2018-05-06 VCFGC - FY2017-2018 Docket IIIGRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of supportrequested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
California Latino Leadership Institute (CLLI)
Other - Leadership Development 2014
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$15,000 $15,000
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CA Latino Leadership Institute (CLLI) is a 501c3 founded in 2014 whose purpose is to develop "diverse and
entrepreneurial public, corporate and community leaders" through their programs and partnerships.
One of CCLI's most prominent programs focuses on leadership development for youth in South East Los
Angeles. The Southeast Youth Workforce Development and Civic Engagement Program (Southeast Fellows)
is a paid summer internship for high school students. 16 "Fellows" are selected through a competitive
application process and are then immersed in a 7-week program which will nurture the following outcomes:
-Long-term workforce leadership development that is sustainable for youth;
-Support civic engagement and empower students to grow closing the career opportunity gap and becoming
productive members of society; and
-Inspire positive, energized ethical change within the Southeast community.
Committed to leadership development for youth in 4 of the 7 service areas covered by the VCF
Consistent and demonstrable success in their programming for women and youth
Graduated 24 Fellows within 2 years of the Southeast Fellows Program implementation
Income from a variety of sources demonstrates CLLI's ability to fundraise
Measurable impact to the community in its 3-1/2 years in operation
Staff Analysis
Proposal Details
Documents reviewed
___ Audit/IRS Form 990 (dated: _____ / ____ / ______ )
___ Organizational Budget
___ Proposal Budget
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Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
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Military Status:
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If awarded, funds from the VCF would support the Third Annual 2018 Southeast Youth Workforce Development &
Civic Engagement Program (Southeast Fellows).
The Southeast Fellows Program is a paid summer internship program designed to develop and refine collective
problem solving, soft skills development, conflict negotiation, team building, workforce career mentoring and civic
engagement tools. The Southeast Fellows Program is exclusive to students from the Southeast Los Angeles region
and the application process is open to 6 SELA cities, 4 of which service residents of the VCF geographic areas.
Each Fellow is provided with an individual toolkit (that remains with the student after fellowship graduation) which
includes a Dell laptop, computer bag, Microsoft operating system and maintenance services for one year.
With a recommended grant of $15,000, the investment in this organization is
equivalent to about $938 per student.
This grant will benefit Southeast youth struggling with above average dropout
rates and high teen pregnancy rates. Funds from this award will be used to
purchase laptops for the 16 students selected to participate in the Southeast
Fellows Program in 2018.
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This proposal meets the following eligibility requirements:
-Invest in workforce development, particularly for young people ages 14-24;
-Demonstrates a measurable benefit to residents of Vernon and surrounding areas;
-Demonstrates capacity by the applicant organization to ably manage and achieve intended results in an effective and efficient manner; and
-Garners appreciation from the public and recognizes the contribution from the City of Vernon.
In terms of meeting the goals of the Fund, the proposal is aligned with the following:
-To strengthen and support non-profit organizations that benefit residents and neighborhoods;
-To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities;
-To support and assist organizations that expand opportunities for training and development of residents for potential employment in businesses
located in Vernon and surrounding communities;
-To promote positive social development of children, youth, families and senior residents in Vernon and surrounding areas; and
-To promote effective and responsible leadership at every level of society.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
Funding Recommendation
Fund this proposal?___ Yes
___ No Recommended Amount:
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-Women's Empowerment Summit
-Southeast Youth Workforce Development & Civic Engagement Program
-CA History Project - Cinco De Mayo in a Box Educators Kit & Exhibit
-Clayman's Voice & Influence Program
If awarded, CLLI will recognize the Vernon CommUNITY Fund in the following ways:
-Recognizing the fund by placement of the VCF logo on their website
-Recognize the fund with a blast across all social media platforms
-Invite the VCF Grant Committee and COV staff to all events
$15,000
Maya Cacavas
04 20 2018
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Fill out Application Form
Created: 10/11/2017 • Last updated: 12/13/2017
* Name of Organization California Latino Leadership Institute
* Organization Phone 213.910.2592
* Organization Email clli.baca@gmail.com
Organization website address, if
any
www.calatinoleaders.org
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Baca, Lisa
Title of Authorized
Representative
Executive DIrector
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
08/2014
* Organization Type Other, please specify...: 501 c 3 Leadership Development
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 301 East Colorado Blvd. S#426
City/Town Pasadena
State California
Country United States
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* Service Area Bell
Huntington Park
Maywood
Vernon
What number of non-duplicate
individuals directly benefit from
your services?
More than 100
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Teens and Young Adults (ages 15 – 20)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Baca,Lisa
SERVICE DETAILS
STAFF DETAILS
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment, community service and current
and former board appointments
(No response)
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Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership biographies (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of attaching a separate document.
Please specify titles and organizational involvement.
LISA D. BACA
Executive Director
CA Latino Leadership Institute
http://calatinoleadership.org
clli.baca@gmail.com
Cell 213.910.2592
She began her professional career as a Field Deputy to State Senator Art Torres (Ret.) in the early 1980's
and has worked within the diverse ethnic communities of California for over 35 years.
Lisa is a nonprofit entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience developing leadership training,
community outreach and special event programs. She serves as the Executive Director for the CA Latino
Leadership Institute, (CLLI), since its founding July, 2014. CLLI is a statewide 501 (c) (3) nonprofit
organization. The Mission of CLLI is to develop diverse and entrepreneurial public, corporate and
community leaders to create a better future for California. The Vision of CLLI is to educate, train and
prepare leaders who can address challenges facing California, leading to empower the next generation.
As a volunteer, she currently serves on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) California
Executive Council and works with the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley. Through her civic
participation, she served as Treasurer for eight years (2006-2014) with the Echo Park Library Community
Group, volunteering for reading and literacy programs as part of the city’s public library system.
Lisa was awarded the 2016 Latina of Influence Award, by Hispanic Lifestyles and the Spirit of Latina
Award by Latino Journal Magazine. She is a 1997 Graduate Fellow of the National Hispana Leadership
Institute (NHLI) in Washington DC, and a 1986 graduate from California State University Los Angeles,
(CSULA), with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration with a minor in Political Science. An avid
equestrian, she volunteers her time with equine rescue projects and is the proud mother of three
daughters, Gabriella 28, a special education teacher in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and 17 year-old twins,
Jennifer Sonia and Jacqueline Sophia, Seniors at Bishop Alemany Catholic High School in Mission Hills.
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List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment, community service and current
and former board appointments
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List of Board Members (Text)
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California Latino Leadership Institute
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
C O N T A C T R O S T E R
(As of September 2017 – CONFIDENTIAL)
Iliana Ramos, Chairperson
WORK: Legislative Analyst, CA Dept. of Finance
Maria Hernandez, President
WORK: AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, Sales Rep.
Erica Alfaro, Secretary
WORK: State of California Attorney
Michael Castillo, Treasurer
WORK: Deputy, Los Angeles Councilman Curren Price
Marlen Manzo, Board Member
WORK: Attorney, Law Offices of Ronzio & Associates
Elizabeth Munguia, Member
WORK: Legislative advocate & Policy Strategist
CA Assoc. of School Business Officials
Dr. Trinidad Solis, MD, MPH, Member
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WORK: UCLA Health, family medicine physician/faculty
CLLI Business Office:
Bill Hranchak, CPA WK (626) 578-1978
Pasadena, CA Email BHranchak@arjani.com
CLLI Account Manager Leticia Bello Email LBello@arjani.com
Lisa Baca, Executive Director
Los Angeles, CA Email clli.baca@gmail.com
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
2017 CLLI FUNDERS AS OF 10.10.2017
Grants Confirmed
City of South Gate $20,000.00
The Weingart Foundation $14,500.00
CA Community Foundation $10,000.00
CA Resources Corp. $10,000.00
Union Bank $5,000.00
PhARMA $5,000.00
Southern California Edison $5,000.00
Western States Petroleum Association $5,000.00
Union Pacific Railroad $5,000.00
Task Us $3,500.00
Coca Cola $3,500.00
Charter Communications $3,000.00
Mercury Public Affairs $2,000.00
Aera Energy $1,000.00
CA Cable Telecommunications Association $1,000.00
Chevron $1,000.00
Cox Commuications $1,000.00
Primestor $1,000.00
So Cal Gas Company $1,000.00
CLLI Board of Director individual donations $1,000.00
TOTAL TO DATE 10.10.2017 $98,500.00
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
$15,000
* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
11
* Are you requesting funding for
a specific project?
