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EMPOWER - EDUCATE - ENGAGE | 2023 IMPACT REPORT
WHAT WE DO - THE AURORA FOUNDATION
STORIES OF IMPACT
STORIES OF IMPACT
ANGÉLICA
Many supporters first met Angélica when she was a featured speaker at Aurora’s Luminary Luncheon in 2019. She shared the story of growing up amid gun violence in Bridgeport and her determination to build a better life for herself and her family. She dedicated herself to her academic success with the help of the Launch Your Leadership Journey program at Tunxis Community College, a program funded in part by Aurora. Angélica graduated and went on to complete her bachelor’s degree at the University of Hartford, while participating in the Women’s Advancement Initiative’s LEAD program, also supported in part by Aurora. She is now a Talent Sourcing Professional at Pfizer. In 2022 she joined Aurora’s Grants Committee, where Angélica could share her insight into what supports had made a difference for her and how programs could best serve their students.
STORIES OF IMPACT
Anarelis
In May 2023, YW Career Women (YWCW) Program student Anarelis earned her associate degree from Manchester Community College and began working toward her Organizational Leadership degree from Charter Oak State College in the fall. As she embarks on the next phase of her education, YWCW will remain a critical asset in Anarelis’ progress toward professional and economic achievement. With YWCW’s help, she has positioned herself for greater financial independence and is grateful for the incredible support and amazing work Aurora does for the Greater Hartford community. Anarelis has become a dedicated volunteer, including at Aurora’s Luminary Events!
STORIES OF IMPACT
Dorely
“I am a single mother of twin eighteen-year-old boys. I had many nights doing homework with them at the kitchen table. I am a first-generation student and grew up in Hartford’s north end. I am proud to say that I graduated with my bachelor’s in healthcare administration in May 2022. This journey has been amazing. The Program Director Wanda has been able to guide me through and has been a great support. I can count on her to answer the phone even for the simplest things that I may need or a hurdle that I encounter. The Women in Transition Program has helped me to become a better me.
Recently, I was promoted to a manager level position. I know that one of the reasons that I was given this opportunity is because I am currently in the process of getting my degree. My boys both graduated high school this past June and will be entering Capital Community College in the next couple of weeks!”
* The Women In Transition Program at Charter Oak State College is funded in part by Aurora.