20211117 VCFGC Agenda Packet
Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 10:00 AM
Remote Location via Zoom
Leticia Lopez, Chair
James Chang, Committee Member
Ronit Edry, Committee Member
Steven Froberg, Committee Member
Frank Gaviña, Committee Member
Mark Gonzalez, Committee Member
Michelle Ybarra, Committee Member
SPECIAL REMOTE PROTOCOLS
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconference because
State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. This meeting
will be conducted entirely by remote participation via Zoom Webinar.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-vcf or by
calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 819-7173-4200#. You may address the Grant Committee via
Zoom or submit comments to PublicComment@ci.vernon.ca.us with the meeting date and item
number in the subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Grant Committee on any matter that is within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the Grant Committee. The public will also be given a chance to
comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters.
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting Agenda
November 17, 2021
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PRESENTATIONS
1. City Clerk
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Recommendation:
Select one member to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair for the
term ending June 30, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be
removed from the Consent Calendar by any member of the Committee. Those items removed will
be considered immediately after the Consent Calendar.
2. City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the May 19, 2021 Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee
meeting minutes.
1. 20210519 VCFGC Minutes
NEW BUSINESS
3. City Administration
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Docket I Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service Grants
Recommendation:
Award Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Docket I Direct Service Grants totaling $373,325
to the following applicants:
1) Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (Returning Grantee) - $20,000;
2) CA Derby Dolls (Returning Grantee) - $15,000;
3) Centinela Youth Services, Inc. - $15,000;
4) Chicas Rockeras Southeast Los Angeles (Returning Grantee) - $25,000;
5) East Los Angeles Women's Center (Returning Grantee) - $50,000;
6) Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles (Returning Grantee) - $20,000;
7) Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles - $15,000;
8) LA Family Housing Corporation (Returning Grantee) - $50,000;
9) Las Fotos Project (Returning Grantee) - $20,000;
10) Southeast Churches Service Center (Returning Grantee) - $50,000;
11) Southeast Community Development Corporation (Returning Grantee) - $23,325;
12) Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative - $40,000; and
13) Woodcraft Rangers (Returning Grantee) - $30,000.
1. FY 2021-2022 VCF Direct Service Grants Docket Transmittal Report
2. FY 2021-2022 VCF Direct Service Grants Docket
3. VCF Direct Service Grant Form Agreement
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting Agenda
November 17, 2021
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ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff.
Next regular meeting: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing
agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Regular and Adjourned
Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours in a dvance of the meeting.
Dated this 10th day of November, 2021.
By: __________________________________
Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-816-2021
Submitted by: Lisa Pope
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 17, 2021
SUBJECT
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Recommendation:
Select one member to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair for the term ending June
30, 2022.
Background:
The CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee consists of seven members including including one person
representing members of the California Legislature, four persons that reside or work in the Vernon area,
one Business Representative and one current Council Member.
Following appointments by the City Council on July 20, 2021, the current members are as follows:
James Chang, Business Representative - Appointed July 21, 2020 - Term ending June 2022
Leticia Lopez, Council Member - Appointed July 20, 2021 - Term ending June 2025
Mark Gonzalez, Legislative Representative - Appointed July 21, 2020 - Term ending June 2022
Ronit Edry, Vernon Area Representative - Appointed July 20, 2021 - Term ending June 2022
Steve Froberg, Vernon Area Representative - Appointed July 20, 2021 - Term ending June 2025
Frank Gaviña, Vernon Area Representative - Appointed July 20, 2021 - Term ending June 2025
Michelle Ybarra, Vernon Area Representative - Appointed July 20, 2021 - Term ending June 2025
Municipal Code Section 2.160(a) requires a Chair and Vice Chair from different appointing categories.
Section 2.160(b) prohibits a member from serving as Chair for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Member Lopez has served as Chair for two (2) consecutive years; therefore, she is not eligible to
continue to serve as Chair.
It is appropriate for the Committee to select its Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Attachments:
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-765-2021
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 17, 2021
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the May 19, 2021 Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee meeting minutes.
Background:
Staff has prepared draft minutes and hereby submits the minutes for approval.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. 20210519 VCFGC Minutes
MINUTES
VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lopez called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Lopez led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Leticia Lopez, Chair (via remote access)
Michael Gaviña, Vice Chair (via remote access)
James Chang, Committee Member (via remote access)
Mark Gonzalez, Committee Member (via remote access)
Judith Merlo, Committee Member (via remote access)
ABSENT:Steven Froberg, Committee Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Zaynah Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
Diana Figueroa, Administrative Analyst (via remote access)
Frances Jemmott, City Consultant (via remote access)
James Hull, City Consultant (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Member Gonzalez moved and Chair Lopez seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The
question was called and the motion carried 5-0, Member Froberg absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
May 19, 2021
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Vice Chair Gaviña moved and Chair Lopez seconded a motion to approve the Consent
Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 5-0, Member Froberg absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
1.Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the November 18, 2020 Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant Committee meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
2.Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Docket II Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grants
Recommendation: Award Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Docket II Scholarship Grants totaling
$20,000 to the following applicants:1) Dianne Ayala (Applicant #3), Boyle Heights STEM
Magnet High School - $3,700; 2) Anahy Bautista (Applicant #1), Maywood Center for
Enriched Studies Magnet School - $3,700; 3) Miguel Cocoletzi (Applicant #6), East Los
Angeles Renaissance Academy - $2,600; 4) Daniella Hernandez (Applicant #2), Maywood
Center for Enriched Studies Magnet School - $2,600; 5) Emily Mojica (Applicant #4),
Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Magnet School - $3,700; and 6) Melissa Ponce
(Applicant #5), Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Magnet School - $3,700.
Administrative Analyst Figueroa presented the staff report. In response to Committee
questions, Administrative Analyst Figueroa stated she anticipated the reduced number of
applicants was due to COVID-19. City Consultant Jemmott concurred with the effect of
COVID-19 on the application process.
MOTION
Vice Chair Gaviῆa moved and Member Chang seconded a motion to: Award Fiscal Year
2020/2021 Docket II Scholarship Grants totaling $20,000 to the following applicants: 1)
Dianne Ayala (Applicant #3), Boyle Heights STEM Magnet High School - $3,700; 2)
Anahy Bautista (Applicant #1), Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Magnet School -
$3,700; 3) Miguel Cocoletzi (Applicant #6), East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy -
$2,600; 4) Daniella Hernandez (Applicant #2), Maywood Center for Enriched Studies
Magnet School - $2,600; 5) Emily Mojica (Applicant #4), Maywood Center for Enriched
Studies Magnet School - $3,700; and 6) Melissa Ponce (Applicant #5), Maywood Center
for Enriched Studies Magnet School - $3,700. The question was called and the motion
carried 5-0, Member Froberg absent.
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
May 19, 2021
3.Vernon CommUNITY Fund Allocation and Recommendations for Fiscal Year
2021/2022
Recommendation: Discuss the anticipated Vernon CommUNITY Fund grantmaking
program allocation for fiscal year 2021/2022 and provide recommendations to staff for
grantmaking in the upcoming fiscal year.
Administrative Analyst Figueroa presented the staff report.
MOTION
Member Gonzalez moved and Vice Chair Gaviῆa seconded a motion to proceed with a
grantmaking allocation of 95% direct service grants and 5% scholarship grants for fiscal
year 2021/2022. The question was called and the motion carried 5-0, Member Froberg
absent.
ORAL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Lopez adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m.
________________________
LETICIA LOPEZ, Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-836-2021
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: November 17, 2021
SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Docket I Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service Grants
Recommendation:
Award Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Docket I Direct Service Grants totaling $373,325 to the following
applicants:
1) Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (Returning Grantee) - $20,000;
2) CA Derby Dolls (Returning Grantee) - $15,000;
3) Centinela Youth Services, Inc. - $15,000;
4) Chicas Rockeras Southeast Los Angeles (Returning Grantee) - $25,000;
5) East Los Angeles Women's Center (Returning Grantee) - $50,000;
6) Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles (Returning Grantee) - $20,000;
7) Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles - $15,000;
8) LA Family Housing Corporation (Returning Grantee) - $50,000;
9) Las Fotos Project (Returning Grantee) - $20,000;
10) Southeast Churches Service Center (Returning Grantee) - $50,000;
11) Southeast Community Development Corporation (Returning Grantee) - $23,325;
12) Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative - $40,000; and
13) Woodcraft Rangers (Returning Grantee) - $30,000.
Background:
As one of the key elements of the City’s good governance reforms, the City Council created the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund (VCF) to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and
programs that benefit those residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of
Vernon, the City Council determined that the VCF was in the best interest of the City and its residents,
businesses, and workers. On February 4, 2014, the City Council established the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund Grant Committee (Grant Committee) and provided the basic guidelines and operational
procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of funds, and the
processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants.
The City retained the services of Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. (JRG) to provide consultation, guidance,
research and specialized administrative support services to the City Administrator and City staff related
to the VCF. JRG has extensive experience in non-profit grant-making and grants management and
specialized knowledge of ethics and principles governing the grant-making process.
FY 2021-2022 Funding
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, the City Council may appropriate funds to the VCF.
Through the normal budgetary process, City Council authorized an amount of $500,000 to the VCF for FY
2021-2022. The Grant Committee is required to allocate funds for FY 2021-2022 in accordance with the
following formula:
1) Administrative Costs shall be determined for the fiscal year and the amount shall be allocated for
payment from funds appropriated to the VCF.
2) The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend funds on
direct services and/or scholarship grants. No single grant of this type shall be in an amount more than
$250,000.
In consideration of Administrative Costs of $106,675, the total maximum amount of grant funds available
for award to proposals for direct services and scholarships during FY 2021-2022 is $393,325. With
$20,000 dedicated to scholarship awards, $373,325 remains for direct service grants. As a general
guideline, the Grant Committee will award direct service grants at their November meeting (Docket I),
and scholarship grants at their May meeting (Docket II). Prospective grantees are provided designated
periods within which they may submit their applications, which coincide with each of the two meetings
scheduled in a given fiscal year.
Criteria for Ranking Grant Proposals
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.166, no grant shall be awarded unless doing so serves a
municipal purpose of the City, and the Executive Director and Grant Committee must rank all proposals
from eligible applicants using the following factors:
1) The extent to which the funds will promote the health, safety, and welfare of persons residing or
working within the Vernon Area.
2) The benefit anticipated to accrue to the Vernon Area.
3) The extent to which the public will appreciate that the benefits of the proposed actions were a direct
result of the funding provided by the City of Vernon.
4) Evidence that the funds will be used by an organization with sufficient capacity to do the work, and will
be used effectively and without inefficiencies, waste or fraud.
FY 2021-2022 Docket I Grant Applications
Docket I Direct Service Grant information is summarized in the Grant Review Committee Transmittal
Report attached hereto as Attachment 1. As previously indicated, the VCF Direct Service Grant docket
for FY 2021-2022 contains 13 applications for review, deliberation, and award by the Grant Committee.
All applicants meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 2.165 of the Vernon Municipal Code,
and all applications were thoroughly vetted by JRG and City staff using the aforementioned ranking
criteria. Based upon the content of the applications, JRG’s due diligence findings, and the amount of
funding available, the total amount of grant funding recommended for the FY 2021-2022 Docket I is
$373,325.
JRG staff has prepared a written summary (Grant Recommendation Form) for each prospective grantee
describing the organization's merits and potential risks. A Grant Recommendation Form precedes each
grant application in the docket attached hereto as Attachment 2. These materials and recommendations
are to be used only as guiding documents for the Grant Committee’s deliberation. The Grant Committee
is expected to discuss the content of each application at its November 17, 2021 meeting.
Grant Agreement
Upon award of grants by the Grant Committee, each grant recipient shall be required to execute a Grant
Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Attachment 3. The Grant Agreement
has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office, and sets forth the terms and conditions of the
grant, the amount and purpose(s) of the grant, written reporting requirements, the return of any unused
portion, and requirements respecting the use of the VCF logo.
Fiscal Impact:
Sufficient funds for the FY 2021-2022 Docket I for Direct Service Grants total grant award amount of
$373,325 have been budgeted and are available in the City's Community Promotion Department
Account No. 011.1021.797000.
Attachments:
1. FY 2021-2022 VCF Direct Service Grants Docket Transmittal Report
2. FY 2021-2022 VCF Direct Service Grants Docket
3. VCF Direct Service Grant Form Agreement
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee
Transmittal Report
November 17, 2021
Current Cycle: Docket I Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Direct Service Grants
Total $ Amount of Grant Requests $ 492,924.00
Total Grant Budget – Current Cycle $ 373,325.00
Total # Recommended Grants 13
Average Recommended Grant Amount $28,717.31
Summary of Recommended Grants
Direct Service Grants
ORGANIZATION REQUESTED
AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT
COMMUNITIES SERVED
Alzheimer's Greater Los
Angeles
$20,000 $20,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Unincorporated East LA, Vernon
CA Derby Dolls $60,000 $15,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Unincorporated East LA, Vernon
Centinela Youth Services,
Inc.
$24,924 $15,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Unincorporated East LA (El Sereno, Lincoln
Heights), Vernon
Chicas Rockeras South
East Los Angeles
$48,000 $25,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Unincorporated East LA, Vernon
East Los Angeles
Women's Center
$100,000 $50,000 Unincorporated East LA
Girl Scouts Greater Los
Angeles
$30,000 $20,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Unincorporated East LA
Helping Hands Society of
Los Angeles
$50,000 $15,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Unincorporated East LA (San Bernardino
County, Riverside County), Vernon
LA Family Housing
Corporation
$70,000 $50,000 Boyle Heights
Las Fotos Project $40,000 $20,000 Boyle Heights
Southeast Churches
Service Center (SCSC)
$50,000 $50,000 Bell, Commerce, Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon
Southeast Community
Development Corporation
$99,600 $23,325 Bell, Huntington Park, Maywood, Unincorporated East
LA, Vernon
Southeast Los Angeles
Collaborative (SELA
Collaborative)
$60,000 $40,000 Bell, Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon
Woodcraft Rangers $30,000 $30,000 Huntington Park, Vernon
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AMOUNT $373,325
FY 2021-2022 Docket I Overview
Total # Applications Submitted 26
Total # Grants Recommended 13
Average Requested Grant Amount $48,943.23
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
Health/Human Services 1981
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$20,000 $20,000
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For the past 40 years Alzheimer's GLA has focused on meeting the needs of culturally and
socio-economically diverse populations by developing and delivering innovative and tailored
supported services, receiving many national awards. In 1992 Alzheimer's GLA's El Portal Project
began creating services for Latino families in East and Southeast Los Angeles. In 2002, a
regional service office was opend in the VCF area to serve the local population with linguistically
matched services. These programs and services improve access to quality care for a diverse
population. Alzheimer's GLA has the capacity to assure effective and efficient use of funds and
engages residents in community-based fundraising activities.
Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (ALZGA) is a 501(c)3 community-based health organization
with a mission to increase awareness, deliver effective services, provide compassionate support
and advocate for quality care and a cure. Through culturally competent and linguistically tailored
services, ALZGLA's goal is to increase the community's care giving skills and capacity in order to
help families cope, resulting in a better quality of life for both the caregivers and family members
with dementia.
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Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
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Family Type:
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Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
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Alzheimer's of Greater Los Angeles is seeking partial support for its ongoing COVID Alzheimers Family Support
program. The goal of the program is to ensure that lower-income and ethnically diverse families' caregivers living in
Vernon and the surrounding communities can continue to receive the support they need to care for their loved ones
safely in the home. The COVID-19 epidemic and its long saga of isolation, diminished resources and stress, has
threatened the well-being of care giving families. These bilingual Spanish/English programs include Care Counseling
and Crisis Intervention, Caregivers and Community Education Classes and ,Caregivers Emergency Fund. The funds
will enable Alzheimer's LA to reach 600 lower income or ethnically diverse caregivers in the targeted areas.
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Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles' proposal more closely aligns with VCF's values:
Shared responsibilities for the health and well being of residents of Vernon and neighboring communities.
Efforts to improve the quality of life and strengthen families.
Alzheimer's GLA will promote the VCF in all promotional materials associated with this program. They
will acknowledge VCF in their e-newsletter that reaches 65,000 recipients and on the website that gets
50,000 hits per year.
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
Alzheimer's GLA was able to leverage its VCF FY2020-2021 funding to maintain consistent services
for its clients during funding shortfalls resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the general
operating funds provided by VCF helped the organization pivot its patient and caregiver support
programs to more viable remote options.
Alzheimer's GLA does not face foreseeable challenges. Of course, changes in the local economy and
organizational resources could impose challenges. Alzheimer's GLA is challenged to expand and
deepen its commitment to diverse populations as the number of diagnoses rises and the community
becomes more aware of the challenges in managing care giving responsibilities.
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$20,000
No revisions to the requested amount
Sandra Butler, JRG Consultant
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Application: 0715926619
Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 28 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
* Organization Address
Street 4221 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Zip Code 90010
* Organization Phone
323-938-3379
* Organization Email
help@alzla.org
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Organization website address, if any
www.alzheimersla.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Cherry, Debra
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Vice President
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Jul 23 1981
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Health/Human Services
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): East Los Angeles
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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?
Seniors (ages 55 and up)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Cooper Ortner, Heather
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
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.
Ms. 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
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.
Dr. Debra Cherry is a clinical psychologist, and the Executive Vice President of Alzheimer's Los Angeles,
Dr. Cherry has served on the Board of the American Society on Aging, and on several advisory bodies
including the federal NAPA Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services and the State of
California’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council. She is a past recipient of the
Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award, granted to “recognize an individual for leadership and
innovation in caregiving.”
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Susan Disney Lord
Co-Chair, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
After spending 10 years changing jobs and professions every year or so, Susan became a full-time
mother to 3 step-children, three more children including a set of twins, then many years later, a second
set of twins. Now that the last of them are off to college there is more time to devote to philanthropy and
chasing joy. Susan has owned and operated The Bel-Air Restaurant since 2007, and it’s attached fast
food operation, The Shack in the Back.
Education:
• BA in Studio Art, Duke University
Community service
• Chair, Cal Arts Community Arts Partnership
• Co-Board Chair, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
• Chair, Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation
• Past Chair, The Center for Early Education
Jeffrey Glassman
Co-Chair, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
A practicing attorney for more than 30 years, Jeff brings significant legal depth to our Covington clients,
as well as access to his extensive network of Los Angeles professionals. He specializes in estate planning,
probate and trust administration. Before joining the firm in 2007, Jeff served as Managing Director of
Bingham Legg Advisers LLC, a joint venture created by law firm Bingham McCutchen and investment
manager Legg Mason. Prior to that, he was a principal at the law firm of Riordan & McKinzie for 18 years.
Jeff devotes an extraordinary amount of time, energy and expertise to championing causes he believes
in. In addition to the list of non-profits below, he served for many years on the board of IFES, a
Washington-based organization that provides election assistance in emerging democracies around the
world.
Education
• BA in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles
• JD, Magna Cum Laude, Loyola Law School
Community service
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• Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, Co-Founder
• Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, Co-Board Chair
• Los Angeles Jewish Home Foundation, Board Member
• Skirball Cultural Center, Board Member
• Mark Hughes Foundation, Board Member
• Wende Museum, Board Member
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
AlzLA_BoD FY22.pdf
Filename: AlzLA_BoD FY22.pdf Size: 485.4 kB
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)
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* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
AlzLA_FY20Audit.pdf
Filename: AlzLA_FY20Audit.pdf Size: 361.7 kB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
AlzLA_FY22 Budget.pdf
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
20000
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
1
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
Yes
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Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
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Name of Financial Institution
American Business Bank
Address of Financial Institution
400 S. Hope Street, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone Number of Financial Institution
310-780-7077
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if applicable)
(No response)
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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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 28 2021
Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 20000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
Funding for a specific project/program
Program/Project Funding
What is your annual operating budget?6084991
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What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles’ mission is to improve the
lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s and
related disorders by increasing awareness;
delivering effective programs and services;
providing compassionate support; and advocating
for quality care and a cure.
What is the target demographic for your services?For the past 40 years, Alzheimer’s LA has focused
on meeting the needs of our region’s culturally and
socio-economically diverse population. The target
population for the COVID Alzheimer’s Family
Support Program is lower-income and ethnically
diverse people living with dementia and their
family caregivers in Los Angeles County. Overall,
the Program will provide support to older adults
55+ and their caregivers. Funds from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund will be targeted to ensure that
Alzheimer’s LA can continue to provide support to
lower-income and ethnically diverse family
caregivers living in Vernon and the surrounding
communities, thereby assuring that families in
these geographic areas can access the supports
they need.
Please briefly describe your proposed project. (250
words, maximum)
The requested funding will support the following
bilingual English-Spanish program efforts over the
coming 12-month period:
- Care Counseling and Crisis Intervention - provided
by trained social workers over the
telephone or via Zoom-like technology that
includes assessment of the family’s immediate
and longer-term needs; crisis intervention (if
needed); and arrangements to meet short-term
urgent needs including food or housing insecurity,
respite, medical transportation and access
to necessary medical or hygienic supplies, while
longer term solutions, such as home
delivered meals, can be arranged.
- Caregiver and Community Education Classes -
provided individually or to groups by
telephone or online. Alzheimer’s L A has pivoted to
provide these classes using new delivery
strategies that do not compromise vulnerable
clients’ safety. It is hoped that classes in the
community can slowly resume beginning in the
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Winter, but online delivery will remain a
better option for some while it remains a barrier for
others.
- Caregiver Emergency Fund - providing short-term
financial assistance to low-income
caregivers facing urgent needs for food, medical or
hygienic supplies, medical transportation,
etc. The fund is used until a longer-term solution is
found. It helps prevent a short-term setback
from cascading into a long-term problem.
These programs will serve the following number of
individuals or families:
- 15 individuals will receive care counseling or
crisis intervention.
- 600 families will attend family caregiver
education programs and outreach.
- 10 families will benefit from the Caregiver
Emergency Fund.
What is the goal of the proposed project? (500
words, maximum)
The goal of the COVID Alzheimer’s Family Support
Program is to ensure that afflicted families
continue to be supported through programs
adapted for accessibility during the pandemic and
afterwards.
For the past 20 months since the onset of the
COVID pandemic, Alzheimer’s LA’s usual methods
for program delivery have had to be adapted. More
than ever, the organization is relying on technology
to offer services to isolated families. However,
Alzheimer’s LA’s clients are older, lower income
and ethnically diverse; many have limited access
to computers or Wi-Fi, and they are generally not
technology-savvy. As a result, the organization is
not only offering services online but providing
them telephonically as many caregiving families do
have access to smart phones.
During these times, that are challenging both for
the organization and the families it serves, support
is particularly needed. Data increasingly suggests
that people living with ADRD are extremely
vulnerable and have had higher than expected
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mortality rates during the pandemic. Alzheimer’s
LA provides them and their families with supports
to keep them safe and provides all services free of
charge.
Long-term impact: While Alzheimer’s L A hopes that
the impact of the COVID-19 virus will gradually
diminish and dissipate, the current trend is for
people to seek supports and services online or by
telephone. This public health crisis is forcing the
organization to transform its service delivery model
to a hybrid of in-person, online and telephonic.
Alzheimer’s LA believes that the transformation is
clearly helpful to many patients, caregivers, and
professional providers now, during this period of
physical distancing. However, Alzheimer’s LA also
believes it will be helpful in the long-term, as the
population becomes increasingly reliant on the
internet for information and support. Given the
lower socio-economic level of the population
served and their use of smart phone technology to
access information, telephonic delivery skills
developed during the pandemic will be useful for
increasing access to support services and
educational materials to the families served for
years to come.
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements, accomplishments and
recognition: (250 words, maximum)
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (LA) was founded by concerned family caregivers in 1980 and incorporated as
an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1981. We are a community-based health agency dedicated to
providing support and assistance to people living with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD)
and their families. For the past 40 years, Alzheimer’s LA 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, Alzheimer’s LA’s
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. Alzheimer’s LA has been a physical presence in these communities for over 25 years. The
impact of this organization’s programs has been recognized through over a dozen national awards for
innovative programming that improves access to quality care for a diverse population. In 2019, the
organization received the Diversity Award from Grantmakers in Aging for its long-term investment into
programs addressing the needs of diverse communities. Other awards include the 2018 SCAN Foundation
Award for innovation in health care; the 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. Over
20 professional journal articles have been published on this innovative work.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Alzheimer’s LA seeks partial support of its ongoing COVID Alzheimer’s Family Support Program. The goal
of the Program is to ensure lower-income family caregivers living in Vernon and the surrounding
communities can continue to receive the supports they need to care for their loved ones safely in the
home. For the past 20 months, the organization has been relying on technology and telephones to offer
crisis intervention, support groups, caregiver training, patient activity programs, care counseling, and
other forms of assistance.
The COVID-19 epidemic and its long saga of social isolation, diminished financial resources and stress,
has threatened the well-being of caregiving families. The long term emotional and financial
consequences of the pandemic continue to have a heavy toll, particularly on Latino and African American
families, who have suffered disproportionately from health consequences. The pandemic highlighted the
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health inequities faced by these populations, who have been historically disenfranchised due to
economic, cultural, and social conditions. During the pandemic, many have been isolated from the
resources needed to keep their older adult with dementia healthy and safe at home. While many people
are returning to pre-COVID lifestyles, this is less true for the families served by Alzheimer’s L A, many of
whom are older, lower income, still isolated and unsure of how, when and if they will be returning to pre-
pandemic “normal”.
Alzheimer’s LA is still responding to calls from many caregivers who have been isolated, giving 24-hour-
a-day care, without breaks, to a person with dementia. At baseline, these families were highly stressed.
The pandemic increased their isolation and heightened their depression and anxiety. They need
emotional support; education about how to manage their patient’s symptoms of agitation, paranoia, etc.;
and basic assistance to address food insecurity, respite for the caregiver, medical transit and supplies
such as diapers and disposable gloves.
Given the lower socio-economic level of the population in East and Southeast Los Angeles, Alzheimer’s
LA has relied heavily on smart phone technology to provide disease information, care counseling, crisis
intervention, support groups, caregiver training, and much more. All services are provided in English and
Spanish - some in additional languages. Additional services are being offered online.
Here is an example of one family helped: Josep is a 90-year-old Spanish-speaking man who has been
caring for his wife with dementia for many years with very little help from family. The couple are
immigrants and live on a limited income that goes towards paying their bills and leaves very little for
anything else. Josep developed a health condition but was unable to seek help because he could not
leave her alone. Alzheimer’s LA’s social worker provided him with emotional support and helped him
develop a plan. He received funding for emergency respite so was able to see his physician and get care
for his own health problem.
The requested funding will enable Alzheimer’s LA to reach 600 lower income or ethnically diverse
caregivers in the targeted areas through outreach, education, counseling, and emergency supports over
a 12-month period.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
All programmatic activities supported through this grant will acknowledge the funder online and through
all promotional efforts. In addition, the grant will be acknowledged in Alzheimer’s LA’s e-newsletter,
which reaches over 65,000 recipients; on Alzheimer’s LA’s website (www.alzheimersla.org), which
receives over 50,000 hits per year; and in the Annual Report.
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Vernon
CommUNITY Other Funding Total Project
Personnel Costs
Director, Latino Services (.10 FTE)-$ 7,308$ 7,308$
Care Counselor (.18 FTE/1.0 FTE)11,275$ 51,365$ 62,640$
Caregiver Education Manager (1.0 FTE)-$ 63,496$ 63,496$
Benefits @ 23%2,593$ 28,099$ 30,692$
Subtotal Personnel 13,868$ 150,268$ 164,136$
Operating Costs
Educational Materials -$ 1,000$ 1,000$
Caregiver Emergency Fund @ approx $500 each 4,000$ 1,000$ 5,000$
Office Supplies -$ 600$ 600$
Travel 300$ 300$ 600$
Printing of educational handouts/flyers -$ 500$ 500$
Subtotal Operating 4,300$ 3,400$ 7,700$
Indirect costs @10% $ 1,817 $ 15,367 $ 17,184
Total Project Costs 19,985$ 169,035$ 189,020$
COVID Alzheimer’s Family Support Program
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
CA Derby Dolls
Sports/Recreation 2017
$183,460 9
$60,000 $15,000
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CA Derby Dolls is one of a handful of non-profit organizations based in the City of Vernon and
contributing to the quality of life for residents in the City and surrounding communities. While
COVID-19 pandemic restrictions greatly reduced its operating schedules, the organization is currently
re-building and re-engaging its membership base and proactively working to expand the numbers of
members and fans who come to their rink in Vernon.