Yes
Name of Financial Institution Citibank - Manager Narek Kurkjian
Address of Financial Institution 2450 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
323.663.2164
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if
applicable)
none
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if
applicable)
none
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
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* Current organization budget
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Proposed budget for requested funds
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Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if
applicable)
none
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if
applicable)
none
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if
applicable)
None
Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
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Fill out Application Narrative Form
Created: 10/11/2017 • Last updated: 12/13/2017
* What dollar amount are you
requesting from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund?
15,000
* Will you be requesting general
operating support?
Yes
If yes:
What is your annual operating budget? 140,000
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
The Mission of CLLI is to develop diverse and entrepreneurial
public, corporate and community leaders to create a better
future for California. The Vision of CLLI is to educate, train
and prepare leaders who can address challenges facing
California, leading to empower the next generation.
What is the target demographic for
your services?
The Southeast Youth Workforce Development and Civic
Engagement Program targets high school juniors and seniors
16-18.
What period of time are the requested
funds expected to cover?January - June 2018 (6 months)
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
(No response)
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements,
accomplishments and recognition: (250 words, maximum)
The California Latino Leadership Institute (CLLI) was founded in 2014 as a statewide 501 (c ) (3)
nonpartisan organization. As stewards of California’s Southeast Los Angeles leadership pipeline targeting
high school youth ages 16-18, the organizational culture believes that people are the greatest resource
for creating sustainable change. CLLI’s 2016 IRS 990 reflects a successful programming budget of
$141,187 and $98,700 in 2015.
The cornerstone of all programming focuses on culturally diverse individuals creating inclusive
environments for learning skills that address: soft skills, conflict negotiation, team building, workforce
career “tool kits” and mentoring. Committed to equal opportunity in principle and practice, CLLI partners
with likeminded organizations including 2017 Southeast partners: the CSULA-Pat Brown Institute,
Huntington Park Chamber; Southeast Community Development Corporation; Central Basin Water District;
City of South Gate and the Old Timers Housing Corporation.
Accomplishments for 2016 and 2017 include:
1. Trained over 250 women participants of CLLI’s Women’s Empowerment Summit Program at Fullerton
College and Bakersfield College respectively;
2. Graduated 10 Summer Fellows from the inaugural 2016 Huntington Park Youth Workforce Development
& Civic Engagement Pilot Program - funded by a City of Huntington Park Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), the California Community Foundation and the Union Bank Foundation; and
3. Expanded into the City of South Gate with a $20,000 general fund grant, graduating 14 Summer
Fellows in 2017.
2016 Recognitions: CLLI Executive Director, Lisa Baca, was awarded the Latina of Influence Award, by
Hispanic Lifestyles and the Spirit of Latina Award by Latino Journal Magazine.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of
Vernon and/or its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Southeast youth struggling with above average dropout rates and high teen pregnancy rates:1 in 7
women are mothers before the age of 20. Equally important as a person’s first job experience is their
civic engagement knowledge and understanding of community health. Their first vote matters most, as
demonstrated by the correlation between young people’s early experiences with voting and future rates
of voting participation.
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Increased youth and millennial voter turnout is a key step to increasing future turnout for California and
the nation as a whole. According to the California Legislative Analyst Office, the fastest growing voting
demographic in California and nationwide is made up of millennials, youths 18 to 34 years of age.
Millennials are consistently and dramatically underrepresented in every election type in California, with
the greatest disparities among 18 to 24-year olds.
CLLI has developed the Southeast Youth Workforce Development and Civic Engagement Program.
A rigorous 7-week paid internship targeting Southeast residents ages 16-18 who are local high school
juniors and seniors. Fellows are provided with a tool kit ($1500) which includes a Dell lap and are paid
($1,000) interns of New Economics for Women (NEW) placed within various Southeast agencies and
municipal departments. CLLI provides the program’s daily management oversight. Southeast Fellows
Alumni have overcome homelessness, poverty, loss, academic challenges to successfully graduated and
continue to college. CLLI Organizational success will be measured by a 100% Southeast Fellows
graduation rate.
The Southeast Fellows Program:
• Provides a long-term sustainable workforce leadership development pathway for young adults within
the local agencies and municipal structures.
• Supports civic engagement and empower students to close the career opportunity gap and become
productive members of society.
• Inspires positive, ethical and sustainable change within the Southeast Los Angeles community.
The 2017 Southeast Fellows accomplished:
1. Completed two, 2-day community service projects: a) TreePeople - where 58 trees were provided tree
care and replaced 3 dead trees in Huntington Park. b) Refurbished two tech rooms with fresh paint at the
Southeast Community Development Corporation.
2. Attended three CSULA-Pat Brown Institute Civic Engagement seminars totaling 15 hours of training.
3. Attended four educational field trips:
a) Port of Long Beach
b) Social-skill building at Hansen Dam with Southeast Fellow Alumni
c) Week-long UCLA UniCAMP in San Bernardino Mountains
d) Central Basin Water District.
Southeast Youth development programs are a priority for CLLI in addressing Southeast poverty issues
and assisting the underserved, economically disadvantaged.
In 2018 CLLI will expand the program cohort from 14 to 20 Southeast Fellows from the cities of Bell,
Cudahy, Maywood, Huntington Park, South Gate and Vernon.
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CLLI staff will use $10,000 general operating funds for administration expenses between January 2018
and March 2018 to coordinate with targeted high schools for 2018 Southeast Fellows application
candidate pool expansion.
$5,000 will be set aside to underwrite 100% of budget costs for two Southeast LGBTQ Fellows of the
expanded July-August 2018 Southeast Fellows program.
CLLI looks forward to working with the Vernon CommUNITY Fund and thanks you for your consideration.
Operation and Project Budget*
Other Program Revenue Sources 2018
City of CA Community Coca Cola Water Repl.
Revenue Sources South Gate Foundation Foundation Dist. (WRD)
CA Latino Leadership Institute 168,500$ 90,799$ $40,000 $10,000 $3,500 $5,000
Expenses
Personnel
Personnel (incl 25% fringe) Director 5,400 per month 70,600$ 16,200$ -$ 16,200
Part-time program staff 3 @ 1,000 ea. = 3,000 3,000$3,000$ 3,000
Consultants/Professional Services -$ -$ -$
Pat Brown Institute: Civic Engagement Traningi 8,000$8,000$ 8,000
CPA Firm: Temo Arjani 12,000$ 3,000$ 3,000
NEW Economics for Women Internship Admin Fee 1,500$1500 1,500
NEW Economics for Women June 2 day Family Academy 5,000$5,000
webmaster/graphics 4,050$900$ 900
Total Personnel & Consultants 103,400$ 28,350$ -$
Other Expenses
TreePeople Community Project 250$ 250$ -$ 250
16 computer, books tool kits @1500 ea. = $24,000 24,000$ 24,000$ 15,000$ 9,000
16 internship stipends @1000 ea. = $16,000 16,000$ 16,000$ -$ 7,000
General Liability Insurance 3,300$825$ 825
Workers Comp Insurance 800$ 200$ 200
Directors & Officers Insurance 500$ 125$ 125
UCLA UNI Camp 16 x 400 = 6400 6,400$6,400$ -$
Transportation 4 field trips @500 = $2000 2,000$2,000$ -$ 2,000
Golf 16 x 5=80 x 10 weeks = 800 800$ 800$ 800
Graduation dinner 175 x 25 ea. 4375 4,375$4,375$ 1,200 3,000
Graduation Awards 16 x 40 ea. = 800 800$ 800$ 800
Graduation video $500 500$ 500$ 500
Indirect Costs 9%5,375$6,174$ -$
Total Other Expenses 65,100$ 62,449$ 15,000$
Total Budget 168,500$ 90,799$ 15,000$ $39,825.00 $10,000.00 $3,500.00 $4,975.00
Operating
Budget
Project
Budget
Requested
Budget
CA LATINO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
HUNTINGTON PARK SUMMER WORKFORCE FELLOWS PROGRAM
FINAL Budget Summary 10.27.2017 REVISED
2017 Southeast Youth Workforce Development and Civic Engagement Program
Based on 2018 cohort increase to 20 Fellows
#Budget Category and Project Project cost
1 NEW Fiscal Agent Fee Fellows' stipends $1,500.00
2 CLLI FELLOWS
20 Tool Kits $30,000.00
Lap top, photos, books,
materials & supplies @ $1500 ea.
