This month, our education team honored Black History Month by taking our middle and high school scholars to the ‘Black College Expo’ at the LA Convention Center. Our youth got to explore the possibility of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities and speak with representatives from many institutions. This experience allowed our scholars to envision themselves …
Last year, we relaunched our volunteer program after a long hiatus due to COVID-19. A total of 55 volunteers came back strong, participating in events such as College and Career Day, Next Gen Trivia, Thanksgiving Dinner, holiday gift-wrapping session, Education and Pathways holiday parties, and more. Our fabulous volunteers helped wherever they were needed!
Each one …
Last month, we held a Thanksgiving celebration for our Pathways residents at one of our housing sites. Staff, NextGen Board members, and our youth came together to connect, laugh, and share a meal. Together, we celebrated friendship, cherished our community, and reflected on the meaning of gratitude.
Recently, our education teams held a “4 Systems of Higher Education” workshop for the high school youth. Vital information regarding how to differentiate between the different types of college options available in California and beyond was paired with important exercises on how to see which college fits each of our youths’ situations best—reiterating that there …
This year, our very own NextGen Board member Alex Caruso hosted some of our scholars for a day at the Grove. The morning started with a private tour of the Grove that led into a presentation with executives including Rick Caruso. The youth then got to enjoy lunch and a private screening at the AMC …
Our scholars recently went on an overnight college tour trip! These college visits are an extension of our Scholars’ Program and aim to inspire our scholars to attend college and equip them with the resources to make post-secondary education attainable and successful.
They visited UC Berkeley, CSU, and UC Santa Barbara and had lots of fun …
On July 14, 2023, our scholars entering their first year of college gathered at Kenneth Hahn Park for a day of fun, food, and goodies! Molina Healthcare sponsored a taco truck for everyone to enjoy and also individual “Dorm Kits” with all the essentials needed for a new college student. One of our scholars even …
On Thursday, June 15th, our Pathways Program team partnered with The Wonderful Company to host a legal workshop for our young adults. This “Know Your Rights” workshop covered topics such as how to safely interact with law enforcement and prepare for a court date. The staff also took time to answer specific questions from our …
The Los Angeles County Office of Education is providing UFC with $20,000 to fund multiple day college visits this summer. The college visits will be coordinated in partnership with GoCampusing. GoCampusing provides all-inclusive college tours for middle school, high school, and transitional age youth. We are currently in the planning stages, but we aim to …
Thanks to a generous gift, United Friends of the Children will provide scholarships of up to $5000 for college-going youth in our Education and Pathways Programs. Participants will have to complete a brief application. Rising college costs are among the most significant factors in a young person’s decision to continue their education. This one-time scholarship …