Like many foster children, Johna Rivers has had a difficult path. Placed in foster care at the age of 9, she remained there until she reached adulthood. It's a recipe for struggle: according to a recent study, up to 25% of foster children go on to become homeless.
But Johna was determined to challenge those odds. She made it through school, and with a little help, into the world of film and the creative arts. And Johna wasn't finished: in 2015, she co-founded the Real to Reel Global Youth Film Festival to help kids make the same leap, and escape the cycle of poverty.
Read the whole amazing story here.
Posted on 04/27/2018 at 03:23 PM
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