20 Southeast Fellows intern stipends $20,000.00
at $1,000 ea.
3 ADMINISTRATION
CLLI
Executive Director 50% time
3 months @ $2,500 ea. July, Aug & Sept $7,500.00
3 Part time staff @$500 ea.$1,500.00
CSULA-Pat Brown Institute $9,000.00
Civic Engagement Workshops
1 orientation and 3 weekly sessions
books,materials, 3 breakfasts & 3 lunch
2 Community Beautification Projects $200.00
Graduation Video $500.00
Graduation Dinner:175 persons @$25ea.$4,375.00
Graduation certificate and gift
20 @ $40 ea.$800.00
UCLA UniCamp Fees 1 week away
20 @ $400 ea. Fellow $8,000.00
4 INDIRECT COSTS
(3) Field Trips July 21, 28 & Aug 4
Misc. Van rentals, gas & lunch
$250. per day x 3 $750.00
New Economics for Women Fellows'
Parent Empowerment Academy $5,000.00
Fellows Golf Academy, South Gate
(Weekly/Saturdays May-Aug)$2,000.00
5 MISC.
Contingency Fund $875.00
TOTAL $92,000.00
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2017 Southeast Youth Workforce Development and Civic Engagement Fellows
Program Schedule: FINAL
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
FIRST CALL: Lisa Baca cell 213 910 2592
BACK UP - SOUTH GATE FELLOWS: Paul Adams cell 562.644.9287
MUST READ (Both books will be provided as part of the tool kit.)
Stephen R. Covey, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, first published in 1989, is a
business and self-help book with an approach to being effective in attaining goals by aligning
oneself to what he calls "true north" principles of a character ethic that he presents as universal
and timeless.
Patti Handy, “How to Ditch Your Allowance and Be Richer Than Your Parents: 9 wealth
building tools to make a teen rich”, focus is on developing a healthy life skills of managing
money, developing healthy
spending and savings habits, understanding credit cards, credit scores, financial markets and
exploring entrepreneurship.
•New meeting location for all meetings (Old Timers Foundation) and new fiscal
agent NEW Economics for Women.
WEEK ONE
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 8:30am FIRST DAY ORIENTATION: all meetings @
Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park,
CA 90255
Phone: (323) 582-6090
•SEE SEPARATE AGENDA/ Food Allergies?
•Work assignments, team assignments and orientation
packets.
•TreePeople Community Service Project Meeting @
Raul Perez Memorial Park, 208 Alameda St, Huntington
Park, CA 90255
•South Gate Community Service Project orientation -
Azalea Festival Committee.
•Low Income Housing Project / SB 2 orientation
Thursday, July 6, 2017 8:30am Daily team meeting @ Old Timers Foundation
10am Work Placements 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone:
(323) 582-6090
South Gate Fellows Only – 10am – 3:00pm City orientation
and lunch.
South Gate Fellows Only – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Azalea Festival
meeting
At South Gate Park.
Friday, July 7, 2017 DAY OFF! – REST
WEEK TWO
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Monday, July 10, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E
Gage Ave,
Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
•10:00am Department placements will be finalized
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E
Gage Ave,
Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
RESCHEDULED: 3:00pm team #1 brainstorm South Gate
Comm. Service Project (TBD)
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation
(METRO TRANSIT)SHUTTLE DEPARTS T 9:00AM
Civic Engagement Seminar #1 @ CSULA-Pat Brown Institute
CONTACT: SASHA PEREZ 323.343.3770
Youth Enrichment Policy Project Sr. Program Coordinator
Pat Brown Institute
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032
PARKING: DROP OFF in front of Student Union – Shuttle can
park Lot 7
Session 1: The Municipal Power Structure in South East Los
Angeles
Third Floor University Student Union
Alhambra Room Available: 10:00 AM
Breakfast: 10:30 – 11:00 AM (30 minutes)
Continental Breakfast – Sweet Empanadas, Mini Bagels
Session Begins: 11:00 – 1:30 PM (2.5 hours)
Lunch: 1:30 -2:00 PM (30 minutes) KEYNOTE SPRK (TBD)
Small Sub Platter with 12 Roasted Turkey, 8 Italian Meats,
4 Roast Vegetables
Small Bowl of Fresh Potato Chips
Session Continues: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (2 hours)
End: 4:00 PM
5:30pm – 6:30pm PARENT TEAM MEETING at
Old Timers Foundation, 3355 Gage Avenue
RE: Program briefing in English and Spanish
Thursday, July 13 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage
Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
3:00pm team meeting with Cristina Baurto, TreePeople at
Raul Perez Memorial Park, 6208 Alameda St, Huntington Park,
CA 90255
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Friday, July 14, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation
(METRO TRANSIT)Group Field Trip #1 Port of Long Beach Tour (22
participating)
Arrive: 10:30-10:45am
Board the Boat: 10:50-10:55am
Harbor Tour: 11:00am – 12:30pm*
*We will provide boxed lunches for the guests.
C: BIANCA ROMÁN VILLANUEVA, Government Relations
Officer
Port of Long Beach 562.283.7780 (office) 562.283.7785
(direct)
4801 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815
bianca.villanueva@polb.com
•2 VIPS ATTENDING CONFIRMED - South Gate Council Woman Diaz and
Mayor Davila.
WEEK THREE
Monday, July 17, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage
Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage
Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation
(METRO TRANSIT) SHUTTLE DEPARTS T 9:00AM
Civic Engagement Seminar #2 @ CSULA-Pat Brown Institute
Session 2: The Guts of City Government
CONTACT: SASHA PEREZ 323.343.3770
Youth Enrichment Policy Project Sr. Program Coordinator
Pat Brown Institute
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032
Third Floor University Student Union
Alhambra Room Available: 10:00 AM
Breakfast: 10:30 – 11:00 AM (30 minutes)
Continental Breakfast – Donuts, Danishes
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Confirmation in Progress – Presentation by Writing Center:
11:00 – 12:30 PM (1.5 hours)
Session Begins: 12:30 - 1:30 PM (1 hour)
Lunch: 1:30 -2:00 PM (30 minutes)
Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Tomato Basil Pizza Small Bowl
Chips
Session Continues: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (2 hours)
End: 4:00 PM
ALL TEAM PROJECT:TREEPEOPLE
Thursday, July 20, 2017 (TBD)Team meets@ City of Huntington Park Public
Works Department,
6900 Bissell St., HP 90255, help load supplies for the tree care
project.