Now in the process of resuming more normal operations, CA Derby Dolls is committed to year-round
activities and service projects to promote the health and well-being of community members. In addition
to spectator activities, the organization participates in health fairs,neighborhood clean-ups, marathons
and CicLAvias, literacy events and other family-oriented activities.
The Derby Dolls have won multiple national and regional championships and are currently undefeated
for the past seven years in competitions involving ten teams across multiple states.
CA Derby Dolls is a non-profit, volunteer-managed banked-track roller derby league operated by its
members. The organization promotes feminist ideals within athletics where highly competitive activities
have been shown to build character and team spirit, improve the self-esteem of participants and
enhance opportunities for women and girls in underserved communities.
The organization is governed by a board of directors and seeks to demonstrate values of inclusion that
welcomes members, fans and volunteers from of all backgrounds. The organization stands proudly
against racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination and social
oppression.
The organization currently has 65 adult members and 50 junior members with approximately 35 of its
members residing in the Vernon area.
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___ Proposal Budget
Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
All All
Female n/a
All n/a
All n/a
The grant request of $15,000 will support general operating expenses with $5,000 of the funds used to
reduce membership fees for participants, subsidize equipment and gear, promote Vernon-based
activities and outreach to rebuild membership and fan base.
$15,000 benefiting 35
people is $430 over 12
months or $35 per month
Full members pay $75.00 per month in dues
and purchase equipment valued at $500.
Reduced memberships will increase
participation and revenue
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The intense form of exercise and competition supports abuse survivors, assists societal re-entry by
offering introductory skating and derby classes, and provides a physical outlet for stress.
The organization promotes the health and well being of Vernon residents, brings new audiences into
the City of Vernon and adds value to the sense of community within Vernon.
The Mayor, Police Department and others in the City of Vernon have been featured at Derby events:
the Mayor was invited to provide the "start whistle" and the Police brought the antique VPD police car
for the enjoyment of spectators. The organization's website acknowledges the contributions of the City
of Vernon and the organization participates in activities in the City.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
The last VCF grant the CA Derby Dolls received was for fiscal year 2018-2019 during which the
organization enrolled over 100 individuals into their formal skating program and gave introductory
classes to over 200 individuals through their "Derby Por Vida" program.
The organization is challenged to regain its budget and membership in the post COVID-19
environment which long term will effect organizational viability. However, the challenges are offset by
the enthusiastic participation and voluntarism at the heart of the organization's programming and the
potential to generate grants from other funding sources.
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$15,000
With 26 applications amounting to almost $500,000 in grant requests, the selected applicants have
agreed to accept lower grant awards. CA Derby Dolls originally requested $60,000 which would have
been about 1/3 of its operating budget, a risk not recommended by the management consultants.
Fran Jemmott and James Hull
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Application: 7162435862
CA Derby Dolls
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 7162435862
Last submitted: Sep 8 2021 09:53 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 8 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
CA Derby Dolls
* Organization Address
Street 2661 E 46th Street
City/Town Vernon
State California
Zip Code 90058
* Organization Phone
562-440-3875
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* Organization Email
generalmanager@derbydolls.com
Organization website address, if any
www.derbydolls.com
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Miranda, Kristal
Title of Authorized Representative
Treasurer
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Oct 6 2021
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Community Service
Health/Human Services
Sports/Recreation
Youth Development
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community)
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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?
50 – 100
What age group(s) benefit the most from your services?
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Amy Gantvoort
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)
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
Derby Dolls Board Roster 2020 - 2021.docx
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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)
Earned Income - Monthly Dues from League Members
Fundraisers / Donations
Grants
Events - Prior to COVID Restrictions
Other - Film, Location Rentals and Misc
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
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* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
2021 CA Derby Dolls Grant Budget.pdf
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
60000.00
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
32%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
2021 Grant Budget.pdf
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Name of Financial Institution
Wells Fargo
Address of Financial Institution
4580 Pacific Blvd Vernon CA 90058
Phone Number of Financial Institution
323-586-8725
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)
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Fiscal Sponsor Website (if applicable)
(No response)
Does your organization have a current certificate of general liability insurance?
Yes
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 8 2021
Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 60000.00
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
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General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?183,460
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
MISSION STATEMENT
The Derby Dolls is a non-profit, volunteer-run
banked-track roller derby league operated by its
members. Our mission centers feminism within
athletics and through community, growth, and
leadership opportunities.
VISION STATEMENT
We, the Derby Dolls, strive to create quality
banked-track roller derby programs in an
environment of inclusivity, accountability, and
integrity. We embrace a growth mindset and aim to
foster connection and belonging through sport in
our community and beyond.
INCLUSION STATEMENT
Derby Dolls league members, fans, and volunteers
come from all backgrounds. It is this diversity that
creates our dynamic and empowering community.
We are committed to creating a space where all
are welcome.
The Derby Dolls stand proudly against racism,
sexism, ableism, transphobia, xenophobia, and all
forms of discrimination and oppression.
What is the target demographic for your services?Women and Girls ages 7 and up
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
12 months
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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 LA Derby Dolls are the premier female, banked track roller derby league in the state. The league was
founded in October 2003 and in October 2017, was granted its 501c3 status, under the name CA Derby
Dolls. Over the last eighteen years, the Derby Dolls have continued to evolve and was thriving prior to
the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are a volunteer-run organization comprised of more than 150 adult and
junior skaters, referees, and trainers.
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).
The Derby Dolls have won multiple national and regional championships. Currently, the Derby Dolls have
been undefeated for the last 7 years in the annual national competition which hosts over 10 teams
across multiple states.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
For over 18 years, the LA Derby Dolls has provided a space for women across Los Angeles to find social
and emotional support among other women while competing together in a physically and mentally
challenging sport. Modern roller derby is unique in that it is a fast-action contact sport led by women as
opposed to so many other sports that present as a "women's alternative" to a male-dominated sport. The
pro-women attitude is galvanized by the Derby Dolls’ focus on issues of women’s empowerment, body
positivity, and inclusivity. The result is a safe community where women support each other in their
successes, encourage each other through their defeats, and receive the same in return - whether on or
off the track.
The LA Derby Dolls are dedicated to ensuring that women in Vernon and surrounding cities continue to
have the same opportunity to increase self-confidence, positive self-image, empathy, and a strong social
and emotional support network from our organization that hundreds of members - past and present -
have benefited from. We plan to grow the program's reach to women who do not know that the Derby
Dolls is available to them and make our space available to a greater number of LA county women and
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juniors.
As a member of the community, the Derby Dolls take great pride and privilege in being able to volunteer
with Vernon-area nonprofit organizations and to help bring awareness to those programs. In addition to
sending volunteers to participate in the events of other local organizations, the Derby Dolls have initiated
a program to spotlight and host local nonprofit organizations at each of our public events, providing
those organizations with access to our supporters and helping to amplify their unique missions and
messages.
Like the adult program, the Junior Derby Dolls program focuses on developing teamwork, relationship
building, self-confidence, empowerment, athletic skills, and sportsmanship. Roller derby can be an
alternative for children and teens who do not feel comfortable with, or inspired by, mainstream sports
programs. In our juniors program, young women between the ages of seven and 17 participate in
afterschool training programs and on weekends, and compete in full production games in front of family,
friends, and fans. Juniors are trained by members of the adult league which provides them with direct
access to mentors and role models.
Lastly the Derby Dolls have a large dedicated fanbase and very active social media account. The Derby
Dolls bring a fresh, fun and positive publicity to Vernon. Along with our new across the street neighbors
the Southern California Curing Center our two sports brings new positive publicity to Vernon's now
growing obscure sports center of LA county.
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".
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CA Derby Dolls Fed Exemption (1)
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[Submit IRS Form W-9] 40412456-derby-dolls-w9
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CA Derby Dolls
Operating Budget
OPERATING EXPENSES
Rent 140,472$
LADWP/utilities 9,000
Trash 2,400
Water 300
Telephone 1,200
D&O Insurance 1,800
General Liability 9,600
Umbrella Policy 3,196
Equipment Insurance 792
Staff Person(s)-
Trainers (DPV & JR)12,000
Workers Comp -
Tax filings 1,500
Security for practice times -
Cleaning Persons/Repairs -
Cleaning Supplies 300
Office Supplies/Postage 300
Accounting Fees/ Tax -
Legal Fees /Prof fees -
Track Repairs 300
Uniforms -
Water -
First Aide Supplies 300
Bout Stipends for visiting Skaters -
Construction -
Total Operating Expense 183,460$
Total
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Centinela Youth Services, Inc.
Youth Development 2003
$1,941,566 7
$24,924 $15,000
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CYS has the competence, capacity and expertise to improve the quality of life for youth and their
families and positively impact public safety, high school graduation and referrals to the juvenile
justice system. CYS's Victim Offender Restitution Services (VORS) provides evidence-based,
culturally competent restorative justice mediations that help youth take responsibility for their
actions, develop greater empathy and learn to communicate peacefully while addressing conflicts,
trauma, mental/behavioral health concerns and family issues. CYS's Seeking Safety program helps
students at risk for suspension or expulsion understand how their experience of trauma may be
affecting their attitudes and behaviors. These programs and services provide alternatives to arrest
and avoid the limitations a juvenile record would impose on a young person's future. The program
also addresses the needs of families to better cope with adolescence and manage tensions
between families, schools and law enforcement. The successful track record of Centinela Youth
Services in other communities would offer another valuable resource to families in and around
Vernon.
The mission of Centinela Youth Services (CYS) is to help youth, ages 9 - 18, to avoid involvement with the
juvenile justice system and stay in school. The organization is now an independent 501(c)3 organization
governed by a seven member Board of Directors, most of whom are local officials of cities with at risk
populations of youth (e.g. Gardena, Inglewood, Hawthorne). The organization was formed in 1975 by
parents, school officials and law enforcement to offer counseling and referrals. In 1992 CYS launched the
Victim Offender Restitution Services Program (VORS) a leading national model for restorative justice
mediation and began accepting referrals from juvenile court jurisdictions throughout LA County. Requests
for these services from Vernon area communities is increasing and the organization seeks to enhance its
presence and service in Vernon. In 2018 CYS was named a service provider for the LA County Youth
Development and Diversion (YDD) pilot program and successfully diverted 50% of referrals away from the
Juvenile Justice System in its first year. Services are provided by staff and volunteers who live in the same
neighborhoods and share the same cultural experiences of youth and families served.
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Funding this proposal would provide resources for CYS to establish a presence in the City of Vernon. CYS will
complete an assessment of youth arrests in and around Vernon; map community resources; identify and assess
shared space options for service delivery in Vernon in partnership with a local youth or family center; negotiate
agreements to host restorative justice meetings between youth and harmed parties; coordinate with the Vernon
Police Department to introduce CYS's Restorative Justice Diversion model; leverage CYS' existing relationship with
the District Attorney; provide restorative justice orientation and referral procedures to all levels of VPD command
and field officers; and establish connections with local schools and service partners to provide services for up to 30
youth and families in need of such services.
$15,000 investment
would leverage 4 x that
amount in services
Impact on reduced costs of police and juvenile
services combined with benefit in increased
income related to obtaining a high school
diploma
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund seeks to support the health and well-being of residents in Vernon and
surrounding communities, increase opportunities for successful futures and contribute to public safety.
Partnerships between local community-based organizations and law enforcement, specifically the
Vernon Police Department, would contribute to achieving the VCF goals.
Centinela Youth Services will announce the grant on their website, list the Vernon CommUNITY Fund
among it's supporters and include in it's work plan additional ways to acknowledge Vernon as a funder
of its programs.
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
For the years 2017 through 2020 CYS provided diversion services to 57 youth residing in Vernon and
surrounding communities gives optimism that a grant from the VCF would increase the numbers of
youth served with intentional focus and collaboration of local organizations. Data from the Everychild
Restorative Justice (EJRC) consistently demonstrate a re-offense rate of less than 11% at 12 months
of enrollment, an average reductions of 7% in youth needs and risk factors, and a high satisfaction
rate among youth and victims. An analysis of EJRC data from the years 2018 and 2019 demonstrate
that among referred youth who complete diversion services, 87% fulfilled restitution agreements.
In that we are essentially recommending a planning grant, there are no foreseeable challenges at this
time. It could happen that there is no or little interest among law enforcement or potential collaborating
community organizations to support this project. That disappointing challenge would need to result in
an alternative plan working with organizations in other parts of the Vernon catchment area.
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$15,000
The orginal request of $24,924 is reduced to $15,000 to support more in-depth planning and building
partnerships with collaborative organizations and anticipation of more funding from a range of
resources if a more comprehensive plan emerges.
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Application: 9187938600
Centinela Youth Services, Inc.
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 9187938600
Last submitted: Sep 29 2021 11:15 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 29 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Centinela Youth Services, Inc.
* Organization Address
Street 110 S. La Brea Avenue Ste 450
City/Town Inglewood
State California
Zip Code 90301-1708
* Organization Phone
310-970-7702
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* Organization Email
info@cys-la.org
Organization website address, if any
www.cys-la.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Ellis, Jessica
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Jun 4 2003
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Youth Development
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): El Sereno, Lincoln Heights
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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?
Adolescents (ages 15 -17)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Ellis, Jessica
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
0929 CYS Leadership Committee 092721.pdf
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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)
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
CYS Board of Directors.pdf
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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)
CYS receives funding from a diverse network of financial resources. For the FYE 2021 the allocations were
as follows:
Government Grants: $1,138,254
Private Foundation Grants: $89,237
Corporate Grants: $131,316
Other: $25,684
Additional information can be provided upon request.
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
2019 990 CYS w attachments.pdf
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* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
CYS BUDGET 2022 Board Approved Budget May2021.pdf
Filename: CYS BUDGET 2022 Board Approved Budget May2021.pdf Size: 95.9 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$24,924
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
0.01
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
Yes
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
0929 City of Vernon Budget .pdf
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Name of Financial Institution
MUFG Union Bank
Address of Financial Institution
12801 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone Number of Financial Institution
3106799082
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)
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Fiscal Sponsor Website (if applicable)
(No response)
Does your organization have a current certificate of general liability insurance?
Yes
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 29 2021
Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 24,924
* What type of funding are you requesting?
Funding for a specific project/program
Program/Project Funding
What is your annual operating budget?$1,941,566
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
The mission of Centinela Youth Services (CYS) is to
help youth (ages 9 to 18), most of whom are Youth
of Color living in the least-supported communities
of Los Angeles County, avoid involvement with the
juvenile justice system and stay in school. CYS
facilitates transformational services with a multi-
faceted approach: 1) leveraging the principles of
Restorative Justice (RJ) to facilitate peaceful conflict
resolution; 2) providing service navigation for
participating youth to qualified, local healthcare
providers; and 3) conducting case management
services that strengthen families and communities
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and help youth fulfill their potentials as successful
students and productive adults.
Through participation in CYS’s Restorative Justice
(RJ) services youth learn to mediate conflicts
peacefully, become accountable for their actions,
and develop the empathy required to become
invested in the well-being of others in their
communities. CYS’s Service Navigators connect
youth to local community providers of quality basic
needs, mental/behavioral health care, academic
advocacy/tutoring, and constructive youth
development/enrichment programs. Additionally,
CYS has actively advocated for systems change
with its agency partners, including the Los Angeles
Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the county’s
Youth Development and Diversion (YDD) initiative.
What is the target demographic for your services?Youth (ages 9 - 18)
Please briefly describe your proposed project. (250
words, maximum)
Through an integration of Restorative Justice
practices and social work strategies, CYS’s
Everychild Restorative Justice Center (ERJC) pre-
arrest, diversion services model, created with the
LAPD and juvenile justice agencies, helps an
average of 1200 youth annually avoid involvement
with the juvenile justice system and stay in school.
CYS receives diversion referrals from juvenile
courts, LAPD, LASD, school police, and community-
based organizations. The majority of referred youth
are Black (33%) and Latino (63%), who reside in
Los Angeles County communities deeply
challenged by poverty and high rates of crime and
violence.
At intake Case Managers (CMs) conduct
assessments and motivational interviewing to
develop a customized Case Plan for each youth,
enrolling youth in CYS programs and/or local
community services, as appropriate. CMs monitor
youth participation and modify levels and types of
services, as needed. A Clinical Case Manager
(CCM) is attached to cases where youth have
significant academic, health, mental health,
substance abuse or complex needs. The CCM will
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conduct youth, home, and school visits as needed,
as well as advocate on behalf of the youth and
their families. The typical length of service for a
CCM is nine months.
ERJC programs have consistently documented: 1)
re-offense rates of less than 11%, at 12 months
post-exit; 2) average reductions of 7% in youth
needs and risk factors, and 3) a high satisfaction
rate among youth and victims. An analysis of ERJC
data from the years 2018 and 2019 demonstrate
that among referred youth who complete diversion
services, 87% fulfilled restitution agreements.
What is the goal of the proposed project? (500
words, maximum)
For the year 2017 through 2020, CYS provided
diversion services to 57 youth residing in Vernon
and its surrounding prioritized communities, for an
average of 19 youth per year. The goal of CYS’s
ERJC diversion programs for the City of Vernon is to
provide youth-centered, strengths-based, healing,
and trauma-informed restorative justice diversion
and case management services to at least 20
youth during the 12-month grant period. All 20
referred youth will be residents of Vernon and/or its
surrounding communities who have been referred
by local schools, school police, law enforcement
agencies, the offices of Los Angeles County’s
District Attorney and Public Defenders, Los Angeles
Superior Courts, community based organizations or
caregivers as an alternative to arrest or expulsion
from school.
By providing these resources at such a crucial
stage in the development of each youth, CYS
services will not only help each individual youth
and family, they will also enhance safety and
well=being in the community. The CYS ERJC
program and diversion services provide specific
and individualized interventions and facilitate
access to care for youth whose unmet
health/mental health, trauma, recovery, and
developmental needs are addressed. Through
participation in CYS services, assessment and
attention to these needs, local youth and families
gain support and meaningful resources to help
them recognize and manage issues that have
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previously remained unrecognized or treated. By
addressing the underlying factors that are spurring
a youth’s destructive behavior, linked risk factors
for negative or risky behavioral choices are
decreased, thereby decreasing the likelihood that
community members will experience future
offenses by that youth and increasing his or her
recognition of the value of their connection within
the community.
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
0929 City of Vernon Budget .pdf
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Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project (attachment):
CYS ERJC project details.pdf
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements, accomplishments and
recognition: (250 words, maximum)
In 1975, parents, educators, and law enforcement officers, who lived and worked in the underserved
communities of Los Angeles County, came together to create Centinela Youth Services (CYS), a non-profit
organization. Since its founding, CYS has offered its Counseling and Referral Services (CARS) program, an
individualized intervention and prevention program that addressed the unmet educational, health/mental
health, substance abuse, and developmental needs of referred youth.
In 1992, CYS launched its Victim Offender Restitution Services (VORS) program, a leading national model
for Restorative Justice mediation, which began accepting juvenile court referrals from jurisdictions
throughout Los Angeles County in 1995. CYS’s VORS model received national recognition and inclusion in
the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Registry of Effective Programs
in 2004..
With a mix of public and private funds, CYS partnered with the LAPD and a 35 member Juvenile Arrest
Diversion Collaborative (JADC), in 2011, to successfully launch its Everychild Restorative Justice Center
(ERJC), the first pre-booking diversion program in California. In 2018, CYS was named a service provider
for the Los Angeles County’s Youth Development and Diversion (YDD) pilot program, and was responsible
for 50% of successfully diverted YDD cases by the end of the pilot year.
CYS’s diversion services are facilitated by staff members and volunteers who live in the same
neighborhoods and share the same cultural experiences as the youth and families they serve. 100% of
CYS’s Board of Directors are POC, and fully 58% of CYS staff are bicultural and bilingual.
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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)
According to the cityofvernon.org website, the Vernon community was founded in 1905 as the first
exclusively, industrial city in the Southwestern United States, and remains, to this day, an environment
uniquely friendly to multiple businesses from various industrial sectors. Considering the importance of
the city’s relationship with business and industry, CYS provides the following concrete examples of how
its services will improve the Vernon community and its surrounding areas: 1) By helping youth-in-need to
remain in school, earn their high school diplomas, and either pursue higher education or join the
workforce, CYS is supporting the preparation of a well-educated and highly motivated population of
potential employees for the very industries and business that form Vernon’s financial foundation; 2)
Youth who graduate from high school attain better compensated employment, and therefore pay more
taxes. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, the estimated, annual median income of a
worker without a high school diploma was $23,568, but the median income for a worker with a high
school diploma was $31,872 and $54,288 for a worker with some college instruction; and 3) According to
an April 2019 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) report, the cost to Los Angeles County
residents to incarcerate a youth at a Juvenile Hall for one year was $358,813; whereas, the annual
average cost for CYS diversion services is $2,600 per youth.
In addition to quantifiable return-on-investment (ROI) improvements, CYS will also provide services that
improve the quality of life of youth and families who live in Vernon and its surrounding communities.
CYS’s Victim Offender Restitution Services (VORS) program, which provides evidence-based, culturally
competent, RJ mediations, helps Youth become accountable for their actions, develop empathy for
others, and provide restitution to those they have harmed. CYS’s Families Able to Resolve Situations
(FARS) mediations help families learn to communicate peacefully, while addressing conflicts, trauma,
mental/behavioral health concerns, and family issues. And, CYS’s Seeking Safety program helps students
at-risk for suspension or expulsion understand how their experience of trauma may be affecting their
attitudes and behaviors. Participants in Seeking Safety learn how to create new, healthy relationship
boundaries, rebuild trust in others, and avoid repeating self-defeating behavioral patterns.
These ERJC programs and services provide alternatives to arrest and avoid the limitations a juvenile
record would otherwise impose on a youth’s future, while also meeting their unaddressed needs and
preserving their opportunities to succeed at school, at work, and as contributing members of the
community.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
If awarded a grant from the city of Vernon’s CommUNITY Fund, CYS will promote the fund through direct
recognition in a press release distributed via a mass email to all of CYS’s agency, governmental, and like-
minded community partners. The press release and the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant logo will be
prominently displayed on CYS’s website, cys-la.org, in its monthly newsletter, and on all of CYS’s Social
Media platforms.
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CYS Leadership Committee
Jessica J. Ellis, CYS’s Executive Director, has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit
youth development, including 12 years of leading, promoting, and expanding CYS’s
Restorative Justice mediation and diversion services programs. Between 2014 and 2018,
as a CYS Director, Ms. Ellis expanded ERJC services from serving one court in Los
Angeles County to serving four courts, tripled the number of law enforcement agencies
participating in the “Juvenile Arrest Diversion Collaborative,” and served on the
California Board of State and Community Corrections, Executive Steering Committee on
Strengthening Police-Community Relations.
In 2018, when Ms. Ellis was named CYS’s Executive Director, she began the successful
two-year process of taking CYS’s administrative services in-house and away from a larger
non-profit that had overseen its administrative services for over 45 years. In doing so, Ms.
Ellis facilitated a decrease in overhead costs by 15%, while increasing administrative
efficiency by 60%.
Ms. Ellis oversees the fidelity and quality control of all CYS’s services models and
programs, provides case consultation to staff and volunteers, and conducts vital advocacy
of CYS’s ERJC diversion model and Restorative Justice diversion services with members
of LA County’s Youth Diversion and Development (YDD) initiative and state legislators
working to improve California’s diversion programs and services.
Personnel and Benefits
Total Program
Amount
Requested from
City of Vernon
Funding from
Other Sources
Intake Case Manager (0.50 FTE) @ $17.33/hour
1040 Hours x $17.33 = $18,023 $12,015 $6,008
Clinical Case Manager (0.45 FTE) @ $23.71/hour
936 Hrs. x $23.71 = 22,193 $22,193 $5,548 $16,644
Personnel Subtotal $40,216 $17,563 $22,653
Benefits @ 16%$6,435 $2,810 $3,624
Total Personnel and Benefits $46,650 $20,373 $26,277
Operating Expenses Amount Amount Amount
Office Supplies
Pens, Pencils, notebooks, folders, snacks, bottled water
20 Students x $15/youth $300 $300 $0
Travel - Local mileage to and from CYS's Inglewood
office to a city within the Vernon service area to provide
Intensive Case Management.
Four (4) visits per month; Average round trip distance 24
miles
4 visits x 9 months = 36 visits
36 visits x 24 miles = 864 miles
864 miles x $0.56/mile = $483.84 $484 $350 $134
$0 $0 $0
Operating Expenses Subtotal $784 $650 $134
Total Direct Expenses (Personnel + Operating)$48,218 $21,673 $26,545
Indirect Costs
@ 15% of Program Budget $7,233 $3,251 $3,982
Total Project Budget (Direct + Indirect) $55,451 $24,924 $30,526
Centinela Youth Services, Inc.
City of Vernon CommUNITY Fund
CYS’s Everychild Restorative Justice Center (ERJC) Program for the Vernon CommUNITY
CYS BUDGET
FY 2021 / 2022 Total Target
Budget
Updated 5/19/21
Salaries and Benefits TOTAL
Executive Director
Operations Manager
Special Projects Coordinator
HR Specialist
PROGRAM ADMIN TOTAL STAFFING 358,122$
Program Director
Mediation Supervisor
Clinical Case Managers (5)
Quality Assurance Specialist
Intake/CARS Coordinators (3)
Restorative Justice Program Specialist
School Transformation Specialist
Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator
Training & Curriculum Specialist
Communications Coordinator
VORS/FARS Case Manager (4)
Mediation Program Data Clerk
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CENTERS STAFFING 989,944$
TOTAL SALARIES & BENEFITS 1,348,066$
CYS BUDGET
FY 2021 / 2022 Total Target
Budget
PROGRAM EXPENSES
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 12,850
PROJECT EVALUATION 28,000
MATERIALS/ SUPPLIES / OTHER 10,000
TOTAL OF JOINT COSTS (ERJC&RJ UNIT)50,850
CONTRACT SERVICES - PUBLIC COUNSEL (Educational rights
advocacy for youth pushed out of school.) 18,250
CONTRACT SERVICES - Clinical training and groups 6,500
PARTICIPANT RELATED SERVICES 11,000
RENT AND UTILITIES (Program)57,600
EQUIPMENT 9,800
TOTAL ERJC-specific expenses 103,150
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AND EVENTS 10,000
MEDIATION TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT 1,200
DATA BASE UPGRADE 60,000
TOTAL MEDIATION UNIT & TRAINING 71,200
PROGRAM EXPENSE TOTAL 225,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
GRANTWRITER 65,000
RENT AND UTILITIES (Admin)14,400
DUES, SOFTWARE & SUBSCRIPTIONS 14,000
TRAVEL, CONFERENCE, MEETINGS 1,500
MILEAGE / PARKING REIMBURSEMENT 7,000
INSURANCE(S) AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32,000
AUDITING SERVICES 24,000
PAYROLL FEES AND MISC 4,200
STORAGE 5,200
BOARD DESIGNATED RESERVE 30,000
OPERATING EXPENSES TOTALS 197,300
SUBTOTAL BUDGETED EXPENDITURES 1,770,566
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (HR, IT, Accounting, Legal) 171,000
TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSES 1,941,566
CYS BUDGET
FY 2021 / 2022 Total Target
Budget
REVENUE - Committed for FY 21-22
GOVERNMENT (City, County and State)
LA County Dispute Resolution, Community 101,951
LA County Dispute Resolution, Victim/Offender 240,000
GRYD - Rampart 169,615
LA County Youth Diversion and Development 432,000
Youth Reinvestment Grant - CYS 550,000
Youth Reinvestment Grant - SBWIB 50,000
City Contributions (Inglewood, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Etc)33,000
FOUNDATIONS (Private, Corporate, etc)
2021 grant carry over (PPP, JIB, Ballmer, Ahmanson)112,000
SERVICE CONTRACTS
Subtotal, Confirmed Revenue 1,688,566
REVENUE - Projected
Foundations 75,000
Corporate Contributions 15,000
Service Contracts 15,000
Governement Contracts 108,000
Expanded City Contributions 30,000
Individual Giving 10,000
Subtotal, Projected Revenue 253,000
TOTAL BUDGETED REVENUE 1,941,566
Budget Balance -
Personnel and Benefits
Total Program
Amount
Requested from
City of Vernon
Funding from
Other Sources
Intake Case Manager (0.50 FTE) @ $17.33/hour
1040 Hours x $17.33 = $18,023 $12,015 $6,008
Clinical Case Manager (0.45 FTE) @ $23.71/hour
936 Hrs. x $23.71 = 22,193 $22,193 $5,548 $16,644
Personnel Subtotal $40,216 $17,563 $22,653
Benefits @ 16%$6,435 $2,810 $3,624
Total Personnel and Benefits $46,650 $20,373 $26,277
Operating Expenses Amount Amount Amount
Office Supplies
Pens, Pencils, notebooks, folders, snacks, bottled water
20 Students x $15/youth $300 $300 $0
Travel - Local mileage to and from CYS's Inglewood
office to a city within the Vernon service area to provide
Intensive Case Management.
