Para Los Niños Success Stories
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Anna's Story Many stories are told artfully by words alone; requiring only a writer’s skill to conjure an accurate illustration of a subject. But for some, words simply fail to communicate the real heroism, raw emotion, or heartbreaking experiences...... More>> |
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Eddi's Story Against all odds, Eddi Ortiz grew up good. Raised in one of Los Angeles’ most impoverished and dangerous areas, Eddi understands the temptation of gangs, the seduction of drugs and the fear of violence. He knows that most people who live...... More>> |
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Margarita's Story Margarita knows the fear of desperation. She cries when she thinks of it, though silently and elegantly so, and she speaks in soft, measured tones. Through a translator, Margarita is recalling the night she considered ending both her own life...... More>> |
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Fast Facts
In 2007, over 583,000 people in Los Angeles County lived in extreme poverty
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87% of children of immigrant families in Los Angeles County are U.S. citizens
