How Mirah found patience, confidence, and a path forward through Wildflyer—and why the journey doesn’t end at graduation.

“A blank canvas isn’t scary. It’s an opportunity to make something incredible.”

What does dignified employment mean to you? Feeling safe, secure, and valued for your contribution.

“Take in the little things that you do because that is what’s going to give you the drive to do better for yourself. If I get up and I do everything that I need to do and I get to work on time. I feel like that’s an accomplishment for me. It makes me feel like I can finish the rest of my shift and I can do so well.” -NiiSa, Wildflyer Graduate

"Growing up with no love or a strong family, I felt weak and unable to leave like I had nobody that cared or would save me, but I saved myself."  -Esther, Wildflyer Graduate

“Something I would like people to know about youth homelessness is that it's hard and it wears and tears just like a job would. And if you have anything from spare change in your car to old clothes you're going to just simply throw away, just give it to them because anything can help during that time”. -Lala, Wildflyer Graduate