Friday, July 21, 2017 HOLD OPEN – COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT WEEKEND
Saturday, July 22, 2017 HOLD OPEN – COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
WEEKEND
WEEK FOUR
Monday, July 24, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage
Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage
Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 NEW TIME 8:00am Meet at Old Timers Foundation
(METRO TRANSIT) SHUTTLE DEPARTS T 8:30AM
8:30pm NEW TIME LAST Civic Engagement Seminar #3 @ CSULA-Pat Brown
Institute
Session 3: Moving the System
CONTACT: SASHA PEREZ 323.343.3770
Youth Enrichment Policy Project Sr. Program Coordinator
Pat Brown Institute
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032
Third Floor University Student Union
Alhambra Room Available: 9:00 AM
Breakfast: 9:30 – 10:00 AM ( 30 minutes)
Continental Breakfast – Muffins, Mini Croissants
Tour of Campus & Hydrogen Center: 10:30 – 12:00 PM (1.5
hours)
Session Begins: 12:15 - 1:30 PM (1.25 hour)
Lunch: 1:30 -2:00 PM (30 minutes)
Small Sub Platter with 12 Roasted Turkey, 8 Italian Meats, 4
Roast Vegetables, Small Bowl of Fresh Potato Chips
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Session Continues: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (2 hours)
End: 4:00 PM
Thursday, July 27, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation 3355 E Gage
Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
10:00am Department placements
Friday, July 28, 2017 DAILY 8:30am Meet at Old Timers Foundation
(SOUTH GATE SHUTTLE) SHUTTLE DEPARTS T 9:00AM
Group Field Trip #2 PREP FOR CAMP w/ 2016 FELLOW
ALUMNI!
Hansen Dam Recreation area, San Fernando Valley.
10:00am MonteVerde Ranch, 11035 Osborne Street, Sylmar,
91342,
(818) 899-9042. Group will experience the natural beauty of the
Angelus National Forest riding on horseback.
12:30pm Group swim at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, 11798
Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 (818) 899-3779.
Swim suites are mandatory.
Depart home 2:30pm.
Saturday, July 29, 2017 MANDATORY UCLA UniCAMP WEEK LONG AWAY
TRIP
(PARENT CARPOOL)7:30am meet for group transportation at Old Timers
Foundation
3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-
6090
Shuttle to UCLA: depart VIP Coach buses to Lake Arrowhead
campsite.
WEEK FIVE MANDATORY
OUT Monday-Friday Fellows away at camp for the week. Required supplies-
sleeping bags.
Saturday, August 5, 2017 5:00pm Fellows return to UCLA in afternoon depending on traffic.
(PARENT CARPOOL)Coordinate pick up with Lisa Baca cell 213 910 259
6:30pm ALL FELLOW Parent pick up at Old Timers
Foundation Parking Lot, 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park,
CA 90255.
WEEK SIX
Monday, August 7, 2017 ALL FELLOWS CLEAN UP WEEK FOR DEPARTMENT
ASSIGNMENTS
Monday-Thursday CLOSE OUT WEEK.
Monday, August 7 and
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 HUNTINGTON PARK FELLOWS COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROJECT
Deep clean and paint Southeast Community Development
Corporation
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In Bell Community Center.
WEDS, AUGUST 9, 2017 GROUP FIELD TRIP #3 – CONSERVATION AND
WATER
CENTRAL BASIN TO CENTRAL WATER BASING (TOUR AND LUNCH)
PROVIDE TRANSPORT Sanitation Department tour, lunch @ CWB Offices and water
conservation presentation.
C: Board Member Leticia Vazquez or General Manager Kevin
Hunt
323-201-5548 or email at kevinh@centralbasin.org.
Thursday, August 10, 2017 ALL Final close out reports and City Department Reports Due
by 5pm.
Friday, August 11, 2017 DAY OFF – Free day for Fellows team FUN DAY.
WEEK SEVEN
Monday, August 14, 2017 5:30pm – 8:30pm GRADUATION CEREMONY & DINNER
(LAST DAY) CONFIRMED: GRAND HALL - Old Timers Foundation 3355 E
Gage Ave,
Huntington Park, CA 90255, Phone: (323) 582-6090
DRESS: Business Attires (ties for men nice skirt or dresses
for women)
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 LAUSD Resumes classes 2017-2018 Academic Year
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Huntington Park TreePeople inspires and supports the people of LA to come together to plant
and care for trees, harvest the rain, and renew depleted landscapes. We unite with communities
to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure city at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in
the local mountains. We work with volunteer leaders using our unique Citizen Forester model,
and we influence government agencies for a healthy, thriving Los Angeles. Born from the efforts
of a teenager over 40 years ago, we have involved more than 3 million people in planting and
caring for more than 3 million trees.
New Economics for Women (NEW) is a non-profit community development corporation. For
30 years, NEW has been dedicated to the economic security of women, especially immigrant
women, in low-wealth communities. Our programs and investments focus on creating culturally
relevant whole family financial education, affordable housing, and community engagement as
the primary tools needed to overcome economic insecurity. We aim to be a leading voice for
advocacy on public policy issues affecting immigrant women in low-wealth areas.
Old Timers Housing Development Corp operates as a non-profit organization. The
Organization offers healthcare, nutrition, housing, transportation, education, and environmental
services. Mission is to provide affordable housing for the elderly, disabled and low income
families.
South Gate Azalea Festival Committee history: On February 25, 1965, five concerned South
Gate residents met in the office of the Chamber of Commerce to form the South Gate
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Beautification Committee. Three objectives were chosen for this first year: (1) naming an official
City flower, (2) presenting awards for property improvements, and (3) a City-wide clean and
paint campaign. The Chairperson also expressed a desire for the City of South Gate to host an
event that would awaken civic pride and call attention to our fine City. It was further
recommended that the City host a civic event during the time when Azaleas were in bloom
leading to the City's first Azalea Festival. It was on April 16-17, 1966 that the first Azalea
Festival was held.
Pat Brown Institute @ California State Institute at Los Angeles (CSULA)
What is the Civic University? The Civic University (CU) is a partnership between the Pat
Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State L.A. and the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric
Garcetti. The Civic University arose from our shared belief that there are immense gaps in
public knowledge and understanding of how Los Angeles city government works, and that as a
result, people in many communities feel that they cannot effectively influence their own
government. The Civic University designs programs tailored to particular audiences in order to
maximize the usefulness of the education we offer. This program is designed and tailored for
the California Latino Leadership Institute.
What is the focus of the program? The Civic University operates on the premise that when it
comes to local government, a well-informed community will be more active. We want to help
people have a greater impact on government by increasing their understanding of how the
system is designed and how it works in reality. We are not only interested in explaining the
formal processes of local government (“how does a council motion becomes an ordinance?”)
but why things happen as they do. What are the important access points within local
government? You will find this program to be different from a traditional training curriculum. We
will not be teaching about how to lead a citizen board; or how to comply with the Brown Act; or
how to organize the budget of an organization. Rather, we will be examining how organizations
can best achieve their mission and attain productive influence at city hall. We will also consider
how communities in South East Los Angeles interact with one another. The course will be under
the supervision of Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, Executive Director of the Pat Brown Institute at Cal
State L.A., and author of three books on Los Angeles politics and government. Dr. Sonenshein
participated in the creation of the neighborhood council system during the 1999 charter reform
as executive director of the appointed charter reform commission, and served as executive
director of the Neighborhood Council Review Commission.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
LA Family Housing
Health/Human Services 1983
$23,182,484 20
$75,000 $60,000
✔
LA Family Housing successfully provides housing for homeless families across Los Angeles County
and has been a leading proponent of transitional support with wrap around services to include trauma
informed care, job training and employment and child care. Once a family's basic needs have been
met, LAFH on-site partners does a complete assessment of the family's needs and initiates the
process of providing more stability and permanency. The overall goal is to stabilize the family and
provide easier access to every available resource possible that enables families to re-establish their
lives and move to permanent housing. The connection to the family continues after permanent
housing is established.
LA Family Housing is governed by a strong 20 member board of directors with deep expertise in the
real estate and housing industries. The professional staff combines expertise in social welfare with
economic development and urban planning.
