DOCKET II--FY2018-2019General Applicant Information
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Created: 05/03/2018 • Last updated: 07/05/2018
* Name of Organization Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles
* Organization Phone 3239383379
* Organization Email dcherry@alzgla.org
Organization website address, if
any
www.alzgla.org
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Cherry, Debra
Title of Authorized
Representative
Executive Vice President
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
07/1981
* Organization Type Civic Organization
Community-based (Health/Human Services)
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 4221 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Country United States
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* Service Area Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): All
area
Vernon
What number of non-duplicate
individuals directly benefit from
your services?
50 – 100
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Seniors (ages 55 and up)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Cooper Ortner, Heather
SERVICE DETAILS
STAFF DETAILS
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Heather Cooper Ortner is a highly respected nonprofit leader, recognized for bringing an entrepreneurial
spirit to the healthcare arena. She serves as President & CEO of Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles, whose
mission is to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s/Dementia by increasing
awareness, delivering effective programs/services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for
quality care and a cure. Ms. Cooper Ortner’s proactive approach and passion for her work have
contributed a wealth of experience for healthcare-based organizations. Previously, she served as chief
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executive officer of Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, whose mission to achieve a future without
breast cancer. Prior to Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, Ms. Cooper Ortner served as executive vice
president at the International Myeloma Foundation.
Debra Cherry, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the Executive Vice President of Alzheimer’s Greater Los
Angeles, where she oversees foundation, scientific and government relations. She has been on staff for
more than 25 years, beginning as the Program Director in 1990. Dr. Cherry is a contributing author of
California’s Guideline for Alzheimer’s Disease Management, a practice guideline for primary care
physicians. She has published numerous articles on both dementia care and caregiving. Her program
development activities have focused on access for ethnically diverse populations and health care quality
for people with dementia. Dr. Cherry is the 2003 recipient of the Rosalynn Carter Leadership in
Caregiving Award, a national award recognizing leadership in the field of caregiving, and the 2012
Founder’s Award from OPICA, recognizing outstanding performance within the Alzheimer’s community.
Currently, Dr. Cherry oversees the Dementia Cal MediConnect project, a major multi-year, federally
supported initiative to improve care for people in California who are dually eligible for Medicare and
Medicaid—a population that includes many of the state’s poorest and most vulnerable patients. The
project works with several health plans that serve the geographic region targeted by the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund, including Care1st, CareMore, and Molina Healthcare. In her capacity overseeing
ALZGLA’s public policy efforts, she has worked closely with a number of elected officials who represent
this region to improve policies affecting people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These include
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendón.
Cathy Ladd, MSW, joined the staff of Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles in May 2001 after volunteering on
the Adult Day Services Committee and fundraising walks for 12 years. She brings to her role as Vice
President, Programs over 30 years of experience working with older adults, caregivers, and professionals
in a variety of settings, including community-based agencies, nursing homes, adult day centers, and
various nonprofit and private sector agencies. In this role, Ms. Ladd is responsible for all of ALZGLA’s
programs and program-related activities. This includes overseeing service delivery through the
organization’s four regional service centers; one of these centers, in East Los Angeles, serves the areas
targeted by the Vernon CommUNITY Fund. Prior to joining ALZGLA, she served as the Program Director
for the first PACE (Program of All Intensive Care for the Elderly) site in Southern California. Ms. Ladd
earned her BA from the University of Northern Iowa and her Master of Social Work, with an emphasis in
Organizational Administration, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Bret Schaefer, MBA, CPA, serves as the Vice President, Finance for Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles. In
this capacity, he oversees all financial management and information technology functions for the
organization. Mr. Schaefer has more than three decades of experience in diverse areas of financial and
administrative management in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Before joining the staff of
ALZGLA in 2016, he was most recently employed as Chief Financial Officer for the Giant Magellan
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Telescope Organization in Pasadena, an organization established to fund and develop a $1 billion
astrophysics research effort. Prior to this he was employed at Price Waterhouse; Sun Microsystems,
where he was most recently Senior Vice President Shareholder Value Finance; and Calera Corporation. He
currently serves as a board member of Friends In Deed, a nonprofit organization in Pasadena, and has
provided pro bono consulting services to nonprofits through the Taproot Foundation and Jericho Road. Mr.
Schaefer is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California and holds a BA in American
History and MBA in Finance and Accounting, both from the University of Chicago.
Teresa Garay is Regional Director for ALZGLA’s Greater East Los Angeles Regional Service Center and will
serve as Project Director for the proposed Alzheimer’s Latino Family Caregiver Education Project. Prior to
transitioning into the nonprofit sector, Ms. Garay held a senior management position in local television
and was responsible for public affairs, community relations, and the production of local information
programming. She is the recipient of four Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards as a producer and executive
producer. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Ms. Garay has come home to make a difference, now on
behalf of people with Alzheimer’s and their families. Her nonprofit career has focused on marketing and
fundraising, with a special focus on bringing diversity to organizations and boards of directors. The
Greater East Los Angeles Regional Service Center provides a range of community education and support
services for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. In May 2016, the Center hosted a wellness
event for caregivers that was attended by over 100 people. Under Ms. Garay’s direction, ALZGLA is
collaborating with the USC Keck School of Medicine on a three-year, federally funded project to develop
comprehensive, primary-care-based training programs for health professionals in geriatrics. This project
includes community education efforts aimed at uninsured, underinsured, and non-English-speaking
people in greater East Los Angeles and will enhance USC’s long-term ability to appropriately identify and
serve people with dementia living in this area.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
45,000
* 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 Wells Fargo Private Bank
Address of Financial Institution 433 North Camden Drive, Floor 1200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
(310) 285-5733
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
The following data represents ALZGLA's revenue in FY2017:
Government Grants (16%); Planned Giving (15%); Events (14%); Major Gifts (14%); Foundations (13%);
Walk4Alz (10%); In Kind (8%); Unsolicited Gifts (5%); Direct Mail (3%); and Other (2%).
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Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
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Created: 05/03/2018 • Last updated: 06/13/2018
* What dollar amount are you
requesting from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund?
45000
* Will you be requesting general
operating support?
No
If no:
What is your annual operating budget?6120000
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
The mission of Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) is
to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s
and dementia by increasing awareness; delivering effective
programs and services; providing compassionate support;
and advocating for quality care and a cure.
Who is the target demographic for your
services, if any?
ALZGLA is a community-based health agency dedicated to
providing support and assistance to people living with
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; their families
and informal caregivers; and their professional health
providers. Last year, ALZGLA made over 70,000 contacts
with our constituents – patients, families, and professional
caregivers. Regionally, over 1,500 professionals access our
programs for training on Alzheimer’s disease and its care
each year. With a central office in Los Angeles and four
Regional Service Centers, located in East Los Angeles, the
Inland Empire, Santa Clarita, and the San Fernando Valley,
ALZGLA serves a geographically diverse group of clients and
provides access to services for patients and caregivers in Los
Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and eastern Ventura
County. Specialized programming targets ethnically-diverse
families and those with lower English-language health
literacy.
Please briefly describe your proposed
project. (250 words, maximum)
ALZGLA, a 501(c)(3) community-based health agency,
respectfully requests a 12-month grant to partially fund the
Alzheimer’s Latino Family Caregiver Education Project. In
partnership with the Vernon CommUNITY Fund, ALZGLA will
provide culturally and linguistically tailored community
disease education, caregiver workshops, and skills training
to residents in the greater East and Southeast Los Angeles
area, to ensure that low-income Latino families can improve
their caregiving techniques and access the care they need
for their loved ones who have dementia. Sample educational
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programs which will be offered in English and Spanish
include research-proven psycho-educational workshops,
Savvy Caregiver Express and Cuidando con Respeto;
workshops based around the Alzheimer’s–focused
telenovela, Recuerdos Memorios; and sessions that improve
the caregivers’ ability to manage the challenging behavioral
symptoms of dementia, like Keeping Home Safe and Are they
Doing this to Annoy Us?. Lower literacy Spanish language
materials about dementia will also be developed and
disseminated. These efforts will target all geographic areas
within the Fund’s scope: Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, East
Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood and Vernon. The
target population is limited-English-speaking, low-income
and under or uninsured Latinos with dementia and their
family caregivers. Services will be coordinated and delivered
from ALZGLA’s Regional Service Center, located in East Los
Angeles. Funding from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund will
ensure that Latino families living with Alzheimer’s or other
dementias have access to bilingual/bicultural education
about the disease, its course and management; and
familiarity with community-based health and supportive
services.
What is the goal of the proposed
project? (500 words, maximum)
The goal of the Alzheimer’s Latino Family Caregiver
Education Project is to reach an underserved population of
Latino family caregivers, through outreach and education, to
identify families providing care and educate them about this
disease, its symptoms, coping strategies, and where to find
supportive services. Currently, Latinos get Alzheimer's
disease at a younger age than other ethnic groups in the
United States, but they come to the attention of medical
providers later in the disease than other groups. Research
suggests this is due to lack of knowledge about the disease;
stigma and shame felt in response to their relatives' disease-
related behaviors; and the paucity of culturally- and
linguistically- matched services to support Spanish speakers
with cognitive impairment.
ALZGLA provides caregiver education and skills training both
in one-on-one sessions with family members, and through
classes. These sessions focus on improving their
understanding of the disease and its symptoms; strategies to
improve caregivers’ management of challenging behaviors;
and suggestions of how to get support for their caregiving
efforts so that they can survive the stress from providing
years of 24/7 care. In partnership with churches, hospitals,
adult day care centers, county agencies, and health, social
service and aging providers, ALZGLA staff delivers a range of
culturally and linguistically-tailored caregiver education
programs and materials for Latino caregivers, including:
i. The Savvy Caregiver Express Program or Cuidando con
Respeto (evidenced-based education and support programs
that have been demonstrated to reduce caregiver depression
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and burden while building their skills);
ii. Recuerdos Perdidos/Lost Memories, a four-episode
telenovela (television novel)-style educational video series
filmed in both Spanish and English and available through
workshops and on-line;
iii. Other educational workshops presented in Spanish and
English, including Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics; Caring for
the Caregiver; Keeping Home Safe; and Are They Doing this
to Annoy Us?;
iv. English and Spanish language tip sheets for the caregiver
on various caregiving topics such as Hallucinations,
Medications, Paranoia, Driving, and more; and
v. Caregiver Wellness Day, a one-day retreat providing a
program of support, health education and skill-building for
caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or a
related dementia.
