We are thrilled to share with you the inspiring story of Johnathon, a remarkable member of our Scholars Program. Johnathon has been with us since his high school days, and we couldn’t be prouder of his journey so far.
During his junior year in high school, Johnathon faced a major setback. He found himself behind in …
Introducing our Hero of the Month: Christian Navarro! As President & Principal of Wally’s Wine and Spirits, he’s transformed the luxury retail and restaurant operation into a world-class brand. His influence extends far beyond the wine industry, as he’s been named “The Wine Therapist to the Stars” and works with top players in finance, politics, …
Cheyenne joined United Friends’ Scholars Program in 2018 while she was working towards her BA in Psychology. Over her time with United Friends, she faced numerous challenges with her health and personal responsibilities, but continued to show tremendous grit and perseverance.
Despite extended hospital stays and countless doctor visits, working full time, and caring for …
Introducing our Hero of the Month, Brooke and JoJo Friedman! During the pandemic, these inspiring sisters launched SheStyles to give new life to their outgrown clothes and offer a personal touch to girls in need. By collaborating with United Friends of the Children, they have provided pop-up shopping experiences for youth in foster care, helping …
Ben is a senior in high school and is getting ready for college! His counselor describes him as determined and proactive and his story proves that.
When Ben joined the education program in the summer of 2020, he was behind in credits and starting at a new high school. He was experiencing lots of hardships in …
We’re so pleased to announce Malik Jackson as our February Hero of the Month.
Malik Jackson is a philanthropist, father to his beautiful daughter, retired NFL Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl Champion. Drafted in 2012 by the Denver Broncos, Jackson spent nearly a decade in the NFL as a star defensive end for the Jacksonville …
We’re excited to kick off 2023 by highlighting two steadfast United Friends supporters, Lynn and Howard Bayer!
Since retiring, they have focused their charitable giving on programs that support at-risk youth. After supporting Scholarship America for many years, they decided to expand their giving to include more LA County foster youth and reached out to United …
Ruby used her time wisely and worked really hard during the pandemic to get ahead in school. As a result, she completed her high school junior and senior years ahead of most in her class. But then, the reality and weight of what came next after high school as a foster youth hit her and …
Jacqueline is passionate and determined in all she does. Earlier this year, she graduated from UCLA with a Master’s in Public Policy. Her journey with United Friends started in 2017 when she joined the education program. Her goal was to get an education as a way out of her life circumstances.
She first entered the foster care …
We’re excited to announce our December Hero of the Month, Aida Berduo Berry! Currently, Aida is the Senior Manager of Civil Rights Programs (Title VI) in the Office of Civil Rights. She is also a UFC alumna, a current UFC board member, and was our Fall Gala committee chair. Aida played an instrumental role in …