25 Many Mansions residents awarded scholarships for education and job training

Thousand Oaks, Ca., June 9, 2024 - Dreams and ambitions got a boost as 25 well-deserving Many Mansions residents, ranging from high school seniors to hard working parents, proudly accepted a Vicky's Scholarship Fund award.
The scholarships aim to support residents seeking continuing education and career training through Many Mansions' Vicky's Scholarship Fund. This year marks the 12^th anniversary of the Fund, which has awarded over $250,000 since its inception. The Fund, established by Marty Garcia, a retired member of Many Mansions Board of Directors, honors his mother, Vicky Garcia, a lifelong educator who offered unconditional love and support to her many students.

Many Mansions prioritizes access to higher learning and vocational training as a pathway out of poverty. With programming that spans from kindergarten to higher education, the organization has the benefit of supporting resident youth's growth and development over many years.

Through Many Mansions' College & Career Program, resident teens gain valuable job skills as co-counselors and interns at Many Mansions on-site educational programs . Dedicated staff offer job-skills development such as resume writing workshops, interview preparation, and more. Additionally, youth participate in field trips to college campuses and various teen events designed to build community and expose them to continuing education options. Program participants receive ongoing support throughout their educational journeys, including course selection, financial aid applications, and mentorship.

This year, Many Mansions was honored to have received a charitable donation from Pennymac to support its College & Career Program. This generous donation will help expand the program, serving more teens and young adults striving to better their lives.

A representative from Pennymac stated: "We became familiar with Many Mansions through our employees' volunteer work. We deeply appreciate this organization's long-standing commitment to providing affordable housing and services that strengthen the resilience of our community. Supporting Many Mansions' College & Career Program aligns with our goals of fostering financial literacy, education, professional growth and economic inclusion in the communities we serve."
To read more about Many Mansions and this year's Vicky's Fund scholars, visit https://www.manymansions.org/college-and-career-program/

For any additional information or to support Many Mansions programs, please contact Many Mansions at 805-496-4948 or [email protected]. Many Mansions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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