Most programs and written materials have been adapted for
a 6th grade reading level in both English and Spanish.
The project objectives for the Alzheimer’s Latino Family
Caregiver Education Project over a twelve-month period will
include:
1.Community outreach and education activities reaching
2,000 targeted community members over 12 months
through community-based settings like churches, senior
centers, health fairs, etc. This outreach is necessary to
identify family caregivers, and drive them to education and
support services;
2. Caregiver education activities reaching 300 Latino family
caregivers with education developed to improve their
understanding of the disease and its symptoms, provided
through workshops, online events, and one-on-one training;
and
3. Information and referral for 100 caregivers, who will be
connected to support services like support groups, meals-on-
wheels, and other local health care services.
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements,
accomplishments and recognition: (250 words, maximum)
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) was founded by concerned family caregivers in 1980 and
incorporated as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1981. ALZGLA’s mission is improving the lives of
families affected by Alzheimer’s/Dementia by increasing awareness; delivering effective
programs/services; providing compassionate support; and advocating for quality care and a cure.
ALZGLA is a community-based health agency dedicated to providing support and assistance to people
living with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and their families. For the last 38 years, ALZGLA
has focused on meeting the needs of our region’s culturally and socio-economically diverse population by
developing and delivering innovative and tailored supportive services, many of which have received
national awards. In 1992, ALZGLA’s award-winning El Portal Project began creating services for Latino
families in East and Southeast Los Angeles. In 2002, a regional service office was opened in this area to
serve the local population with linguistically matched services. ALZGLA has been a physical presence in
these communities for over 25 years. The impact of ALZGLA’s programs has been recognized through
over a dozen national awards for innovative programming that improves access to quality care for a
diverse population. Some of these awards include the 2016 Caregiving Legacy Award for improving care
within Cal MediConnect, the state’s pilot for Medicare-MediCal recipients; 2014 Rosalynn Carter
Caregiving Award for caregiver education programs; the 2008 American Society on Aging award for early
stage Alzheimer’s programs; and the 2006 National Alliance for Caregiving award for the Asian Pacific
Islander Dementia Care Network.
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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)
The region served by ALZGLA is extremely diverse - socio-economically, ethnically, linguistically and in
terms of literacy level. Shockingly, this county’s average literacy level is Grade 6. Yet, there are few
educational materials or programs for family caregivers with under a high school education. Further,
there is limited help available to non-English speakers or less acculturated families. The aim of the
Alzheimer’s Latino Family Caregiver Education Project is to ensure that Latino caregivers residing in the
community of Vernon and surrounding areas, who are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s
disease or a related dementia, are provided with culturally and linguistically tailored information about
the disease through education programs that build family caregivers’ skills, along with other linguistically
and culturally competent services. The stress of caregiving can be great. ALZGLA is here to stand by
these challenged families so that they can give quality care to their loved ones.
A demographic snapshot of the targeted area reflects that 67% of the total resident population is Latino.
This region has the largest concentration of Latinos anywhere in Los Angeles County, with large clusters
of immigrant families and Spanish monolingual individuals. Fifty-one percent of the area’s residents
speak Spanish at home. Fifty percent of households live below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Thirteen percent of the total population is over the age of 60. We anticipate most persons reached
through our services will be low-income, Spanish-speaking, adult children whose mothers or fathers have
middle to late stage dementia. Due to lack of disease awareness, their low income, and lack of adequate
health insurance, many patients will not have a formal dementia diagnosis. Therefore, they have not
been connected with necessary medical and supportive care services. These families are struggling to
provide 24/7 care on their own. Research has demonstrated that these caregivers are at high risk for
depression, anxiety and psycho-somatic illness. Their rates of disease morbidity and mortality are much
greater than in the same-aged, non-caregiving population. They need disease education, skills training
and connection to supportive resources to cope with a burdensome caregiving role. This will also improve
quality of life for their family members with dementia.
This project targets family caregivers of people with dementia, and will particularly reach out to less
educated, poorer and limited English speaking families to help them better understand the symptoms of
dementia and how they can avoid putting their loved ones at risk. The Alzheimer’s Latino Family
Caregiver Education Project supports ALZGLA’s efforts to reach underserved, isolated family caregivers
and connect them to services. By identifying family caregivers, educating them about the disease,
providing caregiving skills, and connecting them to supportive resources, this project will help ensure
that their loved one with dementia receives better quality care in their preferred home environment. This
project will build the community’s capacity to help caregiving families by offering access to these high-
quality services in local neighborhoods.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant?
Educational activities supported through this grant can acknowledge the Vernon CommUNITY Fund on
promotional fliers and other marketing tools. The grant can be acknowledged in materials created for the
Caregiver Wellness Day, which reaches over 150 caregivers, public officials and community providers. In
addition, it will also be acknowledged in ALZGLA’s e-newsletter, which reaches over 65,000 recipients; on
our website, which receives over 50,000 hits per year; and in our Annual Report.
Board of Directors
Mark S. Liberman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Tourism &
Convention Board from 2003 – 2013. This organization was responsible for developing the overall
strategy to market and sell the city of Los Angeles as a premier leisure and business travel destination to
both leisure and international clients.
Prior to joining LA Tourism, Liberman spent over 34 years with United Airlines in a variety of sales and
operational positions. Based in Los Angeles since 1995, Liberman most recently was United’s Vice
President, North America-Western Division.
Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Liberman was Vice President – Latin America, based in Miami, Florida,
where he launched United’s Latin American Division in 1992. Prior to that, he was United’s Vice
President of Services Planning and Vice President of Reservations and Ticket Sales at United’s world
headquarters in Chicago.
In addition to his volunteer work over the last 15 years with Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles, where he
serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors, he has served on numerous boards throughout his career.
Today he serves on the Board of the Midnight Mission, which is an organization dedicated to assisting the
homeless in Los Angeles. He also serves on the Board of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment
Commission, which is an organization charged with bringing sporting and entertainment to Los Angeles.
Liberman is a native of New York and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kent State
University.
Matt Reid is a Managing Director and co-head of the Los Angeles office of Sard Verbinnen & Co. He
provides communications counsel to clients on their overall positioning and management of specific
events that impact their reputation, business, and market value. Matt has three decades of experience in
communications, public affairs, corporate responsibility, and crisis communications.
Prior to joining SVC, Matt served as the Senior Vice President of External Relations for BSA | The
Software Alliance – the software industry’s trade association in Washington – where he was responsible
for global advocacy efforts on issues involving intellectual property, privacy, cybersecurity, and cloud
computing. Previously, Matt spent six years as Executive Vice President of Waggener Edstrom, a leading
independent communications agency, where he founded and led the agency’s global public affairs
practice. He later led the agency’s Corporate Practice and founded Waggener Edstrom’s corporate
responsibility practice. For 15 years prior to joining Waggener, Matt worked at several agencies on the
west coast including Fleishman-Hillard in its corporate practice and the GCI Group. Previously, he played
senior roles on numerous high profile political campaigns in California including the LA mayor’s race
and Kathleen Brown’s gubernatorial bid.
Matt serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles - the leading
Alzheimer’s advocacy and care group in Southern California. He is a graduate of the University of
Nevada, Reno with a degree in English Literature.
Jacqueline Macias, Ed.D., is a senior executive with a proven track record in large public companies,
playing significant roles in strategy-setting, M&A, brand-building, and governance. Recognized for
solving complex business issues and creating stakeholder value, Jackie established her own consulting
firm in 2014, providing C-level advisory services. Prior to consulting, Jackie served as Chief Financial
Officer of SeeChange Health, a start-up offering non-traditional health plans combined with consumer-
driven clinical technology. Before SeeChange Health, Jackie spent fifteen years in the health care industry
at Anthem, where she was last responsible for profit/loss management, membership growth and
operations of Medicaid programs, Children’s Health Insurance Programs and all other publicly funded
programs for uninsured and underserved populations across the nation. Prior to Anthem, Jackie spent ten
years in the defense manufacturing industry at ITT, where she was responsible for a variety of financial
functions over the years.
As a recognized expert in health insurance/managed care and the transformational leadership required for
true health care reform, Jackie previously served on the board of directors of Medicaid Health Plans of
America and held an appointed position on NASCO (an incorporated partnership of Blue Cross and Blue
Shield Plans) Government Services Advisory Council as Medicaid executive sponsor. She has also been
asked to speak at several healthcare conferences and to instruct social entrepreneurs at Pepperdine. She
serves as a Board Member for Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles.
Jackie has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Rutgers University, a Master of Science
degree in taxation from American University, and a Doctorate of Education degree in the field of
organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and
Health Insurance Associate.
Val Zavala is recently retired from her position as VP of News and Public Affairs at KCET after 30 years
of service as a television anchor, reporter, producer and executive producer. Over her three decades in
public television she has covered major issues impacting Southern California politics, education,
healthcare, environment, demographics, the economy, arts and culture. As anchor/reporter for KCET’s
prime-time news magazines, SoCal Connected and Life & Times, Zavala has won 18 L.A. Area Emmy®
Awards, eight Golden Mikes and numerous Los Angeles Press Club awards. She also won a prestigious
Walter Cronkite Excellence in Journalism award for her 1-minute ballot proposition explainers.
Ms. Zavala was a John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University in 1992. She received her
Master’s in Journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. and her B.A. in Latin American
Studies from Yale University. She is an active community leader serving as a Senior Fellow and mentor
at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, as well as a Board Member for Alzheimer’s Greater Los
Angeles, and a regent for Mount Saint Mary’s University.
She lives in Altadena with her artist husband and dog Casey.
Board of Directors
Mark S. Liberman
Board Co-Chair
1228 Chantilly Road
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Matthew Reid
Board Co-Chair
Managing Director
Sard Verbinnen & Co.
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1104
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Jacqueline Macias
Vice Chair
24256 Abbeywood Drive
West Hills, CA 91307
Gary L. Ferrell
Treasurer
Ferrell Consulting
2214 A Graham Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Tina Pukonen
Secretary
Vertical strategist
Pinterest
12655 W. Jefferson Blvd. 6th floor
LA, CA 90066
Elliot Sainer
Immediate Past Chair
2000 Edgewood Drive
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Lisa Chalfin
Senior Financial Analyst
Warner Pacific Insurance Services Inc.
