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Year at a Glance
Mission mission
Founded in 1894, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles is a women’s membership movement built on the mission of eliminating Y W C A G R E A T E R L O S A N G E L E S : CREAT I N G M O M ENT U M F O R T H E F U T U RE
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As a YWCA, we advocate for justice and dignity for all people. For over a century, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles has provided housing and supportive services. YWCA Greater Los Angeles is pioneering a model of community centers and housing co-created with diverse stakeholders - to transform lives, build self-reliance and, ultimately, strengthen communities. The YWCA Greater Los Angeles: Safe space to live, learn and grow.
2012-2013 YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES board of directors Officers: Vivian D. Howell, President Eleanor Beasley, Vice President Patricia Keane, Treasurer Lisa D. Cagnolatti, Secretary Elected Members: Maria L. Garcia Samantha W. Jones Amanda J. Lee Alva P. Adams-Mason Renuka Patel YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES EXECUTIVE TEAM: Faye Washington President and Chief Executive Officer Donna Crowder Vice President, Operations and Administration Cynthia Heard Vice President, Communications and Advocacy Ann Marie Hickambottom Vice President, Strategic Development Rachel Kaloian Vice President, Fund Development Sharon Shelton Vice President, Empowerment Services Noel Russell-Unterburger Vice President, Finance
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1020 South Olive Street, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90015 T: 213-365-2991 F: 213-251-1346 faye.washington@ywcagla.org www.ywcagla.org
Many people speak of changing tomorrow but what does that look like, where does one begin? We all hope for a brighter, better tomorrow. At the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, we envision and hope for a tomorrow that is violence-free, where racial and gender injustice is something of the past. We hope for a tomorrow where young people of all backgrounds and neighborhoods have equal access to education, health, and safety; a tomorrow where young mothers have the support system they desperately need to care for and raise their children; a tomorrow where many of our services are no longer needed. We know that this tomorrow which we envision is not a given. It takes hard work and dedication from an entire community. We are working to create this brighter tomorrow. We know that positive change takes time and begins with one small step. We work on taking those daily small steps toward great change change that will last for future generations; change that will create momentum for the future. Today, we are building a foundation for future generations. President Obama has said, “What we have already achieved gives us hope - the audacity to hope - for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.” This reminds us to pause and recount where we have been. As we look to the future, we must remember where we’ve been and celebrate what we have accomplished.
Throughout these pages, we will recount the 2012-2013 year. We will share of successes, honors, program strengths and journeys, celebrations, local activities and new projects. As we share these milestones and achievements, we are reminded of our audacity to hope that as we press on with our work in the Greater Los Angeles area, we are creating momentum for that bright future. Serving the families of Greater Los Angeles is the heartbeat of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles and our mission in action. Through diverse programs, we work to deliver hope to our community. We continue the daily pursuit of our ever-relevant mission, ‘eliminating racism, empowering women.’ For those who have joined us, we thank you for your vision. The promise of your partnership encourages and empowers us to press on. We ask that you continue walking alongside us as we audaciously hope for a brighter tomorrow and work to “Create Momentum for the Future”… Sincerely,
Faye Washington President and CEO, YWCA Greater Los Angeles
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Creating Momentum for the Future
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Child Development
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INVESTING IN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ Child Development delivers an affordable and developmentallyappropriate program in six different service locations for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Highly trained teachers facilitate the High Scope/Direct Results (DRS) and Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Curriculums which focus on developmental milestones in pre-reading, writing, sharing, communication, conflict resolution, cognitive learning, large and fine motor dexterity and cultural awareness. Enhancement of the cognitive processes, conceptual and communication skills is our primary goal. Progress is measured through a California Department of Education approved Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP-R). Evaluation occurs on a daily basis.
The Infant and Toddler Program
A growing shortage of affordable, quality childcare has plagued the Greater Los Angeles region. YWCA Greater Los Angeles addresses this need by offering an exceptional Child Development program to low income families. Our nurturing learning environment allows children to flourish while empowering parents to continue to work, seek employment, or attend school or vocational training improving overall quality of life. YWCA Greater Los Angeles aspires to enrich lives through a holistic family approach to create empowered and educated individuals.
Designed for children from three to five years of age and offered at all six of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles Child Development locations, the focus of the Preschool program is to prepare children emotionally, physically and academically for grade school. The program has adopted the High Scope Curriculum, which focuses on children’s needs while allowing staff to build on children’s initiative.
The program is offered at three locations, the North Valley Infant Learning Center, the North Valley Child Development Center and Union Pacific Empowerment Center. The program is designed to serve teenage mothers who currently attend school at San Fernando High or continuation high school. Parenting classes offer support and help prepare teenage parents. Classroom training is adopted through West Ed and the Program for Infant/ Toddler Care and mandated by the California Department of Education.
