Stories of Impact

Our portfolio organizations reach hundreds of thousands of individuals and families each year, opening economic mobility opportunities. Explore these uplifting participant stories that demonstrate the impact of bringing results-oriented organizations to the places where communities have identified they are most needed.

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Moving Forward: The Fountain Fund
Picture of Stephen Pina, the subject of this story.

Moving Forward: The Fountain Fund

New Pathways: Per Scholas
Yeison, a graduate from Per Scholars Boston, speaks about his experience with the program.

Boston

New Pathways: Per Scholas

Per Scholas tuition-free program transformed Yeison’s childhood passion for technology in rural Colombia into a professional career.

Equipped for Success: Everyone On

San Francisco Bay Area

Equipped for Success: Everyone On

After 10 years of military service, Michael is pursuing his dream degree with life-changing support from Everyone On.

Creating Pathways: Genesys Works

San Francisco Bay Area

Creating Pathways: Genesys Works

With skills, confidence, and a new friendship, Gavin and Aron turned a Genesys Works internship into a launchpad for college and careers in tech.

Excited to Read: Springboard Collaborative

San Francisco Bay Area

Excited to Read: Springboard Collaborative

Springboard’s family workshops helped one father turn his daughter’s reading struggles into confidence and progress.

Shaping Young Futures: The Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship

Atlanta

Shaping Young Futures: The Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship

Meet Jamari Scott, a Leading Men Fellow helping Atlanta’s youngest learners grow through mentorship, literacy, and daily encouragement in the classroom.

Driven to Succeed: Center for Employment Opportunities

Atlanta

Driven to Succeed: Center for Employment Opportunities

Meet Dyerie, a CEO Atlanta graduate who turned determination into success—earning her Class A CDL and celebrating one year on the road!

Discovering Purpose: Year Up United

Philadelphia

Discovering Purpose: Year Up United

Year Up United-Philadelphia provided technical and professional skills to Paul, who is now a Senior Specialist at Merck.