The organization's strengths include:
strong leadership at the board and professional staff levels;
insights and advocacy efforts that benefit clients and their families;
partnerships with family support organizations including PATH and The Whole Child;
leadership in the field of homeless services;
Staff Analysis
Proposal Details
Documents reviewed
___ Audit/IRS Form 990 (dated: _____ / ____ / ______ )
___ Organizational Budget
___ Proposal Budget
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Age Range:
Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
Economic Status:
Family Type:
Military Status:
Sexual Orientation:
Other (specify):
0-adult; 1/3 under 17 homeless families
mostly female N/A
1/3 African American; 1/3 Hispanic Serves
80% below the area's median income
In 2016, LAFH placed 529 families into permanent housing including 1,043 children. VCF directly
support families at the Caesar Chavez Community, a 27 unit building offering emergency shelter in
Boyle Heights for families from the Vernon area. While LAFH received a prior grant with the
expectation of placing 200 families from the Vernon area, the outcomes fell short of that expectation.
While data supports the total number of families served, escalating housing costs and lack of available
housing in the communities served by VCF resulted in fewer permanent housing placements.
General operating funds support direct services provided by LAFH.
71 families placed in permanent housing in one year represents a cost of slightly
more than $789 per family for services and assistance with moving costs.
Approximately 58,000 individuals are homeless in Los Angeles County;
placement of 71 families reduces that burden by approximately 250
individuals.
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The Vernon Community Fund supports non-profit organizations that provide direct services to adults
and children that improve the quality of their lives.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
Funding Recommendation
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LA Family Housing made significant progress with their previous VCF grant on their goals to place 200
families in permanent housing. External forces that could not have been predictable reduced their
numerical goals however 92% of their participants stay housed for the long term.
LA Family Housing employs a Quality Assurance Manager who works with other staff to track data of
families in their care and assess performance outcomes.
The organization applied for $75,000; availability of funds suggests funding at the above level.
$60,000.00
Fran Jemmott
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Fill out Application Form
Created: 08/17/2017 • Last updated: 09/14/2017
* Name of Organization LA Family Housing
* Organization Phone 818-982-4091
* Organization Email info@lafh.org
Organization website address, if
any
www.lafh.org
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Lazar, Elizabeth
Title of Authorized
Representative
Director of Development
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
01/1983
* Organization Type Community-based (Health/Human Services)
Other, please specify...: Comprehensive Homeless Services
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 7843 Lankershim Blvd.
City/Town North Hollywood
State California
Country United States
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* Service Area Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Vernon
What number of non-duplicate
individuals directly benefit from
your services?
More than 200
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Children and Youth (ages 0 -14)
Adolescents (ages 15 -17)
Teens and Young Adults (ages 15 – 20)
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Klasky-Gamer, Stephanie
SERVICE DETAILS
STAFF DETAILS
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment, community service and current
and former board appointments
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Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership biographies (Text)
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Please specify titles and organizational involvement.
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List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment, community service and current
and former board appointments
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List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of attaching a separate document.
See attached file.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
LA Family Housing has a broad portfolio of diverse funders in the public and private sector, including the
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the Los Angeles Department of Health Services, the Housing
Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and more.
Private funding comes from a wide range of individuals, plus institutional funders including:
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles
- Ahmanson Foundation
- Ameriprise Financial
- Bank of America
- California Community Foundation
- Hearst Foundations
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
- Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
- S.L. Gimbel Foundation
- Home Depot Foundation
- Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (Kaiser Permanente)
- Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
- Rose Hills Foundation
- S. Mark Taper Foundation
- Sunair Children’s Foundation
- TJK Foundation
- Trudy Louis Charitable Trust
- Weingart Foundation
A full list of funders is available.
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
75000
* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
1
* Are you requesting funding for
a specific project?
Yes
Name of Financial Institution CitiBank
Address of Financial Institution 9100 Woodman Avenue; Arleta, CA 91331
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
818-924-3593
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if
applicable)
N/A
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if
applicable)
N/A
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
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* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
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Proposed budget for requested funds
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Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if
applicable)
N/A
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if
applicable)
N/A
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if
applicable)
N/A
Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
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Created: 08/17/2017 • Last updated: 09/14/2017
* What dollar amount are you
requesting from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund?
75000
* Will you be requesting general
operating support?
No
If no:
What is your annual operating budget? 23,182,484
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
LA Family Housing's mission is to help families and
individuals transition out of homelessness and poverty
through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive
services.
Who is the target demographic for your
services, if any?
Families and individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are
homeless, formerly homeless, or in danger of being
homeless.
Please briefly describe your proposed
project. (250 words, maximum)
Since 1989, Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) has been
offering transitional housing in the Vernon area with linked
supportive services to up to 27 homeless families at one
time. Designed to lift families out of homelessness and
propel them toward long-term self-sufficiency, the program
at CCC includes studio housing (complete with kitchen and
bathroom) and onsite and nearby supportive services that
help families to 1) navigate the homeless services system, 2)
create a plan for increased self-sufficiency, 3) enroll or keep
children enrolled in school and connect them to tutoring if
needed, 4) secure permanent housing, and 5) connect them
to additional job training, employment opportunities, and/or
health services to promote long-term sustainability. LAFH
works with two agencies, PATH and The Whole Child, who
offer onsite assistance to help with clients’ transitions out of
homelessness.
Obtaining housing at CCC begins with the referral of a
homeless family to LAFH, whose staff then provides an initial
assessment. If emergency housing is needed, the family is
immediately placed at CCC (if a unit is unavailable, LAFH will
connect them to other options; no family is left on the
streets). As LAFH learns more about the clients and their
needs, the agency begins the process to help them locate
and secure permanent housing. Meanwhile, LAFH case
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management links them to comprehensive services, such as
tutoring, adult education, job training and employment
services, mental health and primary care, substance
addiction treatment, etc. The goal is permanent housing and
stability.
What is the goal of the proposed
project? (500 words, maximum)
In a year's time, LAFH aims to achieve the following through
activities at Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC):
- Place approximately 75 families into emergency housing;
- Offer 100 percent of households the opportunity to access
additional supportive services;
- 100 percent of families will be connected to our child care
partner The Whole Child;
- 100 percent of families will be connected to our onsite
Children’s Program, run by an LAFH staff member with
enthusiastic support from area volunteers in the Boyle
Heights-Vernon community;
- To maintain at least 95 percent capacity at CCC, ensuring
that the majority of housing units are occupied at all times;
- Provide access to move-in and rental assistance to 100
percent of households who need it, as available, once placed
in permanent housing; and
- If necessary, provide post-placement, home-based case
management to enhance housing stability to all households.
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements,
accomplishments and recognition: (250 words, maximum)
The mission of LA Family Housing (LAFH) is to help people transition out of homelessness and poverty
through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. Founded in 1983 by an interfaith
group who recognized the need for family services in the San
Fernando Valley, LAFH began in a motel, offering 40 families at a time the opportunity to be housed for
up to 30 days.
Today, LAFH is one of the largest housing and supportive services providers in Los Angeles, having
reached more than 7,000 individuals in 2016 with housing and supportive services. Our programs
empower clients so that they benefit from lasting, positive change. The organization’s four main service
areas include Street Outreach, Engagement , and Intervention; Housing; Supportive Services; and Real
Estate Development.
Called a “model for other housing providers” by L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, LAFH has consistently been on
the forefront of innovative best practices, annually serving 7,000+ people and placing more than 1,200
individuals and family members into permanent housing each year. It was the recipient of the Bank of
America “Neighborhood Builders” Award in 2015, has been selected to lead its region in the coordination
of homeless services for individuals and families for six years in a row, and continually works to innovate
programs and create new collaborations in order to more effectively serve those in need in L.A.
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* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of
Vernon and/or its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) is located in Boyle Heights, within the region of L.A. where homelessness
is most severe. In this Metro L.A. region, 15,000+ people (or about 28 percent of the total homeless
population in L.A. County), including nearly 1,500 families, live without a safe or stable home.
With CCC, LA Family Housing aims to provide much-needed support to families in need in the area.