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In the Spotlight: YWCA Greater Los Angeles North Valley Infant Learning Center
Every day, hundreds of children and families are cared for and their lives empowered through our Child Development department. Since 1975, the YWCA North Valley Infant Learning Center has been providing free child development and day-care for teen mothers at the San Fernando Valley High School. “Our goal is to empower these teen mothers and fathers to stay in school and finish their education,” shares Irene Oropeza, Site Director. “We want them to get a diploma and have hope for a better future.” The center begins caring for children as early as a couple of weeks old through the age of two. To be qualified for the program, a teen parent must be enrolled at San Fernando Valley High School. For the two year old class, the teachers work with the High Scope Curriculum and focus on introduction to books, reading to the children, introduction to letters, artwork exploration like textures and colors and so much more. “Many young mothers come into our program and we work with them showing them how to care for their babies. So many of them come from broken homes and do not have positive examples. During my nine years working in this program, I’ve witnessed so many amazing stories of young girls who have gone on to succeed because they had a safe place to take their child while they continued improving their life,” continued Oropeza. During parent meetings, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles workers connect the teens with college professors or counselors to help them with guidance of choosing a college and planning for the future.
“When you really get a teen thinking and dreaming, great things happen - it gives them courage to say ‘I want to try this or that’ and they learn how to figure it out or ask for help. This strengthens the community as we all know education and gainful employment helps lift a family up and ensures future success. Most of all, they need someone to care and believe in them - that’s what we do! Most of our girls graduate high school and go on to college. We are so proud of them and proud to be part of this great work.”
Impact
The goal of YWCA Greater Los Angeles Child Development is to provide quality child development services, with age appropriate curriculum that focuses on academic achievement while enhancing self-esteem, discipline, and conceptual communication skills. Ninety-five percent of the pre-school children enrolled in YWCA Greater Los Angeles Child Development programs have increased their writing skills, gained social and emotional self-sufficiency, and scored high on their kindergarten assessment tests. In addition, in 2012-2013 YWCA Greater Los Angeles provided the following monthly parenting workshops: • Emergency Preparedness - being better prepared for a disaster in the event of a major emergency. • Financial Literacy - yielding the opening of savings accounts and starting of college funds for 90% of the families who participated. • Racism Elimination - resulting in a deeper discussion of the impact of race as it affects the family at work, school and in the community. Parents who participated are reporting that their children are making good decisions regarding their peer relationships when it comes to race.
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Children and Infants Served in 2012-2013
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Youth Services
PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN DURING OFF SCHOOL HOURS
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles provides comprehensive services to at-risk youth and their families. This program is comprised of three major components: Academic Assistance, Enrichment, and Recreation.
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Our Youth Development Program, focusing largely on girls ages 9-17, provides a safe haven during off school hours. By cultivating their educational, cultural, and social development, we supply young people with the tools necessary for becoming healthy, thriving, and productive adults. All of our youth programs encourage empowerment and growth by focusing on the following areas: • Academic Enrichment • Community Action & Leadership • Economic Empowerment & Financial Literacy • Girls Empowerment Club • Business Camp • Career Training Academy (CTA) Program
BACK TO SCHOOL with YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES YOUTH PROGRAM
To prepare students for the new school year and help families in need, over thirty back packs filled with a multitude of school supplies were provided through the YWCA Greater Los Angeles Youth Program. This was extremely helpful to the students as many of them come from families where both parents are currently unemployed and struggle to meet their families’ basic needs. “Youth in the community have a safe haven where they can go to receive support, encouragement and resources that will help them excel academically and individually,” shares Maria Elena Chavez, YWCA Greater Los Angeles HEAL Program Manager. “These students take pride in understanding that they are an integral part of the community, they matter and that they can have a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others.”
Youth Served in 2012-2013
“The YWCA Greater Los Angeles allows me to volunteer for the youth program so that I may fulfill high school community service hours and college application requirements.” Elida Perez High School Volunteer
Impact
The YWCA Greater Los Angeles has a tremendous impact on the youth of today. We remain focused on shaping the minds of tomorrow. Through many avenues afforded by the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, students are presented the instruments needed to seek, acquire and maintain meaningful careers. YWCA Greater Los Angeles Youth Services focused on two specific goals for 20122013. The first goal included providing educational tools needed to build selfconfidence while achieving individual dreams and enriching communities. The other focused on preparing participants for future employment through computer skills training, resume writing and interviewing techniques.
To address the aforementioned goals, the following was accomplished in the year 2012-2013: • Participants’ technology, math, and language arts skills were strengthened. • Various workshops were presented including topics such as emergency preparedness, internet safety and anti-bullying, teen dating violence, and self-defense. • Financial Literacy and Empowerment workshops helped youth gain a full understanding of the process of handling money, paying bills, using credit cards, and balancing their accounts – all skills not taught in school. • Cultural Awareness and Racial Justice workshops focused on increasing cultural sensitivity and awareness of differences and similarities across cultures. • After participating in Dress for Success and interview workshops, the
students had the unique opportunity to experience mock interviews with several of the city’s Fortune 500 companies and receive professional feedback pertinent to their future careers. • Students enhanced their typing skills, acquired and refined their resume writing skills, learned about letters of recommendation and were linked to work source centers. • Youth participants experienced an environment where they developed meaningful relationships with supportive adults, increased their grade point averages, and honed leadership skills. • Over the years, the majority of student participants in YWCA Greater Los Angeles Youth Services go on to graduate from college and many from four-year universities.
