At the beginning of this new year, we at EFAA want to express our hopes for our community to develop in a more resilient, equitable, and just direction. Beyond the…
Johanna and Ricardo immigrated to the United States from Mexico in hopes of creating a better future for their children. The parents tirelessly worked to make ends meet while their…
Ambrosia (below) with her son, Ayza. Years ago, EFAA helped provide Ambrosia Berg with a security deposit to embark upon her new chapter as a mother. In March 2021, she…
When the CalWood and Left Hand Canyon fires broke out in Boulder County’s mountain communities this fall, Chelce and her family of seven were living at a disbursed campsite in…
Christina’s parents taught her to be grateful for everything she has in life. It’s a value that is immediately apparent when you speak with her — she takes nothing for…
As a single mother, Genevieve has always tried to find a balance between work and being a mom. When she graduated from college in 2009, a classmate connected her with…
After moving to the U.S. from Mexico over 20 years ago, Manuela managed to build a stable and loving home for her family here in Boulder. A savvy budgeter, Manuela…
Alma always had a backup plan. It was something she learned after living through an abusive relationship. If things went badly, she knew exactly what she had to do to…
My name is Andrew “Que” Jones and I am a member of the new Participant Advisory Council (PAC) at EFAA. We’re a group of current and former recipients of…
It’s been one year since EFAA’s Participant Advisory Council (PAC) has been introduced as a catalyst for positive change on EFAA’s programs and services. The group of seven participants, representing…