2024 General Community Grants

united_friends_of_the_children
Amount:
Year:
2024
Field of Interest:
At-Risk Youth, College, Education, K-12, Vulnerable Populations
Program Name:
Grant Type:
General Community

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1979, United Friends of the Children (UFC) empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care. Its college readiness program provides a 12 year-support continuum for 350 foster youth from sixth grade through completion of a college degree. It also provides housing and support services for 150 transition age youth.

https://www.unitedfriends.org/

GRANT PURPOSE

To provide one-time direct hardship relief that will help stabilize individuals and families during a time of crisis or need, substantially improving their self-sufficiency and quality of life.