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Senior Services
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SENIOR services Hundreds of seniors in our communities benefit from activities offered by YWCA Greater Los Angeles which focus on three main areas: Social, Education, and Health/Fitness. With the second largest elderly population in the country, the need for strong senior programs in Los Angeles is apparent. The program is designed to foster a sense of community, reduce isolation, and promote physical activity and intergenerational learning. Additionally, senior participants focus on giving back to the community through activities such as creating handmade blankets for hospitals and advocating for their communities.
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Services we provide: • Computer Training • Intergenerational Mentoring • Financial Literacy • Congregate Meal Program • Moderate exercise (i.e. dance, self-defense, Tai-Chi) • Social Enrichment Activities • Elder’s Chat (cross-generational exchange with teens) • Arts & Crafts
Impact The goal of YWCA Greater Los Angeles Senior Services is to promote healthy lifestyles by offering educational seminars, recreational and leisure activities, as well as social networking events which increase socialization and build community.
Additionally, seniors attended YWCA Greater Los Angeles financial literacy workshops that helped them to make great improvements with their personal finances. Seniors who attended these workshops reported an increase in their financial stability and a greater knowledge of affordable health care availability. Seniors also enjoyed social networking events and activities that encouraged healthy lifestyles and ultimately helped build community and friendships. Some of these included: attending the YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ Rhapsody Ball, participating in nutrition and meal planning classes, and various recreational activities like dancing and singing. Seniors have reported that as a result of the robust and dynamic programs offered by YWCA Greater Los Angeles, they have become physically and emotionally healthier and have gained greater independence in their life.
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Seniors attend the 2012 YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ Rhapsody Ball.
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opportunity to learn how to use electronic devices. My interest for technology has risen ever since I began taking the computer class. I now own a Portable Computer, iPad and looking to purchase an iTV.” Jesse Gonzalez, Senior Participant YWCA Greater Los Angeles Union Pacific Empowerment Center
Sharon Shelton YWCA Greater Los Angeles Vice President of Empowerment Services
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Throughout the 2012-2013 year, thousands of seniors attended educational seminars and workshops hosted by YWCA Greater Los Angeles on topics that included: computer training, CPR certification, emergency preparedness, Assistive Technology, housing, self advocacy, cultures, customs, and value systems.
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39,003 Job Corps Youth Served in 2012-2013
Job Corps
providing career technical training and education
For nearly fifty years, Job Corps has been the nation’s largest career technical training and education program for young people ages 16 through 24 who meet income eligibility guidelines. When it was established in 1964, the Los Angeles Job Corps Center, with the YWCA Greater Los Angeles as its continuous corporate contractor, was one of the initial centers to open. Job Corps works because our graduates work. While enrolled, students are provided with career technical trainings, improved academic skills, high school diplomas, driver’s licenses, certifications, social skills and employability skills that allow them to qualify for careers, employment and college. This is supported with nutritious meals, housing, recreation, clothing, transportation, counseling and health care. All services are free. Recently, as a result of federal budget cuts, Job Corps has faced some significant challenges. Although we are still strong in training and academics, we like other centers were required to reduce staff and students by over 20%. Even amidst the challenges, Los Angeles Job Corps continues to provide quality service and excellent end results. The YWCA Greater Los Angeles, under the leadership of Faye Washington, has been very supportive and solution driven. With corporate assistance, Los Angeles Job Corps is partnering to establish an X Ray Technician training program
by 2014. The funding for the NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) classes, that teach students to own and operate their own businesses, has also been provided. With the support of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Job Corps is building a business employer pipeline to allow employers to do direct recruitment from the skilled population. Los Angeles Job Corps continues to train for jobs and place students in employer work based learning assignments to allow the employer to validate job readiness. Through these challenging times, Los Angeles Job Corps has remained strong. As students graduate, 90% are placed prior to exit. This means they must be employed, continuing education or signed up for the military service. At the Los Angeles Job Corps, we are proud of the fact that we rank in the top 20% of centers nationally. This is especially outstanding because the center is operated by a single center contractor and a nonprofit. Through the guidance of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles Job Corps helps shape well-rounded, future employees who are focused, professional and job-ready to positively impact our community.
Los Angeles Job Corps Graduates over 500 Students
Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center Dedication Celebration
YWCA Greater Los Angeles hosted a building dedication celebration for the new Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center on Thursday, October 4, 2012. More than 500 guests including dignitaries, funders, community leaders, downtown residents, businesses and friends joined together for the celebration. The event included a ceremonial ribbon cutting, tours of the building, live entertainment by Cali Swag District and Chuck Wansley After Hours and food from Wolfgang Puck Catering and some of the most popular food trucks in Los Angeles. “This event marks the pinnacle achievement of more than 10 years of dreaming, planning, funding, designing and building for our Job Corps students,” states Faye Washington, YWCA Greater Los Angeles President and CEO. “Together, we have come so far and accomplished so much and now it’s time to celebrate this dream turned reality.”
