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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
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.
Save the Date
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.