| About Us |
One Family Scholars
One Family Scholars is a program of One Family, Inc.,
created by the Fireman Foundation to end family homelessness in Massachusetts.
The program provides college scholarships and flexible funding coupled
with career development and leadership training for low-income and formerly
homeless mothers. With financial aid and the support of an “extended
family” to help them achieve their academic goals, the Scholars
have the opportunity to forge a permanent path out of poverty for themselves
and their families. Ethnically and racially diverse, the Scholars form
a motivated group of leaders with the skills, knowledge and credentials
to inform, improve and implement systems that can prevent homelessness
for all families.

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Jessica Payton
“I want to do more than just survive. I want to be a successful
example for my girls to follow.” |

Antionette Hughes
“The greatest gift in life is just
knowing that you’re there for someone else. As long as we
keep going together there’s nothing out there that we can’t
do.” |

Khymi Woo
“I am changing as a mother, student, friend, and peer.
I have been blessed by the wisdom of this phenomenal group of Scholars,
and look forward to the changes to come.” |
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Michelle Ward
“Since becoming a part of One Family I’ve learned
to accept myself, and know that not everyone’s going to love
me—but the people that do are the ones that count.” |

Najya Mawasi
“Since I joined One Family, I feel more empowered and
have a stronger voice than ever before. I feel connected to something
really big.” |

Jennifer Warry
“The impact on my son really hit me when we got home from
graduation and he put my cap and gown on and said, ‘Mommy,
you’re gonna watch me graduate, right?’” |
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Kathy Martinez
“I look back and thank God, Wellspringhouse and the One
Family Scholars program for all of their support. An investment
in a life is worth every penny. I am living proof that lives can
be changed.” |
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