Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Brothers Avoid Gangs With the Help of El Santo Nino Center

Brothers Helped by El Santo Nino

Brothers "Pedro" and "Rafael" (not pictured above) are now in college at UC San Diego and Cal State Northridge. They are studying hard, planning careers and living full lives. But their lives could have gone in an altogether different direction. The brothers grew up in a neighborhood rife with gang violence, illiteracy, poverty and lack of hope.

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Man Keeps Green Card with Help of Esperanza
"J.G." has called the United States home since he was a small child.  In 1990, he received his green card for lawful permanent residency and went on to finish high school and earn a number of certificates from community colleges, including one for public works, inspection of asphalt and concrete.

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Rental Assistance Program Helps Elderly Man
At age 76, “Charles” had lived on his own in the same home for eight years. He had no trouble paying his rent or keeping up on the housework. Then, one day, he received a 30-day notice to vacate the property, because his landlord had to sell the building.
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New Career Opportunities for a Young Mother
Latricia came to Youth Employment Services as a 21-year-old high school drop-out with two young children.
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