“Everyone needs help with something, and the people at Carson One-Stop and Better Youth are willing to help, but it’s your responsibility to speak up for it.”

Roger is expected to obtain his Associates degree by the end of 2022.

“The TSE program helped me grow in so many ways and helped me get back on my feet. I gained new skills and am still amazed about how much the Gardena One-Stop does for the community.”

Leo is now making progress toward his family’s reconciliation.

Despite the unexpected challenges of the pandemic, Sara successfully completed her Human Resources
Management Certification and obtained her High School Diploma, reintegrated into the workforce as a Human Resources Generalist for Pocino Foods Company in City of Industry, with higher wages.

Derrin is enrolled in classes in pathology, anatomy, embalming and restorative procedures, physiology, and funeral law, with the goal of becoming an embalmer.