Tiona’s journey reminds us that perseverance makes all the difference. 💙
Tiona joined United Friends’ Scholars program in July 2022, and her senior year tested her resilience. A midyear move meant leaving behind a school community she had built for years and plans to try out for basketball.
Transportation challenges began impacting her grades and morale, but …
Justin joined United Friends’ Scholars program in 2019 while managing learning challenges and mental health struggles.
Through determination and the right support, he stayed focused on graduating from high school and building a better future.
After attending our Career Day, Justin discovered a new motivation to pursue a career in business. His dream is to give …
Facing fears, finding confidence. Meet Stephanie. 🧗♀️
Stephanie joined our Scholars program in Fall 2020. Through family transitions, emotional challenges, and anxiety, she’s remained committed to showing up for herself and exploring who she wants to become.
With support from her United Friends counselor, Stephanie recently overcame her fear of heights at a rock-climbing gym. Step by …
From academic struggle to college success, meet Jocelyn! 🎓🌟
Jocelyn joined our Scholars program in 2018 with big dreams, but struggled with confidence in school. Through our college counselors, consistency, and her own determination, she began showing up for herself in every way.
Now, she’s thriving as a college student at @lacitycollege and building a future grounded …
Cheyenne joined our Scholars program in 2018 while attending LA Southwest College (@lasccougars). Despite major health challenges, full-time work, and parenting two children, she never lost sight of her academic goals.
She transferred to @csudominguezhills, took extra classes, and graduated early with a BA in Psychology. Now, she’s preparing to start her Master’s in Social Work …
Harrison joined our Scholars program in middle school and quickly showed his drive to succeed. During high school, he fell behind in credits. He enrolled in a recovery program and worked hard to graduate on time.
Now in college studying Arts with a focus on Photography, Alex balances a two-hour commute, a work study job, and …
When Alyssa joined our Scholars program in December 2020, she was navigating a time of transition, adjusting to college and facing mental health challenges. With the steady support of her counselor and the structure United Friends provides, Alyssa has flourished.
Today, she’s grown into a more confident and independent student, actively pursuing her dream of working …
Marisol’s story is one of resilience, focus, and forward momentum. 💪
Before joining United Friends in 2020, she faced housing instability and uncertainty about what came next. But with support from both our Scholars and Pathways programs, Marisol found her footing! Securing stable housing, enrolling in college, and building a future aligned with her goals.
Her journey …
Kacy joined United Friends’ Scholars program in 2019. Intellectual and kind, she began her 11th-grade year during the height of the pandemic—a time that brought overwhelming change and uncertainty.
The transition to online learning was difficult. She struggled, failed several classes, and started to lose motivation. However, with consistent support from her counselor and her own …
A #CollegeWithCare gift helped Sherrie turn setbacks into a stepping stone. 💙
In high school, Sherrie felt defeated watching her classmates head to their dream universities while she wasn’t academically eligible. But she didn’t give up. She chose the transfer path and poured her energy into Los Angeles Southwest College, where she became a competitive applicant …