Homeless children experience higher rates of emotional and behavioral health issues than their low-
income housed peers, and both adults and children who are homeless have a higher prevalence of
mental illness, substance addiction, and acute and chronic physical illness. Yet a historically low 2.7%
housing vacancy rate, rising rental costs that far exceed stagnant wages, and a lack of affordable
housing continue to threaten our neighboring families.
Such statistics are grim—yet they underscore the importance of committing our resources to assist our
neighbors in need. LAFH has demonstrated success through thousands of program participants that it is
possible to effectively end homelessness by providing comprehensive and individualized housing
interventions enriched with supportive services (last year, with support from Vernon CommUNITY, LAFH
housed 71 families at CCC in one year!). LAFH is prepared and eager to continue providing services to
the families in Vernon and surrounding communities.
7843 Lankershim Boulevard • North Hollywood, CA 91605 • (818) 982-4091
LAFH EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Stephanie Klasky-Gamer, President and CEO. Stephanie Klasky-Gamer joined LAFH as
CEO in 2007 with more than fifteen years of national experience in social and
economic justice work, particularly in real estate finance and development of low
income housing. With a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from UCLA and expertise in
community organizing, Stephanie established LAFH as a regional leader and a national
model. During the past eight years, she launched three new Permanent Supportive
Housing developments, expanded the agency’s service delivery component, including
the design and implementation of LA County’s coordinated entry systems for homeless
individuals and families in SPA 2, and more than doubled the organization’s operating
budget. This growth, along with increased financial stability, was part of a 10 year
strategic plan that Stephanie developed in partnership with an increasingly dedicated
Board of Directors.
John Horn, Vice President of Programs. John Horn joined LAFH in 1996 and has more
than 20 years of experience in non-profit management and programming. He
provides oversight of all agency service programs including operations of all
temporary housing facilities, provision of direct supportive services, volunteer
coordination, and tenant services for the agency's permanent affordable housing
properties; and oversees contract compliance and program effectiveness. John is a
pivotal leader in the effort ending homelessness in Los Angeles County’s serving as
Chair of the San Fernando Valley Coalition to End Homelessness for the past 10
years, and a trusted member on Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Coordinating Council.
Kris Freed, Associate Vice President of Programs. Kris Freed is responsible for the
management and oversight of all temporary housing and services for families and
children at LA Family Housing. Kris has been a social service provider for over 17
years working primarily in homeless services and substance abuse. Over the past few
years, Kris actively participated in the development, implementation and roll-out of
the coordinated entry system for families in Los Angeles. She is currently directing
the Coordinated Entry System for families in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita
Valley’s and is providing emergency housing to families for the system in the Boyle
Heights/Downtown LA/Hollywood area. With LAFH since 2000, she holds a BA in
Sociology and a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University,
Northridge.
Aaron Leon, Chief Financial Officer. Aaron Leon is a native of the San Fernando
Valley, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA) and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Illinois State
University. Aaron has over 28 years of extensive experience working in the nonprofit
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President and CEO
Stephanie Klasky-Gamer
Chair
Michele Breslauer
Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles
Vice Chair
David Doyle
Bank of America
Treasurer
Gary Meisel
Private Investor
Secretary
Daniel M. Howard, CPA
Lodgen, Lacher, Golditch, Sardi,
Saunders & Howard, LLP
Wayne Brander
U.S. Bank
Karen Brodkin
WME|IMG
Steve M. Brown
Hoffman Brown Company
Debbie Burkart
National Equity Fund
Zeeda Daniele
Fannie Mae
Deborah Kazenelson Deane
Public Relations & Communications
Jill Koenig
Community Lending &
Property Management
Matthew B. Irmas
Irmas Charitable Foundations
Robyn Lattaker-Johnson
RLJ Media Management & Consulting
Bonnie Litowsky
Transwestern
Michelle Missaghieh
Temple Israel of Hollywood
Blair Rich
Warner Bros. Pictures
Ross E. Winn, Esq.
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman
& Rabkin, LLP
Gillian Wright
Southern California Gas Company
Michael Ziering
Diagnostic Products Corp.
LIFETIME DIRECTORS
Audrey Irmas
Robert J. Irmas (1951-2015)
Sydney M. Irmas (1925-1996)
Trudy Louis (1914-2004)
Rev. John Simmons (1917-2013)
7843 Lankershim Boulevard • North Hollywood, CA 91605 • (818) 982-4091
sector. After 10 years of working in social service programs Aaron entered the UCLA Accounting
Certificate Programs and began working on the Finance side of nonprofits. Currently he is the Chief
Financial Officer for Los Angeles Family Housing. Before joining LAFH in January, he was the CFO for the
CLARE Foundation in Santa Monica for the past 17 years. Previously to that he was the Director of
Finance for 1736 Family Crisis Center and Assistant Director of Finance and Administration at the Los
Angeles Free Clinic. Aaron has worked in the community as a Red Cross CPR, First Aid and HIV
Instructor/Instructor Trainer and as an assistant site coordinator for the California Special Olympics. He
currently serves on the Cahuenga District Committee of the Boy Scouts of America and is an Assistant
Scoutmaster for Troop 36 in Valley Village. Aaron lives in Sherman Oaks with his son Jared and misses
his daughter Adena who is away at college.
Daniel Huynh, Director of Real Estate. Mr. Huynh has been working within the nonprofit affordable
housing field for more than a decade. Building his skill set as he worked his way from entry-level to
project manager, Mr. Huynh brings breadth and depth of experience from similar agencies across Los
Angeles. As the newest part of LAFH’s executive team, Mr. Huynh will be an integral part of envisioning
the future of the organization.
Craig Hill, Director of Facilities. Craig Hill manages the construction, renovation, and maintenance of all
LAFH developments. Craig has been responsible for creating a 10 year plan for maintenance and building
improvements for LA Family Housing properties and has assisted with the construction of two new
Permanent Supportive Housing buildings. A LEED accredited professional, he has coordinated energy
efficiency upgrades and physical renovations of Klump Apartments, South Campus Bridge Housing and
Family Solution Center buildings. Craig has also served as an integral part of The Campus construction
planning team. With 40 years of expertise in architecture and construction management, Craig regularly
provides creative and sustainable solutions throughout the planning and execution of the agency’s
projects. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michele Breslauer (Chair)
Senior Attorney
Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles
David Doyle (Vice Chair)
Operations Executive
Bank of America
Gary Meisel (Treasurer)
Private Investor
Daniel M. Howard (Secretary)
Partner
Lodgen, Lacher, Golditch, Sardi, Saunders & Howard, LLP
Stephanie Klasky-Gamer
President and CEO
LA Family Housing
Wayne Brander
California Region Manager, Commercial Real Estate
U.S. Bank
Karen Brodkin
President, IMG Worldwide
William Morris Endeavor
Steve M. Brown
President
Hoffman Brown Company
Debbie Burkart
National Vice President, Supportive Housing
National Equity Fund
Zeeda Daniele
Senior Business Manager
Fannie Mae
Deborah Kazenelson Deane
Public Relations & Communications
Matthew B. Irmas
Irmas Charitable Foundations
Jill Koenig
Community Lending & Property Management
Robyn Lattaker-Johnson
Owner, Principal
RLJ Media Management & Consulting
Bonnie Litowsky
Accounting Associate
Transwestern
Michelle Missaghieh
Rabbi
Temple Israel of Hollywood
Blair Rich
President, Worldwide Marketing
Warner Bros. Pictures
Ross E. Winn
Partner
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP
Gillian Wright
Vice President of Customer Service
Southern California Gas Company
Michael Ziering
CEO (Retired)
Diagnostic Products Corp.
