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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
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.
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.