Los Angeles Job Corps Partners with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s BizCamp
At the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center, much excitement surrounds the BizCamp experience. This intensive, two-week program administered by NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) focuses on entrepreneurship and business development. During the two-week course, twenty selected students were given the opportunity to develop and plan a business idea. At the end of the coursework and during a culmination event, each student was given eight minutes to pitch their business idea and plan to a panel of judges. The top five ideas received seed money to pursue their business.
Jackie Honore, Los Angeles Job Corps Center Director encouraged the graduates, “As you move forward into your respective careers, we employ you to fulfill each day in knowing you have given your best. Continue asking questions throughout life and never stop learning. You have the potential to reach all of your goals and any challenges you might encounter.”
Congressmember Xavier Becerra Calls for End to Sequester Cuts and Investment in Jobs Training
Congressmember Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus called for an end to the drastic sequester cuts during his townhall meeting at the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center. During his visit, he spoke to Los Angeles Job Corps students. Nationwide, the Job Corps program faced $83 million in cuts under sequestration. Sponsored by the Department of Labor, Job Corps is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive educational, vocational and social skills training program. Congressmember Xavier Becerra and YWCA Greater Los Angeles Job Corps Student Government Representatives
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Los Angeles Job Corps Executive Team
On August 30th, the Los Angeles Job Corps graduated another excited group of over 500 students as prepared employees during a commencement ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This inspiring event featured keynote speaker Laphonza Butler and 2012 class speaker Emilse Suarez.
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Sexual Assault Crisis Services
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Sexual Assault Crisis Services
The Sexual Assault Crisis Program is an intervention and prevention program that seeks to improve the quality of life for those victimized by sexual assault. This program offers support and healing to survivors, plus strives to expand community awareness on issues resulting from sexual violence. Services are free and available to those 12 years of age and older. We offer sexual assault survivors personalized service, emotional support and teach them prevention techniques. Our program services include: • Accompaniment: 24 hour advocate support at hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and courts • Advocacy: intervention with agencies and individuals on behalf of victims/survivors • Community Education: includes workshops and community events to increase awareness about sexual violence • Counseling: individual, group counseling, and healing art services • Crisis Intervention: 24 hour crisis hotline and community resources • Prevention Education: includes workshops and events to decrease the occurrence of sexual violence • Self-Defense: a women’s empowerment model based on awareness, assertiveness and physical techniques • Clothesline Project: create t-shirts that depict various forms of violence against women, then publicly display them to “air out the dirty laundry” 24-hour crisis hotline: 1-877-Y HELPS U (1-877-943-5778)
Week Without Violence 2012!
The YWCA Week Without ViolenceTM, the third week in October, is a signature initiative created by YWCA USA nearly 20 years ago to mobilize people in communities across the United States to take action against all forms of violence. This year, YWCA Week Without Violence was October 14-20, 2012. YWCA partnered with the Allstate Foundation for a “Purple Purse” campaign to raise awareness about and funding for domestic violence. Among the various community and awareness events accomplished by the YWCA Greater Los Angeles during the Week Without Violence are the following: • “These Hands Don’t Hurt” at Watts Healthcare Inc. • Self Defense classes at various locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area • Clothesline Project presentation at CSU Long Beach
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Some of the activities YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Services led and participated in to celebrate SAAM 2013 included: • Angeles Mesa Prevention SAAM Event at LADWP • DENIM DAY! • Social Service Round Table at YWCA Greater Los Angeles Compton Program Site • SAAM: Shine the Light event at YWCA Greater Los Angeles Compton Program Site
Served in 2012-2013 through YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Programs
“YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Services continues to strive for a community free of violence, where women, men and children can walk the streets without fear of becoming victims of a crime. This is “Momentum for the Future” a community free of violence.” Alva A. Moreno Director of Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Impact
Building on a strong foundation of improving the quality of life for those victimized by sexual assault, the specific goal of YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Services for 2012-2013 was to promote sexual violence prevention among community stakeholders and to comprehensively integrate primary prevention into organizational infrastructure. Throughout 2012-2013, YWCA Greater Los Angeles partnered with local, community-based organizations, university institutions, primary and secondary schools and a multitude of other entities to deliver contemporary sexual assault prevention programming. As a result, the community reported having more knowledge in how to deter a potential assault and perceptions of the victim were changed.
The YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Services team identified more than two dozen organizations with a non-sexual assault related mission and educated them through multiple workshops on sexual assault prevention strategies. Armed with an action plan created by the team, agencies adopted internal sexual assault prevention practices including: rape culture, risk and protective factors of sexual violence, and primary prevention and strategies for implementation. The program also provided for ongoing technical assistance and support to these organizations.
