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 …
When our youth struggle in school or in a specific subject, we do what it takes to get them the proper support so that they can succeed and thrive in their education. Over the last year, 56 of our education students have received individualized tutoring and the outcomes are exciting!
– 56 youth received 1428 …
In December, we put on holiday parties for our Education and Pathways youth and their loved ones. There was music, games, festive food, a caricature artist, face painting, and much more! This year, every one of our youth received a gift of their choosing. Making sure each of our kids feels seen, cared for, and …
This past Saturday, our education program staff led the 6th-12th grade scholars through our annual “New Year, New Goals” event. The workshop allowed youth to explore what it means to “dream big” and turn a “dream” into a “goal” by creating a S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goal. Afterward, our middle and high …
On Saturday, December 17th UFC hosted a Candy Cane Lane walk-through for UFC participants, alumni, and their children and caregiving families. This was a joyful and fun-filled experience where attendees got to see each other, say hello to Santa & Mrs. Claus, enjoy some holiday music, collect snacks and gourmet cookies, and choose a holiday …