32110 Agoura Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Kenneth Chiate
Partner
Quinn Emanuel
865 S. Figueroa St., 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Chad Cole
First Light Real Estate
8828 Pershing Dr., #204
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
Helena Chui, M.D.
Chair, USC Dept. of Neurology
University of Southern California Mailing
Address:
1570 Knollwood Terrace
Pasadena, CA 91103
Leonor Gaviña-Valls
Vice President
F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc.
2700 Fruitland Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058-2893
Ingrid Graham
Classically Trained Dancer, Choreographer,
Mentor and Educator
THE MOVEMENT TALENT AGENCY
Rep by: Jim Keith & Lyndsay Farias
Jeffrey Glassman
CEO
Covington Capital Management
601 S. Figueroa Street, Ste. 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Stephan Glynn
Managing Director
UBS Financial Services, INC.
515 South Flower Street., Suite 5000
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Pansy Greene
Early Stage Liaison
23775 Mahogany Court
Valencia, CA 91354
Robert Hirsch
Partner, S.A.H. Investments
Hirsch Family Investments
c/o Susan Hirsch Wohl
5403 Oakdale Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Susan Disney Lord
Owner, Bel Air Restaurant
1717 San Vicente Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Kyle Mabry
Managing Director
Western Division, American Airlines
222 North Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 2100
El Segundo, CA 90245
Anne Martinez
Vice President, Western Sales & Operations
United Stations Radio Networks
11400 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Susan M. Reynolds
Business Development Director
KPMG Advisors
550 S. Hope Street, Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Karl Schulze
Founder
Schulze Haynes Loevenguth & Co., LLC
660 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1280
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Judy Wunsch
ALZGLA Volunteer
6114 Barrows Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Val Zavala
Retired KCET Vice President, News and Public Affairs
1822 La Paz Road Altadena, CA 91001
Honorary Members
Stephen Henning
Honorary Member
Senior Partner
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
10960 Wilshire Boulevard, 18th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Joshua Trabulus, MD
Honorary Member
435 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Members Emeritus
Michael Arthur
Member Emeritus
437 S. Bristol Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Stephen Breuer
Member Emeritus
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
3663 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Larry Varnes
Member Emeritus
9600 Edmondson Drive
Denton, TX 76207
Total Project
Personnel Request Costs
GELA Regional Director (.05)4,444
Sr. Manager Education & Outreach (.5)14,284 28,569
Manager, Family Services (.05)2,802
Graphc Designer (.02)1,325
Education & Outreach Coord (.37)7,568 14,796
Benefits & Taxes @ 23%5,331 11,641
Total Personnel $28,508 $62,252
Operations
Program Supplies (Educ. Events)2,000 3,000
Brochures/pamphlets printing 1,000 0
Training manuals 1,500 2,000
Local Mileage (@.54 per mile)3,000 5,000
Facilities Rental for Caregiver Wellness Day 1,500 1,500
Catering Caregiver Wellness Day 3,000 5,000
Office Supplies 300 600
Postage 100 250
Total Operations $12,400 $17,350
Administrative Costs @ 10% 4,091 7,960
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $44,998 $87,562
Alzheimer’s Latino Caregiver Education Project
Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles
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Final Report
Created: 07/11/2018 • Last updated: 07/16/2018
Use this form to provide details regarding the services this organization has provided in the period after
receiving financial support from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (VCF).
* Were you able to achieve the objectives of the grant from the VCF? Please explain.
The Vernon CommUNITY Fund made it possible for Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) to increase
partnerships and reach a wider audience in the target communities. It also made it possible to use a
broader and more creative range of strategies, both in marketing and in trainings and presentations. The
Caregiver Emergency Funds provided desperately needed respite and a welcome break for caregivers.
Further, it supported their ability to take advantage of more services.
ALZGLA's locally-based care counselor was able to increase her caseload for more one-on-one
counseling. She was also able to offer caregiver trainings on a regular schedule. The caregiver caseload
for the East Los Angeles Regional Service Center increased by an average of 5.5% each month. Nine
newly identified caregivers from the target cities received one-on-one counseling and were connected to
support services as well as health and long-term care services. This represents an almost 100% increase
over the previous year. All the individuals receiving one-on-one care counseling are Latino and most are
Spanish speaking.
The outreach and education staff were able to increase attendance of trainings and presentations by
10% over the previous year thanks to the support provided by the Vernon CommUNITY Fund.
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* Have all of the funds provided
by VCF been expended?
Yes
* What challenges has the organization experienced during the term of the grant and
how were they addressed? How have these challenges affected the work supported
by the VCF?
Cultural barriers and the social stigma of Alzheimer's disease among Latinos remain the primary
challenges to bringing awareness and education about the disease to the underserved communities
targeted by the grant. Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles was able to take several creative approaches to
deal with these challenges. One of the most effective and creative tools used during the past year was a
telenovela produced by Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles in English and Spanish. The 10-minute episodes
proved to be an effective tool to start the conversation about Alzheimer's in a manner that was sensitive
and culturally appropriate. In addition, ALZGLA’s locally-based office established a partnership with East
Los Angeles Community College Storybook Theatre around an Alzheimer's-related live production to
facilitate discussions about the disease and increase awareness.
Limited budgets to market to new audiences is another challenge. Building partnerships that open doors
to new audiences is how this challenge was addressed throughout the year. The Vernon CommUNITY
Fund support was integral to increasing and maintaining partnerships with community groups. ALZGLA
added approximately 40 new partnerships during the past year and they yield wonderful results.
* What are any organizational successes from the past year which you would like to
highlight?
A major success of the past year would be Caregiver Wellness Day, which was held on June 2, 2018. A
full-day event, it brought together over 150 caregivers with 150 community partners who provided
caregiver education and trainings; community resources; and access to medical and research
professionals, as well as a myriad of helpful take-away items. While it may seem simplistic, providing
sustenance to the caregivers in the form of free packages of fresh tortillas, pounds of coffee, and other
household items was a wonderful benefit for those who attended. Many of the caregivers are from low-
income households. Partnerships with Food4Less and Gavina Coffee (a Vernon-based business) made
these donations possible.
Some who attended Caregiver Wellness Day were only able to do so thanks to respite support made
possible by the Vernon CommUNITY Fund.
Another highlight of the year was the launching of ALZGLA's Latino Dementia Network on March 22,
2018. The meeting brought together 75 organizational leaders to focus on the needs of Latinos dealing
with Alzheimer's and dementia in the target cities identified by Vernon CommUNITY Fund.
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* Were there any additional
unexpected expenses that were
not mentioned in the Interim
Report?
No
* How many times has the Board
of Directors convened in the past
year?
5
* How many residents from the
Vernon-area (Vernon, Bell, Boyle
Heights, Commerce, Huntington
Park, Maywood, Unincorporated
East Los Angeles) have you
served during the grant term?
1094
* Do you expect to reapply for
funding from VCF next year?
Yes
* Signature
By typing your full name in the space
provided below, you attest that the
information provided is true and
accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Debra Cherry
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* What metrics did you use to determine this?
Strategic plans for ALZGLA's East Los Angeles Regional Service Center are created annually. These
include goals. Sign-in sheets and printed evaluations are the primary tools used to measure
effectiveness. In the past year, ALZGLA has also grown its social media presence. Analytic reports are run
to measure for volume and engagement.
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Fill out Application Form
Created: 07/19/2018 • Last updated: 07/21/2018
* Name of Organization CA Derby Dolls
* Organization Phone 5625999512
* Organization Email info@derbydolls.com
Organization website address, if
any
www.derbydolls.com
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Heather Masterton
Title of Authorized
Representative
Member, Board of Directors
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
01/2018
* Organization Type Community-based (Sports/Recreation)
* Service Area Vernon
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 2661 46th St
City/Town Vernon
State California
Country United States
SERVICE DETAILS
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What number of non-duplicate
individuals directly benefit from
your services?
More than 200
What amount of the individuals
specified above are located in
the cities identified by the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
More than 200
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Audrey Wood
STAFF DETAILS
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
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and former board appointments
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
50000
* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
15
* Are you requesting funding for
a specific project?
No
Name of Financial Institution Chase
Address of Financial Institution PO BOX 852051 Columbus Ohio 43218
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
800-242-7338
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Membership Dues
Fundraising (individual donations & events)
Bouts
Grants
Merchandise
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Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if
applicable)
N/A
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if
applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if
applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if
applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if
applicable)
(No response)
Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
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Fill out Application Narrative Form
Created: 07/19/2018 • Last updated: 07/21/2018
* 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?327,800
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
The mission of the Derby Dolls is to achieve the highest level
of competition, integrity and production quality, while
enriching the lives of its members and community through
sport.
What is the target demographic for
your services?Women and Girls
What period of time are the requested
funds expected to cover?one year
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 LA Derby Dolls is Los Angeles' premier all-female, banked track roller derby league. The league was
founded in October 2003 and in January 2018, was granted its 501c3 status, under the name CA Derby
Dolls. Over the last fifteen years, the Derby Dolls have continued to evolve and are now a thriving,
volunteer run organization comprised of more than 150 adult and junior skaters, referees, and trainers.
The Derby Dolls are committed to achieving the highest level of competition, integrity and production
quality, while enriching the lives of its members and community through sport. This mission is
accomplished through a state of the art training program, professionally produced bouts, introductory
classes, and tailored workshops for community groups.
The Derby Dolls also commit their time and career talents to a robust schedule of year round service
projects to promote the health and wellbeing of communities throughout Los Angeles County (i.e. a
league produced health fair, neighborhood clean ups, marathons and CicLAvias, literacy events, family
movie nights, and more). Throughout its history, the Derby Dolls have produced 14 seasons comprised of
more than 20+ bouts annually, won multiple national and regional championships (National Battle on the
Bank: 1st Place - 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017; 2nd place 2009, 2011, and 3rd place in
2010; and Regional Battle for the Coast- Flat Track: 1st place - 2012 and 2013; 2nd place - 2014), hosted
over 50 training camps for adult and junior skaters and volunteered in hundreds of transformative
community events.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of
Vernon and/or its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
The Derby Dolls are honored to bring its league, fan base and state of the art sports programming for
women and girls to the City of Vernon. We respectfully request your consideration of a $50,000 grant to
support the league’s first year of operating expenses as a new non profit in Vernon. A grant from the
CommUNITY Fund will allow the league to successfully implement quality sports training programming
and community engagement projects in Vernon and its surrounding communities.
