We want to take a moment to congratulate one of our scholars, Cathy, a stellar student who has worked very hard to get where she is today! Cathy was experiencing challenges that kept her from reaching her full potential, so with the help and encouragement of her UFC counselor, she transferred to a new high …
Earlier this month, the Junior League’s Civic Leadership Forum celebrated the successes and achievements of current and former female foster youth in Los Angeles. The event encouraged meaningful conversations between foster youth attendees and community leaders during roundtable discussions as well as featured foster youth performances of powerful spoken word poetry. At the event, three …
We are so proud of Yadira, one of our housing residents, who graduated in December 2021 from Cal State University of Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health!
But attending college and graduating was not an easy journey for Yadira. After losing her foster dad in 2018, she says her physical and mental health …
In honor of Black History Month, a time to highlight the beauty and richness of black culture, we want to spotlight one of our very own, Floyd Strickland. Floyd not only serves as UFC’s housing Property and Facilities Manager but is also a very skilled and amazing artist. In his work, he draws inspiration from …
“The depths of their pain, the depths of their experience and being without, trying to struggle to have a decent life on their own, nobody should have to live that way. We want to be a part of the solution.” – Bishop Ed Smith.
Our February Hero of the Month is Bishop Ed Smith! In addition …
Our January Hero of the Month is Carrie Lyn Taylor! Not only is she the founder of Global Management Group, but she is also an entertainment industry executive, co-founder of The .Paak House Foundation, and a leader in crypto and the fast-emerging NFT space. She established .Paak House Beyond the Streets (BTS) in 2018, focused …
Education Scholar, David, and his caregiver have been greatly affected by COVID-19. During a 1:1 session with his counselor, David disclosed that he had been struggling with his History course. Additionally, he shared that his caregiver’s job status and income had been negatively impacted by the surge of COVID-19 cases, causing her to fall behind on utility bills. …
Our December Hero of the Month is DJ Felli Fel! He has partnered with UFC in numerous ways over the last couple of years. From hosting multiple GoFundMe campaigns to support our youth during the holidays, including one this year, to making a special appearance at our UFC Virtual Holiday party, to hosting some of our …
This month we want to give another shout-out to our NextGen Board member and alumna, Jhamasa Lewis-Adams, for masterfully helping raise critical funds for our current and former foster youth during the Fund-A-Need segment of our 2021 Fall Virtual Gala on November 16, 2021. Her authenticity and genuine love for United Friends came through beautifully …
Our November Hero of the Month is Jordan Fisher, an actor, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, and musician, and also our celebrity ambassador! Jordan has had many accomplishments, including winning ABC’s 25th season of “Dancing With the Stars,” performing in the Tony award-winning musical, Hamilton, singing a duet with Lin-Manuel Miranda for Disney’s “Moana” soundtrack, and is …