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Awards and Recognitions
PBS Features Faye Washington & YWCA Greater Los Angeles
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During February 2013, PBS aired a segment featuring YWCA Greater Los Angeles President and CEO Faye Washington and the YWCA Greater Los Angeles as part of their “Makers: Women Who Make America” initiative. While naming Ms. Washington as a Southern California Champion, the segment highlighted the accomplishment of the completion of the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center and the work of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles.
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“MAKERS originated from a very clear premise: over the last half century, the work of millions of women has altered virtually every aspect of American culture. The MAKERS platform tells the story of these exceptional women - both famous and heretofore unknown individuals - whose pioneering contributions continue to shape the world in which we live.” *Source PBS.org.
Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center Honored at Downtown Breakfast Club’s 33rd Annual Roses and Lemon Awards Faye Washington received a great honor on behalf of the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center during the April 4, 2013 Downtown Breakfast Club’s 33rd Annual Roses and Lemon Awards. The club pinned a rose on Ms. Washington with their Special Achievement Award for spearheading the development of the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center. “Together, we have come so far and accomplished so much,” shared Ms. Washington. “Thanks to community support and the effort of dedicated partners, the campus now accommodates over 400 at-risk students ages 16 to 24 and provides high impact training space for these students.”
YWCA Greater Los Angeles Union Pacific Youth Program Receives Congressional Recognition of Excellence Award On March 1, 2013, the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles (CDC) joined Congresswomen Judy Chu to present YWCA Greater Los Angeles with a 2012 Congressional Recognition of Excellence Award for its Youth Development Program. This effort was recognized for its effective use of federal funds in the 38th Congressional District. The Congressional Recognition of Excellence Award recognizes projects or programs that demonstrate the impact Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have on residents and communities in the Los Angeles County area.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles Receives Prestigious LEED Silver designation
“We are proud to have attained this designation as an environmentally progressive building. From the beginning of the project, we worked to design a responsible, ‘green’ building focused on reducing operating costs through efficiency,” explains Faye Washington, YWCA Greater Los Angeles President and CEO. “The less money that is needed for operations and maintenance means we have more to help our Job Corps students succeed.”
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“YWCA Greater Los Angeles challenges ourselves, and our constituents, to stretch - to “reach for the Gold Ring”, to dream LARGE. We are bold in telling our story and vision; in reaching out to partner with others whose dynamism, verve, and commitment matches ours; in lifting up others to stimulate their confidence to grow and flourish; and proudly bearing witness to the YWCA universal mission of eliminating racism, empowering women.” Ann Marie Hickambottom Vice President, Strategic Development
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles was awarded with the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver designation for the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2000, LEED, a third party certification program, maintains stringent guidelines and is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles Donors Fiscal Year from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Every effort has been made to list all donors for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. If your name is not listed, please call our development office. Thank you in advance for understanding.
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$50,000 to $99,999 JPMorgan Chase Union Bank United Way, Inc. $25,000 to $49,999 Bank of America Cedars-Sinai $10,000 to $24,999 The Allstate Foundation Vivian D. Howell LA Confidential SEIU United Long Term Care Workers Toyota Motor Sales, USA Triple 7 Global $5,000 to $9,999 AEG Century Housing Corporation East Los Angeles Women’s Center FTP Productions, LLC IsComp Systems, Inc. Jenkins Gales & Martinez, Inc. Kim Kimble Los Angeles Worlds Airport Southern California Gas Company Unisource Solutions, Inc. Walton Construction The Zenith $1,000 to $4,999 Eva M. Alvarez Eleanor Beasley Clara Brown Lisa D. Cagnolatti California Endowment Century Housing Chapman & Associates Enterprise Community Investments, Inc. Maria L. Garcia Green Hasson Janks, Inc. Haworth Ann Marie Hickambottom Michelle Isenberg Samantha Jones Patricia Keane Daryl Kling
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Londoner Salon & Spa O.N.E. Coconut Water OPI Renuka Patel PCL Construction Services, Inc. Peter C. Foy & Associates Rise Phillips Polenzani Benefits & Insurance Siebert Brandford Shank Co. LLC Sharon L. Shelton Sarah Smith Orr Stanley C. Sargeant Staples Center Foundation Esther Valadez Faye Washington Lucy Ann Cade Wilson Xerox $500 to $999 Georgette Banks-Fields Deborah Beavers-Watford Sandra Braham Nancy Burbank California Community Foundation Sharon Campise Tracy Clark Maritza Y. Collins Julie Ann K. Coyne Donna Crowder Darnetta Dartest Carolyn DeVinny Downtown Breakfast Club The Kling Family Foundation Elsa Luna Faith Mitchell Alva Moreno Patricia Reed-Cunningham Jack Sample ST. JOHN Lori Tierney John Whitaker $250 to $499 Joshlyn Black David Blankmeyer Birba Group Christian O. Clark Rose Cote Helen Daniels Tom Gibson Norma Gonzalez Arlene Harris
