We're all about outcomes. For example, rather than how many students graduate, we want to know how many graduates go on to earn a family-sustaining wage. The stories below highlight our commitment to achieving measurable outcomes.
As a result of this training, I now have a steady job that will lead to bigger things. I’m so proud, because it’s not just a job—it’s a career that I can use to look after myself and my son.
![Stephanie Reyes and her son taking a selfie.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-03-at-8.53.28-AM-1000x774.png")
The New Jersey Pay It Forward stipend and emergency aid funds helped me focus on my classes and worry less. The no-interest loan helps me stay in the here and now, instead of worrying too much about the compounding interest I would have to pay in the future.
![HCCC program participant standing and smiling](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Copy-of-JJ_111422_00980-scaled-e1675961678652-994x1000.jpg")
The loan changed my situation a lot. I’m really glad there are people out there who believe in providing opportunities for DACA individuals.
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I’m a mom, I’m a wife, I’ve had several careers. But there are opportunities like this out there … [that] could really change your life.
![Loretta Thompson Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1675630773202.jpeg")
The course I took through Merit America was exactly what I needed to build on my existing skills and break through to a new career.
![Laura, a participant in Merit America's Google Career Certificates program, stands in front of a computer](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled-design-2-1000x1000.png")
![Photo of Martha, a participant in the Home for Good Anchorage Pay for Success Project.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/martha-home-for-good-e1685125905665.png")
My case manager’s belief and confidence in me meant the world to me.
![Ventura County neighborhood](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AdobeStock_126679610-scaled-e1668464339862-1000x1000.jpeg")
![American Diesel Training Center participants working inside of a truck.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/adtc-5-e1667932883281-1000x1000.jpeg")