Four (4) visits per month; Average round trip distance 24
miles
4 visits x 9 months = 36 visits
36 visits x 24 miles = 864 miles
864 miles x $0.56/mile = $483.84 $484 $350 $134
$0 $0 $0
Operating Expenses Subtotal $784 $650 $134
Total Direct Expenses (Personnel + Operating)$48,218 $21,673 $26,545
Indirect Costs
@ 15% of Program Budget $7,233 $3,251 $3,982
Total Project Budget (Direct + Indirect) $55,451 $24,924 $30,526
Centinela Youth Services, Inc.
City of Vernon CommUNITY Fund
CYS’s Everychild Restorative Justice Center (ERJC) Program for the Vernon CommUNITY
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Chicas Rockeras South East Los Angeles
Youth Development 2014
$226,500 5
$48,000 $25,000
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CRSELA was founded by community organizers and musicians with first-hand experience of the
difficulties faced by young people to gain entry into the entertainment field, to see themselves
reflected in productions and to find acceptance in maintstream venues where young people want
to meet and find other like-minded peers. The organization has successfully achieved parts of its
mission by becoming an independent non-profit, and in 2019, attracting the attention of Univision
that filmed a two-part news segment featuring CRESELA's summer camp and invited campers to
perform live on A Primera Hora. Also, in 2019 Teen Vogue named the organization as one of the
"12 Radical Latinx Groups Building Powerful Cultural Community Spaces".
CRSELA adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by transforming their summer camp to an on-line
experience with Future Me! as an on-line series of events.
Chicas Rockeras South East Los Angeles (CRSELA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,
governed by a five member Board of Directors, three of whom are founding members. The
organization describes itself as a transformative youth development organization in which music
is created and taught as a vehicle for gender expansive young women to find safe and accepting
spaces in which to learn and develop career opportunities.
CRSELA offers a range of programming including a summer camp, Soniditos Saturdays music
lessons for youth ages 8 to 17 and Future Me!, a series of college and career workshops. Their
mentorship program, Lxs Sobrinxs, engages teens ages 13 to 17, an age when data suggests
that all adolescents benefit from mentors with whom they identify.
$25,000 - FY2020-21
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Age Range:
Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
Economic Status:
Family Type:
Military Status:
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Other (specify):
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Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
Youth and Adolescents (8-17)All
Female n/a
All LGTBQ+/Gender Expansive
All n/a
CRSELA proposes to use the VCF grant award for general operating costs that would assist the
organization in emerging from the COVID-19 limitations, increase its outreach and programming, and
support young people in completing their high school education, find appropriate post secondary
education and employment opportunities and continue to engage with successful LGBT and gender
expansive role models. CRSELA will reach and engage a minimum of 30 eligible youth beginning in
January 2022.
$25,000 supports services
for 30 youth at a cost of
$750 per year per youth.
Youth services provided cost approximately
$750 per individual for music lessons,
mentoring, camp experiences and college
prep.
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Currently there are no culturally, geographically or financially accessible services for music education specifically for girls,
transgender and gender expansive youth in SELA. 90% of SELA is Latinx; 43% of SELA residents are first generation
immigrants and 28.7% are undocumented according to data provided by CRSELA. 22% of the target community lives in
poverty, making resources for music lessons and camp unreasonable and the high unemployment rate argues for many
more opportunities for youth to finish school and pursue careers in entertainment and related fields.
This grant proposes to improve the health, mental health and quality of life for a significant portion of an underserved area
of Los Angeles County.
CRSELA will promote a grant from the VCF on their social media website as well as their camper
booklet provided to their Showcase audience members.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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general:
In 2019, CRSELA implemented "Lxs Sobrinxs," a leadership skills development program for gender
expansive youth. They successfully reached over 230 youth with the support of 300 volunteers.
Chicxs Rockerxs recieved a VCF grant in 2020 which helped the organization transform their annual
summer camp into an on-line experience. This included the launch of their "Future Me!" monthly series
for teens to discuss college, careers and planning for their future, and "Soniditos Saturdays", during
which they offered free music lessons in guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keyboard.
An extension of COVID-19 isolation mandates would challenge CRSELA to fully implement the
program envisioned for 2022, however the risk is mitigated by their success in coping with COVID-19
through 2020 and 2021.
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$25,000
CRSELA originally requested $48,000.
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Application: 7130230947
Chicas Rockeras South East Los Angeles
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 7130230947
Last submitted: Sep 28 2021 04:19 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 28 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles
* Organization Address
Street PO Box 1140
City/Town South Gate
State California
Zip Code 90280
* Organization Phone
562-441-4463
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* Organization Email
info@crsela.org
Organization website address, if any
www.crsela.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Gutman, Victoria
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Jan 13 2014
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Youth Development
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): 90022, 90023, 90033, 90063
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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?
50 – 100
What age group(s) benefit the most from your services?
Children and Youth (ages 0 -14)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Victoria Gutman
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
CRSELA Executive Staff Volunteer Leadership.pdf
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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)
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
CRSELA Board Members.pdf
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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)
Grants, Store Credit, Individual Donations, Corporate Contributions, Online Merchandise Sales, Program
Service Revenue, Fundraiser Events, and Fundraising Campaigns
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
2020 FILED_990EZ and 4562.pdf
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* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
Organizational Budget.pdf
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$48,000
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
20.76%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
Proposed Budget.xlsx.pdf
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Name of Financial Institution
Self-Help Federal Credit Union
Address of Financial Institution
2504 Tenaya Drive
Modesto, CA 95354
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Phone Number of Financial Institution
(877) 369-2828
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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 28 2021
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Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 48,000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?$226,500
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles (CRSELA)
amplifies the voices of trans youth, gender
expansive youth, and girls from communities of
color through music, mentorship and social justice
to empower themselves and their communities. We
offer a variety of programming throughout the year
including our annual Summer Camp, Soniditos
Saturdays music lessons for youth 8 to 17, Future
Me! our college and career workshops, and our
mentorship program Lxs Sobrinxs for teens 13 to
17.
What is the target demographic for your services?Trans youth, gender expansive youth, and girls
ages 8 to 17.
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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)
Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles (CRSELA) was founded in 2013 by community organizers and
musicians who know first hand how difficult it is for girls and LGBTQ youth to see themselves reflected in
the music industry. In 2014 CRSELA became a non-profit and the co-founding organizers transitioned into
the board of directors. Our first annual summer camp and showcase was hosted in 2015 in Huntington
Park, CA. CRSELA extended programming in 2017 to include field trips outside of summer camp to
concerts that highlighted women and LGBTQ musicians.
In 2019, Univision filmed a two-part television news segment featuring CRSELA’s summer camp and
invited campers to perform live on their morning show A Primera Hora. That same year, Teen Vogue
named CRSELA as one of the “12 Radical Latinx Groups Building Powerful Cultural Community Spaces.”
2019 was also the launch of Lxs Sobrinxs, a mentorship program for girls and gender expansive youth
ages 14-17 to gain leadership skills.
In 2020, CRSELA adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by transforming our annual summer camp to an
online experience. That summer we launched Future Me! a monthly series for teens to discuss college,
careers, and planning for their future and in Fall we started Soniditos Saturdays, free music lessons in
guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and keyboard. At the end of 2020, in order to be more gender inclusive, we
began the process of changing our name from “Chicas Rockeras” to “Chicxs Rockerxs”.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Currently, there are no culturally, geographically, and financially accessible spaces for music education
specifically for girls, trans youth, and gender expansive youth in Southeast Los Angeles (SELA). 90% of
SELA is Latinx, 43% of SELA residents are first-generation immigrants and 28.7% are undocumented
immigrants, so we offer bilingual programming and communication in English and Spanish. Household
median income in SELA is $40.5K, the unemployment rate is 11%, three percentage points higher than
the LA County average, and 22% of our community lives in poverty. Research shows that those same
households spend less on food and other essentials, which means that many families are unable to
purchase basic gear for their children to pursue an interest in music-making, much less pay for private
instruction. All of our programming is free or sliding scale and all instruments and supplies are provided.
We also offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks during our summer camp.
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Making music and learning an instrument reduces stress and anxiety while improving moods, memory,
mathematical skills, and language. Forming a band, creating a band logo, and writing a song together
helps the youth in our summer camp with communication and group collaboration skills. Participants
learn about using music and lyrics as a tool of self-expression with our songwriting workshop. According
to our own surveys, learning an instrument and making music has helped our youth gain confidence and
boost self-esteem. Other workshops teach participants a range of different topics including mindfulness,
community organizing, self-defense, immigrant rights, and stage presence. Mentors in our programming
carry out our mission of empowering youth by creating a safe space for them to feel comfortable, think
critically, speak up, and express themselves. Surveys from our most recent summer camp offered
comments from parents like “campers feel comfortable in their own skin, open up and make new
friends”, “We loved how the volunteers engaged with the campers. It’s wonderful how thought provoking
& empowering the camp experience is”, and “It creates such a beautiful space for young folx to be their
most creative selves”. Camper comments included “I liked being surrounded by people with similar
interests in music and that we get to spend time on something we're passionate about!” and “I liked
being surrounded by people with similar interests in music and that we get to spend time on something
we're passionate about!”
Through Future Me! And Lxs Sobrinxs, we offer resources to help prepare teens for life after high school.
We’ve hosted workshops with working professionals in the arts and music industry, local college students
who are past CRSELA participants and volunteers, and high school college prep teachers to help teens
plan for their future career and the steps to get there. Teens participate in hands-on organizing with Lxs
Sobrinx, planning their own events, fundraisers, and working alongside adult organizers to plan
programming, furthering their collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. We also fulfill
school student service hours, act as references for jobs, and write recommendation letters for college.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
If selected, we would like to promote our Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant on our Social Media, on our
website, as well as on our Camper booklet provided to our Showcase audience members.
Upload Additional Documents
Completed - Sep 28 2021
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2021 Camper Showcase
Chicxs Rockerxs SELA 2021 virtual camper showcase on YouTube! Hear original songs by all 12 bands
formed at CRSELA's 2021 online summer camp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpxzIEZO6wI
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Expenses Budget Description
Overhead and General Expenses $39,400
Management & General $37,400
Payroll, Taxes, & Benefits $30,000 General and Programming Operations Full-Time & Part-Time Staff
Facilities Rental $200 PO Box
Equipment Purchase $2,000 Technology
Consulting and Other Professional Services $1,800 Lawyer, Payroll & Accounting Services
Web Hosting & Email Subscriptions $400
Insurance $1,000
Administration $1,000 Taxes, Legal, & Nonprofit Filings; Bank Fees
Office Supplies $1,000 Printer, Paper, Ink, etc
Staff Professional Development $0
Conferences & Meetings $0
Fundraising $2,000
Merchandise $2,000
Art & Design $0 Artists
Fundrasier Supplies $0 Online Store Shipping Supplies, Etc.
Fundraiser Acct Fees $0 PayPal, SQUARE Processing Fees
Fundrasier Facilities Rental $0 Fundraiser Event
Program Expenses $8,600 Virtual Summer Camp, COVID-19 Digital Programming, Stay-at-Home Activity Zines, Soniditos Saturdays, Future Me!
Payroll, Taxes, & Benefits $0 Instrument Instructors, Camp Counselors, Support Staff, etc.
Consulting and Other Professional Services $0 Photographers, Videographers, Workshop Hosts, Performers
Supplies $3,600 Program Shirts & Totes, Instruments & Breakables, Workshop Supplies, Hotspots, Notebooks, LiveScans, Photocopying, etc.
Equipment Purchase & Maintenance $1,000 Laptops, Tablets, and Cases
Art & Design $0 Flyers, Logos
Insurance $0
Travel $0 Delivering Musical Instruments
Food & Catering $3,000 Summer Camp Breakfast, Lunch, & Snack
Facilities Rental $1,000 Summer Camp Stage/Lighting/Audio, Sobrinx Event Space Rental, etc.
Expenses Total $48,000
Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles
Proposed Budget for Requested Funds
For the Vernon Community Fund
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Expenses Budget Description
Overhead and General Expenses $100,800
Management & General $95,300
Payroll, Taxes, & Benefits $70,000 General and Programming Operations Full-Time & Part-Time Staff
Facilities Rental $9,000 PO Box, Storage Facility (for Musical Equipement, Program Supplies, and Merchandise), Meeting Space
Equipment Purchase $2,000 Technology
Consulting and Other Professional Services $8,000 Lawyer, Payroll & Accounting Services
Web Hosting & Email Subscriptions $800
Insurance $1,000
Administration $1,000 Taxes, Legal, & Nonprofit Filings; Bank Fees
Office Supplies $1,000 Printer, Paper, Ink, etc
Staff Professional Development $500
Conferences & Meetings $2,000
Fundraising $5,500
Merchandise $2,000
Art & Design $1,000 Artists
Fundrasier Supplies $300 Online Store Shipping Supplies, Etc.
Fundraiser Acct Fees $200 PayPal, SQUARE Processing Fees
Fundrasier Facilities Rental $2,000 Fundraiser Event
Program Expenses $125,700 Virtual Summer Camp, COVID-19 Digital Programming, Stay-at-Home Activity Zines, Soniditos Saturdays, Future Me!
Payroll, Taxes, & Benefits $67,000 Instrument Instructors, Camp Counselors, Support Staff, etc.
Consulting and Other Professional Services $13,000 Photographers, Videographers, Workshop Hosts, Performers
Supplies $9,100 Program Shirts & Totes, Instruments & Breakables, Workshop Supplies, Hotspots, Notebooks, LiveScans, Photocopying, etc.
Equipment Purchase & Maintenance $1,500 Laptops, Tablets, and Cases
Art & Design $2,000 Flyers, Logos
Insurance $1,000
Travel $100 Delivering Musical Instruments
Food & Catering $6,000 Summer Camp Breakfast, Lunch, & Snack
Facilities Rental $26,000 Summer Camp Stage/Lighting/Audio, Sobrinx Event Space Rental, etc.
Expenses Total $226,500
Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles
Current Organizational Budget
For the Vernon Community Fund
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Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles
List of Board Members
Angelica Garcia – Executive Staff
Angelica Garcia was born and raised in Southeast Los Angeles and has been involved
in organizing and education for over a decade. During her undergraduate program she
began organizing with Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social where she helped
organize CSULA’s 1st Annual Women of Color Conference, was the Editor in Chief of
LOUDmouth Magazine and a Special Events Coordinator at the Center for Student
Involvement. During her graduate program she worked as a Site Coordinator in multiple
East Los Angeles schools where she launched and developed a literacy program. Now
she is teaching Humanities in Huntington Park dedicated to promoting lifelong learning
and social consciousness. Garcia currently serves on the Chicxs Rockerxs SELA Board
as Chief Executive Officer.
Christina Mejia – Executive Staff
Christina Mejia is a Senior Secretary with the County of Los Angeles Internal Services
Department. Mejia works directly with the Division Manager for the Management
Information Systems Division. She assists with all administrative duties and helps
manage the Division’s $1.4 million dollar budget. As a founder of Chicxs Rockerxs
SELA, Mejia has served as a Board Member for the organization since its inception, and
previously served as the Treasurer. She has also been involved as a core organizer and
currently serves as CRSELA’s IT specialist, managing the website and email
newsletters.
Nancy Ruiz – Executive Staff
Nancy Ruiz works as a Paraeducator for Special Needs students and has worked as a
group home Resident Supervisor with at-risk youth in the Southeast Los Angeles area.
Ruiz began volunteering with Eastern Counties Area of Narcotics Anonymous (ECANA)
in 2008, where she started as a Group Service Representative and Phone Line
volunteer. In 2010, she expanded her role to Area Secretary for ECANA. From 2010 to
2012, she served on ECANA’s Public Relations\Public Information Committee, as well
as the Hospitals & Institutions Panel Committee, where she spoke to youth and women
who were in treatment or incarcerated. She has volunteered with Chicxs Rockerxs
South East Los Angeles (CRSELA) since 2016 as support staff and later joined Las
Comadres, the CRSELA core organizing team, in 2018. Ruiz was elected to the
CRSELA board in 2020.
Victoria Gutman – Executive Staff
Victoria Gutman is a founding organizer of Chicxs Rockerxs SELA (CRSELA). She
currently serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of the CRSELA Board of Directors,
previously serving as Chief Executive Officer. Gutman’s knowledge as a musician and
live audio engineer for local events lends itself to the mission and purpose of CRSELA.
As an experienced community organizer, along with a background in finance and
budgeting, Gutman has a strong set of skills for the day-to-day operations of the
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organization. She holds a BA in Economics from Cal State Fullerton and has
professional experience as an operations and IT business analyst for merchandising
companies. She is currently the only full-time employee of Chicxs Rockerxs South East
Los Angeles.
Noel Lozano – Volunteer Leadership
Noel Lozano is a founding organizer of Chicxs Rockerxs SELA (CRSELA). They have a
background in music education and have served as a drum technician at CRSELA. With
a background as a paraprofessional and drumline coach at a local SELA middle/high
school, Lozano has extensive experience managing youth, lesson planning, and
purchasing instrument equipment and supplies. Lozano has managed all summer
camp-related meal services including coordinating with chefs/caterers, accommodating
dietary restrictions, planning menus, and securing donations. Lozano currently serves
as a Board Member for CRSELA, previously serving as Secretary. They currently work
as a Special Education Classroom Assistance and are pursuing a teaching degree in
high school history at University of Illinois at Chicago.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
East Los Angeles Women's Center
Community-based organization 1976
$4,879,793 8
$100,000 $50,000
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ELAWC has a large network of partners and achieves much of its success by collaborating with and leveraging its relationships
with government, corporations, foundations and community allies, including US Dept of HHS, US Dept of Justice, Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW), CA Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), LA County Dept of Public Health – Office
of Women’s Health, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, LAHSA, Toyota, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, CA Community
Foundation, Blue Shield of CA Foundation and Kaiser Foundation to name a few.
ELAWC’s programs are rooted in interdisciplinary, evidence-based best practices and proven models designed to heal, support,
protect and empower communities. Significant achievements over 45 years of programs include:
• established in 1976 the nation’s very first bilingual hotline for Spanish-speaking survivors of sexual abuse.
• being recognized as one of the first organizations to provide prevention and intervention services for Latinas impacted by HIV.
• provided COVID-19 education and linkages to testing and vaccines to over 25,000 residents.
ELAWC’s Promotoras Contra la Violencia program is nationally recognized and focuses on raising awareness of sexual and
domestic violence.
East Los Angeles Women’s Center (ELAWC) was founded in 1976 with a mission to ensure that all women, girls
and their families live in a place of safety, health, and personal well-being, free from violence and abuse, with
equal access to necessary health services and social support.
ELAWC’s target population is primarily Latinx individuals, immigrants and their families who are low- to very
low-income, limited English-speaking or monolingual and adversely affected by domestic/intimate partner
violence, HIV/AIDS, homelessness and sex trafficking. Using a holistic and trauma-informed approach, ELAWC
delivers bilingual, culturally responsive services to over 10,000 individuals annually in over 30 communities.
With a current operating budget of approximately $4.9 million, ELAWC’s comprehensive services are rooted in
interdisciplinary, evidence-based best practices focused on empowering survivors, ending gender-based
violence and homelessness, and building healthier communities in its service areas, which includes Bell, Boyle
Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon and unincorporated areas of East and Southeast LA.
$60,000 FY2018-19
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Other (specify):
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Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
VCF funding will enable ELAWC to increase and expand program services (housing, outreach, education and emergency response) in the City of Vernon and surrounding
areas to meet increasing needs, including filling in critical gaps due in large part to the pandemic.
Domestic violence incidents and calls to ELAWC’s hotline have increased 100%, necessitating an increase in Promotoras training and staff to provide emergency crisis
response on top of existing prevention and intervention services for victims.
Additionally, ELAWC will increase community awareness and visibility of program services in order to reach the many isolated victims of domestic or sexual violence, as
well as expanded information on COVID-19 testing, vaccine, and booster shots education and services.
Finally, ELAWC will establish a Collective of Promotoras in Southeast Los Angeles to convene community women in the spirit of community, awareness,prevention, and
support and focus on the critical issues they face. Lead Promotoras will facilitate education and healing circles to empower women to return to health and better lives. The
Collective will also train emerging leaders interested in becoming Promotoras, thus widening ELAWC's reach.
All (Primarily women and girls)n/a
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AllAdults (21-54)
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All (Primarily Latinx)
Significantly expanded outreach due
to an increase of trained Promotoras.
Decreased spread of COVID-19 as
concerns are demystified and more
residents are vaccinated.
VCF's investment will yield an exponential
impact as more trained Promotoras reach
isolated victims and educate residents about
COVID-19 vaccines.
ELAWC will acknowledge VCF in their 2022 Annual Report, quarterly newsletter, social media, and
website.
ELAWC's proposed work satisfies two of the Fund's goals as follows:
- Strengthen and support non-profit organizations that benefit residents and neighborhoods
- To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities
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What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
In response to the pandemic, the Promotoras provided COVID-19 education and linkages to testing
and vaccines to over 25,000 residents, and ELAWC has expanded housing support for families in their
service areas.
Jonathan R. Macaranas
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None. ELAWC has a history of quickly adjusting to ever-changing and emerging community needs in
their target populations. Because of their deep roots in the communities they serve, they are
well-positioned for success with this grant.
31 2021
$50,000
$100,000 request was reduced given current funding available.
Jonathan R. Macaranas
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Application: 0753249647
East Los Angeles Women's Center
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 0753249647
Last submitted: Sep 10 2021 07:19 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 10 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
East Los Angeles Women's Center
* Organization Address
Street 1431 S. Atlantic Blvd
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Zip Code 90022
* Organization Phone
3235265819
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* Organization Email
bkappos@aol.com
Organization website address, if any
elawc.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Barbara Kappos
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Feb 6 1976
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Community Service
Health/Human Services
Other (Please specify): Victim Services and Housing Assistance
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): 90022
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Kappos, Barbara
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
Executive Officers or Leadership Team.1.pdf
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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)
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
2021 ELAWC BOD Roster.pdf
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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
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List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration
For Children And Families (ACF),
Cal OES Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
US Dept. of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
LA County Dept. of Public Health — Office of Women’s Health
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
City of Los Angeles AIDS Coordinator’s Office
(ACO)
Los Angeles County –Department of Public Social Services Los Angeles County
Dept. of Public Health –Division of HIV and STD Program
Department of Public Social Services
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
California Dept of Public Health
J.B & Emily Van Nuys Charities
Bezos Day One Fund
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
California CommunityFoundation
Kaiser Foundation
Rose Hills Foundation
The Annenberg Foundation
The California Wellness Foundation
Roy + Patricia Disney Family Foundation
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Blue Shield of California Foundation
Corporations ( Toyota, Rehrig Pacific Company, CAL Water)
Private Donors
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* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
Financial Statements - ELAWC - Final.pdf
Filename: Financial Statements - ELAWC - Final.pdf Size: 1.3 MB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
2021 Approved Budget.pdf
Filename: 2021 Approved Budget.pdf Size: 228.2 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$100,000
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
2.05%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
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Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
VernonBudget2021.2 (1).xls
Filename: VernonBudget2021.2 (1).xls Size: 32.3 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Bank of the West
Address of Financial Institution
6055 E. Washington Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone Number of Financial Institution
323.724.0890
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if applicable)
N/A
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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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 10 2021
Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 100,000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?$4,879,793.00
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What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
The mission of the East Los Angeles Women’s
Center is to ensure that all women, girls and their
families live in a place of safety, health, and
personal well-being, free from violence and abuse,
with equal access to necessary health services and
social support, with an emphasis on Latino
communities.
The East Los Angeles Women’s Center provides
comprehensive services for survivors and their
families affected by sexual, domestic, and intimate
partner violence, HIV/AIDS and the intersection of
homelessness.
ELAWC strives to help individuals and their families
find esperanza or hope in their lives, and
empowers them to attain a better quality of life
that is without violence and safe for themselves
and their children. Using a holistic and trauma
informed approach, ELAWC delivers bilingual,
culturally responsive services to over 30
communities. These programs are built on a
foundation of best-practices including
interdisciplinary evidence-based models. Our work
incorporates individuals, groups, communities, and
partnerships to end gender-based violence,
homelessness due to violence and create programs
that are interconnected in order to end the cycle of
violence. ELAWC builds healthier communities by
working closely with our many community partners
in health care, law enforcement, social services,
public institutions, and other community-based
organizations.
What is the target demographic for your services?The population served is primarily the Latinx
community who have been exposed to and/or have
been victims of domestic violence, family
violence,,child abuse, and sexual violence. The
population is generally low-income, with limited
English proficiency with many being immigrants
who lack knowledge and trust of organizations that
do not offer services designed to meet their
specific cultural and linguistic needs. Families
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reside in Greater East Los Angeles, Southeast Los
Angles, Boyle Heights and surrounding
communities in the City of Los Angeles, including
residents of a shelter and transitional housing for
victims of DV and sexual assault administered by
ELAWC
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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 East Los Angeles Women’s Center is a leading voice and advocate for survivors and their families
affected by sexual, domestic violence , HIV/AIDS and the intersection of homelessness . In 1976 a small
group of dedicated Latinas in East Los Angeles established the first-in-the-nation bilingual hotline for
Spanish–speaking survivors of sexual assault. Today, ELAWC delivers innovative, comprehensive,
culturally-responsive services that build on a foundation of trauma-informed, evidence-based practices
designed to heal, support, protect, and empower the communities we serve. Working in collaboration
with our partners we also foster the implementation of policies and practices that support social justice
and human rights. EL AWC has earned a reputation as a trusted and compassionate resource working to
empower and transform lives – and the lives of future generations.
Throughout our 45 year history ELAWC has evolved in all areas of services impacting over 10,000
individuals annually. ELAWC is noted for establishing one of the first organizations to provide prevention
and intervention services for Latinas impacted by HIV. ELAWC is co-located at the Wellness Center @
LAC+USC medical campus, providing emergency response services to patients who disclose DV/SA.
ELAWC established one of the only emergency shelters for survivors on a medical campus. ELAWC has
expanded housing support for families.The Promotoras Contra la Violencia program is nationally
recognized and focuses on preparing participants to raise the community’s awareness of sexual and
domestic violence. Most recently, the Promotoras (Community Health Workers) provided COVID-19
education, linkages to testing and vaccines to over 25,000 residents.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Funds will be applied to fill the gaps of services, general operating costs will support the day to day
operations (direct services, housing, outreach and education, and emergency response). Funds will
provide funding for additional personnel (staffing) and stipends for Promotoras to meet the demanding
needs for counseling and crisis intervention for survivors and their families.
