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Meet Eva: Returning to the Center that Shaped Her

December 10, 2025

When Eva Ochoa was in high school, she didn’t see a college or university degree in her future. In fact, she had nagging doubts about whether higher education was really… Continue Reading

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    December 2, 2025
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KidWorks Blog

Stories, Insights and More.

Our KidWorks blog is filled with inspiring stories, events, news and insights written by our talented team of volunteers and staff.

  • Summer at KidWorks Shines Bright

    August 3, 2021
  • Estrella's Story: A ninth grader with a huge heart for helping others

    April 29, 2021
  • Jair Betanzos: How KidWorks planted a seed for college success

    April 29, 2021
  • Omar Salazar: How KidWorks Cultivated A Leader In The Making

    February 23, 2021
  • Lessons In Leadership: What I’m Learning From My Father

    February 11, 2021
  • KidWorks Youth Advocate For Safe, Sanctioned Skate Park

    November 2, 2017

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