1500+
At-promise youth, ages 10–24, along with their families, find support through our programs
96%
of youth in our college and career program have identified their future career path
96%
of families we serve report improved communication
93%
are successfully diverted from the juvenile justice system
From struggling to put food on the table to a full ride at Harvard, the Higher Education Mentoring Program paved Noemi’s way to a life she once dreamed about. “My parents attended school up to the 6th and 8th grades in Mexico. Because of their education, their job opportunities have been limited and the college admissions process was a mystery, until the program helped us. When people now ask me how I'm doing, I reply 'Living my Dream.'"
– NOEMI, HIGHER EDUCATION MENTORING PROGRAM
From a struggling teen surrounded by violent crime and drug use to the position of supervisor for 15 years at a respected large Orange County law firm, Jesus tells how Project SELF changed his life. “This program opened the door to something I would never have imagined; it showed me to believe in myself…Project SELF gave me the confidence to keep growing even when all the odds were stacked against me."
– JESUS, PROJECT SELF GRADUATE
“Through Madres Unidas, I learned that it is not only important to know about HIV/STI’s, but it is also important to share this knowledge with our family and friends…how to recognize what puts us at risk, and how to protect oneself. I am now a Health Educator for Madres Unidas. I have been empowered and I am proud to help other women in my community."
– ROCIO A., HEALTH EDUCATOR
Your gift of time and money will not only help us sustain our excellent programs but will give us the ability to tailor them to fit each child’s needs. Help us make a difference today and create a lasting impact for tomorrow and beyond.