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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Benavides advocates for the community of Santa Ana over his lifetime

David Benavides
As executive director of KidWorks, Benavides helps youth advance towards their futures.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • January 31, 2018

David Benavides, executive director of the non-profit organization KidWorksand Santa Ana councilman, has had quite a journey since he attended Biola from 1994 to 1999. Q: YOU WERE THE FIRST IN YOUR FAMILY TO GO TO COLLEGE. WERE THERE ANY STRUGGLES YOU FACED WHILE ATTENDING BIOLA? A: “I definitely...