ELAWC will expand services to the City of Vernon and the surrounding communities by expanding
prevention and intervention services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. During the pandemic
domestic violence calls to the center increased by 100%. EL AWC will expand our chat line response and
crisis intervention services in order to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
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The Promotora ( Community Health Workers) program will increase visibility in the City of Vernon,
Commerce and Bell Gardens and Huntington Park and surrounding cities in Southeast Los Angeles.
Services will include domestic violence and sexual assault education awareness and support and COVID-
19 education and linkages and resources to testing and vaccine clinics. The Promotora program will
establish a collective in Southeast Los Angeles in order to bring together women of the community to
address these critical issues and other issues related to those communities. The Collectives focus on:
Community Awareness, Prevention and Support, services will include: supportive services, linkages to
resources, advocacy and community mobilization focused on violence prevention. Lead Promotoras co-
facilitate Promotoras Training; facilitate educational/healing circles, recruit and train other community
Latinas to become Promotoras, and provide survivors with linkages to care and community resources,
and engage in advocacy for survivors. The collective will include ongoing training on topics such as
public speaking, advocacy, community resources, and impact of trauma. Healing circles also are
available for the Promotoras, a non-traditional, safe space for women to talk and process their feelings.
This will increase community engagement, provide training opportunities and added resources for the
communities in the Southeast.
ELAWC will increase housing support by providing linkages to housing programs, negotiating with
landlords, providing rental and utility assistance and helping families, who are at risk, establish housing
plans. The organization will focus on increasing outreach in the East and Southeast Communities, in
order to break isolation and alienation for survivors and their children.
During this funding period these services will improve the well-being and quailty of life for survivors and
residents living in the City of Vernon and surrounding communities. The provention of domestic and
sexual violence, homeless prevention and community engagement will provide a sense of hope, build
community unity and create a positive response for community members.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant will be highlighted in the multiple areas such as: 2022 Annual
Report, the virtual quarterly newsletter, social media posts, and will be highlighted and promoted on
ELAWC's website.
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Completed - Sep 6 2021
ELAWC_Annual Review_2020_070821_INT
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Promotoras Community Outreach
During COVID 19 our Community Health Workers ( Promotoras) have outreached to the community
providing education and linkages to testing and vaccines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzkob6cg1so
Annual Mujeres de Paz Event
Annually ELAWC organizes a vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkyqVtPUgEw
ELAWC PROPOSED BUDGET 2021
PROGRAM REVENUES 24,000
GRANTS - GOVERNMENT 3,568,043
GRANTS - GVMT - SHELTER 62,000
GRANTS - GVMT - PROJECTED 130,000
GRANTS - FOUNDATION 374,000
GRANTS - FOUNDATION - PROJECTED 150,000
UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS 150,000
FUNDRAISING 10,000
RELEASE FROM RESTRICTED FUNDING 411,750
TOTAL INCOME 4,879,793
Payroll
Salaries 2,600,000
Vacation Expense 100,000 2,700,000
Fringe Benefits 625,000 625,000
Staff Development & Training 30,000 30,000
Travel (Staff local)10,564 10,564
TELEPHONE
Communications( phones, internet, ans svc)111,786 111,786
RENT
Rent - building 160,000
Rent - transitional housing 32,865
Rent - House Day 1 Fund 40,000
STORAGE 7,700 240,565
SUPPLIES
Office supplies 71,500
Meeting Supplies 14,500
Program/workshop supplies (outreach material)85,943 171,943
DIRECT
EMERGENCY FUNDS 125,000
HOUSING ASSISTANCE 75,000
TRANSPORTATION - CLIENTS 15,922
FOOD - CLIENTS 30,000 245,922
Membership Dues (program)1,500
Printing 11,000
Professional Fees
Consultant / Evaluation 121,650
Grant Writing 20,000
Parenting 3,600
Social Media 9,600
Training/Advocacy 13,150
Clinical Supervision 32,750
Program Consultant 120,000
Promotora Consultant/Stipends 90,000
Program equipment 16,500 439,750
Indirect Costs
Accountant 106,700
Advertising 892
Bank fees (including Paypal, Square, Auction)3,152
Depreciation 7,500
Directors & officers insurance 20,000
External Audit 23,100
Finance and late charges 1,650
Fundraising 2,000
Lease - equipment (copier, postage, telephone)6,698
Legal and Professional 2,500
Membership dues (admin)2,500
Miscellaneous 10,185
Outside Service - Payroll fees 8,800
Postage/shipping 2,838
Property & liability insurance 15,400
PROPERTY TAX 5,500
Repairs & maintenance - building (incl. janitorial, gardening)30,000
Repairs & maintenance - computer 37,000
Retirement Management 1,348
Utilities 16,500
304,263
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,879,793 4,879,793
NET:(0)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021
Marilyn Ladd
Board Chair
1173 E. Lexington Street Pasadena,
CA 91104
Affiliation: East Los Angeles College
Board
Member since: 4/2006
(626) 222-1237 cell
marilynladd@att.net
board@elawc.org
Dr. Irma L. Licea, DPA, MA
Treasurer
One Gateway Plaza
Mail Stop: 99-8-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Affiliation: Metro Transportation
Board Member since 4/2017
(213) 922-2207 office
(213) 922-2668 fax
(909) 630-3105 cell
cell liceai@metro.net
Silvia De La Riva
Member
8455 Glencrest Drive
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Affiliation: Los Angeles
County Office of Education
Board Member since
9/2017
Direct: (818) 259-0388
rivazen@sbcglobal.net
Katherine Emerson, PhD, LCSW
Vice Chair
328 W. Montecito Avenue Sierra
Madre, CA 91024
Affiliation: Consultant, Professor of
Social Work Fordham
Board Member since 1/2016
(626) 485-0383 cell
kdemsw@aol.com
Yvette Rodriguez, PhD
Member
1403 S. Woods Place Los Angeles, CA
90022
Affiliation: Defense Acquisition
University
Board member since 11/2017 (323)
428-7216 cell
(323) 428-7216 office
yvette_torres@alumni.usc.edu
Beatriz Zaragoza
Secretary
Allstate Insurance
1850 E. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA
90033
Affiliation: Allstate Insurance Board
Member since 3/2018
(323) 306-0101 office
(626) 203-2050 cell
beatriz@fourcornersinsurance.net
Reyna Hernandez-Valadez, M.A, Ed
Member
461 Faxina Ave, La Puente, CA 91744
Affiliation: AltaMed,
ELAC Lecturer
323-379-6572 Office
reyna.hernandez@alumni.usc.edu
Barbara Kappos, LCSW
Executive Director
136 E. Sycamore Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
Executive Director since
1/08 Ex Officio
(323) 526-5819 work
(626) 695-4742 cell
bkappos@elawc.org
Last Updated 8/30/2021
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles
Youth Development 2008
$17,945,414 16
$30,000 $20,000
✔
✔
GSGLA has an impressive organizational capacity that includes cutting-edge and proven models that benefit the
development of young girls, is diverse and tracks participation across many ethnic/cultural groups, and supports
language diversity by training and inclusive outreach to adults to serve as both staff and volunteers.
GSCLA was able to pivot during the COVID-19 quarantine periods to on-line engagement that allowed participants
to continue to pursue their personal, troop and community goals. The 2021 Annual Report indicates that 60,887
badges for proficiency were awarded, 16,148 girls reported one-of-a-kind adventures (usually out of doors), 63,618
scouts had hands-on business development experiences and almost 300 scouts earned gold medals for powerful
take-action projects.
The organization meets the criteria for organizational resilience, excellence in its program development and
inclusion policies and practices as well as its brand recognition and satisfaction from participants and parents.
Among the largest organizations in Los Angeles committed to the growth and development of young
girls, GSGLA fosters leadership, service to others, entrepreneurial skills and environmental
awareness. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and holds itself accountable to its
almost 45,000 dues paying members, all of whom are eligible to vote on policies and programs at the
Annual Meeting held each spring. GSGLA operates at the local level through an extensive network of
troops and service centers. In the larger Vernon area the organization supports 93 traditional troops,
583 girls and 118 adults.
$30,000 - FY2020-21
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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?
All All
Female n/a
All All
All n/a
GSGLA requests general operating support to maintain its services in the Vernon area. The
organization will continue to reach out to girls in schools and after school programs that provide safe
meeting spaces and to offer outdoor adventure and on-line activities. It is estimated that up to 175 girls
in Vernon, Maywood, Huntington Park, Boyle Heights and East LA will be engaged in both traditional
and innovative approaches to engagement.
$20,000 to support year
round programs for 175
girls = $115 per scout
Compared to child care and other
enrichment activities would cost
families more than $1500 annually
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The grant award to GSGLA aligns with goals of the VCF to promote quality of life in communities, to
promote youth development and healthy futures and to engage youth and adults in programs that
benefit our community.
• https://issuu.com/girlscoutsofgreaterlosangeles/docs/2019-gsgla-annual-report
Vernon CommUNITY Fund was acknowledged in the 2019 Annual Report.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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Fund this proposal?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
GSGLA succesfully met its grant objectives and continues to broaden their impact in Vernon and
surrounding communities
The uncertainty of the COVID-19 restrictions could impact how services are delivered and could mean
less in-person engagement; however it appears the organization is well-prepared for any such
recurrence. GSGLA remains scandal-free - a known cause of decreased membership and services in
other youth development organizations.
✔
$20,000
$30,000 request was reduced given current funding available
Sandra Butler and Fran Jemmott
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Application: 8710572637
Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 8710572637
Last submitted: Sep 30 2021 08:15 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 30 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles
* Organization Address
Street 1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 600
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Zip Code 90015
* Organization Phone
213-213-0123
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* Organization Email
grants@girlscoutsla.org
Organization website address, if any
www.GirlScoutsLA.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Portnoy, Danielle
Title of Authorized Representative
Director of Development
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Mar 1 1958
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Youth Development
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): GSGLA broadly serves those living in Los Angeles
county.
SERVICE DETAILS
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)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Edy-Kiene, Theresa
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
Staff Bios and Qualifications.pdf
Filename: Staff Bios and Qualifications.pdf Size: 107.8 kB
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)
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
GSGL A 2021 Board of Directors.pdf
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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)
Public support, product and retail sales, program revenue, property and equipment, investment income,
and other income.
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
2020 Audit.pdf
Filename: 2020 Audit.pdf Size: 958.6 kB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
2021 Organization Budget.pdf
Filename: 2021 Organization Budget.pdf Size: 344.0 kB
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$30,000
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
<1%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
2021 Organization Budget.pdf
Filename: 2021 Organization Budget.pdf Size: 344.0 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Citizen's Business Bank
Address of Financial Institution
1900 Avenue of the Stars #2440, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Phone Number of Financial Institution
310-436-3480
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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 30 2021
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Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 30,000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?$17,945,414
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence,
and character, who make the world a better place.
What is the target demographic for your services?Girls, grades K-12
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2022
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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)
GSGLA is the largest leadership organization for girls in Southern California, positioned to help meet the
complex needs of girls deeply impacted by today's current multifold crisis. Despite the challenges
presented by the pandemic, we continue to prepare girls to take the lead, explore their passions, and
make the world a better place for generations to come. As the largest leadership organization for girls in
Southern California, positioned with the framework and expanding programs to meet them where they
are, GSGLA can champion the girls who believe they can make a difference in this world. In Girl Scouts,
girls develop the competencies, positive values, and strong sense of self to do big things, as well as the
grit and strength that are essential to solving both every day and once-a-century challenges. That’s the
Girl Scout difference.
We use our resources and expertise to continuously create programs that make a difference in girls’
lives-something we have been doing for 100 years. We what the next 100 years will look like, but we do
know that right now we are giving girls the skills to be visionary doers, innovators, creators, and thinkers.
Our programming utilizes our specific knowledge and skillsets that are uniquely focused on opportunities
for girls and, in the long term, increase economic potential for underserved girls in the future through
targeted, meaningful, and impactful programming with a history of proven success.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Girls are living through a transformative time. Since 1912, Girl Scouts have risen in the face of adversity
and worked to build a better tomorrow for everyone. This year, while unprecedented, has been no
different—the COVID-19 pandemic and our nation’s reckoning with racism tested girls, and they’ve coped
with and persevered through historic difficulties and leveraged the opportunity of the moment to make
positive change.
As we grapple with the effects of the recent past and move forward to create a new normal, girls need
Girl Scouts more than ever. And the world needs more Girl Scouts. Girls need Girl Scouts as they seek
connection, build relationships, and use this life-changing time to shape a bold tomorrow. And our nation
needs their perspective and leadership in our communities. Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles has a
unique opportunity to re-envision how we continue to serve girls during this critical time.
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Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles believes in every girl’s power to change the world. Girls are the focus
of everything we do, and our programming is designed with, by, and for girls. We prepare and support
girls as they work to achieve their potential by developing a range of valuable skills, exploring and
expanding their capabilities, and learning to embrace failure as part of growth. Through the Girl Scout
Leadership Experience (GSLE), Girl Scouts have always learned the importance of persevering through
adversity and drawing on the resilience and courage that are crucial to meeting challenges—skills that
girls have drawn on as they’ve faced these obstacles. As our members grow older, they use what they
learn with us to champion better, healthier ways of living and working within their wider communities.
Girls will carry the effects of the recent past with them for the rest of their lives and will use their
experiences to change the face of business; bring a new perspective to daily life; and improve their own
lives, our communities, and our world.
In Southern California, girls have risen to unprecedented challenges with grit and determination. The
COVID-19 pandemic and our nation’s most recent reckoning with racism tested them, and they’ve met
health, academic, social, and financial instability with extraordinary resilience. Simply put, they’re living
through a transformative time. Now, they’re leveraging the opportunity of this moment to create a better
future—proving again that they're the changemakers of today and tomorrow. This grant will support
GSGLA as we:
1. Cultivate academic achievement with initiatives to minimize learning loss due to the pandemic and in-
person school closures.
2. Provide workforce development opportunities
3. Support a positive sense of self through mental health programming
4. Expand our programming in the Vernon community and surrounding areas with our Community
Partners Program
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
Vernon CommUNITY Fund will be recognized in our 2021 Annual Report, which receives about 700,000
visitors online, the same visits from over 350,000 unique individuals annually. GSGL A would like to
increase promotion opportunities with VCF by working directly with VCF’s public relations and marketing
teams to garner publicity around our continued partnership.
Upload Additional Documents
Completed - Sep 30 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Proposal Sept 2021
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GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
FY 2020-2021 Budget: Final & Board Approved
Consolidated
Budget Compared to Current Year Forecast, Current Year Final Budget and Prior
12/21/2020
Final
2021 Budget
Operating Revenue
Total Public Support 1,001,893
Total Product Sales 12,966,451
Total Retail Sales 429,364
Total Program Revenue 1,350,874
Total Property & Equipment 50,012
Total Investment Income 208,500
Other
Revenue
Other Revenue 1,938,320
Total Operating Revenue 17,945,414
TOTAL Revenue 17,945,414
Personnel Expenditures
Salaries & Wages 9,210,660
Employee Benefits 1,376,967
Employee Taxes & Insurance 807,100
Total Personnel Expenditures 11,394,727
Total Professional Services & Fees 566,392
Total Supplies 1,400,476
Total Telecommunications 281,514
Total Occupancy 1,351,695
Total Equip. Purchase, Rent & Maint 409,974
Total Printing, Promotion & Publications 623,420
Total Travel 155,534
Total Assistance & Grants 411,656
Total Insurance 423,636
Total Other Expense 870,002
Total Other Operating Expenditures 6,494,299
TOTAL Expenditures before Depreciation 17,889,026
Net +/(-) in Net Assets before Depreciation 56,388
Total Total Depreciation 1,537,051
TOTAL Expenditures 19,426,077
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (1,480,663)
TOTAL CAPITAL SUPPORT 0
Capital Expenditures
Camp Lakota 108,000
HQ 0
Inglewood 246,411
La Casita 0
Other 221,151
Property Capital Expenditures 575,562
IT Capital Expenditures 133,650
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 709,212
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUNDS FOR CAPITAL (709,212)
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GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
FY 2020-2021 Budget: Final & Board Approved
Consolidated
Budget Compared to Current Year Forecast, Current Year Final Budget and Prior
12/21/2020
Final
2021 Budget
Operating Revenue
Total Public Support 1,001,893
Total Product Sales 12,966,451
Total Retail Sales 429,364
Total Program Revenue 1,350,874
Total Property & Equipment 50,012
Total Investment Income 208,500
Other
Revenue
Other Revenue 1,938,320
Total Operating Revenue 17,945,414
TOTAL Revenue 17,945,414
Personnel Expenditures
Salaries & Wages 9,210,660
Employee Benefits 1,376,967
Employee Taxes & Insurance 807,100
Total Personnel Expenditures 11,394,727
Total Professional Services & Fees 566,392
Total Supplies 1,400,476
Total Telecommunications 281,514
Total Occupancy 1,351,695
Total Equip. Purchase, Rent & Maint 409,974
Total Printing, Promotion & Publications 623,420
Total Travel 155,534
Total Assistance & Grants 411,656
Total Insurance 423,636
Total Other Expense 870,002
Total Other Operating Expenditures 6,494,299
TOTAL Expenditures before Depreciation 17,889,026
Net +/(-) in Net Assets before Depreciation 56,388
Total Total Depreciation 1,537,051
TOTAL Expenditures 19,426,077
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (1,480,663)
TOTAL CAPITAL SUPPORT 0
Capital Expenditures
Camp Lakota 108,000
HQ 0
Inglewood 246,411
La Casita 0
Other 221,151
Property Capital Expenditures 575,562
IT Capital Expenditures 133,650
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 709,212
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUNDS FOR CAPITAL (709,212)
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2021 Board of Directors
Board Chair
Shelley Thompson, Attorney
Vice Chair
Denise Gutches, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, FilmL.A., Inc.
Vice Chair
Ellen E. Swarts, Accountant
Secretary
Erin Dawkins, Vice President, Brand Operations, House of Taylor
Treasurer
Michelle Wroan, Partner, KPMG LLP
Directors
Mia Britel, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Juanita Dawson, Senior Manager, Raytheon
Monique Earl, Executive Officer, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Dr. Judy Ho, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN
Sue Callaway Kelly, Founder, Glovebox Media
Bill Nelson, Vice President, Talent & Culture, Abode Communities
Jim Niemiec, Vice President, Operations, Southern California Edison
Erin Oremland, Senior Vice President, Administration, ICM Partners
Andy Park, Tax Partner, Private Client Services, Ernst & Young
Anna Tom, Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Management, BBVA Compass
Tania Van Herle, Managing Principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles
Community Service 2020
$347,175.30 (aspirational)4
$50,000 $15,000
✔✔
This start-up organization is strengthened by the focus and dedication of its founders who may not
be fully dependent on the non-profit for their income.
The support and enthusiasm of local businesses to support their efforts lends credibility to the effort
and invites support from the corporate sector.
Partnerships with organizations who receive and distribute goods add efficiencies to the operation
and those distribution partners pay a nominal fee to receive the goods.
Potential exists for additional earned income, government contracts and donations to demonstrate
broad range of public support for future sustainability.
Helping Hands Society of LA (HHSLA) was founded in 2020 with a mission to lighten the load of the suffering: a response to growing
issues in Los Angeles including homelessness, food insecurity and job displacement. As a start-up non profit, the organization is just
beginning to build its board, finances and programs.
The founders of Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles have for decades volunteered in collecting and distributing resources to
underserved communities. Their experiences led them to organize Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles, based on the model of
Helping Hands Society, an international relief agency. One of the founders serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors, his spouse
serves as the Executive Director and two friends who share their passion for service are also Board members. The organization is
based in Vernon in a warehouse owned by a local businessman who has provided HHSLA rent-free space, refrigeration trailers, cash
donations and additional services to assist them in procuring bulk volumes of fresh food which is distributed through networks of
churches and community organizations. Many Vernon-based businesses contribute foods and other essential items.
HHSLA addresses a critical need in society. Their reach includes communities of focus in the VCF as well as other parts of Southern
California and Central America, namely Guatemala and Mexico. The proposed grant addresses the services for communities of
concern to Vernon.
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Other (specify):
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Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
Adults (ages 21 - 54)All
All n/a
All All
All n/a
The grant award from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund would assist the start-up non-profit in building a
local base of financial support at the same time providing food and other goods to churches and
non-profits in the Vernon area.
N/A Difficult to calculate without data
on distribution in Vernon area
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This award would directly align with two of VCF’s goals:
• To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities, and
• To strengthen and support non-profit organizations that benefit residents and neighborhoods
Helping Hands plans to post on its social media network if awarded a grant, and, depending on the
award amount, can add a sponsor logo to its trucks. Sponsorship signs are also posted in their
warehouse facility where members of the public and businesses assisting with distribution or picking
up boxes for their own use are able to see donors.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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general:
The Perez family has been engaged in charitable work, especially food procurement and distribution
for twenty years. They have successfully completed many food drives, distribution efforts and
maintained a network of supportive business and residential neighbors. The Disney Foundation
awarded a $10,000 grant without a proposal from the non-profit because an employee recognized
their good work. These anecdotes point to success in building and sustaining the non-profit.
The very start up nature of this non-profit organization and the expanse of the territory it covers
requires that VCF recognize this as a high-risk grant. A high-risk grant in a typical philanthropic
organization (e.g. a foundation) would be one that threatened the tax-exempt status of the funder, In
the case of government, and of the VCF in particular, policies and practices encourage supporting
local businesses and non-profits. The recommendation to fund comes with an understanding of the
risks.
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$15,000
The original request of $50,000 was amended to $15,000 to both support the organization and its
mission and to recognize in time their financial situation is on track to improve.
Fran Jemmott
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Application: 4540167421
Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 4540167421
Last submitted: Sep 28 2021 07:07 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 28 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles
* Organization Address
Street 2360 E. 51st St, Vernon CA 90058
City/Town vernon
State California
Zip Code 90058
* Organization Phone
13233135895
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* Organization Email
sheila@helpinghandsofla.org
Organization website address, if any
www.helpinghandsofla.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Sheila Lopez
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Sep 26 2020
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Community Service
Other (Please specify): Food bank
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Boyle Heights
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community): San Bernardino county, Riverside County
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Sheila Lopez
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
Key Staff and volunteers.pdf
Filename: Key Staff and volunteers.pdf Size: 171.5 kB
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.
Jose J. Lopez-CEO
Ensuring the organization's activities are compliant and in furtherance of its mission.
• Leading, managing, and developing the organization's employees, volunteers, and organizational
culture
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing the organization's programs
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing sound and compliant financial management
practices (including budgeting)
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing sound and compliant fundraising practices
• Developing, informing and supporting the board and the board committees to carry out their
governance functions
• Working with the development staff in cultivating and soliciting major foundation grants and individual
gifts
• Developing and maintaining beneficial relationships with donors, funders, supporters, collaborators,
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allies, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Ensuring effective external communications about the organization and its mission, priorities,
importance, programs, and activities
• Championing the organization and advocating its mission to internal and external stakeholders
• Keeping informed and the organization's leadership informed of significant developments and changes
in the internal and external environment
• Leading the organization's planning processes
• Ensuring legal compliance (including all required filings) and sound risk management practices
Sheila Lopez-Rivera-Executive Director
She assesses the efficiency of Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles practices and strategic design
improvements to company procedures; guides the company culture and direct communication to
reinforce Helping Hands Society of LA's mission and motivate the team to carry it. Sheila is also in charge
of the grant writing for Helping Hands, communicating with foundations to seek grants nationally and
locally, maintaining updated grantors, and building new relationships to accomplish our mission.
Alfredo Mejia-Shipping & Delivery Logistics
he is responsible for transporting handling deliveries, clearing donations sent overseas, handling all
customs duties promptly, duties, and responsibilities:
• Transport agencies load to destinations
• Arrive at destinations on schedule
• Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups
• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route
• Always interact with agencies professionally
• Pick up donations from donors, make sure to write up donation receipts
• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use
• Clear all donated goods sent overseas, handling distributions, and making sure donations get to the
needy in Guatemala & Mexico.
Irving Hernandez-Volunteer Coordinator
He has the following responsibilities:
• Keeping internal information confidential.
• Respecting staff members.
• Accepting and following rules and guidelines of the volunteer role.
• Completing duties promptly.
• Logging volunteer hours.
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• He is always willing to learn and participate in meetings and training programs.
Irving has 4-8 volunteers to train for tasks and duties every day.
Julian Bautista-Warehouse Volunteer
He is reliable and committed to our work, he is passionate about what he does, and that is what has a
significant impact on our everyday work; he helps us organizing the warehouse, inventory, helps the
warehouse manager with all duties, the skills he provides us is what is taking us to a greatness level.
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
Board members Bio.pdf
Filename: Board members Bio.pdf Size: 13.1 kB
List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of
attaching a separate document.
Jose J. Lopez -President CEO
Sheila Lopez-Rivera-Executive Director
Alfredo Mejia -Board Member
Daniel Vital-Board Member
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Disney Grant- $10,000
Walmart giving grant $2,500
Golden Eagle Transport $ 50,000
Earned income $14,000
Individual donations $5,000
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
990 Helping hands.pdf
Filename: 990 Helping hands.pdf Size: 14.0 MB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
Organizational Budget.xlsx
Filename: Organizational Budget.xlsx Size: 19.5 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$50,000
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* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
25
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
HHOLA General Support for programs.pdf
Filename: HHOL A General Support for programs.pdf Size: 170.4 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Wells Fargo Bank
Address of Financial Institution
4580 Pacific Blvd, Vernon CA 90058
Phone Number of Financial Institution
323-586-8725
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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?
No
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 28 2021
Application Narrative Form
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* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 50,000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?347,175.30
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
Our Mission
A society committed to lighten the burden of the
less fortunate.
What is the target demographic for your services?Los Angeles County
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
12 months
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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)
Our history: Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles was founded in September 2020 after seeing the need
in Los Angeles and surrounding cities, families with no job, trying to find a way of providing for their kids,
homeless on the streets, seniors, single moms, fighting hunger, fighting the adversities of life. We
decided to provide food to other small non-profit organizations so they can give out food in their
communities and alleviate some of their needs, and help them to go through the difficult times, and help
them improve their lives by creating programs for youth & families that need that extra hand, so they
realize that their situation is not permanent, we want to diminish their hardship.
Our achievements
We are dedicated to serving the community with perishable & non-perishable food items, personal
hygiene, clothing, and much more; we provide all of these to small food pantries, other non-profit
organizations, charitable foundations to feed their communities weekly. We are supplying food to 45
small non-profit organizations, with fresh produce & fruits, bread, milk & non-perishables food. Each of
them feeds approximately 100 families weekly, that is 18,000 families monthly, within Los Angeles
County and surrounding cities.
Efforts to eliminate food insecurity are likely to be successful with a broad anti-poverty measure,
including social, educational, and economic interventions that create living wages and expanded
employment opportunities for those most at risk of poverty.
We are currently partnering with many different food pantries and small charities.
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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)
We are located in Vernon, we want to make a change!
We help families in the process when their lives fall apart, due to food insecurity, unemployment, human
loss, physical disabilities, environmental circumstances, help them in the process of rebuilding their lives.
By providing food, training for a job, reduce fear of immigration status and provide counseling by
partnering with the organizations we provide food to.
Objectives:
1. by providing food to our partner agencies, we reach hundreds of families weekly, and some of them
will provide training for a job, reduce fear of immigration status by providing guidance and updates on
immigration updates; counseling, violence prevention & intervention, and sober living.
2. Lighten burdens; by providing food and other daily life essential to families referred by the partner
agencies we serve, they come to our warehouse to pick up food, and we interview the family for
evaluation on what the family needs, such as counseling, immigration guidance, a job, career seeking,
daycare for their kids, and so forth.