The Derby Dolls offer programming seven days a week to its 150 adult and junior skaters, who each
commit to a minimum of 14 hours a month of training. Programming includes skills based practices (on
and off skates), team skater, mid level (Subpool) and entry level (Fresh Meat) practices, and team and
mixed level scrimmages (bouting). A rotating series of Introductory and advanced introductory classes
are open to community members for a fee and specialized workshops (RollUp!) are made available at no
cost to targeted populations (past groups have included survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault and formerly incarcerated women and their female children from community organizations: Peace
Over Violence and Homeboy Industries), twice a year.
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In addition to specialized workshops, league skaters will also oversee service engagement projects in
Vernon and its surrounding communities. These projects expose Derby Dolls skaters, their families and
the league’s fan base to a broad range of social issues: neighborhood beautification, homelessness,
educational equity, violence against women, suicide prevention, access to quality health care, etc - and
promote opportunities for everyone to get involved in promoting healthier communities.
Our 2018 program goals are measured against the following indicators:
Goal #1 Promote the emotional, mental and physical health of women and girls through sports
programming
Outcome: Adult and junior skates will experience an increase in overall health and well being
Performance Indicators:
# of skaters enrolled in a formal skating program, from beginner to team skater
# of training hours completed by adults and juniors
# of skaters track cleared, i.e. meeting standardized level of skill achievement and bout readiness
# increase in skaters self reporting marked improvement in emotional and physical health
Goal #2 Promote the leadership of women and girls through league and community engagement
opportunities
Outcome: Women and girls will be empowered to lead within the league and in their schools, workplaces
and communities
Performance Indicators:
# of leadership positions held within the league
# of community engagement events lead by Derby Dolls
# of community events attended by Derby Dolls
# of Roll Up Workshops offered to community groups
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant?
The Derby Dolls would be honored to announce a grant partnership with the Vernon CommUNITY Fund on
our website, across our social media platforms with over 65,000 followers, and through a dedicated
newsletter to our e-mail list serv of over 25,000 fans/supporters. We would also credit the CommUNITY
Fund through an announcement at each public bout for the duration of the grant period - ex. "This bout is
brought to you with support from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund."
LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS
Women’s Banked Track Roller Derby -Board Roster, FY18-FY20
Audrey Wood, Board President
Audrey Wood is a post production supervisor working in West Hollywood, specializing in reality
television content. She has worked in television post production for over 13 years. Wood is a retired
All-star and Sirens skater and is currently part of the LADD Enforcers.
Jenn Murphy, Vice President
Jenn Murphy has spent the past decade working as a film programmer and administrator for film
organizations across the US. Currently she is the Senior Video Editor at Mercy for Animals. She has
been a member of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls since 2016 and currently skates with the Varsity
Brawlers.
Kristal Carmona Miranda, Treasurer
Kristal is on her second (two-year) term on the board of directors. She has worked as a consultant for
a CPA accounting firm for over 13 years with half her clients in the nonprofit sector. She is currently
the Controller for Pfaffinger Foundation. She is a retired Derby Doll skater with the Sirens and
Ex-Riette.
Laura Cherkas, Secretary
Laura Cherkas is a freelance production editor in the book-publishing industry. She has been a
member of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls since 2015 and skates with the Varsity Brawlers.
Heather Masterton, Board Member
Heather Masterton is a seasoned fundraising professional with over 22 years of experience in the
non-profit sector, with a focus on fundraising for programs that empower women and girls. She has
been a member of Los Angeles Derby Dolls since 2014 and skates with Fight Crew.
Scott Newell, Board Member
Scott Newell is an Exhibition Technician at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. He has been a
member of the Derby Dolls for 11 years. During this time he achieved “legend” status as a referee,
coached the Fight Crew, served as Interim General Manager, and to this day, serves as Co-Head of
the track maintenance crew.
Grant Palmer, Board Member
Grant Palmer is an executive in the medical device industry focusing on quality and regulatory affairs.
He is currently Vice President of Quality and Regulatory at Sparton Aubrey Group,Inc, a contact
medical device design and manufacturing company. Grant serves as the official photographer for
the Los Angeles Derby Dolls.
TAX ID: 82-3100150
WWW.DERBYDOLLS.COM
2661 E. 46th Street Vernon CA 90058
Follow Us! @LADERBYDOLLS
DERBY DOLLS 2018 budget Jan-June 2018 Actuals Budget Notes
Income
Fundraising 37,920.44 60,000
Members fundraise for the league
through skate-a-thons, marathons
and other events
Dues 71,025.75 168,000 Adults: $70/mo & Juniors: $65/mo
Event Income 8270.16 35,000
YTD income low due to no public
bouts in warehouse
Camps 0 5,000 No camps held this year to date
Grants 2500 60,000
Since incorporating as a 501c3 in
January 2018, we are now
beginning to apply for general
operating and program specific
grants.
Other 5000 0 Sale of equipment
Merch Sales 212.50 0
Total Income 124,928.85 328,000
Expenses
Program Cost 11,205.44 60,000
Operations 4598.37 50,000
Personnel 15952.75 40,000
Printing/Ads 0 5,000
Travel Fund 0 10,000
Supplies/Training Gear 2,514.42 10,000
Rent 66,906.09 120,000.00
Utilities 2,251.32 12,000
Telephone 546.72 3600
Insurance/Taxes 2212.74 2200
Move expenses/Temp Storage 3,115.09 15,000
Total Expenses 109,302.94 327,800
Total Request 50,000
DERBY DOLLS 2018 budget Jan-June 2018 Actuals Budget Request
Income
Fundraising 37,920.44 60,000
Dues 71,025.75 168,000
Event Income 8270.16 35,000
Camps 0 5,000
Grants 2500 60,000
Other 5000 0
Merch Sales 212.50 0
Total Income 124,928.85 328,000
Expenses
Program Cost 11,205.44 60,000
Operations 4598.37 50,000
Personnel 15952.75 40,000
Printing/Ads 0 5,000
Travel Fund 0 10,000
Supplies/Training Gear 2,514.42 10,000
Rent 66,906.09 120,000.00 42,000
Utilities 2,251.32 12,000 2,000
Telephone 546.72 3600
Insurance/Taxes 2212.74 2200
Move expenses/Temp Storage 3,115.09 15,000
6,000 (toilet installation for Vernon
permitting process, paint for
warehouse)
Total Expenses 109,302.94 327,800
Total Request 50,000
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Created: 08/08/2018 • Last updated: 08/27/2018
* Name of Organization Center for Nonviolent Education & Parenting, dba Echo
* Organization Phone 213-484-6676
* Organization Email info@echotraining.org
Organization website address, if
any
www.echotraining.org
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Louise Godbold
Title of Authorized
Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
08/2004
* Organization Type Community-based (Health/Human Services)
* Service Area Boyle Heights
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 1000 Sunset Blvd #201
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Country United States
SERVICE DETAILS
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What number of non-duplicate
individuals directly benefit from
your services?
More than 200
What amount of the individuals
specified above are located in
the cities identified by the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
More than 200
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Louise Godbold
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)
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.
Louise Godbold, Executive Director. In 2010, Louise joined Echo as the director of grant development
after a 20-year career as a nonprofit consultant. She has worked for funders (the California Endowment
and Los Angeles County Health & Human Services), for UC Berkeley as a technical assistance provider to
California county administrations, and for many nonprofit agencies requiring strategic planning and
evaluation consultation. In 2013, Louise and longtime staff member, Diana Ayala, took over as co-
executive directors after the departure of Echo’s founder. Since April 2017, Louise has been the sole
executive director. Louise is the developer and lead trainer for Echo’s professional development
curriculum on trauma- and resiliency-informed practice.
CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE.
Tracy Gray (MST, MSEd, MSW) Program Manager. Tracy has over 10 years experience teaching children of
all ages, as well as providing mental health services to children and families. She received her master’s
in teaching through the Teach for America program and a dual masters in infant and family
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developmental (with a specialization in early childhood trauma) through Bankstreet College of Education
and the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. After working as a mental health provider in
the New York school system and outpatient clinics, Tracy moved back to California and became a master
teacher at The Pacific Oaks Children’s School where she mentored early childhood education students
from local community colleges. In July 2017, Tracy joined Echo as a program manager and lead trainer
and she now develops, manages, and facilitates professional development trainings in trauma-informed,
nonviolent practice.
Sofia Teodoro, Program Manager. Sofia has over 20 years of experience working with Los Angeles
nonprofits on a diverse range of social issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, youth
development and immigration. She co-founded two organizations, Immigrant Defenders Law Center, a
social justice law firm dedicated to providing legal services to detained and released unaccompanied
children, and Los Angeles Communities Advocating for Unity, Social Justice and Action, Inc., a social
justice-based youth organization/charter and vocational school. Sofia’s own personal journey as a trauma
survivor and single parent led to her participation in Echo’s nonviolent parenting classes and eventually
being hired as an Echo program manager in 2017.
James Bigelow, Lead Trainer. MFA joined Echo in July 2017 as a trauma-informed, nonviolent parent
educator and professional development trainer. He brings to Echo 17 years of working with children and
families. James started his career working in group homes and for the past 10 years has worked in
schools as a therapeutic behavioral specialist with students and their parents.
Andi Fetzner, Trainer. Andi began working with Echo in 2018 as the Seeking Safety and Trauma &
Addiction professional development facilitator. She has a B.A. in Political Science, an M.S. in Counseling,
and is currently working towards a Doctorate in Psychology. She is the co-chair of the Trauma-Informed
Taskforce of Los Angeles and as Community Manager of Acesconnection.com.
Chavonne Taylor, Trainer. Chavonne is a South Central Los Angeles native with a degree in Sociology from
the University of Southern California. While in school, she worked as a mentor with foster youth at
Crenshaw High School as well as heading a childcare program for Kinship in Action, an organization
providing support for relative caregivers. She has worked with pregnant and parenting teens both as a
teaching assistant at Thomas Riley High School and as a case manager with the CalLearn program at El
Nido Family Center. Her experience also includes working as a teaching assistant at the Daniel Freeman
Elementary school in Inglewood and as a program manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters at Florence
Griffith-Joyner Elementary school in Watts. As a facilitator for the Department of Mental Health's
Wraparound program, Chavonne led a team of child specialists, parent partners, therapists, and social
workers to support children in foster care, returning to their home from a group home, or on probation.
