Let's break the cycle!
Let's break the cycle!
Adversity greatly impacts development and life outcomes. Help us give system-involved youth in Puerto Rico the tools and support they need to heal and succeed.

Yalanis, Valeria & Alana entered foster care realized they needed a wide range skills to be prepared to navigate their circumstances successfully.

To facilitate youth access to career development opportunities, housing navigation, personal development tools and a supportive community.

To support agencies, service and program providers in their efforts to effectively help youth and meet their program objectives.

To support and foster economic mobility, innovation and problem-solving in Mayagüez. This program offers co-working spaces and networking opportunities for students, entrepreneurs and participants of our Alternative Living Program.
Since beginning full-time operations in April 2025, OverComing Adversities has served more than 250 young people across Puerto Rico through direct mentoring, advocacy, housing navigation, employment support, and community programming
OCA raised $121,418 in total revenue in 2025 — a 143% increase from $49,868 in 2024. Total expenses were $61,127, and net assets stand at $100,410 with $76,904 in cash. Major funders include Casey Family Programs ($50,000), the Annie E. Casey Foundation ($25,000), and local philanthropic groups ($38,000). OCA's growth reflects increasing confidence from national and local funders in OCA's model and impact.
"They meet our needs with speed and urgency. OCA finds options to help you quickly in a way that other systems don't."
"The support and comprehension they provide us make it feel like they are family."
"This helps us become adults... even help us doing things like tax returns, which I had never done!"
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