Vernon residents will benefit from the iFeed food program as well as 2 more programs at no cost :
Hands-on Food Box
Over 50 volunteers come together to build boxes with non-perishable food for needy families in Vernon
and surrounding cities, families can come and get a box of food for free!
Healthful Living Program
We provide personal hygiene, vitamins, over-the-counter medicines, first aid, oral antiseptics, and many
more at no cost to the families.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
We will post on our website & social media about the award. Also, we can add the Sponsor by Vernon
Community and your logo on our trucks.
Also post signs in our facility, letting our donors and recipients know about the funding from Vernon
Community fund.
Upload Additional Documents
Helping Hands Board Members
Jose L. Lopez President CEO
Jose's heartfelt to help people since 2010 when he started working as the operations
manager at a local non-profit organization, serving thousands of families with food and other life
essentials for twelve years. He loves to help people; therefore, in September 2020, after seeing
the need in Los Angeles and surrounding cities, families with no job, trying to find a way of
providing for their kids, homeless on the streets, seniors, single moms, fighting hunger, fighting
the adversities of life. And so many helping hands were ready just to bring the help, he decided
to start Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles. Soon after, he received its US federal tax-exempt
501 (C) (3) status, he began a team to start providing a group of people to be part of the Helping
Hand's society, organizing food pantries to distribute food, and today he Is ensuring the
organization's activities are compliant and in furtherance of its mission; leading, managing, and
developing the organization's employees, volunteers, and organizational developing,
implementing, monitoring, and assessing the organization's programs. His mission is not handing
on a plaque on the wall, it is in each person's heart; each stakeholder is part of the life-changing
events that happen every day at Helping Hands.
Sheila Lopez-Rivera -Executive Director Co-Funder
With eighteen years working for another non-profit organization as Director of the food program,
she managed food distribution to over 50 food pantries weekly, and realized that was her
passion, caring for the needy and serving them is what she felt her love is, so along with Jose,
they started Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles, build a Society of hands coming together for
the greater good!
She assesses the efficiency of Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles practices and strategic
design improvements to company procedures; guides the company culture and direct
communication to reinforce Helping Hands Society of LA's mission and motivate the team to
carry it. Sheila is also in charge of the grant writing for Helping Hands, communicating with
foundations to seek grants nationally and locally, maintaining updated grantors, and building
new relationships to accomplish our mission.
We believe the best people to make known the mission & vision of the organization are
the founders because Helping Hands mission is assembled in their hearts.
Alfredo Mejia-Board Member
With a background of poverty from Guatemala, Alfredo always had in his heart to help
people, assist, cure, and bring hope to those in need. With his experience in a non-profit
environment, by shipping containers filled with clothing, food, personal care items, OTC
medicines, vitamins, medical supplies, also overseas for over fifteen years; to alleviate the need
in Guatemala.
Alfredo's heart has always filled with love to share with others; he is all about helping; that is
why he is part of our board and staff.
Daniel Vital-Board Member
Daniel's focus has always been to help the homeless; for eleven years, he brought food to
skid row in downtown Los Angeles, where people is seeking hope, help; Daniel and his team of
40 + volunteers come together to assist the homeless, therefore, on 2019 Daniel started A World
with Compassion, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income families mainly
with food and other life essentials, Daniel serves as a board member helping us bring donations,
we partner with A World with Compassion to do food distributions and other events with the
only purpose of helping our communities.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
LA Family Housing
Health/Human Services 1983
$73,423,319 25
$70,000 $50,000
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LAFH's board of directors, executive leadership, and senior program managers are experts in all of the organization's major
program areas.
LAFH has achieved an impressive 97% housing retention rate, which far outshines the national average of 60 – 65%.
LAFH manages multiple affordable and transitional housing developments and oversees a multimillion dollar operating budget
supported by multiple donors, funders and earned income revenue streams.
In the midst of the pandemic and through California state government’s Project Roomkey Initiative, LAFH expanded services
by opening and staffing five crisis housing sites for over 1,000 homeless individuals, connecting them to supportive,
wraparound and service-enriched programs to put them on the path to more stable, healthier lives. Additionally, LAFH worked
with local restaurants and food banks to provide emergency meals to over 1,300 families and individuals every day.
In a global environment where many organizations are reducing services or closing doors, LAFH expanded services to meet
unprecendented community needs and increased its annual budget by almost 80%.
LA Family Housing (LAFH) was founded in 1983 by a group of interfaith leaders to address
homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing-enriched and supportive health and
human services. Initially starting out by purchasing and renovating a motel in the San Fernando Valley
to provide temporary housing for 40 homeless families and individuals, LAFH has now become the
largest housing and supportive services provider in Los Angeles, helping 11,000 individuals annually,
including 1,093 families and 2,222 children in the past year alone. LAFH flagship programs are
focused in four main areas:
• Street Outreach, Engagement and Intervention
• Housing Services
• Supportive Services
• Real Estate Development
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Grant funds will provide ongoing support to LAFH’s Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) operations and housing program in Vernon. CCC currently
houses 27 homeless families comprised of 115 residents.
In addition to covering operating expenses to maintain the facility's high standards, CCC will connect 100% of residents to a robust continuum of
comprehensive services designed to lift families out of homelessness and on to self-sufficiency and ultimately permanent housing. Families will
have access to physical and mental healthcare, parenting classes, educational assistance, enrollment assistance to various social service
programs, etc. Program staff will continue focusing on young children to educate and empower them to break the cycle of homelessness. LAFH
will continue connecting CCC and outreach services to maintain a 95% or better housing capacity that ensures they can serve as many
homeless families as possible.
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health-centered facilities shields them from
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LAFH will promote the grant award in the Grant Spotlights sections of their quarterly newsletter, social
media channels, website, event collateral including their biannual impact report, and during internal
communications vehicles. LAFH is eager to offer engaging volunteer opportunities to City of Vernon
staff.
This award directly addresses two of VCF’s goals:
• To strengthen and support non-profit organizations that benefit residents and neighborhoods.
• To promote positive social development of children, youth, families and senior residents in Vernon
and surrounding areas.
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With previous VCF support, LAFH was able to maintain a 95% occupancy rate at CCC, serving 28
families and successfully transitioning three families into permanent housing. All residents received
critical wraparound services to help them get back on their feet to healthier, better lives.
Additionally, during the previous grant term, LAFH successfully launched The Irmas Family Campus in
North Hollywood. The 6,000 sq. ft. facility is a full-service healthcare center open to all LAFH clients.
The pandemic continues to challenge the global community as variants emerge and misinformation
about vaccines circulates. Along with their healthcare partners, allies and a large network of
professionals, LAFH is well-positioned to address COVID-19 related hurdles as they occur.
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Jonathan R. Macaranas
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$70,000 request was reduced given current funding available.
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Application: 6134837218
LA Family Housing Corporation
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 6134837218
Last submitted: Sep 23 2021 10:56 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 23 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
LA Family Housing
* Organization Address
Street 7843 Lankershim Blvd
City/Town North Hollywood
State California
Zip Code 91605
* Organization Phone
8189824091
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* Organization Email
grants@lafh.org
Organization website address, if any
www.lafh.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Mottern, Chelsea
Title of Authorized Representative
Grants Manager
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Jul 1 1983
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Health/Human Services
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Boyle Heights
SERVICE DETAILS
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 100
What age group(s) benefit the most from your services?
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
STAFF DETAILS
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Klasky-Gamer, Stephanie
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List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
LAFH Executive Leadership Bios Sept. 2021.pdf
Filename: LAFH Executive Leadership Bios Sept. 2021.pdf Size: 855.6 kB
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)
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
LAFH Board of Directors List 04 2021.pdf
Filename: LAFH Board of Directors List 04 2021.pdf Size: 181.1 kB
List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of
attaching a separate document.
(No response)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Public Funds: 59,454,785
Private Funds: 7,050,000
Property Income: 5,824,769
Developer Fees: 3,061,880
Partnership Fees: 150,000
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
LAFH Audited Financial Statement 2020.pdf
Filename: LAFH Audited Financial Statement 2020.pdf Size: 3.7 MB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
2021 LAFH Corp Budget SC.pdf
Filename: 2021 LAFH Corp Budget SC.pdf Size: 44.1 kB
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*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
70000
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
1
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
Yes
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
2021 Cesar Chavez Budget.xlsx
Filename: 2021 Cesar Chavez Budget.xlsx Size: 295.3 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Citibank, N.A.
Address of Financial Institution
13657 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
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Phone Number of Financial Institution
(818) 869-6134
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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 23 2021
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Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 70000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
Funding for a specific project/program
Program/Project Funding
What is your annual operating budget?73,423,319
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
LA Family Housing (LAFH) helps people transition
out of homelessness and poverty through a
continuum of housing enriched with supportive
services. We are a regional leader providing
solutions to end homelessness in people's lives.
What is the target demographic for your services?Families and individuals of all ages and
backgrounds who are homeless, formerly
homeless, or at imminent risk of becoming
homeless.
Please briefly describe your proposed project. (250
words, maximum)
Since 1989, Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) has
been offering service-enriched interim housing in
the Vernon area for up to 27 homeless families,
with 115 participants currently on-site. Designed to
propel families toward long-term self-sufficiency,
CCC includes 27 studio housing units with
kitchenettes, a community room, and a technology
center. Families have access to onsite supportive
services that help them 1) navigate the homeless
services system, 2) plan for increased self-
sufficiency, 3) enroll or keep children enrolled in
school and connect them to tutoring, 4) secure
permanent housing, and 5) connect them to
additional job training, employment opportunities,
and/or health services to promote long-term
sustainability. LAFH partners onsite with PATH and
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The Whole Child to offer assistance in helping
these families transition out of homelessness.
Once a family’s crisis housing needs are met, one
or both of LAFH’s onsite partners will meet with
them to begin a full assessment that includes
homelessness history; resources, and connections
(to determine if housing options, other than crisis
housing, exist); employment, medical, and
education history; income status; a history of
domestic violence; mental health and/or substance
abuse issues; eviction history, criminal record; etc.
These factors help staff design an individualized
housing and service plan. The goal of this service
plan is not only to place them into permanent
housing but also to provide a full range of
supportive services that create a pathway to long‐
term stability. These additional supportive services
are what set the program apart from others.
What is the goal of the proposed project? (500
words, maximum)
During the grant period, LAFH aims to achieve the
following through activities at Comunidad Cesar
Chavez:
• Provide service-enriched interim housing at CCC
for 30 families.
• Connect 100% of households with our childcare
partner, The Whole Child.
• Connect 100% of households with our onsite,
LAFH-run Children’s Programming that utilizes
enthusiastic volunteers from the Boyle Heights-
Vernon community.
• Connect 100% of households with a full range of
supportive services, including physical and mental
healthcare, parenting classes, educational
assistance, enrollment into mainstream benefits
programs, and more.
• Maintain a 95% housing capacity at CCC by
ensuring that most housing units are filled at all
times.
• Provide access to move-in and rental assistance
to 100% of households once placed into permanent
housing.
• Provide post-placement stabilization services to
100% of households based on the unique needs of
each household, ensuring that households have
the ongoing support needed to remain housed.
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For children who are residents at CCC,
opportunities for fun and enriching activities offer
relief from the constant stressors of homelessness,
build bonds among children and within families,
and spark interests and inspire creativity. The
overall goal is to stabilize the family and provide
easy access to every resource possible so that they
can stay housed and rebuild their lives, including
job training and employment services. LAFH
provides that support, even after the family is
placed into permanent housing.
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
2021 Cesar Chavez Budget.xlsx
Filename: 2021 Cesar Chavez Budget.xlsx Size: 295.3 kB
Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project (attachment):
2021 CCC Project Description.pdf
Filename: 2021 CCC Project Description.pdf Size: 111.4 kB
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements, accomplishments and
recognition: (250 words, maximum)
LA Family Housing (LAFH) was founded in 1983 when five interfaith leaders in San Fernando Valley
noticed a rise in homelessness and converted a 40-unit motel into temporary housing for families,
naming the site Valley Shelter. Valley Shelter merged with a South L.A.-based affordable housing
developer to form LAFH.
Today, LAFH is one of the largest housing and homeless services providers in Los Angeles, serving nearly
11,000 individuals annually, including 1,093 families and 2,222 children over the past year. Our main
service areas include street outreach, housing placement services, interim (temporary) housing, and
post-move-in housing stability services. LAFH is also active in Real Estate Development, allowing for a
seamless progression of services. Our service-enriched housing programs work—97% of the participants
who we move into permanent housing retain their housing for at least a year after move-in, a
significantly higher rate than the 60-65% national average.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, LAFH expanded our services, serving on the frontlines of our region’s
response efforts. Through the State of California’s Project Roomkey initiative, we opened and staffed five
crisis housing sites, bringing over 1,000 people indoors and giving them a stable place to remain “safer
at home,” connect with supportive services and case management and begin their path toward
permanent housing, improved health and wellbeing, and stability. LAFH also partnered with local
restaurants and food banks to address the growing food insecurity of our participants, delivering freshly
prepared meals, produce baskets, and non-perishable food items to over 1,300 families and individuals
daily.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
While the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles often appears intractable, LAFH has demonstrated by the
success of thousands of our program participants that it is possible to effectively end homelessness by
providing comprehensive and individualized housing interventions enriched with supportive services.
LAFH is prepared and eager to continue providing these services to families in Vernon and surrounding
communities.
Located in Boyle Heights, CCC falls within Los Angeles County’s Service Planning Area (SPA) 4, which has
the highest levels of homelessness in the County: the 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
identified over 17,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in SPA 4, including nearly
2,000 families. One of the most significant indicators for homelessness in adulthood is having
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experienced homelessness as a child, which is why it is our goal to never let a family sleep on the
streets. Children experiencing homelessness experience higher rates of emotional and behavioral health
issues and lower academic outcomes than their low-income housed peers, and both adults and children
who are homeless have a higher prevalence of mental illness, substance use disorders, and acute and
chronic physical illness.
Youth experiencing homelessness suffer from diminished academic performance, high drop-out and
truancy rates, as well as high rates of physical and mental health issues. America’s Youngest Outcasts, a
2014 report by the National Center for Family Homelessness, outlines in greater detail the detrimental
impact of homelessness on children’s health and development. Mental health problems requiring clinical
evaluation are common among homeless youth, and their frequency increases from pre-school to school
age groups. Our youth programs offer a range of targeted academic and tutoring supports, arts and
cultural experiences, and recreational and other enrichment events, all provided to children as their
parents work with LAFH to secure permanent homes and build long-term housing stability.
At CCC, we aim to provide much-needed support to families in need in the area. For example, as schools
closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our families living at CCC who relied on school
lunch programs to provide up to three meals per day found themselves in crisis. To address this food
insecurity, LAFH began delivering warm meals, produce baskets, non-perishable food items, and
essential goods to families at CCC.
Obtaining housing at CCC begins with the referral of a homeless family to LAFH, whose staff then
provides an initial assessment. If emergency housing is needed, the family is immediately placed at CCC.
(If a unit is unavailable, LAFH will connect them to other options; no family is left on the streets.) As our
staff learns more about the family and their needs, we begin the process to help them locate and secure
permanent housing. Meanwhile, LAFH case management links the family to comprehensive services,
such as tutoring, childcare, adult education, job training and employment services, mental health and
primary care, substance addiction treatment, and more. Our goal for each family is permanent housing
and stability.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
LAFH promotes our grants through various channels, including Grant Spotlights in our quarterly
newsletter that highlights new and exciting grants, on our social media channels, on our website, in our
bi-annual impact report, and event collateral. Internally, we share new grant awards with staff through
All-Staff meetings, emails, and reports. If selected for a grant from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund, we
would be happy to discuss additional opportunities to promote our Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant, as
well as offer engaging volunteer opportunities for your staff.
Upload Additional Documents
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Budget
2021
Revenue
Public Funds 59,454,785
CARES Act PPP (forgiveable loan)-
Private Funds 7,050,000
Rental Property Income 5,824,769
Developer Fees 3,061,880
Partnership Fees 150,000
Interest Income 85,000
Other Revenue 185,869
TOTAL REVENUES 75,812,303
Expense
Wages & Benefits 32,470,219
General Operating 5,853,334
Occupancy Expenses 8,211,482
Fundraising Events 43,400
Direct Client Assistance 17,101,945
Subcontracts - Client Assistance 4,375,412
Contribution Expense 248,221
Rental Property Management Fees (JSCO)1,434,997
Rental Property Operations & Occupancy 7,373,046
Add Back Non-Cash Items (Accrued Int/Dep/Amz)(3,688,737)
Net Operating Expense 73,423,319
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit)2,388,984
Other Cash Items
Principal Debt Service 253,654
Building Repl, Op Reserve, Endowment 90,000
Construction Financing Repayment/Capital Loans 1,000,000
Building Improvements 1,040,000
Total Other Cash Items 2,383,654
TOTAL CASH & EXPENSES 75,806,973
Cash Surplus/(Deficit)5,330
2021 LA Family Housing Corporation
Consolidated Budget Summary
R.0 - 1/11/2021
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gillian Wright (Chair)
Senior Vice President of Customer Service
Southern California Gas Company
Gregg Sherkin (Vice Chair)
Senior Vice President | Senior Manager, Community Relations – Southern California
Wells Fargo
Wayne Brander (Treasurer)
California Region Manager, Commercial Real Estate
U.S. Bank
Daniel M. Howard (Secretary)
Office Managing Partner
Citrin Cooperman
Stephanie Klasky-Gamer
President and CEO
LA Family Housing
Michele Breslauer
Senior Attorney
Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles
Karen Brodkin
President, IMG Worldwide
William Morris Endeavor
Steve M. Brown
President
Hoffman Brown Company
Debbie Burkart
National Vice President, Supportive Housing
National Equity Fund
Zeeda Daniele
Community Lending & Strategic Partnerships Nat’l
Manager
New American Funding
Deborah Kazenelson Deane
Communications
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Brie Dorfman
Associate
Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
Jill Koenig
Community Lending & Property Management
Robyn Lattaker-Johnson
Head of Unscripted Development, Programming
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Jacob Lipa
Micropolitan, CEO
PSOMAS
Gary Meisel
Private Investor
Michelle Missaghieh
Rabbi
Temple Israel of Hollywood
Ima Nsien
Associate, Healthcare Litigation
Manatt
Blair Rich
Brand & Marketing Advisor
Virgin Galactic
Jonathan Ruiz
Partner, Founder
The Agency
Tony Salazar
President
McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
Peyman Salehi
Senior Vice President, Regional Manager
City National Bank
Ross E. Winn
Partner
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP
Rashad Winston
CEO/Broker/Realtor
Winston Group Realty
Michael Ziering
CEO (Retired)
Diagnostic Products Corp.
Comunidad Cesar Chavez
LA Family Housing (LAFH) respectfully requests $70,000 to be applied toward one year of program costs
for Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC), including occupancy expenses, salaries for program personnel,
utilities, supplies, field trip costs, and operations. CCC is a 27-unit building offering emergency shelter for
families in the area of Boyle Heights, Vernon, and surrounding communities.
Though CCC offers basic necessities such as housing and linkages to food and clothing, additional
supportive services are what set the program apart from others. Once a family’s crisis housing needs are
met, one or both of LAFH’s onsite partners, PATH or The Whole Child, will meet with them to begin a full
assessment that includes homelessness history; length of time without a home; resources and
connections (to determine if housing options, other than crisis housing, exist); employment, medical and
education history; income status; history of domestic violence; mental health and/or substance abuse
issues; eviction history, criminal record; etc. Each of these factors helps staff design an individualized
housing and service plan. The goal of this service plan is not only to place them into permanent housing,
but also to provide a full range of supportive services that create a pathway to long-term stability, such
as benefits enrollment support, employment services, childcare, education support (through our LAUSD
liaison), domestic violence counseling support, rental and move-in assistance as needed; and post-
move-in housing stabilization services.
For children who are residents of CCC, opportunities for fun and social enrichment offer relief from the
constant stressors of homelessness, build bonds among children and with families, and spark interests
and inspire creativity. The overall goal is to stabilize the family and provide easy access to every
resource possible so that they can stay housed and rebuild their lives, including job training and
employment services. LA Family Housing provides that support, even after the family is placed into
permanent housing.
LAFH Helps Build Success
In 2020, LAFH placed 300 families into permanent housing, including over 1,000 children. With LAFH’s
system of supportive services to ensure they have everything they need to stay housed (income,
pathways to employment and additional job training, health care, access to food and clothing, etc.),
we—along with our supporting partners—are able to ensure that 97 percent of our program
participants stay housed for the long term.
Target Population
Established in 1989, Comunidad Cesar Chavez (CCC) is an integral part of Boyle Heights and surrounding
communities. Families who participate in CCC programs come from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities,
and religions; the agency does not discriminate based on any demographic detail. All families live in low-
or very low-income households; nearly all are homeless when they walk through our doors. Last year,
the agency served nearly 11,000 individuals. The client demographic breakdown for LAFH’s family
participants is as follows:
•45 percent of the individuals in LAFH’s programs are female;
•24% are aged 17 and under
•100 percent of clients fall below 80 percent of the area median income, with most falling below
30-50 percent of the AMI;
•Average monthly income for working families is well below the poverty level;
•41 percent of individuals are Hispanic or Latino;
•21 percent are African-American or black;
•26 percent are Caucasian or white;
•12 percent are multiracial
The children 18 and under that LAFH serves annually—a number that continues to increase year over
year—are often struggling with issues of poor health and nutrition, stress- and nutrition-related physical
conditions, learning disorders, intermittent school attendance and behavioral problems. Providing
access to stable housing is important—but it is only the first step. Children and their families need
ongoing supportive services in order to improve the quality of their lives. Comunidad Cesar Chavez
offers these much-needed services.
How LAFH Will Measure Success
LAFH employs multiple procedures to monitor, track and assess performance for various outcomes.
Internal controls monitor program performance. LAFH’s Quality Assurance team measures and analyzes
programmatic outcomes and, together with Program staff, the QA team reviews current agency goals 1)
to ensure that clients are provided with the ideal type and level of service; 2) to promptly identify any
issues and implement corrective action; 3) to ensure compliance with contract reporting requirements;
and 4) to review and address client feedback. It is of utmost importance that LAFH continuously
implements industry best practices and reviews performance.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Las Fotos Project (a project of Community Partners)
Workforce Development and Training 2011
$773,892 10*
$40,000 $20,000
✔
✔
The Las Fotos Project's staff and advisory board is comprised of a robust group of extremely talented artists
and professionals who are not only experts in their disciplines but also serve as role models for participants.
Almost 400 visual artists/photographers serve as mentors, creating pathways to artistic/creative expression for
those in low-income communities.
The organization has grown an impressive network of allies and supporters in the arts and big corporations,
including the Ford Theater, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the California Arts Council, Converse,
IPSY, Adobe, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Sony Pictures and NBC Universal, to name a few.
Data indicates that since inception, close to 50,000 hours of mentoring was provided to over 1,100 girls from
18 communities, and 24,000 people attended 48 student-led events.
Las Fotos Project (Project) was founded in 2010 by LA-based photographer Eric V. Ibarra and has a mission to elevate
the voices of teenage girls from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel
their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community and future careers. In 2011, the organization became a
project of Community Partners, an umbrella nonprofit that accelerates ideas into action to advance the public good.
Through year-round programming, participants gain access to professional cameras, quality instruction and workshops
that encourage them to explore their identity, build leadership and advocacy skills, and strengthen their social and
emotional well-being. The Project’s Core Programs include: Esta Soy Yo (This Is Me), Digital Promotoras and Creative
Entrepreneurship Opportunities (CEO). These core programs along with special projects/programs such as Photo
Journalism, Hire Her and the Age of Change have enabled the Project to steadily grow its capacity to serve up to 277
young girls of color annually.
* The Project has 10 advisory board members. Community Partners' website lists 16 governing board members.
$35,000 FY2018-19
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Other (specify):
___ Proposal Budget
Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
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Continued support of The Las Fotos Project aligns with four VCF goals:
• To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities.
• To support and assist organizations that expand opportunities for training and development of residents for potential
employment in businesses located in Vernon and surrounding communities.
• To promote positive social development of children, youth, families and senior residents in Vernon and surrounding
areas.
• To promote effective and responsible leadership at every level of society.
The Las Fotos Project will recognize VCF via social media platforms, including Facebook (8,100 followers) and Instagram (18,900
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
With the VCF grant in 2019, Las Fotos was able to redirect its services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, starting hosted group chats and virtual
community hang-outs for students, mentors and staff, and adapting its in-person programming into virtual programming.
The Age of Change project celebrates ten years of programming and student voices, with a multitude of contemporary artwork displayed throughout
many LA area neighborhoods.
The organization’s CEO program has garnered much support from respected community arts institutions, including The Ford Theater, Academy
Museum of Motion Pictures, and Grand Park. Moreover, global corporations such as Converse and IPSY have contracted with the Project’s students
to create product-photography for their campaigns.
In August 2021, after a year of pandemic-related delays, the Project finally moved into a larger space in Boyle Heights, sufficient to provide a
well-equipped, youth-led photography studio, gallery, dark room, office space and backyard area.
The global pandemic continues to challenge all organizations, nationally and internationally - creating
delays in some of the Project's activities. Between staff, advisors, allies and the Project's participants,
however, no doubt their creativity will help them forge innovative ways to continue services and
achieve goals and objectives.
✔
Jonathan R. Macaranas
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$20,000
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$40,000 request was reduced given current funding available.
Jonathan R. Macaranas
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Application: 0894170702
Community Partners fbo Las Fotos Project
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 0894170702
Last submitted: Sep 30 2021 04:33 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 30 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Community Partners fbo Las Fotos Project
* Organization Address
Street 2210 E Cesar Chavez Ave
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Zip Code 90033
* Organization Phone
(323) 352-8131
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* Organization Email
info@lasfotosproject.org
Organization website address, if any
https://lasfotosproject.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Torres, Lucia
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Mar 1 2011
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Community Service
Workforce Development and Training
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Boyle Heights
SERVICE DETAILS
What number of non-duplicate individuals directly benefit from your services?
More than 100
What amount of the individuals specified above are located in the cities identified by the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
More than 100
What age group(s) benefit the most from your services?
Adolescents (ages 15 -17)
STAFF DETAILS
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Torres, Lucia
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List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
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.
Lucia Torres, Associate Director – Lucia has more than 15 years of experience working with community-
based organizations in Pacoima, Boyle Heights, and South LA developing the capacity of youth and
young adults and acting as a conduit for the telling of community narratives. She graduated from UCLA
with a B.A. in Chicano/a Studies and received her Masters in Public Administration from Cal State,
Northridge. In addition to her program development work, she is an Adjunct Faculty member at Los
Angeles Trade-Tech College in the Community Planning and Economic Development program.
Alyssa Garcia, Education and Programs Manager – Alyssa is an integrative artist and educator based out
of LA whose most recent contracts include MOLAA and The Hammer Museum. She began her career with
the YWCA working with domestic violence survivors, using art and nature as a healing medium. Alyssa
worked within CVUSD and LAUSD, where she worked in SPED and also taught art and photography to
grades K-12. She is the current Education and Programs Manager with Las Fotos Project and has over 10
years of experience in the education and non-profit field. She completed her undergraduate work within
CSULA’s Charter College of Education, majoring in Urban Learning and focusing her credentials on
leadership and art.
Helen Alonzo Hurtado, Social Enterprise Manager – Helen currently serves as the Social Enterprise
Manager at Las Fotos Project where she is responsible for advancing the program's creative direction by
managing all aspects of the launch and expansion of its social enterprise activities, which includes
overseeing students and connecting them to paid creative industry job opportunities. Prior to joining Las
Fotos Project, Helen was an Associate Educator at the Skirball Cultural Center working with high school
students to create original artwork inspired by a Skirball exhibition. Helen graduated from the University
of Southern California with a Master's degree in Public Administration specializing in nonprofit
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management. Helen also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Los
Angeles. While at UCLA, Helen was Editor in Chief of La Gente, the longest-running Latino student
publication covering politics, community, art, and culture. These experiences ground Helen's passion in
community capacity building through creative expression for organizations and youth of color to become
leaders in the world around them.