Ruth Hern C.E. Hetrick Brenda Ingram Annette Isaacs Lee Jackson Renee Ordenelux Howard A. Parelskin Erika Ramirez Stephen & Gwendolyn Randolph Anilu Sanchez Ethel Sanford-Smith Lorraine Spurge Elena Terrones $100 to $249 Tilsia Acosta Alva P. Adams-Mason Gina Airey Steve Alvarez Esperanza Arias Charmaine Atherton W.M. Austin, Ph.D. Vicky Barker Cheryl Binns Janet Foster Britt Frieda R. Caplan Tasha Carter Catholics Charities Christina Clark Margaret Clark Central City Association Cibola Systems Veronica Corona Ana Cox Bradley Cox Dr. Alphonso Davis Cecilia V. Day Clara De Briere Carl Dickerson Amanda E. Dyson Alejandro Garcia Alvaro Garcia Michelle Gentille Olivia Glauber Anne Grey Christine Hallen-Berg Bill Harris Carrie Hawkins Nora E. Heredia Christian Hermann, Jr. Joseph Hibbit Holman United Methodist Church Geri Holman Stacy Horton Annette Jarvis Tonya Jarvis
Ingrid Johnson Deloria Jones Kianco Enterprises, Inc. Betsy Klein Beulah Ku LA Metropolis, LLC Mercedes J. Labat Kimberly Layne Hilda Linares Joyce Louden Bartek Malecki Karen Mayeda Carliss McGhee Alison Miller Mission Monster Retail, LLC Faye Moseley National Latina Business Women Association Los Angeles Maeda Nelson Harold Oakley Jerry & Louise Oliver Jocelyn Pastore Roni Pfeffer Michael Popwell Robbin Preciado Jozella Reed Leona V. Reed Valerie Robles Ruby Rosener Vince Russo Audrey Schmedes Mari Carmen Sicard Gail Silver Joyce Sloss Floraline I. Stevens, TTEE Kimberlee Tachiki-Chin May Chen Tham Theta Alpha Omega Chapter Rick Thomas Ashana J. Thorman TRUIST Gloria J. Turner Winnie Turner Amy Vida Beverly Williams Kim Williams Anne Wimmer Lynn & David Yeager
2012-2013 Financials Expenses : Expenses: Expenses : $31,985,312 $31,985,312
Public & Revenue: PublicSupport Support & Revenue $32,442,298 $ 32,442,298
Job Training - 57.04% Job Training - 57.04% Administration - 13.71% Administration - 13.71% Child Care & Care Youth&Development - 11.59% Child Youth Development - 11.59% Other Programs 4.78% Other Programs - 4.78% Development - 10.9%- 10.9% Development Fundraising 1.97% Fundraising - 1.97%
Contributions - 1.27% Other Income - 3.82%
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles Empowerment Centers & Satellite Offices Studio Club Empowerment Center Program: Transitional Housing Los Angeles, California
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services and programs are delivered to those who need them most in the greater Los Angeles area. With more than 119 years of experience ‘on the ground’ serving the disadvantaged and underserved, we are working together toward long-term positive change on a multigenerational level which elevates the quality of life for the community at large. Through our ‘ground up’ approach of local community Empowerment Centers, women and families are getting the help they desperately need in an authentic, community need driven environment. We are focused on transitioning families toward self-sufficiency and empowerment.
Now with a strong downtown Los Angeles physical presence through our celebrated Urban Campus, which serves as the epicenter of our efforts, we are working to Shape the Community in other local pockets throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
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Felicia Mahood Senior Center Program: Seniors Los Angeles, California
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Union Pacific Empowerment Center Programs: Childcare, Seniors, Youth Los Angeles, California
Supervisor Gloria Molina Community Empowerment Center Programs: Child Development, Sexual Assault Crisis Services Walnut Park, California
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Angeles Mesa Empowerment Center Child Development, Sexual Assault Crisis Services Los Angeles, California
Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center Programs: Los Angeles Job Corps, Workforce Training
North Valley Empowerment Center Program: Child Development San Fernando, California
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Compton Empowerment Center Programs: Child Development, Sexual Assault Crisis Services Compton, California North Valley Infant Learning Center Located at San Fernando High School
Program: Child Development San Fernando, California
South Bay Sexual Assault Crisis Services Program: Sexual Assault Crisis Services Long Beach, California
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard with the 2012 Soromundi (Sister of the World) Award at the 2012 Rhapsody Ball.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles hosted its 2012 Rhapsody Ball on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Sponsored by Edison International, Union Bank, Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, Toyota, and SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and hosted by the Society of Benefactrix, the fundraiser drew over 300 guests representing LA’s top business leaders, humanitarians, financial supporters, dignitaries, and celebrities to raise awareness and funds in support of YWCA Greater Los Angeles community programs. The gala honored two catalysts for change in the Los Angeles community. The 2012 Soromundi (Sister of the World) Award recipient was Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and the 2012 Corporate Champion Award recipient was Lori Tierney, of Unisource Solutions. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said, “I am honored to accept this award from the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, an organization that works so hard on behalf of the community.” YWCA Greater Los Angeles President and CEO Faye Washington shared, “Congratulations to our honorees. We are proud to salute these extraordinary women and their accomplishments in the community and around the world. We are so fortunate to count you among our closest friends.”