She learned the practice of nonviolent communication while teaching at Riviera Playschool in Redondo
Beach. Chavonne joined Echo in April 2018.
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Jessica LeTarte (MSW), Operations Manager. Jessica has extensive experience in supporting social service
agencies as an administrator with specialist skills in technology and design. Before receiving her MSW
from USC, she worked at the Da Vinci Innovation Academy as an academic coach and at Healthcare
Services Inc. providing administrative support. In 2013, she joined Echo as an intern and is now the
operations manager, with responsibility for daily operations, human resources, communications and
technological support.
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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LOUISE GODBOLD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Louise has worked for over 20 years in the nonprofit field. For several years she was retained by
UC Berkeley to provide statewide technical assistance to county alcohol and drug
administrations. She has worked for The California Endowment, the Los Angeles County
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and innumerable nonprofits providing assistance
with evaluation, strategic planning and creating research-based programming.
LINDA KESTON
Linda Keston has been an elementary school teacher, school counselor, school psychologist and
is a licensed marriage family therapist. She was a mentor and tutor at the teen parenting program
established by Echo’s founder prior to the agency’s inception, and was privileged to be a part of
Echo’s founding and development.
TODD MANDEL
Todd Mandel serves as Director of Development for Claremont Graduate University. Previously,
he was president of Network Consulting Group, providing fund and board development expertise
to local and national nonprofits. He is the author/editor of “Be the One,” a book on mentoring.
CAROL MELVILLE, BOARD CHAIR
Carol Melville is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for many years as Regional
Director for South Bay Jewish Family Service Mental Health Center. She has also worked as a
private practice clinician.
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
40,000
JOHN PERKINS, TREASURER
John is an investment banker and strategy consultant. Prior to joining the Echo Board, John
served on the Marymount High School Board of Directors for seven years – one year as lead
Finance trustee and five years as Chairman of the Board.
CORINNE TAYLOR-CYNGISER, SECRETARY
Corinne Taylor-Cyngiser is a nonprofit consultant specializing in informal education, girls' selfesteem,
and mentorship for educators and other role models. She is a graduate of Echo's Parent
Education Certification Program.RENALDO WILSON
RENALDO WILSON
Renaldo Wilson is a health educator for Kaiser Permanente. He has 15 years experience in the
health field, practicing as an exercise physiologist, Ayurvedic specialist, Tai Chi instructor and
holistic health practitioner.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Board contributions 62,827
Donations 25,000
Grants 209,000
Community contracts 50,000
Program fees 357,450
Direct mail fundraising 13,000
Total Income $ 717,277
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* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
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* Are you requesting funding for
a specific project?
Yes
Name of Financial Institution CitiBank
Address of Financial Institution 2450 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
(323) 473-3894
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if
applicable)
N/A
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if
applicable)
N/A
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
Proposed budget for requested funds
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Created: 08/08/2018 • Last updated: 08/27/2018
* What dollar amount are you
requesting from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund?
40000
* Will you be requesting general
operating support?
No
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If no:
What is your annual operating budget?717,277
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
The mission of Echo is to support and facilitate child raising
rooted in connection and empathy. We teach parents,
teachers and others who strongly influence children’s lives
an approach that integrates current research in human
development and trauma-informed care, with the practice of
nonviolence.
Who is the target demographic for your
services, if any?
Low Income English and Spanish speaking parents and
children in East Los Angeles
Please briefly describe your proposed
project. (250 words, maximum)
Echo was recently invited to provide weeknight parenting
education and childcare programming at the Wellness Center
in Boyle Heights, where multiple non profits offering wrap
around health and social services are based. A $40,000 grant
from the Vernon CommUNITY fund would support the
implementation of our signature sliding scale, ten week
parenting course series in both English and Spanish, with
concurrent, trauma-informed child care programming, three
times a year (30 weeks in total).
What is the goal of the proposed
project? (500 words, maximum)
Goal: Assist parents in the Boyle Heights area in breaking
intergenerational cycles of violence and provide the safe,
stable nurturing relationship children need for optimal
growth and to heal from trauma.
Objective: Increase parents’ ability to create safe and
healing parent/child relationships through 10-class parenting
series.
Outcome: Parents will practice trauma-informed nonviolent
parenting to break intergenerational cycles of violence as
well as provide the safe, stable nurturing relationship
children need for optimal growth and to heal from trauma.
Output: Thirty weeks a year, provide two-hour trauma-
informed, nonviolent classes in English and Spanish for
parents, including domestic violence survivors, and two
hours of trauma-informed child care for participants’
children.
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
(No response)
Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project (attachment):
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements,
accomplishments and recognition: (250 words, maximum)
The mission of Echo is to support and facilitate child raising rooted in connection and empathy. We teach
parents, teachers and others who strongly influence children’s lives an approach that integrates current
research in human development and trauma-informed care, with the practice of nonviolence.
Echo was founded in 1999 to train parents and educators in an attachment-based, ‘power with’ approach
to child raising and providing services to children. Since 2010, Echo has incorporated the ever-emerging
science on childhood trauma and resilience - most notably the findings from the Adverse Childhood
Experiences Study - to uniquely offer trainings to parents and professionals in the development of a
trauma-informed, nonviolent practice. We focus on relationship-building and social emotional skills to
heal trauma and build resilience, thus creating the conditions for optimal growth and learning for every
child.
Our trainings and conferences on Childhood Trauma, Trauma Responsive Play, Nonviolent Parenting,
Embodied Child Raising, Social & Historical Trauma, Resilience & Post Traumatic Growth, and Seeking
Safety are attended by professionals across the U.S. and parents across Los Angeles County. They are
consistently at capacity - and provide parents, educators and other professionals with the skills and
approach to promote the trauma- and resiliency-informed, compassionate environments in which children
can thrive.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of
Vernon and/or its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Echo was recently invited to provide weekly parenting education and childcare programming at the
Wellness Center in Boyle Heights. A $40,000 grant from the Vernon CommUNITY fund would support the
implementation of our signature sliding scale, ten week parenting course series in both English and
Spanish, with concurrent, trauma-informed child care programming, three times a year (30 weeks total).
Our parenting curricula covers nonviolent communication, brain and child development, the impact of
trauma on development, tools for emotional regulation, emotional literacy, and setting limits. Participants
are provided free childcare with a curriculum that parallels the information received by parents. Our
childcare workers are trained in trauma-informed care and receive reflective supervision from our trauma
specialists.
Two thirds (67%) of the families we serve come to us through court referrals and the Department of
Children and Family Services and have no other options for linguistically, financially and geographically
accessible parenting support services. The majority (65%) of the families we serve are living on less than
$25,000 a year. One in four of the parents are monolingual Spanish speakers. Participants are
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predominantly Latino (66%), with 21% White and 6% African American. Our average participant
contributes $2 toward a class, based on their current income. Expanding our parent education
programming to Boyle Heights will meet the demand of East Los Angeles parents, particularly Spanish
speakers, in need of, and required to participate in parent education to break the cycle of violence in
their family.
Our work is in alignment Vernon CommUNITY Fund’s commitment to improving, the health, wellbeing and
quality of life in the City and surrounding communities. In 2010, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reported that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ranging from being hit to being humiliated by a
parent) are positively correlated with higher risks of alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence,
depression and suicide, unintended pregnancies and other physical, mental and social problems. We see
our work and approach as critical to the prevention of child abuse, but also as an evidence informed
strategy to improving the emotional, mental and physical health of children and adults in the
communities we serve.
We know our approach is working. In an evaluation led by Joe Albert Garcia, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in
the Human Services Department at California State University, Fullerton, Echo’s model demonstrated
statistically significant improvements in the attitudes of parent class participants in four areas: Empathy,
Corporal Punishment, Parent-Child Roles, Children’s Power and Independence. These findings indicate
that as a result of attending the trauma-informed nonviolent parenting class series, parents are moving
from a higher to lesser risk of practicing behaviors known to be attributable to child abuse and neglect.
With your support, we will bring this model to parents in the communities of East Los Angeles, improving
the welfare of children by creating access to trauma-informed, nonviolent parent education.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant?
Echo would happily list the Vernon CommUNITY fund on all of its digital and hard copy outreach materials
to announce this new class offering in the community of Boyle Heights. We will send out a stand alone e-
mail to our list serv to share the news of this grant award and to notify the communities we serve that we
are now able to serve parents at a Boyle Heights location. Our list serv is composed of individual
supporters, as well as the multiple community organizations and government entities we partner with,
who serve parents and make referrals to our classes.
Operating Budget 2018-2019
Income
Board contributions 62,827
Donations 25,000
Grants 209,000
Community contracts 50,000
Program fees 357,450
Direct mail fundraising 13,000
Total Income 717,277$
Expenditures
Personnel 475,767
Professional services 66,800
Mileage reimbursement 2,000
Program supplies 20,500
Catering 17,000
Staff training 2,000
Bank & payroll service charges 1,980
Rent 36,000
Insurance 8,500
Accounting fees 46,325
Online database 5,500
Donor development exps 1,500
Office supplies & copier 4,200
Telephone & internet 5,000
Taxes & fees 250
Total Expenses 707,272$
Board reserve
Total Expenditures 707,272$
Net Revenue 10,005$
Community Parenting Program
City of Vernon
2018-2019
Total Program
Personnel costs
Executive Director In kind
Parent Educator Spanish $3,000
Program Manager $12,200
Program Assistants $6,229
Child Care Providers (6)$4,950
Fringe Benefits 17%4,484
Total Personnel Costs 30,863
Other program costs
Program supplies 5,000
Mileage 500
Overhead 10%3,636
Total Cost 40,000
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
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
___ Audit/IRS Form 990 (dated: _____ / ____ / _____ )
___ Organizational Budget
How does the proposal align with the goals of the Fund?
governmental landscape:
Description of the proposal to which funds would apply
Age Range:
Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
Economic Status:
Family Type:
Military Status:
Sexual Orientation:
Other (specify):
___ Proposal Budget
Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
Date: _____ / ____ / ______Signed: ___________________________________
Fund this proposal?