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
LFP Board Member Biographies.pdf
Filename: LFP Board Member Biographies.pdf Size: 68.6 kB
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)
HFPA/Golden Globes Grant
$10,000.00
Weingart Foundation
$25,000.00
Play Equity Fund
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$10,000.00
California Community Foundation
$100,000.00
The Children's Partnership
$20,000.00
Nike/Converse
$30,000.00
LA2050/Goldhirsh Foundation
$50,000.00
USC Good Neigbors Grant
$17,640.00
Crail-Johnson Foundation
$10,000.00
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
$40,000.00
NALAC
$5,000.00
Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
$50,000.00
Dept. of Cultural Affairs
$24,590.00
Herb Ritts Foundation
$35,000.00
California Humanities
$10,000.00
Reissa Foundation
$10,000.00
Nike/Converse
$30,000.00
Los Angeles County Arts & Culture
$12,310.00
Annenberg Foundation
$10,000.00
Freida C. Fox Family Foundation
$15,000.00
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Earned Income (via Service Revenue Fees and the organization's web-based The Foto Shop)
$20,000
Individual Donations
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
Community Partners FY20 Form 990-2.pdf
Filename: Community Partners FY20 Form 990-2.pdf Size: 396.3 kB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
2021-22 Las Fotos Project Org Budget.pdf
Filename: 2021-22 Las Fotos Project Org Budget.pdf Size: 28.3 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
40,000
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
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* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
2021-22 Las Fotos Project Proposed Grant Use Budget.pdf
Filename: 2021-22 Las Fotos Project Proposed Grant Use Budget.pdf Size: 26.0 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Bank of America
Address of Financial Institution
333 S. Hope Street, Suite 100/Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone Number of Financial Institution
(213) 613-9579
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
Community Partners
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Fiscal Sponsor Address (if applicable)
1000 N. Alameda Ave
Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if applicable)
213.346.3200
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if applicable)
https://communitypartners.org
Does your organization have a current certificate of general liability insurance?
Yes
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 30 2021
Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 40,000
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* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?773,892
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices
of teenage girls from communities of color through
photography and mentoring, empowering them to
channel their creativity for the benefit of
themselves, their community, and future careers.
What is the target demographic for your services?Las Fotos Project primarily engages young girls and
gender-expansive youth from the northeast, east,
central and south Los Angeles communities.
Throughout its decade of programming, the
organization has prioritized giving access to
communities with comparably fewer resources
than the rest of Los Angeles County. Moving from
our studio space in Lincoln Heights to Boyle
Heights, our focus has consistently been
communities of color living in neighborhoods with a
lack of cultural institutions offering arts education.
Through a physical space embedded in the
neighborhood, we amplify the importance of the
arts as we offer free photography training.
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
Dec 2021 - June 2022
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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 organization launched an Age of Change, celebrating 10 years of programming and student voices
through several activations: bus shelter installations displaying student work over the past 10 years, a
mini-documentary highlighting students, mentors, and teaching artists, a photography book and student-
produced zine, and a map plotting the various points throughout Los Angeles that our students have
documented.
Our CEO program model has proven to be both effective and impactful as is evident by the partnerships
we have forged in the past two years. Respected community arts institutions such as The Ford Theatre,
Academy Museum of Motion Picture and Grand Park have continually partnered with us to provide event
photography, social media content and community workshops for their audiences. This year we have
established major partnerships with global companies such as Converse and IPSY, who have contracted
our students to create product photography for their campaigns.
In August of 2021, after more than a year of delays due to COVID-19, the organization was able to move
into its new studio space in Boyle Heights. The space, larger than its previous studio in Lincoln Heights, is
equipped with space for a youth-led photography studio, a gallery, a dark room, office space, and a
backyard area which the organization will transform into an exhibition and community space. As the
organization prepares its youth-led photography studio, 2 alumni have been onboarded to support the
launch as Studio Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Las Fotos Project provides a vital creative outlet and learning resource for teenage girls and gender-
expansive youth from historically marginalized communities to develop competency in photography and
creative writing as well as improve their socioemotional and economic well-being. Our programming also
promotes the development of real-world skills such as effective communication, collaboration, and
critical thinking for use in the classroom and future careers. We also aim to reduce barriers and increase
opportunity for program participants and our greater community by advancing each of the following
learning objectives:
Social Consciousness & Action - Program participants learn about research, planning, policy analysis,
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activism, and alliance building. Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words – photography can serve
as an effective tool for advocacy and change.
Outreach & Engagement - Program participants are expected to complete and exhibit personal
photography and projects on relevant social issues. This experience allows participants to share their
creative vision with the community, engage in meaningful discussions about their work, and serves as an
introduction to the utilization of art as an instrument for social change. The organization also partners
with local small businesses by providing product and lifestyle photography through our CEO
programming.
Effective Communication - Program participants actively engage in an open dialogue with mentors and
peers, which provides opportunities for participants to share and discuss their unique perspective on
relevant social issues such as the gender pay gap, gentrification, and immigrant rights. They also hone
their public speaking skills by facilitating peer-to-peer learning exchanges and interacting with
community members at student-led virtual exhibits.
Leadership Training - Program participants learn about various influential figures from each of their
respective communities and the qualities they exhibit as effective leaders. They also develop their own
aptitude for leadership by serving as mentors to our younger participants. The organization’s Youth
Advisory Council places student voices at the forefront of our programming and initiatives as their input
is encouraged and uplifted.
Establishing Education & Career Goals - Program participants explore a variety of potential career paths
related to their coursework, program experiences, and interactions. They receive college and financial
aid application support, including writing assistance for scholarships and personal statements. Resume
creation and mock-interview services are also available for Las Fotos Project alumni pursuing internships
and employment opportunities.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
Acknowledgement of the Vernon CommUNITY Fund will take place on our social media including
Facebook (8.1K) and Instagram (18.9K) as well as our monthly newsletter.
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Upload Additional Documents
Completed - Sep 30 2021
LFP_2020-21_ExhibitionSummaries
Filename: LFP_2020-21_ExhibitionSummaries.pdf Size: 4.9 MB
Las Fotos Project Age of Change Mini-Documentary
In celebration of our 10 years of programming this mini-documentary, produced by Justice For My Sister,
highlights some of our past students, their parents, mentors, and teaching artists that have been
connected to the organization over the years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYNzOqvaTDI
LFP Detailed Programming Description
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2021-22 LAS FOTOS PROJECT PROGRAM BUDGET
EXPENSES
Personnel Expenses
Executive Director (1 FTE)($3,328.00)
Education & Programs Director (1 FTE)($3,224.00)
Social Enterprise Manager (1 FTE)($2,808.00)
Studio Coordinator (.5 FTE)($5,200.00)
Programs Associate (.5 FTE)($1,386.00)
Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)($3,536.00)
Teaching Artists ($1,584.00)
Benefits (For full-time employees)($2,309.00)
Payroll Taxes ($1,241.00)
Total Personnel Expenses ($24,616.00)
Occupancy Expenses
Rent ($9,300.00)
Utilities ($2,400.00)
Office Supplies ($2,000.00)
Occupancy Total ($11,700.00)
Program Expenses
Photo Printing ($2,184.00)
Support Total ($2,184.00)
Professional Fees
Fiscal Sponsor Administrative Fee ($1,500.00)
Professional Fees Total ($1,500.00)
Total ($40,000.00)
LAS FOTOS PROJECT 2021 - 2022 ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET
REVENUES
Individual Contributions -$77,389.20
Board Contributions -$23,216.76
Corporate Contributions -$38,694.60
Foundation Grant -$386,946.00
Government Grants -$54,172.44
Service Fee Revenue -$116,083.80
Special Events -$77,389.20
Total Revenues -$773,892.00
EXPENSES
Personnel Expenses
Executive Director (1 FTE)-$66,560.00
Development Manager (1 FTE)-$52,000.00
Education & Programs Director (1 FTE)-$64,480.00
Social Enterprise Manager (1 FTE)-$56,160.00
Projects Manager (.75 FTE)-$43,680.00
Community Engagement Coordiantor (.75 FTE) -$34,320.00
Studio Coordinator (.5 FTE)-$26,000.00
Programs Associate (.5 FTE)-$20,800.00
Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)-$17,680.00
Teaching Artists -$23,760.00
Benefits (For full-time employees)-$63,440.00
Payroll Taxes -$40,544.00
Total Personnel Expenses -$509,424.00
Occupancy Expenses
Rent -$55,800.00
Utilities -$7,200.00
Office Supplies -$6,000.00
Office Maintenance/Improvements -$10,000.00
General Liability Insurance -$1,800.00
Occupancy Total -$80,800.00
Program Expenses
Website Design and Hosting -$13,500.00
Meeting Expenses -$6,000.00
Program Supplies -$15,000.00
Staff and Volunteer Engagement and Training -$8,000.00
Transportation -$1,500.00
Photo Printing -$4,000.00
Other Printing -$1,500.00
Communications -$6,168.00
Equipment -$15,000.00
Event Entertainemt -$1,500.00
Event Rentals -$2,500.00
Event Professional Services -$1,500.00
Event Venue Rental -$5,500.00
Support Total -$81,668.00
Professional Fees
Consultant Profressional Services -$16,500.00
Graphic Design -$7,500.00
Fiscal Sponsor Administrative Fee -$78,000.00
Professional Fees Total -$102,000.00
Total -$773,892.00
Board Member Biographies
Emily Grijalva – Board Chair
Restorative Justice Coordinator, Mendez High School
The youngest daughter of Central American immigrants and a mother of two, Emily Grijalva has been
an educator for 13 years. Currently, she is the Restorative Justice Coordinator in Felicitas and Gonzalo
Mendez High School in Boyle Heights. She holds a B.A. in Sociology with an Education Studies Minor
and an M.A. in Education with a Teaching Credential from UCLA. Emily received the United Way’s
Inspirational Teacher award in 2014, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ Courageous Teacher
award in 2017, and most recently, the Gene Lentzner Human Relations Award. She is a UCLA Writing
Project Fellow and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow. Along with her position, Emily is a
proud sponsor of her school’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and the board chair of Las Fotos
Project, a non-profit that mentors teenage girls through photography. Emily is passionate about
restorative justice and prioritizing youth’s mental health and social-emotional growth.
Linda Vasquez – Board Co-Chair
Senior Director, Public Affairs, The Campaign for College Opportunity
Linda serves as the Senior Public Affairs Director for the Campaign for College Opportunity, a non-profit
advocacy organization focused on shaping California’s higher education policy, where she leads the
organization’s strategic implementation efforts of critical statewide student success policies on college
access, affordability, completion, and equity. She has nearly fifteen years of experience in higher
education and advocacy, with a record of building partnerships and forming alliances with cross-sector
organizations to expand the educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation college
students like herself. She is a proud alumni of the California Education Policy Fellowship program and
the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality Leadership Institute. She holds a Political Science B.A.
from California State University, Fullerton, with minors in Spanish & Chicano/a Studies and an M.A. in
Leadership, Policy, and Politics from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Remy De La Peza – Secretar y
Founder and Principal, morena strategies
Rémy De La Peza is the Founder and Principal of morena strategies, a collaborative community-based
lawyering and consulting practice supporting neighborhoods of color to influence the policies and
development decisions that impact them. Rémy has 15 years of experience in affordable housing; state
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and local land use, planning, and zoning policy; equitable community and economic development; and
community-driven campaigns.
Over the years, Rémy has provided technical assistance to partner organizations across the countr y,
coordinated and served as leadership to various coalitions, and been a member of the Boards of
ACLU-Southern California Pasadena/Foothills Chapter, Las Fotos Project, and currently West Hollywood
Community Housing Corporation and Inclusive Action for the City. Rémy has a B.A. from the University
of San Diego and J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. She is licensed to practice law in the State
of California.
Nancy Martinez
Manager, University Recruiting and Programs, Honey
Nancy Martinez is a Director of Talent at Honey, where she leads the University Recruiting and Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion programs. She began her career in tech at Google over a decade ago. Since then
Nancy has helped several leading technology companies, in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, scale their
teams. Nancy is passionate about helping organizations build diverse teams. She takes pride in
matching people with careers that will allow them to grow and fulfill their goals. When she’s not playing
matchmaker, she enjoys traveling and learning everything there is to know about wine. Nancy is a
proud Los Angeles native. She currently resides in Lemeirt Park with her husband, dog, and two cats.
She graduated with honors from UCLA with a BS in Psychology. Go, Bruins!
Melissa Hernandez
Project Manager, JCDecaux
Melissa Hernandez serves as the Lead Project Manager for JCDecaux and Outfront/ JCDecaux. She is
responsible for overseeing, planning and budgeting all projects for the cities of Los Angeles, West
Hollywood and Vancouver. Additionally, Melissa plays a leadership role in community outreach
programs and government-based programs and oversees transit, streetscape and beautification
projects. Melissa’s passion for a bottom’s up approach to her work is motivated by her love for the City
she grew up in and her vision for a progressive forward-thinking City that provides its citizens effective
and equitable services that improve the quality of life, the environment, and puts the neighborhood
first. Melissa is a proud first-generation Latina with a B.A in Political Science and Healthcare Policy.
Prior to her work at JCDecaux, Melissa worked in Councilwoman Nury Martinez’s office, a local
nonprofit and for LAUSD. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys meeting new people through coffee, music,
art and fashion.
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Eva Vieyra Osmand
Content Marketing Manager, Kevin Barry Fine Art
Eva Vieyra Osmand is a born and raised Los Angeleno with a passion for education, communication,
and the arts. She has spent the past decade working in nonprofits of all kinds, most recently focusing
her career on developing curriculums, programming and communication strategies around the visual
arts. Her personal heroes are Matilda Wormwood, Frida Kahlo, and anyone who can fold a fitted sheet.
Her abuela says she can do anything.
Lisa Changadveja
Chief of Staff, Move On
Lisa Changadveja is currently Chief of Staff at a digital progressive advocacy organization. Previously,
she was Vice President at Stand for Children, an education advocacy nonprofit. She has worked to elect
over 200 state and local candidates and helped raise $1million for local candidates. In 2016, Lisa
oversaw the strategic planning and decision-making for a statewide election program that included
managing 215+ staffers across 50+ offices and managed a $8.3 million budget on behalf of 8 federal
candidates. Lisa graduated with a degree in Political Science & History from Brenau Women’s College.
In her free time, she can be found either tutoring kids experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles or
building robotics competition sets for kids.
Zoila Darton
Founder, WORD Agency
Zoila Darton is a Panamanian-Jamaican Jew from NYC currently living in Los Angeles. She is a
passionate innovator, skilled connector & creative director with 10+ years of success in the business of
community building and marketing. She is the founder of WORD, an LA-based creative agency
committed to cultural stor ytelling & conceptual ideation that puts creativity at the forefront while
supporting advancement for women & marginalized communities. She has created meaningful
marketing campaigns and consumer experiences for brands like The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Red
Bull, Foot Locker & Lululemon. In December of 2019, Zoila launched OurHouse.la – an editorial site
created to support creative storytelling. She hopes to provide a platform for anyone who wants to use
their voice.
Zoila’s most important title is “Mama” to her 2 1/2 year old, Dakota. She is committed to raising a kind &
emotionally intelligent human and works daily to show Dakota what that looks like. In the in-between
moments, Zoila enjoys volunteering her time to support youth development, dancing like a maniac,
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tending to her growing plant familia, learning to surf and cooking a mean veggie ramen from scratch.
Yes, even the broth!
Sasha Ali
Sr. Art Program Specialist, LA Metro
Sasha Ali is a cultural programmer and radio host who engages communities in her work with the visual
arts and music. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she received a B.A. in art history from UCLA and an M.A.
in communications management from USC. Through her roles at art institutions such as Craft
Contemporary and Metro Art, she has collaborated closely with artists to produce exhibitions of
contemporary art and meaningful community engagement programs. As a resident of online radio
station NTS, her monthly program, Miss Modular, investigates the roles of women and queer femme
artists as music makers, cultural producers, and justice seekers through curated tracklists and
interviews. She has performed as a DJ at venues such as The Ford, Ace Hotel DTLA, and The Standard,
and has opened for musical artists Ana Tijoux, Medusa, Chino Amobi, and Omar Offendum.
Rebecca Horta
Arts Manager, City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs
A Los Angeles native, Rebecca Horta is a bilingual arts manager and museum educator with twelve
years of experience. Rebecca currently serves as Arts Manager of the Airport Art Exhibition Program at
LAX for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Division. Previously, Rebecca
developed programs for the Ontario Museum of Histor y & Art and the Museum of Latin American Art. As
the daughter of immigrant parents from Jalisco, Mexico, Rebecca’s passion is inspired by her own
culture, thus her advocacy for life-long learning. Her interests include accessibility to museums and the
empowerment of women of color in the arts. She is currently a board member of the Western Museums
Association and a mentor through the Occidental College Latino Alumni Association and the Emerging
Arts Leaders/Los Angeles. Rebecca received her MA in Museum Studies from John F. Kennedy University
and a BA in Art Histor y from Occidental College.
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GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Southeast Churches Service Center
Community-based organization 1983
$180,004 3
$50,000 $50,000
✔
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SCSC has longevity in the VCF communities with proven success in providing needed services
to low income families and individuals. SCSC's long term presence in the community has helped
to establish its reputation as a place to come when an emergency need arises. Over the years,
Executive Director Andy Molina has received countless awards and recognition for his community
service and commitment to volunteer leadership. SCSC fosters a spirit of cooperation,
collaboration and coordination with other social service and community organizations to assure
that potential clients are aware of services that are available in the community.
Southeast Churches Service Center (SCSC) is a 501(c)3 non profit organization governed by a
three member board. The mission of SCSC is to provide economic assistance to low income
families, senior citizens, the unemploye and disabled persons through a delivery system of goods
and services: The target population is individuals and families challenged by poverty and
language barriers. SCSC serves the most vulnerable populations within our service area. They
have provided service to the very low income residents since 1983. The services consist of
emergency rent/mortgage assistance, utility payment assistance and any other resources that
may be necessary to individuals and families in need in the Vernon, Maywood, Commerce,
Huntington Park,and Bell communities.
$50,000 - FY2020-21
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All All
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Low income
Language barriers
SCSC is requesting $50,000 in support of general operations for the organization. Funding will be used to partially
fund two staff positions and office space. SCSC continues to provide emergency services and assist with access to
other community resources for Southeast area residents who have the greatest need. SCSC's aim is to assist each
client/family to achieve self-sufficiency by addressing their most basic needs. The funding of these positions allows
SCSC to continue to serve over 10,000 very low income residents inclusive of chronically homeless individuals,
families and children, veterans and unaccompanied youth. The funds will also help in maximizing their capacity to
serve those in need.
$50,000/11,000
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person
Low income residents in Vernon
and surrounding cities.
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SCSC services closely align with the goals of VCF to promote positive social development of children,
youth, families and senior residents in Vernon and the surrounding areas.
The VCF Grant will be promoted at public meetings, special events, during client outreach and
through the media whenever such opportunities arise. The flyers and information sheets of SCSC will
name the VCF as a supporter and will be posted on site and strategic locations in the community.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
Although SCSC no longer operates its food pantry program, it did receive a VCF grant in 2020 which
helped them provide emergency rent/mortgage assistance and utility payment assistance to five VCF
area communities: Huntington Park, Bell, Maywood, Vernon and Los Angeles. SCSC was able to
serve 4,890 households representing a total of 10,115 persons in need. The VCF grant allowed them
to maximaze their capacity to serve those in need.
Providing uninterrupted services and managing limited funding and resources to meet the growing
demand is an ongoing challenge.
✔
$50,000
Recommended to fund at the level requested.
Sandra Butler, JRG consultant
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Application: 4364990330
Southeast Churches Service Center (SCSC)
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 4364990330
Last submitted: Sep 10 2021 09:27 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 10 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Southeast Churches Service Center
* Organization Address
Street 6725 Seville Ave.
City/Town Huntington Park
State California
Zip Code 90255
* Organization Phone
323-585-8254
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* Organization Email
molina_andy@hotmail.com
Organization website address, if any
(No response)
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Molina, Andy
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Jan 1 1983
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Health/Human Services
Other (Please specify): Community-based organization
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Commerce
Huntington Park
Maywood
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Molina, Andy
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.
Executive Director, Andy Molina, is the chief executive officer of Southeast Churches Service Center. He
reports to the board of directors and accepts responsibility for the organization’s achievement of its
mission and financial objectives. Mr. Molina provides leadership in developing program, organizational,
and financial plans with the board of directors and staff and carries out plans and policies authorized by
the board. He has a solid record of experience in public service and in business along with deep
understanding and knowledge about the Center’s service population and the communities within the
Center’s service area. He has served as the President of Latin Business Association, and has been a City
of Huntington Park Planning Commissioner, Board member and Finance Chairman for several nonprofit
organizations. His community spirit, strong family values and deep moral convictions form the foundation
upon which he carries out the mission of the Center on a day to day basis.
Assistant Director, Irma Molina, has been a staff member of Southeast Churches Service Center for over
20 years, overseeing general operations, maintaining client records, and maintaining the Center’s
financial records in compliance with OMB financial control and reporting standards. She has extensive
experience managing public funds from the City of Huntington Beach, City of South Gate, and County of
Los Angeles CSBG AND CDBG funds. She also manages program donations and supervises volunteers.
Prior to the pandemic, she coordinated the volunteer program by conducting outreach, recruitment,
scheduling, and maintaining a database of past and potential volunteers. In her position as the Executive
Assistant Director, she has been responsible for much of the coordination and execution of fundraisers
and special events such as The Walk for Hunger, Car Show, Harvest Dinner Dance, and Toy drives.
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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
Board of Directors rev Sep2021 SOUTHEAST CHURCHES SERVICE CENTER.pdf
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List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of
attaching a separate document.
BOARD MEMBERS BIOS
Interim President – Ana Ward
Ana Ward has been an active Board Member for over 8 years. She is a small business owner with a
catering service and holds an executive management position with one of the largest affordable housing
facilities in Southern California.
Vice President – vacant
Treasurer – Tim Walker
Tim Walker is an active Board Member and community member. He manages and handles a diverse
range of management activities. His professional focus has been in the field of Apparel and Design for
over 20 years.
Secretary – Gina Troncoso
Gina Troncoso has been an active Board Member for 8 years. She has helped to manage a family
business for 30 years and has served as the President of St. Mathias Women’s Guild. Ms. Troncoso earned
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and pursues a career in the nursing profession.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Individual Donations - $2,000
Vernon Community Fund Grant - $50,000
CSBG CARES ACT - $28,000
LA COVID Fund Grant - $15,000
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
SCSC_2020_990.pdf
Filename: SCSC_2020_990.pdf Size: 1.3 MB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
SCSC CURRENT ORGANIZATION BUDGET.pdf
Filename: SCSC CURRENT ORGANIZATION BUDGET.pdf Size: 194.2 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$50,000
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* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
27%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
SCSC PROPOSED GRANT BUDGET 2022.pdf
Filename: SCSC PROPOSED GRANT BUDGET 2022.pdf Size: 84.1 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Friendly Hills Bank
Address of Financial Institution
16011 Whittier Boulevard
Whittier, CA. 90603
Phone Number of Financial Institution
562-947-1920
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Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
Not applicable
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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 10 2021
Application Narrative Form
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* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 50000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?180004
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
The mission of Southeast Churches Service Center
is to provide economic assistance to low income
families, senior citizens, unemployed, and disabled
persons through a delivery system of goods and
services; and in connection therewith, to foster a
spirit of cooperation and ecumenism among the
churches of various denominations in the
southeast area.
What is the target demographic for your services?The target population is Individuals and families
challenged by poverty and language barriers. We
serve the most vulnerable populations within our
service area, including those who are battered,
elderly, unemployed or disabled.
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
12 months
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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)
Southeast Churches Service Center (SCSC) has provided social services to very low income residents of
District 1, since 1983. The history of SCSC began when Saint Matthias Parish opened a ministry to the
needy in a tiny garage on church property on Cedar Street. The need for more space to serve the
growing numbers seeking help necessitated a move to a larger site. With the construction of a new
public school at the larger site, SCSC was forced to relocate. Services were provided at its former location
at 2780 Gage Avenue, in Huntington Park, until 2018, when SCSC closed its longstanding food pantry
which was once one of the largest food pantries in the Southeast area. Scaling back operations, SCSC
moved to its current office at 6725 Seville Avenue, in Huntington Park, within walking distance of the
former location on Gage Ave.
Over the years, Executive Director, Andy Molina, has been the recipient of numerous awards in
recognition of his community service and commitment to volunteer leadership. SCSC’s long term
presence in the community has helped to establish its reputation as a place to come when and if an
emergency need arises.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
With community support, SCSC continues to provide emergency services and assist with access to other
community resources for Southeast area residents who have the greatest need. SCSC fosters a spirit of
cooperation, collaboration, and coordination with other social service and community organizations to
assure that potential clients are aware of the services that we provide, and that are available to them
elsewhere in the community. Our efforts focus on serving the most vulnerable populations within our
service area; those who are battered, elderly, unemployed or disabled, living in poverty, and have
exhausted all of their available resources. Our aim is to assist each client/family to achieve self-
sufficiency by addressing their most basic needs. We assist them to access support for needs including
shelter, clothing, transportation, and employment, while assuring that their needs for rental assistance
and basic utilities such as water, gas and electricity are met.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant will be promoted at public meetings, special events, during client
outreach, and through the media whenever such opportunities arise. Flyers and information sheets that
name the Vernon CommUNITY Fund as a supporter of Southeast Churches Service Center will also be
posted on site and at strategic locations in the community where potential clients are likely to frequent.
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SOUTHEAST CHURCHES SERVICE CENTER PROPOSED GRANT BUDGET
BUDGET CATEGORY VCF BUDGET REQUEST
I.PERSONNEL -
a.Executive Director - provides leadership in developing program, organizational, and
financial plans with the board of directors and staff and carries out plans and policies
$24,000.00
b.Assistant Executive Director - oversees general operations, maintains client records,
and maintains the Center’s financial records $20,000.00
IV.SPACE USEAGE AND COMMUNICATION/UTILITIES
a.Office Space @$500 per month for 12 months $6,000.00
SUBTOTAL $50,000
Administrative costs @10% 0
BUDGET TOTALS $50,000
SOUTHEAST CHURCHES SERVICE CENTER
Board of Directors
2021
Ana Ward Interim President
Vice President Vacant
Tim Walker Treasurer
Gina Troncoso Secretary
Rev. September 2021
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Southeast Community Development Corporation
Sports/Recreation 1994
$520,830 7
$99,600 $23,325
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Staff expertise, experience and passion contribute significantly to SCDC's organizational strengths and capacity to do this work.
Emma Hernandez, SCDC CEO, is a strong and experienced leader with two masters degrees. She has 25 years experience
developing and implementing successful educational programs as well as training and supervising teaching staff. At SCDC, she:
• expanded youth and adult programs rooted in research-based curricula that directly meet the needs of students.
• spearheaded the robotics program that includes coding and electronics.
• designed the digital media program that includes video editing and podcasting.
To lead mission-aligned community programs, Ms. Hernandez hired talented and passionate professionals and experts, many of
whom previously participated in those same programs as volunteers.
Since inception, SCDC's many accomplishments include:
• Trained 3,800 bilingual students in basic and advanced computer literacy skills.
• Provided microloans, business counseling, educational workshops and referral services to the business community.
• Awarded $50,000 in scholarships to high school students to attend college.
Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) was established in 1994 with a mission to
create an environment, through education and technology, in which individuals are inspired to explore,
discover and learn, ultimately empowering children and adults to be confident and innovative individuals
who contribute positively to the community.
Former State Senator Martha Escutia (30th District) years ago convened elected officials from the City of
Vernon and neighboring cities to address economic development challenges in the region. SCDC was
created and is based on the belief that community problems must be solved by the community itself.
