Abimbola enrolled in community college as a path to a brighter future. But he needed a full-time job to support himself, some math tutoring, and a network of friends to thrive. He found UPLIFT - a program supported by United Way - which offered him academic, social, and financial supports. Today, he has a banking job, an Associate degree, and is bound for UConn to study Finance. He is giving back by mentoring other youth facing challenges.