Within Reach Held at USC

Presented by UFC in partnership with the USC School of Social Work, nearly 650 foster youth, caregivers, service providers, college representatives, volunteers and staff attended the 12th annual college preparatory event, held at USC on Saturday, September 24.

22nd Annual Celebration Graduation

Hosted by Mario Lopez, a record number of 180 foster youth participated in the graduation celebration at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Presented by UFC in partnership with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Los Angeles County Departments of Children and Family Services and Probation and the Teague Family Foundation, this event celebrates the academic achievements of foster youth in Los Angeles graduating from high school and continuing on to college.  UFC presented over $600,000 in college sponsorships so foster youth can receive the financial support and guidance they need to attend and graduate from 4-year colleges.

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.

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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 >

Celebration Graduation

June 7, 2012 - Walt Disney Concert Hall

This 23rd annual event honors the academic achievements of foster youth.

For Los Angeles high school seniors with a GPA of 2.8 and above and plans to attend college or trade school in the fall.

View Celebration Application

College Within Reach

September 29, 2012 - USC

13th annual college preparatory event 

UFC has partnered again with the USC School of Social Work to help foster youth get on the path to college. Open to 6-12 grade students living in foster care or emancipated foster youth, as well as caregivers and social workers.

View College Within Reach flyer