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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
Pathways Alumni Attend Alumni Retreat
Almost 30 alumni from UFC’s Pathways Program attended a weekend of reuniting and bonding in Universal City. Both program staff and alumni enjoyed activities at Universal CityWalk as well as a motivational speech and team-building workshops with Dr. William Franklin. Alumni had lunch at the Hard Rock Café and dined at the Saddle Ranch.
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.
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.
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.