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Able Works Based in Menlo Park & Modesto, CA. Able Works is a catalyst for empowerment and change in Silicon Valley & Central Valley.

Able Works is a nonprofit that seeks to end the cycle of poverty by empowering youth and young adults in immigrant and under-resourced California communities to launch themselves on a trajectory of success.

Sometimes, the most meaningful growth isn’t measured by a grade or a diploma; it’s measured by how we learn to listen, c...
10/20/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful growth isn’t measured by a grade or a diploma; it’s measured by how we learn to listen, connect, and understand one another.

For one Project WITH student, that growth has been transformative:

“I’ve learned how to really listen to my friends and just listen to people when they need help. And it’s taught me how to be more patient in my everyday life.”

Through Project WITH, young people can build healthy relationship skills, strengthen communication, and develop the tools to navigate life with greater empathy and understanding.

For this student, the program helped turn self-awareness into action, learning to slow down, listen, and give others the patience they deserve.

That’s the power of Project WITH: creating space for young people to grow, not just as students, but as friends, partners, leaders, and members of their communities.
And sometimes, learning to truly listen can change everything.

Our AchieveAble cohort meetings are about so much more than getting together outside the classroom. They create space fo...
10/15/2026

Our AchieveAble cohort meetings are about so much more than getting together outside the classroom. They create space for students to connect, reflect, learn, and grow together.

Stepping away from the usual routine gives our students the opportunity to build relationships with their peers, connect with their advisors, celebrate wins, talk through challenges, and feel supported on their college journey.

Because college success isn’t just about academics, it’s also about having people in your corner.

Every conversation, shared experience, and new connection helps remind our students: you don’t have to navigate your future alone.

That’s the power of community. That’s AchieveAble.

Student Highlight!!Cielo’s college journey reflects perseverance, compassion, and determination. While attending Modesto...
10/13/2026

Student Highlight!!

Cielo’s college journey reflects perseverance, compassion, and determination.

While attending Modesto Junior College, Cielo balanced school, two jobs, caring for family, and serving her community through her church. Her schedule was full, but she never stopped moving forward.

And she didn’t just make it through; she excelled.

Cielo graduated from MJC with honors, earning associate degrees in Psychology and Administration of Justice. After taking time to work and focus on her responsibilities, she’s ready for her next chapter: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at CSU Stanislaus.

Her dreams? Becoming a psychologist or detective.

Through it all, AchieveAble has supported Cielo as she navigates college and the many responsibilities she carries beyond the classroom.

Cielo reminds us that success doesn’t always follow a straight path. Sometimes, you pause. Sometimes, you carry a lot. And sometimes, you simply keep going.

We’re so proud of you, Cielo. Keep going!!! Your future is waiting!

Staff Spotlight“I always try to be the person I wish I had supporting me through the navigation of the thing we call ‘li...
10/08/2026

Staff Spotlight

“I always try to be the person I wish I had supporting me through the navigation of the thing we call ‘life.’”

Meet Lizzet, an Inland Empire native who has spent the past two years with Able Works, and she’s all about giving back to the community she’s always called home.
Through her work, Lizzet helps lead FutureProfits, partnering with schools, community organizations, and probation departments to support opportunity youth ages 15–25. She also helps run Able Works’ adapted LiveAble program, where young people receive one-on-one mentoring, monthly cohort experiences, goal-setting support, and financial assistance.

But for Lizzet, it’s more than a job. It’s about showing up.

It might look like sitting down over a cup of coffee or her personal favorite, boba, listening to a student’s goals, helping them navigate a challenge, or simply reminding them that someone believes in them.

And she has a special message for the young people she serves:

“You are so much more than the perceptions people may have of you.”

Lizzet has seen firsthand the creativity, determination, respect, and individuality that opportunity youth bring to the table. She believes that sometimes, all someone needs is one person willing to stand beside them and offer a little support.