The ball was an elegant, speakeasy fundraising affair, themed with gorgeous art deco décor featuring live and silent auctions, a gourmet dinner, dancing and live performances by 8-piece orchestra, Chuck Wansley After Hours. Pat Prescott, host of the 94.7 “The Wave Morning Show”, served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. “There is so much generosity in this room. I am grateful and honored to be here at this point in our history - the dedication of the new Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center which occurred last month, future plans for our empowerment village and the Walnut Park Empowerment Center project underway,” continued Ms. Washington. “The YWCA Greater Los Angeles is no ordinary organization. And you are no ordinary group of people. You have proven that and, as a result, you have ‘manifested’ something as big as a city block, as big as a building that represents possibility and hope for countless young people and those we serve in the community. Thank you to our partners, donors, friends and members who generously donate their power, resources, time and funding to provide girls, women and families in our community “A Safe Space to Live, Learn and Grow.”
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Lori Tierney, Unisource Solutions and 2012 Corporate Champion Honoree, at the 2012 Rhapsody Ball.
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Xerox Honorees with YWCA Greater Los Angeles President and CEO, Faye Washington. Pictured from Left to right: Monserrat Ames, Cynthia Sandoval, L. Schneider, Faye Washington, Dawn M. Sutherland, Diane Martin and Nadine Goldberg.
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On May 15, 2013, YWCA Greater Los Angeles hosted the annual Phenomenal Woman Awards Luncheon which salutes LA’s top women executives. Presented by Edison International and Union Bank, the event was held at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel and hosted by Clear Channel’s radio personality Josefa Salinas with the event theme, “Celebrating Leaders of Grace and Strength”. During the event, Mary Fisher was named the 2013 Phenomenal Woman of the Year. Fisher travels the world advocating for those who share her HIV-positive status. She has served as an ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and on the Leadership Council of the Global Coalition on Women and AIDS. Faye Washington proudly stated, “YWCA Greater Los Angeles is honored to salute Mary Fisher with the 2013 Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award. Her compassion and courage have made her a strong voice speaking out on behalf of human rights both regionally and internationally. She is indeed a Phenomenal Woman and advocate.” Michelle Isenberg, Principal of Isenberg & Associates Fine Art Advisors received the inaugural President’s Award. The inspirational art for the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center, which includes original works and reproductions, was made possible because of Michelle’s direction and vision and took the visual aspect of the campus to a stunning level of beauty and aspiration.
“Michelle is a woman of extraordinary vision and creativity. When we launched plans for our dream of the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center to house our many programs and Job Corps, we had an opportunity and obligation to make sure the facility offers a strong positive message for our young people as a key factor in their success. Michelle created an outstanding image and messaging opportunity in every space and wall of the facility. She has transformed the appearance of our dream by communicating our mission and Michelle has and will have an immeasurable impact on the young people who walk our halls,” shared Washington. The Phenomenal Woman Awards Fundraiser draws Southern California’s top women executives and leaders to salute their accomplishments before an audience of the Los Angeles business community. Top sponsors included: Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, Toyota, Southern California Gas Company, Zenith Insurance Company, Vivian D. Howell, Jenkins/Gales and Martinez Inc., AEG and The California Endowment. Supporters include Chapman Insurance, Foy & Associates, Green Hasson & Janks, Isenberg and Associates, PCL Construction Services Inc., Polenzani Benefits and Insurance, Unisource Solutions, Inc., Walton Construction and Xerox. Guests enjoyed a pre-event reception, a delicious three-course lunch, inspirational speakers, awards ceremony and live music performed by flamenco guitarist Roger Espinoza. Proceeds raised from the event benefit YWCA Greater Los Angeles programs and services.
Celebrating Leaders of Grace and Strength (L-R): Phenomenal Woman Inaugural President Award recipient, Michelle Isenberg; Radio Personality Josefa Salinas and the 2013 Phenomenal Woman of the Year, Mary Fisher at the 2013 Phenomenal Woman Awards.
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Society of Benefactrix:
A philanthropic group of women who epitomize the values of YWCA Greater Los Angeles and who fundraise for those issues facing women and girls in our community. The YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ Society of Benefactrix is comprised of dedicated individuals who epitomize the organization’s core values: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The Society embraces the issues facing women and girls of our community and diligently sets about to make a difference. Founded in October 2000, the Society has gained attention and interest from other organizations. We encourage you to not only become part of a Society of women who are well known for the work they do in the community but to also support the YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ much needed programs.