___ Yes
___ No Recommended Amount:
List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
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Fill out Application Form
Created: 05/08/2018 • Last updated: 06/04/2018
* Name of Organization The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
* Organization Phone 626-677-2254
* Organization Email mgordon@girlscoutsla.org
Organization website address, if
any
(No response)
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Gordon, Maxine
Title of Authorized
Representative
(No response)
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
12/2008
* Organization Type Civic Organization
Other, please specify...: Education
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 801 S. Grand Ave.
City/Town Los Angeles
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)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Luttgens, Lise
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)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of attaching a separate document.
Please specify titles and organizational involvement.
(No response)
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
50,000
* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
0
* 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)
(No response)
* 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
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
(No response)
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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)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if
applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if
applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if
applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if
applicable)
(No response)
Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
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Fill out Application Narrative Form
Created: 05/08/2018 • Last updated: 06/14/2018
* 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?20,093,309
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit, serves over 45,000 girls in partnership with 24,000
adult members and volunteers throughout the diverse
communities of Los Angeles County and parts of Kern, San
Bernardino, and Ventura counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-
serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, preparing girls for a
lifetime of leadership through access to key experiences,
connections, and programs in entrepreneurship, life skills,
outdoors, and STEM.
What is the target demographic for
your services?girls ages 5-18
What period of time are the requested
funds expected to cover?09/2018-09/2019
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)
Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator,
Risk-taker, Leader), Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized
the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy.
Since the organization’s inception, Girl Scouts has both reflected the times and been a leader in
expanding opportunities for girls including:
• created radio programs to mobilize relief efforts during the Great Depression;
• led initiatives and held events nationwide to support civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s;
• created a national environmental program in the 1970s;
• took on modern health issues and worked on anti-drug education in the 1980s;
• participated in national service projects on illiteracy, health, and fitness in the 1990s and beyond.
In 2008, six Girl Scout Councils from across Los Angeles were consolidated to form one unified council-
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. With this change came significant restructuring and alignment of
staff, volunteers and board members.
In 2017 GSGLA embarked on the development of a bold three-year strategic plan. We recognized that it
was critical to provide girls in all communities of Greater Los Angeles with the benefits of our mission so
we honed our strategy to focus on underserved neighborhoods. The results to date have surpassed
expectations- membership has grown by 13%, serving over 46,000 girls and more than 16,500 girls in
low-income areas have access to Girl Scout Leadership Experiences and are developing the courage and
confidence to realize their full potential.
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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)
At GSGLA, we set girls up for success by engaging them in activities that are girl-led, cooperative and
hands on. The active-learning skills contribute to implementing lasting and sustainable difference in their
own communities. Girl Scouts has a legacy of producing leaders; they have spurred change at multiple
levels including creating programs that were implemented locally, domestically and internationally.
In Vernon and the surrounding communities, GSGLA’s work has reached many girls and adult volunteers
through our strategic outreach initiatives. We currently serve a total of 1,080 people in demographic area
the Vernon CommUNITY Fund prioritizes its philanthropic funding. This total includes 876 girl members
and 204 adult mentors that help support our initiatives. These girls engage in skill-building STEM,
outdoor and Life Skills curricula that shapes their interests and empowers them to proactively solve
problems in the community.
At the local level, this past year, Girl Scouts supplied Greater Los Angeles with half a million hours of
community service and during Feed Your Neighbor Month troops collected 8,503 meals for local food
banks. In April, at GSGLA’s annual Mall Madness event, Girl Scouts collected birthday party supplies for
local children in foster care filling an entire 15-foot U-Haul truck. Additionally, GSGLA is proud to
announce that our members have achieved the highest number of Gold Award recipients in the country
with this year’s class reaching 291 girls. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor in the world
requiring girls to engage in a rigorous process that involves identifying a community problem and leading
a large-scale sustainable project to address the issue. On a global level, one of our LA-area Gold Award
Girl Scouts launched a government initiative to stock sanitizer in community hospitals in China. These are
just a few examples of Girl Scouts who embody the change they want to see in the world through hard
work, dedication and commitment.
At GSGLA, we believe every girl should have access to our one-of-a-kind experiences and skill-building
activities. We accomplish this through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) which encourages
fun, skill-building activities to create the next generation of environmental stewards, community leaders
and trailblazers. Before the age of 18, Girl Scouts are helping others in difficult times; they take action to
improve their communities. This effort was recognized last year when 154 troops worked to improve the
world around them through community service projects, earning them GSGLA’s Building Better
Communities patch. Girl Scouts high quality curriculum is designed to impact girls and inspire passion,
leading to civic engagement and community service.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant?
Should GSGLA receive funding, we will recognize the Vernon CommUNITY Fund in our annual report. This
report will be available digitally on our website, which receives nearly 700,000 visits from over 350,000
unique individuals annually. We will also distribute a physical form of this annual report among our donor
base, which resides across the Greater Los Angeles Area and beyond. GSGLA would also be happy to
collaborate with your public relations team to identify and promote aligning recognition opportunities.
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles ▪ 801 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 300, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ▪ (626) 677-2234 ▪ girlscoutsla.org
2018 Board of Directors
Officers
Shelley B. Thompson, Board Chair, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Cheryl M. Hundley, Vice Chair, Sr. Director, Global Tax, Global Eagle Entertainment
Jana Monroe, Secretary, Vice President, Global Security, Herbalife
Kathryn E. Nielsen, Treasurer, Sr. Vice President Finance, Controller, Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
Directors
David A. Battaglia, Litigation Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Hayley English Blockley, Managing Director, JLL
Steve Bolkovatz, Money Market Credit Analyst, The Capital Group
Mia Britel, Partner - Technology Services, Deloitte
Juanita Dawson, Information Systems & Technology, Raytheon
Joanna Dean, General Manager Western Region, Toyota Financial Services
Karen Jong, Partner, RSM US LLP
Manjusha P. Kulkarni, Executive Director, A3PCON
Megan L. Martin, Vice President, Intellectual Property Counsel, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Frances M. Moreno, Managing Partner, Vaco Los Angeles, LLC
Bill Nelson, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Westfield Corporation
Michelle Reagan, VP, Business Development Officer, Pacific Western Bank
Elena Sacca Smith, National Community Relations Manager, Toyota Financial Services
April Spencer, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Ellen Swarts, Controllor, Teledyne Controls
Tania L. Van Herle, Managing Principal, Corporate Treasurer, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Michelle C. Wroan, Partner, KPMG LLP
GSGLA FY2018 Operating Budget
C O N F I D E N T I A L
Proposed Budget
FY 2017-2018
OPERATING REVENUE
Public Support
Individual Gifts 500,000$
Corporate Gifts 550,000
Foundations 450,000
Total Public Support 1,500,000$
Revenue
Product Sales (net)15,744,430
Retail Operations (net)723,787
Program Revenue 1,505,260
Property & Equipment 55,550
Bank & Investment Income 229,000
Other Revenue 148,500
Total Revenue 18,406,527$
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 19,906,527$
OPERATING EXPENSES
Employee Expense
Personnel Salaries & Wages 9,629,418$
Employee Benefits 1,492,384
Employee Taxes & insurance 1,000,756
Total Salaries, Benefits and Taxes 12,122,558$
Other Operating Expense
Professional Services & Fees 904,820
Supplies 1,888,078
Telecommunications 226,338
Occupancy 1,652,541
Equipment Purchase, Rental, Repair & Maintenance 388,425
Printing, Promotion & Publications 464,915
Travel 306,736
Assistance & Grants 461,113
Insurance 316,947
Other Expenses 437,488
Depreciation Expense 923,349
Total Other Operating Expense 7,970,750$
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 20,093,309$
(186,781)$ NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FOR OPERATIONS
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Proposed Budget Compared to Current Year Forecast, Current Year Final Budget and Prior Year Actuals
Proposed Budget
FY 2017-2018
Capital Public Support
Camp Lakota 200,000
Other Capital 300,000
TOTAL CAPITAL SUPPORT 500,000$
Capital Expenditures
New Capital Projects - FY2018 986,000$
Prior year carryovers from FY2017 (WIP) 467,000$
Santa Clarita & Inglewood Build-outs (WIP) 900,000$
Property Capital Expenditures 2,353,000$
IT Capital Expenditures 210,000
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 2,563,000$
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUNDS FOR CAPITAL (2,063,000)$
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Final Report
Created: 03/08/2017 • Last updated: 03/17/2017
Use this form to provide details regarding the services this organization has provided in the period after
receiving financial support from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (VCF).
* Were you able to achieve the objectives of the grant from the VCF? Please explain.
During the past year, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) successfully met Vernon CommUNITY
Fund’s grant objectives and broadened our impact in the greater Vernon area. Thanks in part to the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund’s generous grant, we empowered 590 girls through Girl Scout troops, after-
school girl enrichment, and skill-building program activities and events. When girls participate in Girl
Scouts, they develop a strong sense of self, positive values, resilience through challenge-seeking, healthy
relationships, and community problem solving. We prepared girls for a lifetime of leadership through
access to experiences, skills, and connections.
In addition to supporting girls, we built a strong network of mentorship by engaging, supporting, and
training 221 adult volunteers in the greater Vernon area. Many of those we reached through this initiative
will continue to benefit from the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through ongoing troop meetings, after-
school sessions, and program events. Girl Scouting strengthens the fabric of society by accelerating girl
opportunity, community service, and volunteerism.
* What challenges has the organization experienced during the term of the grant and
how were they addressed? How have these challenges affected the work supported
by the VCF?
As noted in our interim report, GSGLA’s service region and staffing resources stretch more than 6,000
square miles from Catalina to Fontana and the Orange County border to the Mojave Desert. In order to
overcome this geographic challenge, we proactively hired a full-time community outreach specialist who
engaged community members in nine densely-populated zip codes in East and South Los Angeles
including five zip codes in the greater Vernon area: 90022, 90023, 90033, 90058, and 90063. This key
hire helped us forge meaningful relationships in the community that will sustain our girl empowerment
work.
