On Friday, October 4th, our Pathways housing program hosted an impactful voter registration event! 🗳️✨
Youth from all our housing sites came together to register to vote, connect with community partners, and enjoy a shared lunch. It was more than just a registration drive—it was an opportunity for young people to learn about civic engagement and …
This month, we hosted a social event for the dedicated volunteers who share our passion for foster youth! We are thankful for all volunteers contributing their time, energy, and support. Follow us to stay in the loop on future volunteering opportunities—maybe we’ll see you at the next one!
Thank you to the West Hollywood Aquatic …
On June 1st we held our annual graduation to celebrate over 40 of our education scholars and pathways residents for reaching an incredible milestone! We are so proud of each of them and their determination that has led to a high school diploma, college degree, or the completion of a trade-tech certification or program. We cannot …
This year’s Trivia event was an absolute blast! Thanks to the efforts of our Next Gen board, we had an incredible turnout and a fun-filled day.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsor, Oracle, for their continued support! Their contribution helped us raise $20,000, all of which will go to shaping brighter futures for foster …
This year, our 3rd annual Foster the Conversation event kicked off Foster Care Awareness Month in partnership with the La La Land Foundation and the La La Land Kind Cafe in Santa Monica. The night was buzzing with love and support from friends, donors, and partners. This year’s panel included a UFC alumnus: Mikol,  two …
This month, our Pathways clinical team launched new monthly workshops! We wanted to hear from our residents to tailor these workshops to their hobbies and interests, so we asked them. Our foster youth shared they wanted to get movin’ (walking, hiking, gym), engage in traditional groups (anxiety management, anger management, men/women’s groups) and creative arts groups (painting, …
On Saturday April 13, we held our annual College and Career Day at Cal State Northridge. Our youth had the opportunity to hear from professionals from various industries including, Legal, Food and Entertainment. Our panelist professionals shared about the journey that led to their careers and gave our youth encouragement and advice about their …
In December, our holiday gift drive achieved remarkable success! Every one of our youth received gifts on their wish list. This was made possible thanks to the generous contributions from a diverse group of supporters. We extend our gratitude to Full Picture, whose assistance secured a shoutout from Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara and tapped …
Last month, we held a Thanksgiving celebration for our Pathways residents at one of our housing sites. Staff, NextGen Board members, and our youth came together to connect, laugh, and share a meal. Together, we celebrated friendship, cherished our community, and reflected on the meaning of gratitude.
A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 Fall Gala! It was so inspiring and humbling to see so many show up in bright, bold, and beautiful colors in support of our incredible Brass Ring Honorree, Anastasia Soare, and ultimately our foster youth!
With your help, we were able to raise $700,000, …