SCDC has an operating budget of approximately $277,000 that supports five core programs focused on
youth development, health education, digital literacy education, workforce development and energy
conservation education.
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This project will address the digital divide, which is most prevalent in low-income, mono/bilingual communities of color. This social justice issue became more
evident during the pandemic, highlighting the chronic gaps in access to health care, education, workforce, etc. - much of which is centered around computer
literacy and related technologies:
With VCF's contributory support, SDCD will provide the latest tech equipment and mono/bilingual computer literacy services:
• through 1092 hours of instruction
• at three regional tech centers
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Supporting SCDC meets the VCF's following goals:
• To strengthen and support non-profit organizations that benefit residents and neighborhoods.
• To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities.
• To promote positive social development of children, youth, families and senior residents in Vernon
and surrounding areas.
SCDC will recognize this support by placing the VCF logo on digital and hardcopy media, including the
SCDC website, donor wall, social media, press releases and other media packets. Additionally, SCDC
will acknowledge VCF at their summer camp festival and volunteer recognition celebration. SCDC will
offer photo opportunities with City of Vernon Council Representatives with SCDC Tech Camp
students.
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general:
In the 2019/20 time frame, SCDC accomplished the following via their programs and services at the
Bell Tech Center:
• 253 youth and 144 adults participated in computer literacy classes
• 779 clients participated in open lab
• 121 households enrolled in low-cost internet service
• 10,000 lbs of e-waste was collected and reused/recycled
The current national economic challenges on inflation and the supply chain might influence pricing of
computers and supporting technology for any contracts and vendor relationships scheduled to expire
and be renegotiated during this grant term.
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Application: 5235966991
Southeast Community Development Corporation
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 5235966991
Last submitted: Sep 30 2021 04:59 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 30 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Southeast Community Development Corporation
* Organization Address
Street 6423 Florence Pl., Suite 103
City/Town Bell Gardens
State California
Zip Code 90201
* Organization Phone
323-585-4579
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* Organization Email
emma.hernandez@scdcorp.org
Organization website address, if any
scdcorp.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Hernandez, Emma
Title of Authorized Representative
Chief Executive Officer
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Apr 26 1994
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Sports/Recreation
Other (Please specify): Community Development
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Huntington Park
Maywood
Unincorporated East Los Angeles (specify community)
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Hernandez, Emma
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.
Our organization has provided digital literacy classes for youth and adults in both English and Spanish for
the past 10 years. In addition, our Chief Executive Officer, Emma Hernandez earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology degree from California State University, Sacramento, a Master of Science degree in
Behavioral Psychology from the University of Judaism, and a Master of Arts degree in Human
Development from the University of Kansas. She has over 25 years of experience developing and
implementing educational plans as well as training and supervising teaching staff. She joined SCDC in
2017 and she has expanded our youth and adult programs by obtaining research-based curriculums that
meet the needs of our students. She has spearheaded the robotics program that includes coding,
electronics, and robotics, as well as our digital media program that includes video editing and
podcasting. She has focused on adding staff that brings additional expertise to our program.
Guadalupe Ramirez is the program manager overseeing the digital literacy program for youth and adults.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. She brings with her the experience and passion for
teaching. She joined SCDC as an undergraduate intern through the California State University Los
Angeles Ameri Corp program. She gained experience developing and implementing curricula. She
demonstrated incredible dedication and leadership skills that we asked her to join our team.
Jacqueline Isas, the adult teaching instructor, has over 12 years of experience teaching reading literacy
to adults. She is our lead adult digital literacy instructor providing classes to parents and senior citizens.
We also have undergraduate students as youth instructors that include Yesenia Rivera, Michelle Flores,
Amber Curiel, Daniel Briones, and Jesus Figueroa. Each of them has experience within our program as
former volunteers and or have a career interest in a career in science, technology, engineering, or math.
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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
SCDC Board List - 2020.docx.pdf
Filename: SCDC Board List - 2020.docx.pdf Size: 60.8 kB
List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of
attaching a separate document.
(No response)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
FUNDING SOURCES - Digital Literacy Program
GRANTS RECIEVED
Project name Grant Amount Agency Name
Makerspace $101,772.00 Gunther Foundation
Tutoring Project $25,000.00 AT&T
Digital Inclusion Project $ 2,500.00 University of Southern California
Closing Digital Divide $ 10,000.00 Walmart
Tech Camp $ 10,000.00 Southern California Edison
Cudahy - Digital Literacy $ 72,640.00 CA Public Utilities Commission
Cudahy - Broadband $ 41,650.00 CA Public Utilities Commission
Bell Gardens - Digital Literacy$ 72,640.00 CA Public Utilities Commission
Bell Gardens - Broadband $ 41,650.00 CA Public Utilities Commission
Barrio Action -Digital Literacy $ 72,640.00 CA Public Utilities Commission
Barrio Action -Broadband $ 41,650.00 CA Public Utilities Commission
In-Kind Grants
Type Mometary Value Agency Name
Digital Divide - 500 Hotspots $400,000.00 ATT Connect Learning
3 Part-Time Staff $21,600.00 CSUL A Americorp Fellows
5000 Sq Ft Building $ 7,500.00/mo City of Bell
750 sq ft space $ 1,125.00/mo City of Bell Gardens
900 sq ft space $1350.00/mo City of Cudahy
400 sq ft space $ 600.00/mo L.A. County
Software Licenses $90/license Microsoft
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* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
SCDC 990-2019.pdf
Filename: SCDC 990-2019.pdf Size: 361.4 kB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
SCDC 2021 Budget.xlsx
Filename: SCDC 2021 Budget.xlsx Size: 19.5 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$99,600
* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
17.8%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
Yes
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Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
Vernon Community Fund 2021 - Budget.pdf
Filename: Vernon Community Fund 2021 - Budget.pdf Size: 56.7 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Well Fargo Bank
Address of Financial Institution
Well Fargo Bank
6510 Atlantic Ave.
Bell, CA 90201
Phone Number of Financial Institution
323-583-3231
Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
(No response)
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if applicable)
(No response)
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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
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 30 2021
Application Narrative Form
* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 990,600
* What type of funding are you requesting?
Funding for a specific project/program
Program/Project Funding
What is your annual operating budget?$277,571
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What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
educated, and are productive community members
of the Southeast area of Los Angeles and are
prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities
of today and tomorrow.
Southeast Community Development Corporation’s
mission is to create an environment through
education and technology in which individuals are
inspired to explore, discover and learn, ultimately
empowering children and adults to be confident
and innovative individuals who contribute positivity
to the community.
What is the target demographic for your services?This project will focus on reducing the digital divide
in the low-income communities of the southeast
area of Los Angeles County where the median
household income is $38,354. . This area consists
of Spanish-speaking immigrant residents with
limited education and access to technology. Fifty-
two percent of the 5 residents are non-high school
graduates. Our adult population will include
parents of students grade K-12 and senior citizens
over 60 years old. The youth will include students
from grades 2-12th grades. Fifty percent of the
students are male and 50% are female.
Please briefly describe your proposed project. (250
words, maximum)
The proposed project consists of 7 classes that
include: Coding, Tinkering with Electricity, Arduino,
Dremel, 3D printing, Journalism, and Adult Basic
Digital Literacy. Classes range from 3 to 5 hours
per week and will be provided twice per week.
More specifically, Coding will be provided for a total
of 3 hours per week for a total of 126 hours.
Tinkering with electricity will be provided 4 hours
per week for a total of 168 hours. Arduinos will be
provided for 4 hours per week for a total of 168
hours. Dremel will be provided for 3 hours per
week for a total of 126 hours. 3D printing will be
provided 5 hours per week for a total of 210 hours
per week. Digital journaling will be provided for 3
hours per week for a total of 126 hours. Finally,
adult digital literacy will be provided 4 hours per
week for a total of 1092 hours. A total of 6,300
students will participate in the classes.
What is the goal of the proposed project? (500 The project goal is to reduce the digital divide in
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words, maximum)the Southeast area of Los Angeles County by
increasing digital literacy and access to technology
for English and Spanish Youth and Adults. The
digital divide is a social justice and civil rights issue
that is harming at-risk students’ access to a fair
and adequate education. The digital divide is an
ongoing problem and has become more salient
during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Covid-19
Pandemic resulted in the closure of all Los Angeles
Unified Schools (LAUSD) and created an online
distance learning environment for the students
during this closure. However, about 100,000
LAUSD students (20%) were not able to access
their education due to technological barriers. Many
of those students come from the Southeast Los
Angeles Area. These same students are now
reporting that they no longer have the computing
devices the school loaned given that they were
asked to return the devices and the internet
hotspots. However, teachers continue to expect
that they complete homework using computers
and the internet. Furthermore, Southeast Los
Angeles residents are largely first-generation
immigrants whose native language is Spanish.
Reduced employment opportunities and income
are further impacted by low educational
achievement in that 52% of residents have not
completed high school. It is estimated that 30% of
Spanish-speaking households and 31% of seniors
are “not connected” in our community. This project
directly addresses the digital divide by providing
FREE digital literacy classes to youth and adults
while providing access to technology that goes far
beyond access to basic computers. In combination
with our broadband adoption program, our free
computer distribution program, our students will be
connected to the internet at home and through our
digital literacy classes they will learn the skills
necessary to succeed in school and work, and they
will learn to use modern technology.
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Please attach the proposed budget for your project
Vernon Community Fund 2021 - Budget.pdf
Filename: Vernon Community Fund 2021 - Budget.pdf Size: 56.7 kB
Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project (attachment):
Detailed Description of Proposed Project.pdf
Filename: Detailed Description of Proposed Project.pdf Size: 47.6 kB
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements, accomplishments and
recognition: (250 words, maximum)
The Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) is a community and economic development
nonprofit organization focused on improving the education, health, public safety, environment, and
economic climate for the residents and business communities of the southeast area of Los Angeles
County. SCDC has five core programs which include: youth development, health education, digital
literacy education, workforce development, and energy conservation education.
Since the inception in 1994, the SCDC has accomplished the following items:
Provided over 24,000 students with information regarding college admissions, financial aid, and
recruitment information to over 80 different colleges and universities.
Provided over $50,000 worth of scholarships to deserving high school students to attend college or
university.
Administered a Small Business Assistance Center which provided micro loans, business counseling,
educational workshops and referral services to the business community in Huntington Park.
Strategically locate 150 computers workstations in community facilities in eight communities in the
Southeast area
Trained 3,800 students on basic and advance computer literacy skills in English and Spanish for youth
and adults.
SCDC had the following accomplishment for 2019/20 at the Bell Tech Center:
Number of youth catered during 2019/20 and the computer classes offered to them during the time: 253
youth served
Total number of clients served by open lab: 779 served during 2019-20
Total number of adult served by computer classes: 144 adults served
Total number of clients enrolled into low-cost Internet Service: 121 household
Total number of e-waste collected and reused/recycled: 10,000 lbs
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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 main impact of this project in the Southeast area of Los Angeles is to reduce the digital divide. This
will be accomplished by increasing the digital literacy training for youth and adults in English and
Spanish. Also, through this project, students will have access to the latest tech equipment at 3 regional
tech centers without costs. All 3 technology centers are ADA accessible. Over one year, the program
impact will consist of 1092 hours of digital literacy instruction for 6300 students over 630 classes.
Students will increase their knowledge of digital literacy and build intergenerational relationships
between adult seniors and high school students. Long term, SCDC aims at reducing the digital divide
which is a social justice issue in our community.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
In order to recognize the support of Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant, the VCF logo will be placed on paper
and digital sponsorship signage such as flyers and banners, donor wall, the SCDC website and social
media pages, press releases and media packets, and acknowledgment at the summer camp festival and
volunteer recognition celebration, and photo opportunities with City Council representatives and SCDC
Tech Camp Students.
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SCDC-Support Letter
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HSA - Letter of Support
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SCDC Vernon Grant
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[HI S/\.6800 Florence Ave.
Human Services Association Bell Gardens,CA 90201-4958
Tel (5621 806.5400
Fax (5621 806.5394
www.hsala.org
agency@hsala.org
September 29,2021
VCF Grant Committee
Vernon Community Fund
4305 S.Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon,CA 90058
Dear VCF Grant Committee:
This letter is to express our strong support of your application for the Youth and Adult
Digital Literacy Program by the Southeast Community Development Corporation
(SCDC).I urge the VCF Grant Committee to favorably consider SCDC’s application for
full funding.
SCDC is a regional community and economic development non-profit organization
serving the southeast of Los Angeles County since 1994.SCDC focuses on closing the
digital divide by providing classes through a comprehensive project-based to students in
grades Kindergarten through 12 grade,parents,and seniors.
Funding for this project will support proven programs that help youth and adults learn
21st-century skills.These programs provide critical support for every member of a family
who needs to make purchases online,access their education,government services,and
much more.We urge your support for this vital program.
If you have any questions,feel free to contact me at (562)806-5400 ext.158.
Sincerely,
Ricardo Mota
Chief Executive Officer
SERVING CHILDREN,ADULTS SENIOR CITIZENS AND FAMILIES IN SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Expense items Quantity Cost Vernon Grant Total Other funding Notes
Youth Instructor 2080 $30.00 $62,400.00 Includes taxes and benefits
Adult Instructor 1040 $30.00 $31,200.00 Includes taxes and benefits
Classroom Supplies 12 $500.00 $6,000.00
3-D Printers 2 $500 $1,000 Gunther Foundation
Professional Video Cameras 2 $2,500 $5,000 Gunther Foundation
Storage Cabinets 6 $300 $1,800 Gunther Foundation
Classroom Chairs 15 $250 $3,750 Gunther Foundation
Smartboard. Touch. Screen 1 $5,500 $5,500 Gunther Foundation
Audio System 1 $600 $600 Gunther Foundation
Video lighting system 1 $600 $600 Gunther Foundation
Classroom paint 1 $1,500 $1,500 Gunther Foundation
Tech Center Signage 1 $1,500 $1,500 Gunther Foundation
Donor Recognition Signage 1 $500 $500 Gunther Foundation
Dash and Dot Robot Kits 12 $400 $4,800 Gunther Foundation
Arduinos Kits 12 $200 $2,400 Gunther Foundation
Soldering Station 1 $300 $300 Gunther Foundation
Sewing Machine 1 $300 $300 Gunther Foundation
Cricuit Machine 2 $500 $1,000 Gunther Foundation
Desktop Computers- Cudahy 15 $1,500.00 $22,500 CA Public Utilities Commission
Desktop Computers- Bell Gardens 15 $1,500.00 $22,500 CA Public Utilities Commission
Total $99,600.00 $75,550.00
Grand Total Project $175,150.00
Board of Directors & Officers
First Name Last Name Affiliation Board Role
Andy Carrasco So. Cal Gas Company Board President
Rosa Cobos Board Treasurer
Mike McCormick Vernon Resident Board Vice President
Ronald V.García Board Past President
Melissa Ybarra Vernon City Council Board Member
Denise Diaz South Gate City Council Board Member
Nick Delgadillo South Gate Resident Board Member
SCDC proposes the implementation of a youth and adult digital literacy and STEM related classes at the
Bell Technology Center, Bell Gardens Technology Center, and Cudahy Technology Center starting in
January 2022. SCDC will provide 7 classes: Coding, Tinkering with Electricity, Arduino, Dremel, 3D
printing, Journalism, and Adult Basic Digital Literacy
●Coding is a course designed for kids ages 7-17 to learn the basic coding building blocks at the
beginner and intermediate levels. Classes will be held virtually twice a week using the Zoom
platform. SCDC will ensure that each student has a computer and access to the Internet.
●Tinkering with Electricity is a course designed for kids ages 7-17 to learn how to identify
components used to build a circuit on a breadboard, build paper circuits with other creative crafts,
and use paper quilling to create an image using the quilling shapes. Classes will be held virtually
twice a week using a Zoom platform. The equipment that will be used for this course is a
technological device that can access Zoom, water paints, a breadboard, quilling materials, (ADD
MORE)
●Arduino is a course designed for kids ages 12-16 years old to learn to combine their previously
acquired coding skills and their skills with circuits. Students attend the class twice a week for two
hours each session at the technology center. Students learn how to create circuits, use
resistors, and they are introduced to Ohm's law while building a series of projects and
experiments. They learn to code Arduino to start building smart devices that can sense their
environment and respond accordingly.
●Dremel is a course designed for kids ages 11-17 to learn how to use and coordinate a hand held
rotary tool while designing their own physical creative creations. The purpose of the course is to
teach the engineering design process, hand eye coordination, and safety skills. Classes will be
held at the Bell Technology Center twice a week. The equipment that will be used for this course
is a hand held rotary tool and its bits/pieces, balsa wood, candles, coasters, smooth rocks,
plexiglass, safety goggles, and paints.
●3D Printing is a course designed for kids ages 11-17 to learn the basics of 3D modeling from
adding and grouping 3D shapes to creating and duplicating patterns. The students use the
engineering design process and design the project using TinkerCad. Classes will be held hybrid
style. During the week, two classes will be held virtually. Students will be able to come into the
technology center to print their creations.
●Digital Journalism is a course designed for kids ages 11-17 years old. Students will use
technology such as digital cameras, audio equipment, editing software, and lighting. The
students will also produce original work that is published on our website and social media
platforms. Students will meet twice a week for 1.5 hours per session at the Bell Technology
Center.
●Alfabetización Digital. This course is designed for adults with no or very little experience with
computers. Students learn to turn on a computer, use a mouse, type, basic web searches, and
online safety and privacy settings. They learn to load apps, create accounts on the web, check
their bank balances, and communicate on social media. We incorporate the use of their smart
phone throughout the classes.
●Parent Digital Literacy. This course is designed for parents. The main topics include basic digital
literacy, digital citizenship, low-cost broadband programs, communicating with the school, using
parent portals, and Gmail. The purpose is to maintain the privacy and safety of the entire family.
These classes are provided in English and Spanish.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative (SELA Collaborative)
Community-based collaborative 2017
$788,723 7
$60,000 $40,000
✔✔
The SELA Collaborative consists of seasoned top perfoming non-profit organizations in Los
Angeles including AltaMed, Alliance for a Better Community (ABC), Council of Mexican
Federations, East Yard Communities, First5LA, Hub Cities Career Center, Families in School,
Human Services Association, East Los Angeles College, Pat Brown Institute/CSULA, SE
Community Development Corp, The Y (YMCA). By combining their respective strengths and
assets, SELA will nurture developing non-profits and connect them to networks and resources to
assure positive growth, increased civic engagement, data driven research all leading to improved
outcomes for residents and their communities.
Fiscal sponsorship provides effective and efficient management of funds and transparency in
operations. HSA operates under values, policies and practices consistent with those of the VCF.
The Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative (SELA Collaborative) is a partnership among twelve non-profit organizations with a
mission to build collective power, encourage innovation and drive systemic change. Several communities within the VCF
focus area participate in and benefit from the work of the Collaborative, which is not organized itself as an independent
non-profit. Rather SELA Collaborative will be under the fiscal sponsorship of the Human Services Association (HSA)
beginning December 1, 2021. HSA a well-known and widely respected 501(c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1940 and
currently has an annual budget of $21million, 250 employees and serves 24 communities.
SELA Collaborative will work to build capacity and strengthen the non-profit infrastructure in Southeast Los Angeles, a need
recognized by the City of Vernon. Many community efforts in the Southeast area go unrecognized and underfunded because
non-profits require assistance in forming effective boards of directors, building capacity to attract and manage funds, building
stronger relationships with foundations and corporate funders to improve the quality of life and services for residents in these
areas that are part of LA County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 2. The median income in this area is about $40,500 compared
to LA County median of $58,000. The populations is approximately 90% Latinx with growing Southeast Asian, indigenous
and Middle Eastern populations. These residents deserve better services and living conditions typically achieved by working
with non-profit service and advocacy organizations.
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Adults (ages 21 – 54)all
all n/a
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low-income n/a
The proposed general operating grant will contribute to SELA's agenda developed with
community-wide input and focused on achieving results. The grant will support staffing, capacity
building workshops and civic engagement. Several VCF grantee organizations will be involved and
the expectation is a growing number of non-profits working together in this underserved area of LA
County.
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To encourage and inspire positive social development in Vernon and neighboring communities
To promote effective and responsible leadership at every level of society
SELA Collaborative and the Human Services Association will acknowledge the grant from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund on their websites and donor acknowledgement materials.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
Since 2011, the SELA Collaborative has worked to bring the non-profit community together in
Southeast Los Angeles. They have conducted numerous workshops and trained residents to better
understand and support non-profits; they serve as a training placement for AmeriCorps Volunteers
and the organization effectively engages with foundations and civic leaders to increase visibility of
issues and ways to address them.
There are no foreseeable challenges to this applicant. With the strong backing of an experienced
fiscal sponsor and some of the brightest and most capable public servants engaged in their work
success is predictable. Still our communities face the challenge of coming together in the waning days
of the COVD-19 pandemic and the competing priorities among many organizations.
✔
$40,000
The original request of $60,000 was adjusted because of availability of funds.
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Application: 3643940483
Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative (SELA Collaborative)
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 3643940483
Last submitted: Sep 28 2021 08:08 PM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 27 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative (SELA Collaborative)
* Organization Address
Street 1541 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 430
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Zip Code 90017
* Organization Phone
(310) 462-0970
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* Organization Email
wfranco@selacollab.org
Organization website address, if any
www.selacollab.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Franco, Wilma
Title of Authorized Representative
Executive Director
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Sep 1 2011
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Other (Please specify): The SELA Collaborative is a cross-sector partnership of 12 organizations serving
the SELA Region.
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Bell
Huntington Park
Maywood
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
What number of non-duplicate individuals directly benefit from your services?
More than 100
What amount of the individuals specified above are located in the cities identified by the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
26 – 50
What age group(s) benefit the most from your services?
Adults (ages 21 – 54)
STAFF DETAILS
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* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Franco, Wilma
List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
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.
Dr. Wilma Franco, Executive Director, The SELA Collaborative: Dr. Franco is The SELA Collaborative’s first
Executive Director. Charged with leading the member organizations in stewarding The SELA Agenda and
its Strategic Plan, Dr. Franco also oversees the day-to-day operations of The SELA Collaborative, including
budgeting, fund development, marketing and outreach, and program development and evaluation. She
manages a staff of eight professionals and interns. Dr. Franco holds a BA in Political Science and
Chicana/o Studies with a minor in Public Policy from the University of California, Los Angeles; a master’s
degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California; and an Ed.D. in Organizational
Leadership from the University of La Verne. Dr. Franco has more than ten years of experience in
overseeing nonprofits and community-based programs including seven years at the “I Have a Dream
Foundation” in Los Angeles. Dr. Franco will have management oversight of the proposed scope of work
and will lead The SELA Collaborative Steering Committee and their respective organizations in the
accomplishment of the proposed goals and objectives. She will ensure both mission alignment and
consistency with The SELA Agenda and Strategic Plan.
Karla Fernandez, Assistant Director, The SEL A Collaborative: Ms. Fernandez joined The SELA Collaborative
in early 2021. She was born and raised in Southeast Los Angeles, the daughter of Mexican and Peruvian
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immigrants. Ms. Fernandez completed her BA in Anthropology at the University of Chicago and earned a
master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California. She is a Teach for America
alumna and has worked as a literacy teacher at Chicago Public Schools and the Noble Network of Charter
Schools, a counselor for Los Angeles County youth in foster care, and an academic director for an
organization serving young people of color in the Bay Area. Ms. Fernandez will manage the day-to-day
operations of the proposed project, including liaising among The SELA Collaborative’s staff, interns, and
The SELA Collaborative members. She will assist with any needed data collection and reporting.
Justin Pivaral, Operations Coordinator, The SELA Collaborative: Mr. Pivaral completed his master’s degree
in Economics at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) and is passionate about economic
development and data analysis. Mr. Pivaral first began his work with the SELA Collaborative as a Civic
Action Fellow , a new AmeriCorps Program with CSULA launched to support nonprofit capacity building in
the SELA region. Upon completion of the Fellowship Program, Mr. Pivaral joined the SELA Collaborative to
support the organization’s operations.
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
FIS Board of Directors.pdf
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List of Board Members (Text)
You may alternatively choose to type biographies directly instead of
attaching a separate document.
The SELA Collaborative is overseen by a Steering Committee comprised of the 12 member organizations.
Each organization identifies and appoints two executive leaders as delegates to The SELA Collaborative
who have decision making authority on behalf of their respective organizations. This structure is uniquely
important because the design allows for the organizations and The SELA Collaborative to move work
forward quickly and efficiently. A list of the primary delegates, including a brief biography, follows. (The
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SELA Collaborative is also accountable to the Board of Directors of its Fiscal Sponsor, Families in School
(FIS). The list of FIS Board members is attached as an upload to this proposal.)
Alliance for a Better Community (ABC)
Vanessa Aramayo, Executive Director, is responsible for overseeing the execution of the organization’s
strategic plan, establishing policy priorities, and managing the coordination of ABC’s advocacy efforts
aimed at improving the well-being of Latinos in Los Angeles County. Ms. Aramayo has spent her career
working with communities to improve policies at the local, state, and federal level by building power to
create lasting and positive systemic change. She brings nearly 20 years of experience working as senior
staff for the California State Legislature and the United States Congress as well as leading local and
statewide non-profit organizations including California Partnership at the Center for Community Change.
Her experience working in coalitions with hundreds of community-based groups, organizing families in
urban and rural regions, from campsites to local city halls, Sacramento and Washington DC, has led to
various victories for underserved communities. She has created programs developing hundreds of active
community leaders, produced effective advocacy plans, and cultivated electoral power in key, under
represented communities.
AltaMed Health Service
Berenice Núñez Constant, Vice President of Government Affairs & Civic Engagement. In 2017, Ms. Núñez
Constant joined AltaMed as Vice President of Government Relations, leading legislative and policy
advocacy strategies to advance state initiatives to eliminate disparities in health care access and
outcomes. Ms. Núñez Constant also helped spearhead the formation of AltaMed’s Civic Engagement
Program, inclusive of the My Vote. My Health. campaign, as well as a campaign to boost Census 2020
participation. In her current role, Ms. Núñez Constant continues to lead policy and civic engagement
initiatives aimed at impacting the social determinants affecting many of AltaMed’s patients and
communities, and engaging communities in Los Angeles and Orange counties in the electoral process.
Collectively, Ms. Núñez Constant has nearly 20 years of experience in the health care sector, working at
both federal and state levels to support the health care needs of underserved populations.
Council of Mexican Federation of North American (COFEM)
Francisco Moreno, Executive Director. Mr. Moreno completed his studies in Human Rights at the
University of Gudalajara, Mexico. He has more than 20 years of experience as a community leader as the
president of “El Club Social Los Reyes Mich, inc.” Later he became the President of the federation “Lazaro
Cardenas del Rio.” He was a founding member of the Federation of Social Clubs and Association of
Michoacános en North America and was also previously the president and co-founder of COFEM.
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East Los Angeles College
Al Rios, Dean. Mr. Rios has been a resident of Southeast Los Angeles for more than 20 years. He has
always wanted to make a difference and contribute to improving quality of life in the community he calls
home. After four years of serving on South Gate City Council, in April of 2021, Mr. Rios was selected by
his city council colleagues to serve as Mayor. For more than 21 years Mr. Rios has been a regional
educational leader as a Dean at East Los Angeles College (EL AC), South Gate campus. At ELAC, Mr. Rios
led the effort to increase course offerings, enrollment, student success and student empowerment
through initiatives like establishing a shuttle service from South Gate campus to ELAC’s main campus.
Mr. Rios currently serves on several Board of Directors, including the East Los Angeles Doctors’ Hospital,
SELA Collaborative, Metro Gateway Service Council, and the East Los Angeles College Alumni
Association.
