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.
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.
![A young man in a burgundy sweater and tie.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ji-wan-son-dreamers.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")
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")
![Mother little child holding hands walking in a grass field at sunset](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_303932013-1000x667.jpeg")
![A woman laying next to her newborn baby with a nurse caretaking in the hospital.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CTF1-1000x667.png")
We’re looking towards settling down, buying a house, doing the American Dream stuff. We’re just excited about our future.
![Cam, an ADTC participant, smiles at the camera in his gray jumpsuit uniform.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-01-at-6.55.22-AM-1000x845.png")
Zach from Behavioral Health came and said, 'Do you want to get out of here? I can help you.' And he did.
![Shane Home for Good Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/homeforgood-image-providence.org_-1000x667.jpg")
![A birds-eye view of Ventura County, CA with the city buildings in the foreground and the ocean in the background.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RESOURCE-PAGE-2400-x-1066-13-1000x444.png")
I had an offer from a bus metro company almost a week before I even got to Ohio. That was the moment I knew: this is the real deal.
![Daniel Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Daniel-e1667846571120.png")
![A trimester pregnant woman holding her stomach.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AdobeStock_181201921-1000x667.jpeg")
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")
My experience was nothing but success. It allowed me to provide for my son and move into our own apartment. It made me hungry for more.
![Shaynise Hill headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shaynise-Hill-e1671550710943-1000x1000.jpg")
![Bill B, ADTC Career Impact Bond Student](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bill-barber-e1667312667144-1000x1000.webp")
Every day I wake up and I can’t believe I’m here.
![Homero Coss Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Homero-Coss-Dreamres-1000x1000.jpeg")
![Paul ACL Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2022-11-10-at-2.10.52-PM-1000x705.png")
![Alice Home for Good Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alice.png")
This was a chance to turn things around and be part of something that will hopefully help others.
![Mechanician changing car wheel in auto repair shop](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AdobeStock_80339312-scaled-e1670621265408-1000x1000.jpeg")
![Ismeilyn headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2022-11-16-at-8.49.04-AM.png")
Things for me have changed a lot since I graduated...I was able to purchase a home. I now have the work life balance I’ve always been striving for.
![Dimitra Headshot](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dimitra-1000x1000.jpeg")
![A mountain range over the Anchorage, AK skyline.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_45911515-scaled-1.jpg")
My nurse was there for me every step of the way. I could text her when I was feeling down, and she was always there.
![Taquana holding her toddler son, smiling in black and white.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022_ZyAire_Taquana_Kenyetta_SC_17-e1669065532822.jpg")
![2021 ACT Summit participants holding certificates](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-ACT-Summit-image-3-e1668466450189.png")
![A group of soldiers standing in front of an american flag.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_220853283-1000x696.jpeg")
The Career Impact Bond was really important—if that wasn't available, I wouldn't have been able to do the program.
![Devon, Alchemy Lab Participant](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Devon_ALC-e1670620957963-1000x750.png")
![Teacher with face mask welcoming children back at school after lockdown.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_374190228-1000x667.jpeg")
