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Finalist
Felicia Wilson
Advocating for youth and young adults transitioning out of the NYC foster care system to receive the resources and supports needed to thrive through the lens of an alumna — from financial literacy and housing, to mental healthcare and life skills training
- Year
- 2021
- Organization
- What About Us Inc.
- Sector
- Human Rights
- Borough
- Brooklyn
Felicia has dedicated her life to supporting young people within and aging out of New York City’s foster care system. Raised in care from the age of four, Felicia knows the power of targeted, high quality services. Her new non-profit, What About Us, will provide mentoring, financial management training, job training and placement, and mental health support.