We addressed another staffing resources issue by shifting our model of after-school girl enrichment
delivery. In the past, staff members would provide after-school sessions; however, this limited our growth
potential. During this past year, we implemented a new “train the trainer” model by initiating and
developing community partnerships with nonprofit organization sites and schools to deliver our curricula
in their established after-school settings. This new initiative enabled us build stronger community
connections, as well as reach many new girls.
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* Have all of the funds provided
by VCF been expended?
Yes
* Were there any additional
unexpected expenses that were
not mentioned in the Interim
Report?
No
* How many times has the Board
of Directors convened in the past
year?
5
* How many residents from the
Vernon-area (Vernon, Bell, Boyle
Heights, Commerce, Huntington
Park, Maywood, Unincorporated
East Los Angeles) have you
811
* What are any organizational successes from the past year which you would like to
highlight?
One of our biggest successes was the community partnership initiative noted above. Our 15 community
partner sites include: Variety Boys & Girls Club in Boyle Heights and Ramona Gardens; KYDS at
Humphrey’s Elementary, Breed Street Elementary, and Kennedy Elementary; KIPP Sol Academy, KIPP LA
Prep, and KIPP Comienza; Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8; After-School Al-Stars in Belvedere
Middle School, Extera Breed, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Bell Gardens Intermediate, and Suva
Intermediate; and Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School. For many students, GSGLA’s after-school
curriculum is their first exposure to Girl Scouts. By providing an engaging, exciting, and efficacious
experience, we are making a compelling introduction for these girls that will plant the seeds for growing
interest and a desire to fully participate in Girl Scouts. This year, we successfully expanded our
curriculum from four sessions to year-long, thus creating a longer lasting Girl Scout Leadership
Experience.
Overall, we are pleased with the progress made over the past year that will facilitate future growth and
impact for years to come.
Please attach an expense report for the grant for the past year.
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served during the grant term?
* Do you expect to reapply for
funding from VCF next year?
Yes
* Signature
By typing your full name in the space
provided below, you attest that the
information provided is true and
accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Christine A. Dean
* What metrics did you use to determine this?
Each participant registers through our membership database and enters name and address information.
To determine the count, we pulled a data report based on greater Vernon zip codes.
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Fill out Application Form
Created: 06/22/2018 • Last updated: 08/09/2018
* Name of Organization Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County
* Organization Phone 3238065602
* Organization Email molly@gotrla.org
Organization website address, if
any
https://www.gotrla.org
* Name of Authorized
Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Snow, Molly
Title of Authorized
Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding
Date/Date of Incorporation
09/2004
* Organization Type Community-based (Sports/Recreation)
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Organization Address
Street 556 S. Fair Oaks Ave, 101-307
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 200
What amount of the individuals
specified above are located in
the cities identified by the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
More than 200
What age group(s) benefit the
most from your services?
Children and Youth (ages 0 -14)
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Snow, Molly
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)
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.
Executive Staff
Molly Snow came to GOTRLA in 2011 with 12 years of experience as a non-profit consultant. She's helped
organizations re-ignite passion for their mission, build sustainable and diverse revenue streams, and
create strategic approaches to fund development that seamlessly integrate into programs and priorities.
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Under Snow’s leadership, GOTRLA has built the infrastructure and capacity to deliver quality
programming year-over-year, growing the number of girls served annually, while also increasing diversity.
Molly is an authentic steward of the mission of Girls on the Run, a passionate voice for the girls served by
the program, and an inspirational leader who motivates people to get involved. During her nearly seven
years with Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County, Molly has spearheaded smart, sustainable growth and
professionalization of the organization. Revenue has increased by 184% during her tenure (from
$159,174 in 2011 to $451,649 in 2017) and number of girls served annually has increased by 191%
(from approximately 600 in 2011 to 1,745 in 2017).
Snow contributes to all aspects of fund development, including raising funds annually from her personal
network. Under Snow's pioneering leadership, GOTRLA has committed to emphasize program growth in
underserved communities by strategically partnering with established local organizations. Snow works
tirelessly to develop, sustain and expand these collaborative partnerships, which have resulted in a 22%
growth in the number of girls served each annually with a continued emphasis on social justice so that
the program is available to all. Last spring, Molly was recognized as one of Los Angeles’ top 40 Inspiring
Leaders in the nonprofit sector.
Volunteer Leadership
Program Director, Katie Bradshaw, joined GOTRLA with nine years previous experience building and
implementing meaningful volunteer programs. Bradshaw came to GOTRLA with experience establishing
best practices for recruiting, training and engaging thousands of people to embark in service
opportunities. Since joining Girls on the Run in 2014 as the Volunteer Coordinator, Bradshaw has been
the primary driver behind the development and growth of GOTRLA’s volunteer-based program delivery
model. Under Bradshaw's leadership, the organization engages upwards of 1,100 volunteers who donate
approximately 25,400 hours of service annually. Upon joining GOTRLA, Bradshaw took a fledgling
volunteer program and built a strategic, multi-pronged program consisting of direct-service volunteers
(coach/mentors), one-day event volunteers, project-based volunteers, office volunteers, interns, and
ambassadors. The additions of GOTRLA's strong Internship and Ambassador programs, developed in her
vision, have increased outreach and operational capacity, directly furthering the mission of the
organization.
In conjunction with establishing the core elements of volunteer roles, Bradshaw developed a robust plan
to thank volunteers and meaningfully demonstrate the value of their service. Under her leadership,
volunteer retention rates have increased and overall satisfaction metrics have improved each year. While
Katie’s leadership earned her a promotion to Program Director in 2017, she oversees - and remains
integral to - all aspects of volunteer programs offered by GOTRLA.
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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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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
GOTRLA relies on a planned mix of diverse revenue streams annually:
FOUNDATONS
Annenberg Foundation: $20,000
California Wellness Foundation: $10,000
Pasadena Child Health Foundation: $22,500
Patron Saints Foundation: $18,000
Pasadena Tournament of Roses: $5,000
Wells Fargo: $5,000
Anonymous: $3,500
Additional Funds Expected from Foundations: $60,000
INDIVIDUAL/CORPORATE GIFTS: Based on past performance, GOTRLA anticipates individual gifts,
including of our adult athlete peer-to-peer program, of $70,000. We anticipate $50,000 in revenue from
corporate gifts, including contributors such as: Amgen, Disney, 21st Century Fox, Warner Brothers, UBS,
Boeing, Envision Consulting, Macerich, Jimmy Choo and others.
EARNED INCOME: Based on past performance and annual programmatic goals, $260,000 is expected in
earned income.
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds
being requested.
25,000
* What percentage of your
organization budget will the
requested funds represent?
5
* Are you requesting funding for
a specific project?
No
Name of Financial Institution Pacific Commerce Bank
Address of Financial Institution 918 E. Green Street, #100, Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone Number of Financial
Institution
(626)-714-3232
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if
applicable)
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applicable)
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applicable)
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applicable)
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applicable)
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Does your organization have a
current certificate of general
liability insurance?
Yes
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Fill out Application Narrative Form
Created: 06/22/2018 • Last updated: 08/09/2018
* What dollar amount are you
requesting from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund?
25,000
* Will you be requesting general
operating support?
Yes
If yes:
What is your annual operating budget?$530,000
What is your organization’s mission?
(250 words, maximum)
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a
fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates
running. We believe that every girl is inherently full of power
and potential; by knowing they are the leaders of their lives,
these girls will change the world.
What is the target demographic for
your services?
Girls ages 8-14 years old in Los Angeles County, with a focus
on low-income facilities within the designated geographic
communities.
What period of time are the requested
funds expected to cover?
Funds will support programs in the outlined service areas
during the 2018-2019 School year. Girls on the Run operates
two seasons: fall and spring.
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)
In 2004, San Gabriel Valley parents formed a GOTR council to serve an unmet need: Girls seeking
emotional, social and physical engagement outside of school. After four years, the Board determined that
to meet growing interest for the program, the small, volunteer-led operation must transition into a
professionally staffed, financially sustainable organization that would serve all Los Angeles County.
Since inception, GOTRLA's reach has expanded each year. Today, GOTRLA serves 2,000 girls annually at
150 program sites. Its commitment to access and inclusion is especially evidenced by $250,000 of
annual scholarships dedicated to low-income families in 2018. All expansion has been carefully planned
and managed, building on a strong foundation of volunteer relationships and community partnerships.
Meanwhile, the core program has proven consistently successful, with regular improvements and
updates to ensure the curriculum remains current and relevant.
Compared to other after-school enrichment programs that focus solely on one aspect area (such as
mentoring or sports activity) GOTRLA offers a uniquely holistic experience, addressing within one
program multiple developmental needs for girls. Schools, after-school programs and community groups
collaborate with GOTRLA to build out their programs, offering enthusiastic feedback that GOTRLA is "like
nothing they have seen or could create."
GOTRLA is especially proud of the milestones reached in 2018: serving our 10,000th girl and providing
over $1,000,000 in scholarships. Additionally, during this milestone year our Executive Director was
named one of LA's 40 Top Inspiring Leaders in the nonprofit sector.
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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)
Girls on the Run provides safe, after-school mentoring for 8- to 14-year-old girls to learn skills and habits
that support physical, social and emotional growth. Over 14 years, this unique, nationally developed and
tested curriculum has been thoughtfully adapted to meet the needs of Los Angeles County; serving girls,
families and volunteers from diverse communities with an emphasis on economically disadvantaged
areas. For adults seeking the benefits of community involvement, the program also provides in-depth
training and hands-on volunteer opportunities that engage adults to impact their neighborhoods.
The program focuses on the critical period when girls are exploring who they are and where they belong
in their communities, yet are still receptive to adults. The program's unique multi-pronged approach
reaches girls at this developmental stage that has important implications for future success in
adolescence and adulthood. Through weekly practices, each girl is met at her ability level and is
encouraged to strive for her personal improvement - physically and psychologically. At each meeting,
girls track their running progress while the concepts of goal setting and achieving "personal best" are
reinforced. Participants are encouraged to increase their running distance throughout participation in the
10-week training program. Particularly formulated and attuned to the way girls develop socially, the
program also promotes psychological well-being through confidence building and good decision-making;
indicators that align with a decreased likelihood of teen pregnancy and experimentation with drugs and
alcohol.