Revenue
TOTAL
AGENCY Chavez 520
Public Funds 14,949,092 727,640
Private Funds 3,327,250 75,000
Property Income 3,829,712 -
Developer Fees - -
Management Fees 457,844 -
Partnership Fees 102,441 -
TOTAL REVENUES 22,666,339 802,640
Expense
Wages & Benefits 10,683,221 455,524
General Operating 1,990,145 146,511
Occupancy Expenses 2,296,482 123,488
Office Equipment 275,373 14,457
Fundraising Events 291,248 -
Direct Resident Assistance 5,570,907 62,661
Interest 324,595 20,083
Mgmt.Fees Other Than LAFH (external)959,178 -
Mgmt.Fees (internal)457,844 -
Partnership Fees 102,441 -
Total Operating Expense 22,951,434 822,724
Other Cash Items
Principal Debt Service 206,000
Building Rep and Op Reserve 25,000
Construction Financing Repayment/Capital Loans -
Building Improvements -
LC Borrowings -
Total Other Cash Items 231,000 -
TOTAL EXPENSES 23,182,434 822,724
Self-Sustaining/(Subsidy) (516,095) (20,084)
2017 - LA Family Housing
(Excludes Depreciation, Amortization and Accrued Interest Expenses)
Allocated Cash Basis Budget Summary
7843 Lankershim Boulevard • North Hollywood, CA 91605 • (818) 982‐4091
August 24, 2017
Project for Which Funds are Requested
Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC)
Request Amount and Duration of Grant Term
$75,000, to be applied toward one year of program costs for CCC activities, including
occupancy expenses, salaries for program personnel, utilities, supplies, field trip
costs, and operations.
Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) Project Description
LA Family Housing respectfully requests funding in the amount of $75,000 to support
the activities at Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC), a 27‐unit building offering
emergency shelter for families in the area of Boyle Heights, Vernon, and surrounding
communities.
Though CCC offers basic necessities such as housing and linkages to food and
clothing, additional supportive services are what set the program apart from others.
Once a family’s crisis housing needs are met, one or both of LAFH’s onsite partners,
PATH or The Whole Child, will meet with them to begin a full assessment that
includes homelessness history; length of time without a home; resources and
connections (to determine if housing options, other than crisis housing, exist);
employment, medical and education history; income status; history of domestic
violence; mental health and/or substance abuse issues; eviction history, criminal
record; etc. Each of these factors helps staff design an individualized housing and
service plan. The goal of this service plan is not only to place them into permanent
housing, but also to provide a full range of supportive services that create a pathway
to long‐term stability, such as benefits enrollment support, employment services,
childcare, education support (through our LAUSD liaison), domestic violence
counseling support, rental and move‐in assistance as needed; and post‐move‐in
housing stabilization services.
For children who are residents of CCC, opportunities for fun and social enrichment
offer relief from the constant stressors of homelessness, build bonds among children
and with families, and spark interests and inspire creativity.
The overall goal is to stabilize the family and provide easy access to every resource
possible so that they can stay housed and rebuild their lives, including job training
and employment services. LA Family Housing provides that support, even after the
family is placed into permanent housing.
LAFH Helps Build Success
In 2016, LAFH placed 529 families into permanent housing including 1,043 children.
Seventy‐one of these families were residents of CCC. With LAFH’s system of
supportive services to ensure they have everything they need to stay housed
(income, pathways to employment and additional job training, health care, access to
food and clothing, etc.), we—along with our supporting partners—are able to ensure
that 92 percent of our program participants stay housed for the long term.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President and CEO
Stephanie Klasky‐Gamer
Chair
Michele Breslauer
Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles
Vice Chair
David Doyle
Bank of America
Treasurer
Gary Meisel
Private Investor
Secretary
Daniel M. Howard, CPA
Lodgen, Lacher, Golditch, Sardi,
Saunders & Howard, LLP
Wayne Brander
U.S. Bank
Karen Brodkin
WME|IMG
Steve M. Brown
Hoffman Brown Company
Debbie Burkart
National Equity Fund
Zeeda Daniele
Fannie Mae
Deborah Kazenelson Deane
Public Relations & Communications
Jill Koenig
Community Lending &
Property Management
Matthew B. Irmas
Irmas Charitable Foundations
Robyn Lattaker‐Johnson
RLJ Media Management & Consulting
Bonnie Litowsky
Transwestern
Michelle Missaghieh
Temple Israel of Hollywood
Blair Rich
Warner Bros. Pictures
Ross E. Winn, Esq.
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman
& Rabkin, LLP
Gillian Wright
Southern California Gas Company
Michael Ziering
Diagnostic Products Corp.
LIFETIME DIRECTORS
Audrey Irmas
Robert J. Irmas (1951‐2015)
Sydney M. Irmas (1925‐1996)
Trudy Louis (1914‐2004)
Rev. John Simmons (1917‐2013)
7843 Lankershim Boulevard • North Hollywood, CA 91605 • (818) 982‐4091
Target Population
Established in 1989, Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) is an integral part of Boyle Heights and surrounding
communities. Families who participate in CCC programs come from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities,
and religions; the agency does not discriminate based on any demographic detail. All families live in low‐
or very low‐income households; nearly all are homeless when they walk through our doors. Last year,
the agency served more than 7,000 individuals. The client demographic breakdown for LAFH’s family
clients is as follows:
‐ 89 percent of the individuals in LAFH’s family programs is female;
‐ More than one‐third is age 17 or younger;
‐ Nearly half the adult population of LAFH clients have not finished high school;
‐ 100 percent of clients fall below 80 percent of the area median income, with most falling below
30‐50 percent of the AMI;
‐ Average monthly income for working families is well below the poverty level, and increases an
average of 9 percent by the time they exit to permanent housing;
‐ One‐third of individuals are Hispanic;
‐ One‐third are African‐American or black;
‐ 11 percent are Caucasian or white;
‐ 4 percent is multiracial; and
‐ 20 percent did not wish to identify their race or ethnicity.
The children 18 and under that LAFH serves annually—a number that continues to increase year over
year—are often struggling with issues of poor health and nutrition, stress‐ and nutrition‐related physical
conditions, learning disorders, intermittent school attendance and behavioral problems. Providing
access to stable housing is important—but it is only the first step. Children and their families need
ongoing supportive services in order to improve the quality of their lives. Comunidad Cesar Chavez
offers these much‐needed services.
How LAFH Will Measure Success
LAFH employs multiple procedures to monitor, track and assess performance for various outcomes.
Internal controls monitor program performance. Led by its respective Vice President of Programs, social
service staff has individual supervisory hierarchies to monitor performance. A Chief Operations Officer
supervises a Quality Assurance Manager, who measures and analyzes programmatic outcomes and,
together with Program staff, the QA team reviews current agency goals 1) to ensure that clients are
provided with the ideal type and level of service; 2) to promptly identify any issues and implement
corrective action; 3) to ensure compliance with contract reporting requirements; and 4) to review and
address client feedback. It is of utmost importance that LAFH continuously implements industry best
practices and reviews performance.
As LAFH analyzes new client data and agency trends, senior management will ensure that agency
performance is as effective as possible and use this data to shape the agency’s offerings. Eighty percent
of LAFH staff provides direct services to clients, and the majority of the team holds graduate‐level
professional degrees. Weekly meetings with agency teams, as well as monthly all‐staff meetings, allow
for easy information‐sharing for the benefit of clients, who experience easy “hand‐off” among services
and housing tiers (emergency, transitional and permanent).
We appreciate the opportunity to your partnership. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact Elizabeth Lazar, Director of Development, at (818) 255‐2704 or at elazar@lafh.org.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of supportrequested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
Libros Schmibros (fiscal sponsor is Community Partners)
Community Service 2010
$205,000 5
$50,000 $35,000
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Libros Schmibros is a non-profit organization under fiscal sponsorship of Community Partners. It has an annual budget of $162,000, a
staff of 5 part time employees and is largely supported by its volunteers. Their impact in the community continues to take root as they
actively engage their mission of facilitating "the pleasures of literature and its power to change lives."
The organization has two primary areas of activity: 1) a community lending library with no membership/late fees and 2) literary events and
public programs at their physical location and throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Their lending library has grown from 7,000 to
10,000 in 2 years and they manage to keep an additional 15,000 books in back stock at all times.
