In the aftermath of a scooter collision, Trinity lay in the street, terrified that her broken thumb might crush her dreams of becoming a doctor. The injury required surgery, screws in her hand and months of physical therapy. But what Trinity, 21, remembers most is the...
When Marcia Gonzalez was a child, one of her biggest inspirations was her younger brother, who struggled with speech challenges. Watching the care and support he received through speech therapy, special education and school psychologists showed her how deeply the...
When Fatima Hernandez-Reyes was in high school, she used to visit the Mexican Consulate in San Diego with her parents and see an endless parade of people begging for assistance after being exploited by their bosses at work. The now 19-year-old first-generation Mexican...
Growing up in low-income communities across Southern California, Leilani noticed something many people overlook. Some neighborhoods had parks and green spaces where children could safely play. Others did not. That contrast shaped the future she wants to create. ...
Eric Dickerson Golf Tournament Supports Learning Center Hope through Housing’s Eric Dickerson Learning Center is a first-of-its-kind enrichment program for children and teens. As a result of strong community support, the program is expanding opportunities, building...
When her car’s transmission failed, Ninfa faced a $2,400 repair she could not afford. That moment pushed her to take control of her finances and enroll in the Money Match financial literacy program. Before joining the program, saving consistently felt out of reach....