For Lizzet, witnessing that growth is the best part of the work.
“Being able to ‘brag’ to my students that I don’t feel like I’m working is a big plus.”
Because when you love your community, believe in its young people, and get to give back to the place you call home… Sometimes work feels a lot like purpose.
We’re grateful to have Lizzet on the Able Works team, helping young people see what’s possible and reminding them they don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Boba + mentorship + community + a whole lot of heart = Lizzet.

Who better to give college advice than students who are living it? Our AchieveAble students have learned a lot along the...
10/06/2026

Who better to give college advice than students who are living it?

Our AchieveAble students have learned a lot along the way, from navigating college and making new friends to staying focused, asking questions, and investing in themselves.

So, we asked them what they would tell someone just starting their AchieveAble journey.

Their answers are honest, encouraging, and occasionally hilarious.

Swipe through for some real advice straight from the students who’ve been there.

And to our AchieveAble students: keep showing up, keep learning, and keep believing in what’s possible.

Student Spotlight!!!Big dreams. A 4.0 GPA. A heart for helping others. Julissa is an AchieveAble student studying natura...
10/01/2026

Student Spotlight!!!

Big dreams. A 4.0 GPA. A heart for helping others.

Julissa is an AchieveAble student studying natural sciences with her sights set on becoming a nurse. As she considers her next step at Stanislaus State or Modesto Junior College, she’s staying focused on making her dream a reality.

While balancing school and working as her sister’s caregiver, Julissa continues to show up with determination, positivity, and an incredible commitment to her future.

And if you’ve met her at an AchieveAble meeting or outing, you know her cheerful energy is contagious!

Through AchieveAble, Julissa has a community in her corner that helps her navigate college, overcome barriers, and keep moving toward her goals.

We’re cheering you on, Julissa! We can’t wait to see where your hard work and big heart take you.

09/29/2026

24 months. Not a workshop. Not a one-time session.

A sustained, relationship-driven commitment to walking alongside a young person all the way to the finish line.

In FY25, AchieveAble students received 287 coaching sessions and 303 college advising sessions.

$41,200 in scholarships awarded. Transfers to UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Cal Poly, Sacramento State, and more.

We are in for the Long Game 💪🏻

09/25/2026

Winning gets all the attention. But beginning — that is where everything actually starts.⭐️

The student who walks into their first FutureProfits class not knowing what a credit score is. The young adult who enrols in AchieveAble even though no one in their family has been to college before. The person who shows up to their first coaching session still unsure if any of this will work.✨️

That takes courage. Real courage.💪🏻

At Able Works, we honour the beginning just as much as the breakthrough. Because without one, the other is never possible.

Whatever you are about to start — begin. The rest follows from there.

09/21/2026

Welcome to week two of our September series.🍂

Last week we talked about building different. This week we are talking about what happens when you stay committed to that different way of building
— for months, for years, for the long haul.✨️

At Able Works, we don't believe in quick fixes. We believe in the long game. ⭐️

AchieveAble is a 24-month program.
LiveAble is 12 months of sustained coaching.
FutureProfits shows up every single week for an
entire school year.
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Because real change — the kind that sticks, that compounds, that actually shifts the trajectory of a young person's life — does not happen in a single session. It happens over time, with consistent support, from people who are not going anywhere.

The long game is the only game worth playing.
This week we are breaking down what that looks like. 💛

Big change doesn't come from big leaps. It comes from tiny, consistent steps — repeated daily, quietly building momentum...
09/19/2026

Big change doesn't come from big leaps.

It comes from tiny, consistent steps — repeated daily, quietly building momentum until one day you look back and realise how far you've come. 💪🏻

Like interest in a bank account, small daily improvements multiply over time. The student who saves a little each week. The young person who shows up to every coaching session. The first-gen who studies for one more hour even when it's hard.✨️

At Able Works, this is what we see every single day. ⭐️
Progress that doesn't always look impressive in the moment — but compounds into something extraordinary over time.
Here's how to start:
— Pick ONE area to improve
— Commit to a tiny, daily action
— Track your progress for accountability

What's one small step you can start today? Share it below.
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101 Jefferson Drive
Menlo Park, CA
94025

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