Libros Schmibros faced a challenge last year when the building out of which they operated was put up for sale and the future of the library
became uncertain. They managed to secure a space in the historic Boyle Hotel for the next 10 years directly across the street from the old
location. Libros Schmibros opened its doors in this new location in February of this year and experienced no interruption to their programs
during this transition. The library is open 4 days a week, Thursday - Sunday, 12-6pm. Libros Schimbros serves approximately 100 patrons
weekly.
A variety of prominent and reputable community partners such as Pen Center USA, Ford Theatre, LA County Arts Commission, etc.
Programmatic emphasis on literary education for children, youth and adults
Location stability brings more community visibility - secured a 10 year lease in historic Boyle Hotel
A fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners which assures strong financial management and oversight of program activities
Provides undocumented adults and children with safe borrowing access (no personal information or proof of ID required for
membership)
Staff Analysis
Proposal Details
Documents reviewed
___ Audit/IRS Form 990 (dated: _____ / ____ / ______ )
___ Organizational Budget
___ Proposal Budget
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These funds would first be applied to extended hours of operation. Libros Schmibros is currently open
Thursday-Sunday from 12pm-6pm. The goal is to increase the number of days a week the library is
open from 4 days to 6 days a week and to extend the open hours from 12pm-6pm to 12pm-8pm.
With a recommended grant of $35,000 and 200 non-duplicate patrons, the
investment in this organization is equivalent to about $175 per patron
This grant will support education and literary arts programming in Boyle
Heights. The organization is well-known in the immediate community, but
also has a leadership role in the broader Los Angeles arts and culture
community.
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This proposal meets the following eligibility requirements:
-Demonstrates a measurable benefit to residents of Vernon and surrounding areas;
-Demonstrates capacity by the applicant organization to ably manage and achieve intended results in an effective and
efficient manner; and
-Garners appreciation from the public and recognizes the contribution from the City of Vernon;
In terms of meeting the goals of the Fund, the proposal is aligned with the following:
-To strengthen and support non-profit organizations that benefit residents and neighborhoods;
-To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities; and
-To promote positive social development of children, youth, families and senior residents in Vernon and surrounding areas.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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Libros Schmibros received a grant award in the amount of $15,000 for general operating support in August of
2016. In addition to successfully operating their lending library for the six years prior and the year and a half
since the VCF award, Libros Schmibros has also:
- Weekly storytelling hour for young children in English/Spanish;
- Young Writers program - 3 residencies in Boyle Heights HS, one of which resurrected the Roosevelt HS paper;
- Born out of the Young Writers Program, mothers of the students established a reading program in the form of a
book club; Libros Schmibros provides all books to these mothers for free; and
-Secured a 10-year lease in the historic Boyle Hotel and completed the transition without interruption to their
programs.
If awarded this grant, Libros Schmibros would recognize the Vernon CommUNITY Fund in the
following ways:
-Recognizing the VCF on the Libros Schmibros website
-Recognizing the VCF on all social media platforms
-Recognizing the VCF on all event materials, both online and offline
There are no significant challenges that would be anticipated in the on-going implementation of Libros
Schmibros programs.
Suggesting $15,000 less than requested amount due to limited funds availability for the VCF
FY2017-2018.
$35,000
Maya Cacavas
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Fill out Application Form
Created: 08/01/2017 • Last updated: 08/15/2017
* Name of Organization Libros Schmibros
* Organization Phone 323.688.4850
* Organization Email info@librosschmibros.org
Organization website address, if
any
www.librosschmibros.org
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Somers, Adam
Title of Authorized
Representative
Director of Development
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
07/2010
* Organization Type Community-based (Community Service)
Other, please specify...: fiscally sponsored project of
Community Partners
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 1711 Mariachi Plaza,
City/Town Los Angeles, 90033
State California
Country United States
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* Service Area Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community)
Vernon
What number of non-duplicate
individuals directly benefit from
your services?
More than 200
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Children and Youth (ages 0 -14)
Adolescents (ages 15 -17)
Teens and Young Adults (ages 15 – 20)
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Kipen, David
SERVICE DETAILS
STAFF DETAILS
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment, community service and current
and former board appointments
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Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership biographies (Text)
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Please specify titles and organizational involvement.
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
50,000.00 over two years
* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
12
* Are you requesting funding for
a specific project?
No
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment, community service and current
and former board appointments
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List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of attaching a separate document.
(No response)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Individual Contributions $3,259.00 2%
Government Grants $15,000.00 7%
In-Kind Revenue $5,012 2%
Foundations $182,000.00 89%
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
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* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
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Name of Financial Institution (No response)
Address of Financial Institution (No response)
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
(No response)
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if
applicable)
Community Partners
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if
applicable)
1000 N. Alameda Street, Suite 240, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if
applicable)
2133463200
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if
applicable)
cfreeman@communitypartners.org
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if
applicable)
www.communitypartners.org
Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
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Fill out Application Narrative Form
Created: 08/07/2017 • Last updated: 08/28/2017
* What dollar amount are you
requesting from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund?
50,000
* Will you be requesting general
operating support?
Yes
If yes:
What is your annual operating budget? $205,000.00
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
Libros Schmibros champions the pleasures of literature and
its power to
change lives. Working with local residents, artists, writers,
readers and
public officials, Libros Schmibros is dedicated to both the
exploration of
literature and the study, questioning, celebration, and
betterment of
Southern California
What is the target demographic for
your services?5 years to 34 years
What period of time are the requested
funds expected to cover?2 years
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
(No response)
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements,
accomplishments and recognition: (250 words, maximum)
2010 We open our doors.
2011 Hammer installation.
2012 Libros Schmibros at the Hammer Museum Book Club begins.
2012-2013 Prestigious Durfee Foundation Springboard Grantee.
2014 Bicycle Libraries program introduced.
2015 Young Writers Program introduced.
August 5, 2016 Classic film, "Tiempo de Morir," presented at the Ford Theatre.
2017 Libros moves across the street into new digs at the beloved, historic 1889 Boyle Hotel.
24,500 books distributed to date to the greater Eastside, including the City of Vernon.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of
Vernon and/or its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Current educational research increasingly identifies the presence of books in the home as the single most
determinative factor in predicting a child’s success. The NEA has highlighted census data correlating the
habit of pleasure reading not just with social mobility, but with all forms of civic engagement, including
voting and volunteering. In short, the ability to read and to access good books figures critically in the life
of a citizen. By distributing books, utilizing such innovative methods as the Bicycle Libraries, Libros
supports the human and economic development of the City of Vernon and the Greater Eastside.
Libros Schmibros
FY 2017 Operating Budget
Revenue
Rosenthal Family Foundation 110,000$
Individual Contributions 3,259$
City of Vernon 15,000$
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation 20,000$
Herb Alpert Foundation 15,000$
Vera R. Campbell Foundation 5,000$
Hieronymous Foundation 20,000$
Ronald Newburg Foundation 2,000$
Terasaki Foundation 10,000$
In Kind Revenue 5,012$
Total 205,271$
Expenses
Personnel
Personnel (incl fringe)67,140$
Benefits/Fringe 9,865$
Total Personnel & Consultants 77,005$
Other Expenses
Consulting & Other Professional Services 21,375$
Web Hosting 30$
Art & Design 630$
Conference Fees 237$
Catering & Other Meeting Expenses 3,472$
Office Supplies 142$
Program Supplies 6,996$
Telephone/Fax/Internet 744$
Postage 37$
Rent 22,100$
Utilities 1,113$
Parking 3$
Other Printing 215$
Technology Support Services 780$
Print Advertising 390$
General Liability Insurance 520$
Honoraria 2,500$
Recognition & Gifts 197$
CP Project Admin Expense 18,521$
In Kind Expense 5,012$
Total Other Expenses 85,015$
Total Budgeted Expneses 162,020$
Revenue Over/ (Under) Expense 43,251$
Description Cost/Hour # Hours Extension
Extended Hours of Operation $20.00 960 $19,200.00
General Operating Expenses $5,800.00
Total $25,000.00