The Tishutin family was able to come to the U.S. through President Joe Biden’s Uniting for Ukraine program, a humanitarian effort to relocate 100,000 Ukrainians to the U.S. They are now staying in Azle with an aunt and uncle, who sponsored their move to the U.S.
Shaniece’s Story
Her Navigator, Kristi, became a mentor for her. From budgeting to FAFSA, Kristi kept Yanelie on track. When Yanelie’s dad was in a car accident earlier this year and couldn’t work, it was Kristi who helped Yanelie manage her finances so that she could still afford tuition.