Refusing to Fail is the latest production of the Portland Schools Foundation's Connected by 25 initiative. The film shares the story of three Portland youth who disconnected from school, and who have found their way back to education and a career path. You can learn more about Luis, Amelia, and Gabe and follow their journeys through their online video diaries found on their pages.

The stories of these three youth reflect the journeys of many youth throughout the Portland community who find themselves disconnected and who need support and encouragement to get re-engaged. You can be that person who helps a young person succeed: send Luis, Amelia, and Gabe messages of encourgement on their pages, learn more about Connected by 25 and what it means for our community, sign up on our homepage to receive updates about this important work, learn more about organizations that are a part of the Connected by 25 effort, or give to the Portland Schools Foundation to help keep the work going.

 

Learn more about:
Amelia's Story
Luis' Story
Gabe's Story