Success Stories

A daughter of an alcoholic mother and drug-using stepfather struggled with drug use and truancy. At age 17, she got sober and began attending school regularly. Worried she would fall into bad habits with "old friends," she looked for better role models and friends who would lead her to a better life. Coastal Mountain Youth Academy is a camp that takes at risk children and provides them with appropriate role models and structure designed to end drug use. Small Angels paid for her to attend Coastal Mountain Youth Academy. Now, she remains sober and drug free.

A mom with two young boys entered a transitional program with a major Orange County relief agency after fleeing her abusive partner... Small Angels is paying for the dental work, which will allow this mom to eat without pain and stop the progression of her teeth falling out. She will not have to take time off from work or cancel any of her son's medical appointments due to her dental emergencies. She will be able to continue to save for emergencies and pay her bills on time.

A woman and her young children escaped a violent situation at home with just the clothes they were wearing... Small Angels Foundation provided beds and bedding and a small couch for the family. After being homeless for a long time, having a bed to sleep in will go a long way to making the children feel safe again, or maybe for the first time.

A young mother and her 3 boys are in transitional housing after having been rescued from a domestic violence situation. She wants to obtain a G.E.D. and then enroll in college courses online. Having the G.E.D. will make her qualified for more work opportunities.