“At the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, they subscribe to creating innovation and opportunity. In my opinion, no one comes closer to hitting the mark as far as advancing the future than the YWCA Greater Los Angeles.” - Antonio Manning
Donor Highlight: Antonio Manning Antonio Manning is Vice President and Relationship Manager for JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy. In this position, Antonio manages philanthropic and community relations for Greater Los Angeles. Previously, Antonio served as First Vice President and Regional Grants Manager in Washington Mutual’s Community and External Affairs Division. In this capacity, he managed community relations and company corporate contributions in affordable housing, community development and K-12 education for California. Manning joined Washington Mutual in 2000. “JPMorgan Chase has been a dedicated partner to the YWCA Greater Los Angeles for over 10 years. During this time, they have provided significant funding to further our mission and program efforts. Beyond this, Mr. Manning helped orchestrate additional partnerships which greatly impacted the financial success of our Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center. In a word, Mr. Manning is our ‘hero’ and we are extremely grateful to him,” Faye Washington, President and CEO YWCA Greater Los Angeles. Why is the YWCA Greater Los Angeles an organization worthy of support? The YWCA Greater Los Angeles accomplishes community efforts that are small enough to do and big enough to matter. We believe this is worthy of support.
How does the mission of the YWCA resonate with you personally? Their poignant mission is acted out in a great commitment to our youth and this is important to me. Also, I respect their dedication and perseverance - characteristics I deem as necessary and noteworthy. How does JPMorgan Chase encourage employees to be involved in philanthropy? We encourage our employees to be involved through service, primarily volunteering – regardless of what that might be. Whether coaching on a little league team or volunteering at a local nonprofit or school, we want our people to be involved in their communities. We have volunteer leadership groups who are responsible for coordinating local activities through the surrounding area in which employees can join. Why is community involvement important to you? Being involved in the community is a way for me to give back. It reminds me of the importance of not forgetting where I come from and making sure to maintain a connection to my roots. I have been so blessed and realize that I would not be where I am today without others giving of themselves to me. It is important for me to return this blessing to others. How would you encourage others to get involved with the YWCA Greater Los Angeles? Everyone can be involved in some way. I would encourage others to give of their time and talent and, if they are able, to support the YWCA Greater Los Angeles financially. How is the YWCA Greater Los Angeles “Creating Momentum for the Future”? The YWCA Greater Los Angeles is providing both educational training and employment opportunities for youth – they are our future.
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles 119th Annual Meeting and “End of Summer Jazz Concert” Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center Rooftop Patio
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“YWCA Greater Los Angeles has its pulse on the hearts of the communities we serve and allows their needs to be the compass we choose to follow. By investing in underrepresented communities, we are creating a solid foundation for them, their children, and the greater community of Los Angeles.” Maria Elena Chavez YWCA Greater Los Angeles HEAL Program Manager
119th Annual Meeting YWCA Greater Los Angeles held its 119th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 25th on the rooftop patio at the Faye Washington Youth Empowerment Center. Guests were inspired by Keynote Speaker Lisa D. Cagnolatti, Vice President of Southern California Edison and YWCA Greater Los Angeles Board Member as she spoke about “Leaning In.” Following the meeting the YWCA Greater Los Angeles and the National Latina Business Women’s Association partnered for an “End of Summer Jazz Concert” and networking event. Special guest Jay Jackson and Joe Sha-Shaty, renowned Saxophonist entertained the crowd with a summer night of jazz.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles is pioneering a model of community centers and housing, co-created with diverse stakeholders, to transform lives, build self-reliance and, ultimately, strengthen communities. In such an effort, Related California partnered with YWCA Greater Los Angeles as they constructed the Osborne housing project in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. In May 2013, this newly constructed facility was opened to the community offering affordable, multi-generational and senior housing. YWCA Greater Los Angeles was chosen as the social service provider and has created an on-site community center. The center currently serves residents meeting needs such as social service referrals, self defense and parenting classes as well as health and wellness training. Families with childcare needs are referred to the YWCA North Valley Empowerment Center, which is only a few miles away. The vision is to expand community services to offer vital programming in all areas of YWCA Greater Los Angeles program offerings such as Youth Services, Senior Engagement and Economic Empowerment.
Supervisor Gloria Molina Community Empowerment Center
At the beginning of 2013, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles accomplished groundbreaking for a new project - the Supervisor Glora Molina Community Empowerment Center. This project was established through a partnership between the YWCA Greater Los Angeles and the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina to fill an unmet need for community programs in the unincorporated area of Walnut Park, situated in the south central Los Angeles area. Opening in early 2014, the center will serve an average of 300 local residents ranging from pre-school aged children to seniors. Programs offered will include affordable, quality Child Development services as well as programs focused on healthy lifestyles through a partnership with the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) initiative by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. After these programs are stable and rooted in the community, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles plans to offer additional community services as informed by the community through the Walnut Park Empowerment Council, a group of local community volunteers.
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Physical Activity Programs Health & Wellness Nutrition Programs Child Development Senior Services Youth Programs Community Resource Center Visual & Media Arts Education Parent & Family Engagement
The YWCA Greater Los Angeles is positioned with a proven record of success in multiple areas of service to address specific and immediate needs.
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