JENNIFER FRIEND
CEO, PROJECT HOPE ALLIANCE
WHY: Founded Project Hope Alliance to reach all unhoused students within Orange County and address their needs. Orange County is home to more than 23,000 students experiencing homelessness, according to Project Hope.
IN THE NEWS: Orange-based public agency for public health awarded Project Hope Alliance a $2.1 million grant to help Friend’s organization address youth and student homelessness in Orange County.
NOTABLE: Friend helped grow funding for her nonprofit by 40% to $2.8 million last year.
QUOTABLE: “CalOptima saw our vision to rise up and meet the needs of children experiencing homelessness.”
