The Oklahoma Bar Journal August 2022

her to pay her way through college. Last month, Sang graduated with a master’s degree in family life education from the University of Central Oklahoma. After the program, guests enjoyed Magic Mirror Photobooth and the Take Cover band for the disco portion of the evening. Among the many guests were OBF Grantee Partners from across the state who impact their local communities by providing legal services for children and fami lies, domestic violence victims, first-time juvenile offenders, court ordered diversion, mental health, civil legal aid and law-related edu cation. Event proceeds go to OBF Grantees during the allocation process for program funding. There is still time to donate in sup port of our amazing Grantees through Diamonds & Disco 75! Give now at diamondsanddisco.swell.gives.

Maria Esther, a client of OBF Grantee Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, stands to be recognized after she tells her story via a prerecorded video. Top: Guests watch Maria Esther’s story during the program.

being in a new country. The staff at the Spero Project also helped Sang with the process of citizen ship and worked with her to speak English more comfortably. Two years later, she began working for the Spero Project as a student sup port specialist – this role allowed

him with citizenship and English classes and continue to serve as a resource as he settles into a new life in America. Third, Sang Rem, a refugee from Myanmar, told her journey of hope and how the Spero Project welcomed her and calmed her uneasy feelings about

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