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Amaria’s Story

Amaria grew up immersed in nonprofits and the benefits they bring through her mother’s social entrepreneurship. Amaria’s mother was a childcare provider throughout her younger years and was active in the community. Her mother could be found often discounting her services and watching neighborhood children…
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Act Six Graduate April Reyes Highlighted in ResoLute Magazine

2021 Pacific Lutheran University graduate and Act Six Scholar, April Reyes was highlighted in the PLU quarterly magazine, ResoLute. The article, “No Mud, No Lotus” explores April’s tattoos and her story from a traumatic past to Act Six and PLU to currently pursuing her Masters…
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Tono Sablan, Act Six Graduate Wins Franklin-Pierce School Board Race

Tono, Act Six graduate from Pacific Lutheran University and Franklin Pierce High School graduate, recently won election to the Franklin-Pierce School District Position 5 in Washington. A passionate community advocate, Tono earned his Master of Public Administration from the Evergreen State College. Following graduation, he…
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Ricki’s Story

Ever since he can remember, Ricki Ruiz has loved soccer. Growing up in Gresham, Oregon, Ricki and his friends didn’t have access to public soccer fields, but that didn’t stop them from playing where ever they could. Sometimes even playing in parking lots or sneaking…
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