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Brianna's Journey in the Exchange Parent Aide Program: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and Reunification
My Parent Aide Mentor, Shondra, was there for me from the very beginning...The support I received was different from anything I had ever...
Dec 30, 2024
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Home for the Holidays: Making Sure Former Foster Young Adults and Families are Never Alone for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays embodies our mission to support former foster youth in all aspects of their transition to independence...
Dec 18, 2024
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Former Foster Care Youth came Home for the Holidays
Thank you for your generosity during our annual Home for the Holidays events. The former foster youth we serve shared just how much it...
Dec 23, 2023
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First Be the One Mentor Honored at Ready to Shuffle Event
Mary Pat McLain, current Chair of the Ready for Life (RFL) Board of Directors was one of the first mentors ever in Be the One.
Oct 3, 2023
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RFL prepares youth for the 2023 Hurricane Season
Thank you to all who dropped off hurricane supplies to help us support those we serve with making their hurricane plans and preparations!
Sep 2, 2023
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RFL provides mother-to-be support and stability
When Marissa first came to Ready for Life, she along with her boyfriend were experiencing homelessness. She came to Ready for Life to...
Sep 2, 2023
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Suncoast PCA on track to raise $17,000 for Ready for Life
Since 2016, Suncoast PCA members have been generous supporters of our mission.
Jun 5, 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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