"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated."
-Maya Angelou
Letter from the CEO
Dear Friends and Supporters,
This past year has been defined by a healthcare crisis— looming Medicaid cuts, systemic challenges, and undeniable turbulence. It’s a reality we cannot ignore. Yet, as I write this letter, my primary emotion is not despair, it is profound hope and resilience.
Saban Community Clinic has weathered many storms over the years and through it all, we have learned that we are defined by our resolve. The need for compassionate care is greater than ever, and we refuse to retreat.
Our resilience is a shared story: our staff adapts seamlessly to changing needs, and your essential partnership provides the stability needed to confidently forge a path forward.
Despite the current climate, we are growing and expanding our reach. This year saw our merger with Westmont Counseling Center in South LA, integrating crucial mental health services with our comprehensive medical, dental, and pharmacy care. We are also planning for the future, with a new clinic within Children’s Institute’s Otis Booth campus in Echo Park and breaking ground on our newest family health center at Crenshaw and Adams, scheduled to open in early 2027.
We anticipate the need will only grow greater, but we face the future with clarity and focus. As we continue to identify the needs of our community and how we can have the greatest impact, we work to create proactive courses of action, and ensure our mission remains the priority.
We are here because of you. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities to make a lasting impact.
With sincere gratitude and hope,
Muriel Nouwezem CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Saban Community Clinic
"I don’t just see resilience in our patients, but also in our staff; this inspires me every day. Their strength is the fuel for our mission."
– Dr. Anna Noble Chief Medical Officer
Voices of Saban Community Clinic
“I am a theatre director and I don’t receive insurance through my employer. It can be really harrowing, having to try to figure out how I would pay for medical care if anything happened to me. Saban Community Clinic has been a blessing. They are always there with their doors open, ready to help. I feel a huge sense of relief having found them.”
– Adam, Patient
“I feel blessed to be benefitting from Saban Community Clinic’s care. They have helped restore my oral health and as a result I now smile. I have gained self confidence, and it has touched every aspect of my life.”
– Guy, Patient
"I'm an LA native. To me, LA has always been about diversity. I always knew I wanted to work at a place like Saban, because I wanted to make sure that everyone was getting the health care that they deserve. We are all a part of this community and we depend on each other.”
– Dr. Jennifer Lee, OB/GYN
A life-saving diagnosis
When I first started feeling very uncomfortable with the symptoms that I was having, I went to several doctors to try to figure out what was going on. I didn’t feel seen and heard until I came to Saban. My doctor encouraged me to see a specialist and the Clinic’s care navigators helped me make an appointment. I ended up being diagnosed with cancer. I was scared, but the team at Saban held my hand through the entire process. Had I not been guided by them, I don’t know what would have happened. I am now cancer free and grateful to the Clinic for saving my life. – Russell, Patient
Making healthcare a human right
"Not only do they have these life saving programs, but they have programs that can help a pregnant woman deliver a healthy baby, or families who are struggling who don’t have a job. It seems like it should be a simple thing for everyone in our country to access that, but it’s not. A lot of people don’t have access to reliable, quality care. But for those of us who rely on the clinic, it’s more than important, it’s life changing." – Amanda, Patient
A happy, healthy family isn't a status symbol
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles from Canada, Laura learned she was pregnant. As a musician without steady income or health insurance, she didn’t know where to turn – she was scared. Finding Saban Community Clinic changed everything. She immediately called and made an appointment with our prenatal care team. She enrolled in the Centering Pregnancy Program and received prenatal care. She was assigned an OB/GYN, as well as a doula, and benefitted from the supportive community of women in the program who were due at the same time.
Since then, Saban has become her family’s medical home. Today, Laura, her husband, and their daughter, Zuri, all receive care at Saban, making it possible for them to stay in LA and pursue their dreams. “I feel lucky to have found the Clinic. I don’t think a happy and healthy family should be a status symbol. We all deserve to be healthy.” – Laura, Patient
By the numbers Impact
85% of our patients live below the Federal Poverty Line.
In 2025, we provided:
25,690 Services for patients
157,380 Patient visits
$ 3,739,352 In free services
14,964 Cancer screenings
128,504 Prescriptions filled
16,355 Pediatric visits
24,179 Mental health visits
17,264 Dental visits
5,969 Free showers
Successful events drive greater impact.
Your unwavering support turned shared moments into a powerful force for health equity. Thanks to your incredible generosity, our events raised more than $3.2 million to provide life-changing healthcare to those who need it most.
