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At RFL, we believe ALL young adults are worthy of a successful future.
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...
May 14, 2024
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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...
Jun 24, 2023
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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...
May 2, 2023
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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...
Apr 13, 2023
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"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...
Mar 1, 2023
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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...
Dec 22, 2022
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“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...
Jul 1, 2022
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RFL's Volunteer MVP of the Year: Mike Bunkley!
Newsletter May 2022
May 12, 2022
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RFL Alumni Give Back to the Community
Newsletter April 2022
Apr 6, 2022
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Congratulations Shadai, Lightning Community Hero!
Newsletter February 2022
Feb 14, 2022
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