During 2009-2010 UFC received an incredible amount of support from volunteers and the local community. From helping to plant and maintain an edible garden at one of our Pathways housing sites, to successfully launching UFC’s inaugural food and wine event, our supporters got their hands dirty and worked tirelessly to make a difference. Thank you!
2009-2010 Events
College Within Reach
UFC partnered with the USC School of Social Work to present our 10th annual college awareness day for over 400 Los Angeles foster youth, caregivers and service providers. The event at USC offered a full day of workshops, panels and educational activities designed to support students as they explore their college options.
Review & photos of our 2010 event at Pepperdine University »
5th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
Presented by Heritage Provider Network, UFC supporters enjoyed a wonderful day of golf at Lakeside Golf Club, followed by dinner and an awards presentation. Prizes included Kings tickets donated by Warner Bros. and a golf trip to Las Vegas from Harrah’s Entertainment.
Review & photos of our 2010 event at Oakmont Country Club »
Inaugural Cultivate L.A. Food & Wine Event
At a private Brentwood estate, guests were treated to an evening under the stars with some of the finest Los Angeles restaurants, specialty food vendors, and wine makers from throughout California.
Review & photos of our 2010 Cultivate L.A. event »
Brass Ring Awards Dinner
With a special performance by Seal and Craig Ferguson as Host, UFC raised over $1.7 million at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nearly 600 guests enjoyed an extraordinary evening honoring Julie Chen and Leslie Moonves as they received the Brass Ring Award and UFC Board Member Erin Mulcahy Stein, recipient of the Nancy M. Daly Founder's Award.
Check out our upcoming 2011 Brass Ring Awards Dinner »
21st Annual Celebration Graduation
The event honored the academic achievements of foster youth graduating from high school and heading to college. Over 500 guests enjoyed the ceremony, hosted by Paul Rodriguez with guest speaker Jada Pinkett Smith at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Forty students were presented with UFC college sponsorships and will receive support and services from UFC for the next four to five years during their college experience and beyond.
Corporate + Community Projects
- The Garden at Pathways brought together a dedicated group of volunteers, staff, board members and Pathways residents for an incredible installation of the new edible garden in Whittier.
- Private chefs, Jewels and Jill Elmore, came out to UFC's Pathways housing site in Whittier and led a life skills class on healthy eating.
- UFC received over $20,000 in holiday in-kind donations from businesses and individuals.
- The Dodgers, Hollywood Bowl, LA Clippers, LA Kings, Staples Center Foundation, and Warner Bros. donated tickets for our youth to attend local events.
- UFC participated in the California Women’s Conference, reaching out to thousands of attendees and potential supporters.
Volunteers
- Dug, planted and got their hands dirty installing the Edible Garden at Pathways.
- Joined UFC staff and board members on Christmas Eve to assist with the Pathways annual celebration.
- Assisted College Readiness staff with workshops, school tours and events throughout the year.
- Worked tirelessly to bring together over 150 food and wine vendors and auction donors to participate in UFC’s annual Cultivate L.A. food and wine event.
- Assisted with other fundraising events including Brass Ring and UFC’s golf tournament.
- Helped with registration and other tasks at the annual College Within Reach event, as well as led and facilitated workshops throughout the day.
Board Members
- Chaired UFC’s Cultivate L.A., Brass Ring and Golf events to help raise over two million dollars for UFC’s programs.
- Participated in events, committee meetings and activities throughout the year.
- Continued to provide leadership and direction in implementing UFC’s strategic plan.
Total Volunteers: 200
Total Volunteer Hours: 1,600
UFC Gives Back to the Community
- Pathways participated in Big Sunday’s Community Service Day at Griffith Park and worked to beautify the butterfly garden along the Fern Canyon Trail.
- College Readiness students volunteered at the Los Angeles Food Bank and participated in a beach clean-up with Heal the Bay.
- College Sponsorship students helped out at College Within Reach, UFC’s annual college preparatory event for foster youth.
- Pathways hosted local Whittier community members at their annual Halloween and Easter events.
- Pathways residents went “caroling” at a local convalescent home in December and brought joy to others.
- Readiness scholars spent the day volunteering with TreePeople to clean, mulch, and water newly planted trees in Pan Pacific Park.