2nd Annual Communicator Awards
The 2nd Annual Communicator Awards at Amazon Studios, celebrated outstanding leaders in the communications field. Michael Feldman, Partner & Co-Chairman, North America at FGS Global, Julie Henderson, Chief Communications Officer at Snap, and Shannon Ryan, President of Marketing at Disney Entertainment Television were honored for their leadership and achievements.
More than 200 members from the digital and creative community came together for the 3rd Annual Creators in Action event celebrating the impact of content creators. The event honored gaming icon Rachell "Valkyrae" Hofstetter and Chris M. Williams, Founder and CEO of pocket.watch, for their inspiring contributions in the digital space.
3rd Annual Creators in Action
The 29th Annual Golf Classic at the Riviera Country Club, brought out music industry execs and honored Omar Al-Joulani, Vice President of Touring at Live Nation.
Our 49th Annual Gala raised critical funds while honoring Rick Rosen, Co-Founder of WME, and Orly Adelson, President of Orly Adelson Productions, with the Friends Leadership Award. Sandra Stern, Vice Chair of Lionsgate Television Group, and Lynn Williams, Creative Director of Global Branding at Nadel International, received the Lenny Somberg Award.
More than 300 patients and their families gathered for a heartwarming holiday celebration. Patients were gifted toys, clothing, books, backpacks, and other essential items—bringing joy to children while helping families meet everyday needs. The event also featured games, a bounce house, fresh produce distribution, and a special visit from Santa. A special thanks to Tender Greens, whose generous donation of a warm, delicious meal ensured every family felt welcomed and supported.
49th Annual Gala
Patient Holiday Party
Financial Statements
Fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Board of Directors
Executive Leadership Team Partners
Muriel Nouwezem Chief Executive Officer
Anna Noble, MD Chief Medical Officer
Jackie Provost Chief of Strategy
Adam Friedman Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer
Van Anh Dastur, DDS Chief Dental Officer
Chantal Washington Chief Human Resources Officer
OFFICERS
Morgan Wandell President
Bela Bajaria Vice President
Mitch Rose 2nd Vice President
David Eilenberg Treasurer
Brent Weinstein Secretary
David Nevins
Immediate Past President
MEMBERS
Orly Adelson
Lou Adler
Irving Azoff
Peter Benedek
Casey Bloys
Albert Cheng
Carrie Davis
Sam Fischer
Brian Flanagan
Dan Fogelman
Rob Friedman
Andy Friendly*
Celia Brugman Board Chair
OFFICERS
Clare Driscoll Treasurer
Rolando Gomez Secretary MEMBERS
Antonio Becerra
Jesse Bronner
Carol W. Buitrago
Lynn Franzoi
Christina Harris, MD
Ingrid Palmer
Luis Pardo
Richard Rifenbark, JD
Karen Sanchez
David T. Friendly
Robert Greenblatt
Ellen Hoberman
Tom Hoberman
Pearlena Igbokwe
Jay Levine
Warren Littlefield
Howard C. Mandel
Steven Marenberg
Barbara Marshall
Hayden Meyer
Faye Miller
Steve Mosko
David Nochimson
Andy Patman
Tina Perry
Lou Pitt
Kevin Reilly
Bruce Rosenblum
Eric Siegel
Marcia Steere
Sandra Stern
Dana Walden
JaHan Wang
Richard Weitz
Lynn Williams
Barbara Yaroslavsky*
*In Memoriam
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
American Career College
APLA Health & Wellness
Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Benevolence Health Centers
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Centering Healthcare Institute
Eisner Health
Glendale Career College
Health Care LA, IPA
Health Net
Hollywood Food Coalition
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
LA Care
LA Family Housing
Maple Counseling Center
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
Pacific Clinic
Pacifica Health Foundation
Peace Over Violence
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
Plunum Health
QueensCare Health
Regal Medical Group
Shenandoah University
Special Services for Groups
Tarzana Treatment Centers
The Center at Blessed Sacrament
The People Concern
The Weingart Center
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Venice Family Clinic
West Coast University
Westside Family Health Center
Beverly Health Center
8405 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Center
6043 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
sabancommunityclinic.org
@sabanclinic
The Wallis Annenberg Children & Family Health Center
5205 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Satellite Clinic at The Center
6636 Selma Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Virgil Family Health Center 137 N. Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004
Westmont Counseling Center 1704 W Manchester Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047
