Presented for the first time to Carol Oughton Biondi, the award honors the accomplishments of UFC’s Founder, Nancy Daly, by recognizing individuals who care deeply about the youth in our community and serve as advocates on their behalf.

Nancy M. Daly Founder’s Award Recipients include:
Wallis Annenberg
Carol Biondi
Jacqueline Caster
Richard Merkin, M.D.
Erin Mulcahy Stein
Ande Rosenblum
Polly Williams

First College Readiness community site launched

In partnership with Paramount Unified School District, the first College Readiness Program Community Site was established offering core CRP services, including one-on-one counseling and goal setting, monthly academic and college prep workshops, as well as grade specific club meetings to engage students, build leadership and facilitate the community.

First Annual Cultivate L.A. Event
Local chefs support local foster youth at this annual food and wine event that brings together the best of LA’s restaurants and artisanal food vendors, as well as a variety of California’s finest wines and spirits at a private home in Los Angeles.