more pictures Pathways Hosts 6th Annual Holiday Celebration & Alumni Reunion On Christmas Eve, over 200 Pathways residents, alumni, staff, board members and volunteers enjoyed this spectacular event at the Pathways housing site in Whittier. Guests dined on Smokey Joe's BBQ, sang Christmas carols, and took pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Both current and former residents received individual gifts and acknowledgements by UFC staff. The Christmas Eve Celebration continues to be a tradition at Pathways the youth look forward to each year. more pictures College Readiness Students Celebrate the Holidays With UFC On December 8th, College Readiness students and their families showed off their ice skating skills at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center. More than 50 people joined in the fun on ice, taking a break to enjoy a delicious Italian meal and share time with friends. Annual Thanksgiving Celebration Held at Pathways Pathways residents and alumni, along with UFC staff, board members and volunteers came together on November 20th to enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner and reflect on what they are thankful for. more pictures Pathways Hosts Halloween Events The annual Pathways Community Halloween party was held in Whittier for Pathways residents, staff and neighbors on October 31st. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed complimentary food, games, face painting and prizes before heading out to trick or treat. Pathways also hosted a Halloween bash for alumni of the program on October 27. Guests enjoyed plenty of food, dancing and a contest for most creative costume. more pictures Foster Youth Attend College Within Reach at Loyola Marymount University On Saturday, October 20 hundreds of middle and high school aged foster youth, caregivers and service providers attended this full day of college preparatory activities. Screenwriter and former foster youth, Antwone Fisher, delivered the welcome address and youth participated in workshops foucsing on the steps of high school academic planning, choosing a school, paying for college and more. The day also showcased services and resources specifically available for foster youth during a lunchtime resource fair. more pictures Pathways Alumni Attend 2nd Annual Alumni Retreat Many of UFC's recent Pathways graduates attended the retreat, joining the alumni services component of Pathways. Held on September 28-29 in Long Beach, participants took part in a variety of activities including team building exercises, self-reflection activities, and workshops led by LifeWorks Enterprises. A major benefit of this event is the opportunity that alumni have to refine the skills needed to maintain their independence and reconnect with Pathways. more pictures Cultural Adventure Camp held for College Readiness Students UFC's CRP kicked of the school year in September with a full day of cultural adventure activities at Global Groove in Santa Monica. Youth participated in a variety of events including West African drumming, Flamenco dancing, Brazilian fight-dancing, and magic, acting and drum-making activities. more pictures Fourteen Youth Graduate from Pathways Transitional Living Program On June 21, friends and family of the graduates enjoyed a video presentation and a percussionist performance by a current Pathways resident. Several graduates were acknowledged for their accomplishments in education, career development, rent payment, receptivity, youth leadership and personal achievement. Pathways graduates were also given an opportunity to speak about experiences in the program and their transition to independence. IKEA graciously awarded each graduate with a $200 gift card to help furnish and decorate their new apartment. more pictures Pathways 4th Annual Empowerment Retreat held at Camp Pali In early June, Pathways youth attended this weekend retreat and participated in community building exercises, recreational activities and a talent show. Guest speaker, Tony Magee led a variety of self-exploration activities during the weekend which inspired the youth to think differently about themselves and their life experiences. more pictures Warner Bros.' L.A. Premiere of No Reservations Benefits UFC Over 400 UFC board members, youth, and supporters attended the screening and reception held at the Steven J. Ross Theatre on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Foster youth from UFC's programs were thrilled to be in attendance and enjoyed the film, written by UFC Board Member, Carol Fuchs. more pictures 18th Annual Celebration Graduation Event Held at Walt Disney Concert Hall Over 800 friends, family members, dignitaries and celebrities attended the June 3 event to celebrate the academic achievements of over 150 foster youth. Youth participating in the event were rewarded with over $675,000 in scholarships. UFC presented over $435,000 in special sponsorships to a class of 30 students. Tommy Davidson served as MC and special guest speakers included Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Michael Ealy, Carl Lewis, two former Celebration graduates and a special performance by David Hines. more pictures Pathways Youth Celebrate Reach Competition Ten Pathways youth were celebrated for reaching beyond their comfort zone to attain personal achievement. They were rewarded with a "Progressive Dinner Tour" throughout Los Angeles, which included stops at Gladstone's in Malibu and The Geisha House in Hollywood. [[ << back to news & events  |  more past events >> ]]