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. Site/Location Issue/Area Vannesa’s Journey to Entrepreneur Educator Kansas City Vannesa’s Journey to Entrepreneur Educator Community Partnerships: LEAD & Irth Twin Cities Community Partnerships: LEAD & Irth Lending Hope: Robert’s Pathway to Opportunity with The Fountain Fund Philadelphia Lending Hope: Robert’s Pathway to Opportunity with The Fountain Fund After receiving a loan from the Fountain Fund, Robert overcame financial hurdles and kept his home for future generations. Overcoming Challenges: King’s Perseverance with ParentChild+ Philadelphia Overcoming Challenges: King’s Perseverance with ParentChild+ After a tragic accident, King entered the ParentChild+ program, exiting with perseverance and confidence. Starting Anew: Ella’s Journey with Center for Employment Opportunities Philadelphia Starting Anew: Ella’s Journey with Center for Employment Opportunities Center for Employment Opportunities provided Ella with the chance to help people like herself impacted by the justice system. Finding her voice: Robyn’s transformation with Genesys Works Bay Area San Francisco Bay Area Finding her voice: Robyn’s transformation with Genesys Works Bay Area Genesys Works Bay Area empowers dozens of high school students, like Robyn, through paid internships and skills training every year. Maria’s remarkable reading transformation: Springboard Collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Maria’s remarkable reading transformation: Springboard Collaborative Springboard Collaborative’s impactful work in the Bay Area region helps thousands of children, like first-grade student Maria, every year. Jason unlocked his potential with First Place for Youth Cincinnati Jason unlocked his potential with First Place for Youth Overcoming a lack of motivation, Jason found renewed purpose in education with the help of First Place for Youth.