United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Fire Foundation
Summer 2024 Awardees
$4,000 Dollar Grants
Maile L McMillan is the daughter of UFLAC member Michael McMillan. She is seeking a career in Art Illustration.
Ryan P Connolly is the son of UFLAC member Shawn Connolly. He is currently enrolled in welding school in Texas.
$2,000 Dollar Grants
Kari J Field is a member of the LAFD who is continuing to pursue her higher education goals to better serve the LAFD and the Community.
Rylie E Kohl is the daughter of UFLAC member David Kohl. She is a high school graduate pursuing a career to be Veterinarian.
Logan L Hardy is the son of UFLAC member Kevin Hardy, LAFD. He is a college student and seeking a career in Business
Ashlyn J Shelton is the daughter of UFLAC member and military veteran Jason Shelton. He is a university student seeking a career in Biology Science. Funds for this grant comes from the Tech Sgt Jack Kushner Retd Foundation.
Isaiah Guth is a Maui firefighter who lost his home in the 2023 Maui Fire. His wife and two children escaped the fire with only their clothes on their backs and are continuing the long process of rebuilding their home and lives.
$1,000 Dollar Grants
Kwante L Hampton II is the son of UFLAC member Kwante Hampton. He is seeking a career in business and firefighting.
Hayden D Lionetti is the dependent of UFLAC member Brian Smith who is seeking a career in Nursing.
Fashion M Castillo-Delgadillo is the daughter of UFLAC member Erik San Martin, LAFD. She is a college student seeking a career in public relations and advertising.
Cierra D Garfield is the daughter of UFLAC member Jody Garfield. She is a college student seeking a career in health care.
Winter 2023 Scholarship Awardees
The following individuals were presented with their scholarships at the General Membership meeting on September 11, 2024:
$4,000 Award WinnersCeleste C Aguirre, daughter of Victor Aguirre, LAFD. High School student, accepted to nursing program.
- Carson D. Fox, son of Jeff D. Fox, LAFD. High School student, pursuing a career in Kinesiology.
$2,000 Award Winners
- Dev Kumar, son of Nitin Kumar, LAFD. High school student, pursuing a career as a pilot.
- Autumn E. Verwey, daughter of Eric M. Verwey, LAFD, High school student, pursuing a career in forensic science.
- Katherine M. Cordaro, daughter of Kenneth W. Cordaro, LAFD. High school student, pursuing a career in sociology. Military Veteran funds awarded from the Tech Sgt Jack Kushner Retd Foundation.
- Samatha K. Martinez, daughter of Vince C. Martinez, LAFD. College student, pursuing a career in education foundation. Military Veteran funds awarded from the Tech Sgt Jack Kushner Retd Foundation.
$1,000 Award Winners
- Isabella S Porretta, daughter of Alexender Porretta, LAFD. High school student, pursuing a career in film production.
- Jacob V Foster, son of Vincent V Foster, LAFD. High school student, pursuing a career in Psychology Pre-med Track.
- Maura A Ruiz, spouse of Andrew Ruiz, LAFD. College student, pursuing career in Speech Language Pathology.
- Kathleen A Urrea, spouse of Julian Urrea, LAFD. College student, pursuing a career in Law.
Additional $2,000 Awards for Maui Firefighters
Each of the following recipients are Maui Firefighters who lost their homes in the devastating 2023 fire. Their families have all been displaced and have been deeply impacted by this tragedy.
Ikaika Neizman
Jonathan Varona
Joseph U Bingham
Steven E O’Donnell
Josh Gruber
Chad C Johnson
Summer 2023 Scholarship Awardees
The following individuals were presented with their scholarships at the General Membership meeting on August 29th, 2023:
$2,000 Award Winners
Aidan J. Byrne
Cailla L. Esparza
$1,000 Award Winners
Deslyn J. Stiles
Kylie D. Elizarraras
Maya L. Matthews
Taylor J. Brown
$500 Award Winners
Ava M. Parra
Fiona C. O’Connor
Kyler G. Linton
Michael T. Cantrell
Winter 2022 Scholarship Awardees
The following individuals were presented with their scholarships at the General Membership meeting on January 25th, 2023:
$2,000 Award Winners
Brandon S. Smith
Dean E. Hirsch
$1,000 Award Winners
Kayla J. Ferreras
Sarah G. Kemp
Roy W. Egizi
Katlyn P. Hamm
$500 Award Winners
Jordan T. Handy
Ashlyn D. Quinn
Luke K. Vargas
Emily S. Arellano
Tyler L. Serrano
Isabella N. Fortini
Leanne E. Grant
Presley E. Jones
Matt Pritchard
Summer 2022 Scholarship Awardees
On August 24, 2022, the UFLAC Fire Foundation announced another round of scholarship award winners. These individuals come from local firefighter families and they applied for UFLAC Fire Foundation scholarships to assist in their educational and career pursuits.
The following individuals were presented with their scholarships at the General Membership meeting:
$2,000 Award Winners
Tristan G Kennedy
Jared T Steinman
$1,000 Award Winners
Adrienne L Walker
Aidan J Byrne
Caitlyn N Connolly
Luke H Taggart
$500 Award Winners
Leia C Alvarado
Jake D Petersen
Hadley M Goodwin
Austin D Ladd
Winter 2021 Scholarship Awardees
On January 26, 2022, the UFLAC Fire Foundation awarded 10 Education and Support Grants at the General Membership Meeting. The Grants are awarded two times per year but due to staffing issues and COVID the awards could not be presented until January 2022. Selection for the awards are based on the essay submitted with emphasis on need, sincerity and service to others. The awardees included individuals who were pursuing higher education and training to pursue new careers. The UFLAC Foundation proudly present the following Awardees:
$2,000 Award Winners
Niani R Shields
Brandon Smith
$1,000 Award Winners
Jackson D Fox
Cierra D Garfield
Connor Spencer
Tavora M Valenzuela
$500 Award Winners
Aidan J Byrne
Nicholas Rodgers
Sarah Ponce
Makena D Murillo
Congratulations to the Awardees!