HOUSTON — Ari always dreamed of becoming an electrician, but the road ahead wasn’t easy. With limited resources and mounting challenges, her goal seemed just out of reach—until she found a lifeline through Volunteers of America Texas.
Through the Financial Opportunity Center, VOA Texas helped Ari flip the switch on her future. She was accepted into Lone Star Community College’s Electrical Technology program and received assistance with tuition, uniforms, tools and supplies—removing key barriers that had once dimmed her ambitions.
Beyond the classroom, Ari participated in financial literacy workshops that gave her the skills to budget and save. She landed an internship, balanced a part-time job, and saved more than $1,000 over the course of a year—laying a strong foundation for her next chapter.
Now, Ari is preparing to graduate with honors in May. She’s one of only three women in her program—and ready to light up a career in a field where women are still underrepresented.
“My future is as bright as it has ever been thanks to VOA Texas,” Ari said.
VOA Texas empowers individuals like Ari through workforce training, education, and financial coaching—helping them build brighter futures and stronger communities, one success story at a time.