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My name is Michael and I’m a former foster care youth. I’d like to think a lot of my accomplishments I have under my belt thus far...
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News & Press
Jun 23, 2023
After Growing Up In 40 Foster Homes, Pinellas Woman Receives Own Home
Falana Shannon received the keys to the final home to be built in a Habitat for Humanity community in Lealman. CLEARWATER, FL — Over the...
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May 1, 2023
2023 Volunteer Appreciation Awards!
Congratulations to RFL's Mentor of the Year Al Illustrato, Volunteer of Year Carolyn Baum, and MVP of the Year Denise Rodriguez! Mentor...
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Apr 12, 2023
RFL's Night in the Park Raises $69,338!
Thank you to all the wonderful attendees and generous donors of RFL's 2023 Night in the Park & Backstage Garden Party at Demens Landing...
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Mar 1, 2023
"You should see me when I wear a suit!" Jalil's RFL Homecoming
If someone asked me 5 years ago where I thought I’d be today, I would have never thought I’d be here… Ready for Life helped me the minute...
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Dec 22, 2022
Our RFL Family came Home for the Holidays thanks to YOU
Thank you to all who helped make our life changing Home for the Holidays event possible. Because of you, the former foster youth at RFL...
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Jun 30, 2022
“I’ll never forget the day Ready for Life introduced me to my mentor.”
By Sandra G Sitting here thinking about what to write, say, or where to even begin. When I first came to Ready for Life I didn't know...
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