by: Veronica Esposito, TLC Youth Councelor

Last week, our Transitional Living Centers (TLC) honored 23 youth during their quarterly Recognition Ceremony. TLC staff members presented awards to TLC residents for achievements in moving towards independent living as well as accomplishments for enrollment into educational programs, obtaining employment, and community service participation. Within this last quarter, residents participated in many community events including Bridging the Gaps conference, Teen Now: Youth Dating Violence Training, and Community Outreach Night with the Fresno Grizzlies.

Also, 15 TLC residents were honored for successfully completing a 6-week summer youth work program offered by our Employment and Training program and Arbor-Workforce Connection.