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Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 By UFC

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 …

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 By UFC

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 …

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 By UFC

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 …

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 By UFC

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 …

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 By UFC

“I got not only the safe space, but the support to address my underlying fears, concerns, issues, and trauma.” – Antonia Rios

Parents Anonymous, a nationwide network that is designated to improve child safety by serving parents who battle mental health struggles, substance abuse disorders, and domestic violence, has been running support groups to provide the …

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 By UFC

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 …

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 By UFC

Last month, several Friendsgiving gatherings took place virtually and in person across both the education and housing programs. Youth, staff, and even some caregivers gathered to share what they are grateful for in this season, and simply reconnect and enjoy each other’s company through group activities, games, and food.

Some of our youth do not have …

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 By UFC

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 …

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 By UFC

A heartfelt thank you to Shari, Jojo, Brooke Friedman, and our Education program staff for hosting a special boutique shopping experience in the Antelope Valley called the SheStyles Event!

SheStyles first started when the Freidman girls began collecting clothing during the pandemic and developed a rewarding way to connect young women facing hardships with clothing that …

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 By UFC

Our in-person 2022 Fall Gala was a huge success! Over $650,000 was raised to help current and former foster youth in our education and housing programs achieve a lifetime of self-sufficiency and success.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported the gala. Because of your care and generosity, our program participants will be …