Near the end of the program, girls also apply their skills learned to a broader, community-wide context
through culminating events that build confidence through accomplishment. The girls activate their
newfound leadership and teambuilding skills with a team Community Impact Project. With support from
coaches, the girls identify a need in their community then brainstorm and implement an activity that
makes the team an agent for change. These projects demonstrate how one individual, working within a
team, can expand their social impact. Then at the celebratory county-wide 5k, girls participate with their
teams and often with parents and siblings running alongside or cheering from the finish line. Self-worth
and a sense of belonging are important motivators that encourage young girls to pursue academic
success and avoid risky behaviors. As one of the girls shared, “Now that I’ve run a 5k, I can do anything!”
Vernon communities will benefit from healthier, more engaged youth, while the skills girls learn
contribute to stronger family bonds and better involvement at school and beyond. The curriculum
teaches girls to impact their world by making positive, healthy decisions for themselves; nurturing
healthy relationships with others; and valuing their role as important members of their communities.
Connections with peers and adult coaches foster a sense of belonging. These positive, high-quality
relationships deter negative outlets, such as drug use, violence and crime.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant?
GOTRLA acknowledges the generosity of funders broadly through social media outlets as well as a
targeted message to families and supporters in the funder's service area. Our social media reach is
12,000 supporters and targeted newsletters will reach over 200 families. In giving offering recognition we
are glad to create the content to thank the City of Vernon or to use provided content if desired.
Girls
on
the
Run
of
Los
Angeles
County
Fiscal
Year
2019
Budget
Account
Grouping
Account
Name
Budget
FY19
CONTRIBUTED
INCOME
Sponsorships
Program
Sponsorship
Income 15,000
5k
Sponsorship
Income 8,000
Total
Sponsorships 23,000$
In-‐Kind
Donated
Goods 5,500
Donated
Services 2,500
Donated
Advertising -‐
Total
In-‐Kind 8,000$
Contributions
Individual
Contributions 52,000
Matching
Gift
Contributions 10,000
Corporate
Contributions 16,000
Board
Contributions 18,700
Staff
Contributions -‐
SoleMates 15,000
Community
Contributions -‐
Discount
on
Long-‐Term
Pledges -‐
Doubtful
Pledges
-‐
Estimated -‐
Total
Contributions 111,700$
Grants
Corporate
Grants 23,000
Foundation
Trust
Grants 100,500
Non-‐Profit
Organization
Grants 10,000
Total
Grants 133,500$
Special
Events
Special
Event
-‐
Non
Gift
Revenue 4,000
Special
Event
-‐
Gift
Revenue -‐
Special
Event
-‐
Sponsorship 2,000
Total
Special
Events 6,000$
TOTAL
CONTRIBUTED
INCOME 282,200$
EARNED
INCOME
Earned
Income
Program
Registrations 217,000
Program
Scholarships -‐
5k
Registrations 35,280
Merchandise
Sales 12,000
Program
Discounts -‐
Total
Earned
Income 264,280$
Other
Income
Interest
Income
on
Investments 400
Gain/Loss
on
Disposal
of
Assets -‐
Miscellaneous
Income -‐
Total
Other
Income 400$
TOTAL
EARNED
INCOME 264,680$
TOTAL
INCOME 546,880$
COST
OF
GOODS
SOLD
Merchandise
Merchandise
Expense 8,175
Merchandise
Shipping -‐
TOTAL
COST
OF
GOODS
SOLD 8,175$
EXPENSES
Personnel
Expenses
Salaries
&
Wages 248,290
Payroll
Taxes 22,346
Retirement
Plan
Contributions 4,202
Staff
Health
Insurance 10,500
Staff
Dental
Insurance -‐
Staff
Life
&
AD&D
Insurance -‐
Staff
Professional
Development
-‐
Staff
Technology
Allowance -‐
Staff
Apparel
Allowance -‐
Staff
Relocation
Expense -‐
Total
Personnel
Expense 285,338$
Professional
Services
Marketing
Services 1,550
Organizational
Consulting
&
Coaching -‐
Technology
Services 3,019
Accounting
Services 4,200
Legal
Services -‐
Website
Services 1,035
Payroll
Related
Services 1,680
Fundraising
Services 6,000
Background
Checks 2,230
Professional
Publications -‐
Professional
Memberships
and
Licenses -‐
Research
Services -‐
Other
Services 19,500
Vendor
and
Other
Nonstaff
Appreciation
Other
Fundraising
Fees -‐
Total
Professional
Services
Expense 39,214$
Office
Expenses
Office
Supplies 1,500
Office
Furniture
&
Equipment -‐
Telephone 1,200
Internet
Access 1,020
Computer
Supplies 1,500
Copy
&
Printing 5,900
Postage
and
Shipping 3,850
Total
Office
Expenses 14,970$
Occupancy
Expenses
Office
Building
Rent
Expense 23,400
Office
Security
Expense -‐
Office
Utilities
Expense -‐
Office
Water
Expense -‐
Office
Cleaning
Expense -‐
TICAM/Other
Building
Services -‐
Total
Occupancy
Expense 23,400$
Operational
Expenses
Bank
Fees -‐
Credit
Card
Processing
Fees 14,100
Bad
Debt
Expense -‐
Interest
Expense
-‐
Licensing
and
taxes 13,712
Depreciation -‐
Amortization -‐
Total
Operational
Expenses 27,812$
Travel
Expenses
General
Travel -‐
Staff
Mileage
Reimbursement 6,339
Board
Travel -‐
Development
Related
Travel 6,500
Meals
and
Entertainment
General
M&E -‐
Board
M&E -‐
Development
Related
M&E 2,125
Staff
Appreciation -‐
Promotional
Items 7,300
Total
Travel
&
M&E
Expenses 22,264$
Insurance
General
Liability
Insurance 4,620
Media/Internet
Security
Insurance -‐
D&O
Insurance 780
Key
Officer
Life
Insurance -‐
Workers'
Compensation
Insurance 1,910
Renters
Insurance -‐
Event
Insurance -‐
Total
Insurance
Expense 7,310$
Special
Event
Expense
Banquet
Expense -‐
Catering
Expense -‐
Special
Event
Materials 4,500
Total
Special
Event
Costs 4,500$
Program
Expense
Curricula
and
Related 3,400
Volunteer
Appreciation 1,250
Coach
Training 6,250
Coach
Bag
3,910
Site
Allowance 7,350
Program
Shirts 13,250
Shoes 200
Facility
usage
fee 24,100
CPR
/
First
Aid 2,450
Total
Program
Specific
Expenses 62,160$
5k
Expense
5k
Professional
Services 5,000
5k
Rentals 10,000
5k
EMT
and
Police -‐
5K
Materials 9,900
5K
Promotion/Marketing 500
5k
Shirts -‐
5k
Volunteer
Appreciation
500
5k
Medals
&
Ribbons 8,000
5K
race
bibs 1,000
5K
permits
and
fees -‐
Total
5k
Expenses 34,900$
Miscellaneous -‐
Miscellaneous
Expense -‐
Total
Miscellaneous
Expenses -‐$
TOTAL
EXPENSES 521,868$
Surplus/(Deficit)16,837$
GOTRLA
2018
Impact
Report
Strong
Leadership:
Inspiring
Leader
Award
This
spring
the
Center
for
Nonprofit
Management,
Los
Angeles
honored
40
Inspiring
Leaders.
From
among
hundreds
of
entries,
GOTRLA’s
ExecuIve
Director
was
selected
for
this
incredible
honor.
With
an
ongoing
commitment
to
growth,
community
service,
program
access
&
inclusion,
meeIng
County-‐wide
health
needs
and
empowering
the
next
generaIon,
it’s
no
surprise
that
GOTRLA’s
leadership
stood
out.
CongratulaIons
to
all
honorees,
and
thank
you
for
joining
GOTRLA
in
making
the
world
a
beTer
place.
Girls
on
the
Run
of
Los
Angeles
County
2018
Impact
Report
www.gotrla.org
GOTRLA
5K:
The
Power
of
‘Personal
Best’
With
over
2,200
GOTRLA
community
members
present,
we
hosted
our
9th
very
own,
independent
GOTRLA
Family
5K!
These
events
have
become
the
hallmark
of
success
through
personal
achievement.
Everyone
wins
by
puYng
forth
their
very
best
effort.
Because
as
there
is
not
one
type
of
person,
there
is
not
only
one
way
to
win.
CongratulaIons
GOTR
girls
and
family
members
who
ran
or
walked
their
way
to
greatness!
Over
10,000
Girls
and
$1,000,000
in
Scholarships
This
spring
Girls
on
the
Run
of
Los
Angeles
served
our
10,000th
girl
(and
then
some).
What
makes
this
milestone
parIcularly
powerful
is
knowing
that,
since
2012,
we’ve
provided
over
$1,000,000
in
program
scholarships.
GOTRLA’s
commitment
to
providing
access
for
ALL
girls
has
never
been
stronger.
GOTRLA
understands
that
girls
with
confidence,
a
strong
set
of
values
and
a
posiIve
outlook
can
shape
our
communiIes
and
our
future…for
the
beTer!
Thank
you
for
being
part
of
the
movement.
Stay
with
us
in
2019
for
conInued
change
as
we
conInue
to
expand
our
reach
and
impact.
GOTRLA
2018
Impact
Report
LONGITUDINAL
STUDY
RESULTS:
Las9ng
Impact
GOTRLA
is
dedicated
to
creaIng
a
world
where
every
girl
knows
and
acIvates
her
limitless
potenIal
and
is
free
to
boldly
pursue
her
dreams.
And
now
we
know
it's
working!!!
A
recent
independent
longitudinal
study
conducted
by
Dr.
Maureen
Weiss,
Ph.D.,
shows
that
girls
uIlize
the
skills
they
learn
throughout
the
program
in
other
areas
of
their
lives;
namely
at
home,
at
school
and
with
friends.
The
study
reveals:
• 90%
of
girls
credited
Girls
on
the
Run
with
their
ability
to
help
others
in
their
day-‐to-‐day
lives.
• 97%
said
they
learned
cri9cal
life
skills
including
managing
emo5ons,
resolving
conflict,
helping
others
or
making
inten5onal
decisions
at
GOTR
that
they
are
using
at
home,
at
school
and
with
their
friends.
• Girls
who
were
the
least
ac5ve
at
the
start
of
the
season
increased
their
physical
ac9vity
level
by
40%
and
maintained
this
increased
level
beyond
season’s
end.
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