East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice
Alessandro Negrete, Director of Development and Communications. Mr. Negrete is a queer immigrant of
color who was born in Manzanillo, Colima, MX. He grew up in California, and early on he saw and
witnessed firsthand the issues that low-income communities of color face. As he grew up and his family
moved around following the picking seasons as his mother was a field worker, he started reading to grow
his own skills. When he was in high school, he organized his classmates against Prop. 21, which sought to
criminalize youth of color. He continued to stay active in his Boyle Heights community. Later finding a
connection to his queer and immigrant identity, he connected with the immigrant youth movement and
worked to get Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals passed through organizing with the Immigrant Youth
Coalition. After volunteering with them for years, Mr. Negrete was able to become the leader of the first
statewide network of grassroots community-based immigrant youth led organizations. There he learned
the importance of bringing resources and having communications strategies. He brings that wealth of
lived experience to all parts of his surroundings. Always acknowledging the need to talk about
intersection, he hopes to expand his knowledge of environmental racism and connect his immigrant
community to this work.
Families In Schools
Lupe Rivera, President and CEO. Ms. Rivera is an intentional service-minded leader with an authentic
passion and commitment to advocate for diverse, equitable, and inclusive service platforms that
guarantee access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers.
Having worked in the nonprofit sector for more than two decades, Ms. Rivera specializes in capacity
building with extensive knowledge in program development/evaluation, staff and board development,
fundraising, financial administration, organizational leadership, and strategic planning. Ms. Rivera has a
long history of advocating for social justice, equity, women’s and children’s rights, and education.
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First 5 LA
Roberto Roque, Program Officer. As a program officer, Mr. Roque’s portfolio includes the oversight of the
Best Start Communities in Los Angeles County. Mr. Roque has spent the last 17 years leading a diverse
portfolio of initiatives at First 5 LA. Prior to his role with First 5 LA, Mr. Roque also served as a contract
specialist at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Human Service Association
Ricardo Mota, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mota is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 20
years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Mr. Mota began employment at Human Services Association
in February 1994 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2021. Under Mr. Mota’s leadership
and direction, organizational reserves have increased from $20,000 to over $6 million and has
strengthened the overall financial health of Human Services Association. As the CEO, Mr. Mota is
responsible for running all facets of the business. He has a proven executive management track record
and more than 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Mr. Mota holds degrees from University of
California, Los Angeles and California State University, Long Beach.
Hub Cities
Joe Martinez, Executive Director and Division Manager of the Business Services. Mr. Martinez plans,
develops, and implements business assistance, recruitment, and training strategies to support the
growth of local businesses while simultaneously developing innovative employment and training services
to create job opportunities for Southeast Los Angeles area residents.
Pat Brown Institute at California State University (CSU) Los Angeles
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Executive Director. Previously, Dr. Sonenshein was Chair of the Division of
Politics, Administration, and Justice at CSU Fullerton. He received his B.A. from Princeton, and his M.A.
and Ph.D. from Yale. He is the author of three books on Los Angeles politics and government. Dr.
Sonenshein served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles (Appointed) Charter Reform Commission. He
also served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Review Commission. He was
Best Educator and Distinguished College Faculty Member at CSU Fullerton. He has also received a Wang
Family Excellence Award. Dr. Sonenshein was the first winner of the campus-wide Carol Barnes Award for
Teaching Excellence and one of two co-winners of the Haynes Foundation Research Impact award. He
was the fall 2008 Fulbright Tocqueville Distinguished Chair in American Studies at the University of Paris.
Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC)
Emma Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer. During her tenure as CEO of SCDC, Ms. Hernandez has shifted
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SCDC’s program curriculum so that it includes advanced STEM programming for students from 2nd to
12th grade. She has brought in greatly needed resources, such as tutoring for school-age children and
free Chromebooks. To aid in efforts to close the digital divide, Ms. Hernandez partnered with
organizations like AT&T and has overseen the distribution of 500 hotspots with 1-year of free service to
families in need. Prior to her appointment as CEO, Ms. Hernandez was SCDC’s Chief Operating Officer.
YMCA of Greater Los Angeles
Juan de La Cruz, Senior Vice President of Community Development. Mr. de La Cruz has a wealth of
experience in strategic partnerships, public policy, education, government relations, fund development
and community development. He has held key positions within government and non profits. As Chief of
Staff to a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) School Board Member, Mr. de La Cruz managed
and directed all board staff to support the goals of the Board Member and worked alongside the L AUSD
Superintendent and senior leadership in developing policies that supported student growth and high
school graduation. As Government Relations and Development Manager for L AUSD’s $20 billion school
construction program, Mr. de La Cruz led efforts with federal, state and local officials to build more than
130 new schools in Los Angeles, with a particular emphasis in high-need areas. As LAUSD’s Joint Use and
Innovation Program Manager he led efforts to create a Health Care Master Plan with Los Angeles County
and LAUSD officials to build and program the largest School-Based Wellness Center project in the
country.
These member organizations each have long histories of service and advocacy throughout SELA’s
geographic footprint. These partners have gained the trust and support of the community because each
understands that the community voice is central to the success of their work. Together, they have
fostered a culture that cultivates relationships, trust, and respect throughout the SELA region.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Weingart Foundation: $125,000 over two years (currently in Year Two)
James Irvine Foundation: $100,000
California Community Foundation: $150,000
Public Health Institute: $450,000
Blue Shield: $3,500
Kaiser: $1,000
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
FIS - Audited Financials FYE 2020.pdf
Filename: FIS - Audited Financials FYE 2020.pdf Size: 1.1 MB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
SELA Organization Budget.pdf
Filename: SELA Organization Budget.pdf Size: 1.4 MB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
$60,000
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* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
7.6%
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
No
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
SELA Budget and Proposed Use of Funds.pdf
Filename: SELA Budget and Proposed Use of Funds.pdf Size: 1.0 MB
Name of Financial Institution
Union Bank
Address of Financial Institution
445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles CA 90071.
Phone Number of Financial Institution
213-236-7700
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Name of Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
Families in Schools
Fiscal Sponsor Address (if applicable)
1541 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fiscal Sponsor Phone (if applicable)
213-201-3900
Fiscal Sponsor Email (if applicable)
lrivera@familiesinschools.org
Fiscal Sponsor Website (if applicable)
www.familiesinschools.org
Does your organization have a current certificate of general liability insurance?
Yes
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 27 2021
Application Narrative Form
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* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 60,000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
General operations funding
General Operations Funding
What is your annual operating budget?788,723
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
The Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative’s
mission is to strengthen the SELA communities,
build collective power, and encourage innovation
to drive regional systemic change.
What is the target demographic for your services?The SELA Collaborative serves the cities of Bell,
Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lynwood,
Maywood, South Gate, Vernon, and the
unincorporated areas of Florence-Firestone and
Walnut Park. These cities comprise Los Angeles
County Districts 1 and 2, with a population of about
440,000 people – a majority of which are low-
income workers who have been historically
disempowered and marginalized. The median
household income is $40,500 vs. a county-wide
median of $58,000. In addition to being low-
income, the population is severely rent-burdened,
on the average spending more than 60% of their
income on rent. While the population is 90%
Latinx, there are also growing Southeast Asian and
indigenous communities as well as an emerging
population of Middle-Easterners. Overall, the
population is young, with 58% under 34 years old.
What period of time are the requested funds
expected to cover?
1/1/22-12/31/22
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Please attach the proposed budget for your project
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)
Founded in 2011, the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative is a network of organizations driven by
its mission to strengthen the SELA communities, build collective power, and encourage innovation to
drive regional systemic change. In 2017, the SELA Collaborative formalized its relationships with 12
cross-sector partners who represent diverse populations, including health, education, human services,
workforce development, community organizing, higher education, and policy research organizations.
Accomplishments:
*First Executive Director hired in 2018 to steward its work and vision. Through data analysis and a series
of convenings, interviews, and a facilitated two-day retreat, the SELA Collaborative’s staff completed the
2020-2023 SELA Strategic Plan, expanding on the original 2017 strategic plan created by the SELA
Collaborative members.
*Three regional research studies completed: SELA Assessment Mapping, Transportation Research, and a
Nonprofit Landscape Analysis. Additionally, a Case Study was completed documenting the evolution of
the SELA Collaborative and lessons learned. (All publications available online:
https://www.selacollab.org/research/.)
*SELA Leaders Network launched to focus on relationship building among regional leaders and facilitating
discussions around the interconnectedness of community issues.
*Lead 2020 SELA Census campaign, the first collaborative campaign to ensure SELA communities were
counted. Leveraging the SELA Leaders Network, a cross-sector campaign was successfully implemented
amidst the pandemic.
*SELA Collaborative Agenda (Agenda) updated and published in 2021 to reflect the impact of COVID-19
(https://www.selacollab.org/sela-agenda). The Agenda reflects the voices of 80+ SELA Leaders, including
community members, stakeholders, and elected officials, and outlines the critical issues facing the SELA
region, thus defining the work of the SELA Collaborative.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
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The SELA Collaborative’s work focuses on creating an informed, engaged, and empowered SELA region.
Its vision states: The SELA community will have the power of a cross-sector, collective voice that
advocates for the region on a county, state, and national level to bring resources and opportunities that
improves the quality of life in SELA.
The SELA Collaborative serves the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lynwood,
Maywood, South Gate, Vernon, and the unincorporated areas of Florence-Firestone and Walnut Park.
These cities comprise Los Angeles County Districts 1 and 2, with a population of about 440,000 people –
a majority of which are low-income workers who have been historically disempowered and marginalized.
At the center of its work is the acknowledgement that the SELA communities have experienced years of
under-investment that has left these communities under-resourced. The SELA Collaborative does not
provide direct services to SEL A residents, but focuses on programs and projects that educate and
empower residents, build the capacity of the nonprofit organizations that serve the community, and
identify key policy issues that impact the region and strategies to advance policy change. The SEL A
Collaborative does work directly with the roughly 150 participants of The SELA Leaders Network,
providing leadership development opportunities and facilitating cross-sector analysis and planning
around intersecting issues that impact the SELA Region.
While COVID-19 has disrupted its current programs and projects, the SELA Collaborative is currently
deploying a region-wide culturally competent COVID-19 education and outreach program in partnership
with its members and the network of SEL A Leaders. This effort, funded by FEMA and the Governor’s
Office, emerged from the success of The SELA Census campaign mentioned previously.
General operating funds requested from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund will help support the SELA
Collaborative’s ability to accomplish its key priorities and goals through 2022 as identified by the SELA
Agenda and the SELA Collaborative’s Strategic Plan. These priority areas and actions will serve to
forward the SEL A Collaborative’s vision and improve the quality of life for Vernon and its surrounding
SELA communities. These priorities include: Building Nonprofit Capacity – relaunch workshops that had
been suspended due to COVID-19; field a new survey to assess needs of the region’s nonprofit sector;
and begin planning efforts for an enhanced and expanded nonprofit capacity building program. Civic
Engagement – convene partners to identify implementation priorities around the SELA Agenda, such as
education or workforce development, and create a work plan to engage in raising awareness and
developing resources for these areas. COVID-19 Response – successfully complete COVID-19 outreach
and education, including reaching at least 40,000 residents of the SELA Region. Collaborative
Sustainability – finalize the SELA Collaborative’s legal structure; further prioritize creating a regional
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dashboard.
If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
The SELA Collaborative staff would be happy to work with representatives of the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund regarding a strategy for communications. The SELA Collaborative uses both social media and print
media for communications and outreach. Social media includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and
YouTube with an aggregate following of more than 3,100 people, while print media includes local
newspapers that target specific communities and neighborhoods, including newspapers in languages
other than English. The SELA Collaborative would also acknowledge the support of the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund on its website as well as on any marketing collateral materials created to support
proposed activities. Finally, as appropriate, the SELA Collaborative staff may create content and
messaging that can be used by all member organizations to broadcast information to a wider audience
through their respective networks.
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Revenues
Foundation, Corporate, and Public Grants 725,000$
SELA Summit Sponsorships 35,000$
Total Revenues 760,000$
Direct Expenses
Personnel
Salaries 265,987$
Taxes, Benefits 59,882$
Total Personnel 325,869$
Program Expenses
Printing and Copying 8,000$
Program Consultants 187,000$
Meeting and Workshop Expenses 13,230$
Stipends 750$
Facility Rentals 5,000$
Member/Steering Committee Meeting Expenses 6,000$
Total Program Expenses 219,980$
Other Expenses
Travel and Local Mileage 2,760$
Telecommunications 6,000$
Office Supplies and Equipment 23,300$
Bank Fees 240$
Dues and Subscriptions 7,500$
Professional Development 5,000$
Administrative Consultants 56,000$
Marketing and Outreach 25,000$
Meals and Entertainment 3,500$
Miscellaneous 1,200$
Total Other Expenses 130,500$
Total Direct Expenses 676,349$
Fiscal Sponsorship Fee 112,374$
Total All Expenses 788,723$
Net (28,723)$
Organization Budget 2021-2022
In an abundance of caution, and exercising its fiduciary
responsibilities, The SELA Collaborative’s Steering Committee has
planned for, and approved, a slight deficit (3.6%) for the current fiscal
year ending June 30, 2022. This is due primarily to the timing of the
grant received in the 2020-2021 fiscal year for The SELA Collaborative’s
COVID-19 outreach and education project. 90% of the grant was paid
in June 2021, while the work continues through the current fiscal year.
The deficit will be covered by the assets available from the previous
fiscal year.
FIS Budget
July 21 - June 22
Income
40000 · PUBLIC FUNDING
40001 · Government Grants 5,000.00
40002 · Private Foundations 950,000.00
40003 · Corporate Donations 10,000.00
40004 · Individual/Board Donations 10,000.00
Total 40000 · PUBLIC FUNDING 975,000.00
41000 · FEE-FOR-SERVICE REVENUE
41001 · School Services -
41002 · Contracted Trainings 435,896.40
41003 · Open Trainings 13,000.00
41007 · Other Program Services 1,760.00
Total 41000 · FEE-FOR-SERVICE REVENUE 450,656.40
42000 · OTHER REVENUE
42001 · Interest Income 250.00
42003 · Unrealized Gains (losses) 20,000.00
42003 · Rental Income 42,002.64
42004 · Miscellaneous Income -
43000 · Event Revenue 150,000.00
49900 · Administrative Fees - SELA 50,000.00
Total 42000 · OTHER REVENUE 262,252.64
Total Income 1,687,909.04
Gross Profit 1,687,909.04
Expense
60000 · PERSONNEL COSTS
60001 · Salaries & Wages 863,226.84
60002 · Payroll Taxes 80,861.00
60003 · Health Insurance 90,200.20
60004 · Retirement Plan Contributions 16,937.36
60005 · Worker's Compensation Insurance 8,819.56
60006 · Payroll Fees 36,543.61
Total 60000 · PERSONNEL COSTS 1,096,588.57
61000 · PROGRAM EXPENSES
61001 · Printing and Copying 16,500.00
61002 · Postage & Shipping 16,300.00
61003 · Program Consultants 50,000.00
61004 · Meeting/Workshop Expenses 15,800.00
61005 · Instructional Materials -
61007 · Stipends -
61009 · Facility Rental 500.00
61010 · Meals&Snacks 1,250.00
61011 · Volunteer Recognition 1,500.00
Families In Schools 2021/2022 Budget - APPROVED JUNE 2021
61012 · Scholarships 5,000.00
Total 61000 · PROGRAM EXPENSES 106,850.00
63000 · TRAVEL
63001 · Airfare 4,405.00
63002 · Hotel Accommodations 7,856.00
63003 · Mileage & Parking 4,406.00
63005 · Conference Registrations 5,500.00
63006 · Transportation 3,062.00
63008 · Per diem 3,717.00
Total 63000 · TRAVEL 28,946.00
64000 · FACILITY COSTS
64001 · Office Lease 105,025.62
64002 · Telecommunications 15,300.00
64003 · Website Expenses 2,750.00
64004 · Storage Fees 7,800.00
64005 · Parking Fees 16,320.00
Total 64000 · FACILITY COSTS 147,195.62
65000 · CONSULTING
65001 · Accounting & Audit Services 46,000.00
65002 · IT Consultants 5,400.00
65003 · Prof / Grant Writing Consultant 40,900.00
65004 · Legal Consultants 2,500.00
Total 65000 · CONSULTING 94,800.00
66000 · SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT EXPENSES
66001 · Office Expenses 8,278.00
66003 · Equipment Rental-Postage Meter 2,648.45
66004 · Equipment Repair & Maintenance -
66005 · Equipment / Software 250.00
66006 · Equipment Rental-Laptops 6,339.76
66000 · Supplies & Equipment Expenses - Other -
Total 66000 · SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 17,516.21
67000 · OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
67001 · Bank Fees 4,000.00
67003 · Licenses & Permits 500.00
67004 · Insurance Expenses 12,560.00
67005 · Dues and Subscription 22,500.00
67006 · Event Expenses 125,000.00
67007 · Depreciation / Amortization 6,450.00
67008 · Contributions (For Staff) -
67009 · Development Expenses 12,500.00
67010 · Miscellaneous -
67011 · Bad Debts 500.00
67012 · Taxes 250.00
67013 · PPP-Loan Interest Expense 3,936.36
Total 67000 · OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 188,196.36
Total Expense 1,680,092.76
7,816.28
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shamya Ullah, Chair
First Vice President, RBC Capital Markets
Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
Gender Identity: Female
Ms. Ullah, a Financial Advisor, began her career in financial services in 1997, as an institutional
fixed-income analyst at Goldman Sachs in New York City. After moving to Los Angeles, Ms.
Ullah moved into Private Wealth Management at UBS in 2007. She subsequently joined Morgan
Stanley Smith Barney in 2009, in Beverly Hills. Ms. Ullah provides investment services and
financial planning for charitable foundations, endowments, and high net worth individuals. Her
areas of expertise include philanthropic advising, long term financial planning, wealth
accumulation, preservation, and transfer strategies. Ms. Ullah holds joint B.A. and B.S. degrees in
economics and engineering from Columbia University. Additionally, she holds Series 7 and 66
licenses, as well as life, health, and long-term care insurance licenses. Ms. Ullah is affiliated with
the Special Needs Network, the Columbia University Southern California Alumni Association,
and the Ebell Women’s Club.
Maryann Reyes Jackmon, Treasurer
Advocacy and State Relations, California State University
Ethnicity: Latinx
Gender Identity: Female
Ms. Reyes Jackmon is senior director of external relations for the California State University
(CSU) Office of the Chancellor. She is responsible for outreach to all CSU constituent groups and
serves as the primary liaison between the Chancellor’s office and underrepresented communities
in California. Prior to joining the CSU Chancellor’s Office, she dedicated 17 years to Southern
California Edison, serving as director of Local Public Affairs, manager, Economic Development
Services, and manager, Business Solutions. Previously, Ms. Reyes Jackmon served as district
director to United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, and as assistant director of Project EXCEL, an
education division of the National Council of La Raza, a Latino think tank based in Washington,
D.C. Ms. Reyes Jackmon received her B.A. degree in Economics from University of California,
Santa Cruz; and studied at the Graduate School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington.
Virgil Roberts
Founding Board Member, Partner Bobbitt and Roberts
Ethnicity: African-American
Gender Identity: Male
After joining the firm of Pacht, Ross, Warne, Bernhard and Sears after receiving his law degree,
Mr. Roberts formed the law firm of Manning & Roberts in 1976, specializing in civil litigation
practice and representation of clients primarily from the recording industry. In addition, he
represented the NAACP in the Los Angeles school desegregation case, Crawford vs. Board of
Education. Mr. Roberts joined Solar Records as Executive Vice President and General Counsel in
1981. He became President of Dick Griffey Productions in 1982 and President of Solar Records
in 1990. In April of 1996, he teamed up with another attorney to form the entertainment law firm
of Bobbitt & Roberts of which he is the managing partner. Their practice concentrates on
television, film, music, theater licensing, and merchandising. Mr. Roberts graduated from the
University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science and spent a year doing
graduate studies in International Relations and Constitutional Law. He attended Harvard Law
School, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1972. Mr. Roberts is a member of the Beverly
Hills Bar Association, Beverly Hills Barristers Association, the Langston Law Club, Los Angeles
Legal Aid Foundation, California Teacher Credentialing Commission, and the Black
Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association. He is currently Chairman of the Board of the
California Community Foundation, Chairman of the Los Angeles Annenberg Metropolitan Project
(LAAMP), a Board Member of the Los Angeles Educational Alliance for Restructuring Now
(LEARN), and Vice Chairman of the Public Education Fund Network. In 1990 and 1991, he served
as Chairman of the Los Angeles Educational Partnership and continues to serve on its Board.
Alejandro Romero
Client Services Manager, Twining
Ethnicity: Latinx
Gender Identity: Male
Mr. Romero is currently Client Services Manager, Twining, a firm that provides engineering
sustainable engineering solutions in the built environment. Previously, he served as Business
Development Manager at APTIM, which specializes in engineering, program management,
environmental services, disaster recovery and construction services. Mr. Romero received his B.S.
in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management and Operations from the University
of California, Riverside, and completed the Executive Entrepreneur Program at Stanford
University Graduate School of Business. He is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Customer
Experience Certificate Program at the University of California, Irvine.
Tommy Chang, Ed.D
Educational Consultant, Leading with Equity & Innovation
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender Identity: Male
Dr. Chang has years of experience as an education leader. Prior to his current tenure as an
education consultant, he served as the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, preceded by his
position as local instructional superintendent of the Intensive Support & Innovation Center at the
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). He is former biology teacher at Compton High
School and a founding principal of a charter school in Venice, California, and previously served
as special assistant to the superintendent of LAUSD. Dr. Chang holds an Ed.D. from Loyola
Marymount University, M.Ed.s from the Principals Leadership Institute and the Teachers
Education Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of Chiefs for Change, a non-profit organization led
by bold and innovative district and state education chiefs, and Education Leaders of Color, an
organization dedicated to elevating the leadership, voices and influence of people of color in
education and to leading more inclusive efforts to improve education.
Jorge Garrido
Senior Vice President, Mercury Public Affairs
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender Identity: Male
Mr. Garrido has nearly a decade of experience in government relations and public affairs. At
Mercury, he develops and implements full-scale public affairs campaigns for major national and
international companies, ranging from blue chip corporations, established technology and financial
institutions to hedge funds and private investment firms. Prior to joining Mercury, Mr. Garrido
provided government affairs and strategic counsel to various public agencies throughout Southern
California. He earned a degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Mike Moultrie
Insurance Consultant, Colonial Life
Ethnicity: Multi-Racial
Gender Identify: Male
No biographical information available.
1 CHAIR
Ronald V. Garcia
Southern California Edison, Retired
2 IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Cesar Zaldivar-Motts
Newstart Housing Corporation
3 VICE CHAIR
Robert Perez
Altamed
4 TREASURER/EARLY EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Elizabeth Rodarte
Montebello Unified School District
5 SECRETARY
Dhyanesh M. Bhatt, CPA
6 PARENT POLICY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Esmeralda Diaz
7 Connie Arellano
Montebello Unified School District
HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION
2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROSTER
Fiscal Sponsor Agreement
This Agreement is made between the SELA Collaborative (“Project”)and Human Services Association,effective
December Vt,2021 (“Effective Date”).Human Services Association is a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation located in Bell Gardens,California,qualified as exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)
(3)of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”).
The purpose of this Agreement is to clarify all arrangements and operating guidelines applicable to the Project.
1.Project Approval and Term
a.The Human Services Association Board of Directors has reviewed and approved Project as a sponsored
project of Human Services Association.It is agreed that Project’s prospects will be enhanced by Human
Services Association’s technical assistance and administrative expertise,and Human Services Association has
accepted management and control of Project because Project’s activities will further the charitable goals of
Human Services Association.
b.Human Services Association hereby agrees to sponsor the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA)Collaborative and to
assume administrative,programmatic,financial,and legal responsibility for purposes of the requirements of
funding organizations.The SELA Collaborative agrees to implement and operate the Project,in accordance
with the terms of this agreement and with any requirements imposed by funding organizations.
c.On the Effective Date,this Agreement shall commence and shall continue in effect unless and until
terminated as provided in this Agreement.
2.Project Activities and External communication
a.The Project desires to conduct Project under the management and control of Human Services Association.
Project will not carry out any activities inconsistent with SELA’s stated mission without the prior written
permission of Human Services Association.The Project (SELA Collaborative)will designate a Project Leader,
who may also designate additional Project Leaders with approval from HSA.
b.An authorized representative of Human Services Association must sign any contract on behalf of Project
wherein Human Services Association could incur liability,legal exposure,or financial obligations.Project
acknowledges that Human Services Association will not sign any contract wherein Human Services
Association or Project could incur financial obligations unless there are sufficient funds in the Project Fund
(or,at the option of Human Services Association,Project has an executed grant agreement that will provide
such funds)to cover the full amount of any such obligation.
c.Project Leader will not represent to any third party that Project Leader or any other representative of Project
has the authority to bind Project or Human Services Association.
ci.Project will provide copies of all grant proposals and fund solicitations to Human Services Association in
advance of their transmission to prospective funders,with sufficient time for Human Services Association to
review and comment upon all such proposals and solicitations,An authorized representative of Human
Services Association must sign all resulting agreements and contracts.
e.Project must specify clearly,prominently,and unambiguously that Project is “Fiscally Sponsored by Human
Services Association”on all grant proposals,applications,and general fundraising solicitations,as well as all
printed and/or electronic materials.
f.Project will not engage in political campaign activities of any kind whatsoever with respect to candidates for
elective public office.Furthermore,Project will not engage in any lobbying for purposes of the limitation set
forth in IRC Section 501(c)(3).
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g.Project Leader will notify Human Services Association in advance if intending to charge a fee for any products
or services so that Project and Human Services Association can discuss any potential income or sales tax
implications.
3.Authorized Representatives
a.The Project has identified its Executive Director as the Project Leader,(“Project Leader”)on behalf of the SELA
Collaborative.
i.If the Project Leader position becomes vacant,the Steering Committee will activate the hiring
committee to search for a new Project Leader in partnership with Human Services Association.
b.Project Leader is the only person authorized to represent the SELA Collaborative under this Agreement.If
Project Leader wishes to designate an assistant or replacement person to represent Project,any such assistant or
replacement Project Leader must be approved in writing by Human Services Association in advance and must
agree to be bound by this Agreement.
c.The CEO of Human Services Association or his or her designee,is authorized to represent Human Services
Association.
4.Project Management &Steering Committee
a.All parties recognize the authority of Human Services Association to exercise full managerial control over
Project.The Human Services Association Board of Directors has the authority of ultimate oversight over the
management,supervision and control of the program,personnel,and finances of Project.Therefore,the CEO
of Human Services Association will be ultimately responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of
Project.HSA pledges to seek advice and input from the Steering Committee and the Project Leader.
b.Project represents a network of nonprofit organizations and has created a Steering Committee to advise,
inform,and oversee the activities of the Project,subject to the ultimate direction of the Human Services
Association Board of Directors.The Steering Committee is a group of individuals representing their individual
organizations as members of the network that serve voluntarily as a subordinate body to the Human Services
Association Board of Directors and as an integral part of the Project.By signing below,the Project Leader
hereby confirms that all members of the Steering Committee have received a copy of and are committed to
performing the role described in this agreement.
c.Project will work with its Steering Committee to develop project goals,objectives,and activities,and will
review them with Human Services Association’s CEO prior to implementation.The Project Leader and Steering
Committee will work together to achieve Project goals and objectives and will communicate routinely in writing
and orally with Human Services Association’s CEO regarding Project’s progress.Human Services Association
expects that Project Leader will be actively engaged in the actual implementation of day-to-day Project
operations and that the Steering Committee will be engaged in overseeing and will be kept fully informed by
Project Leader of,such operations.
5.Personnel
a.Human Services Association assists with recruiting,hiring,and maintaining all part-time and full-time
employees,as well as consultants.All such employees will be employees of Human Services Association and
are subject to the same personnel policies and benefits that are required by law to apply to all employees of
Human Services Association.Any such employee will be an at-will employee of Human Services Association and
his or her hiring and continued employment will be subject to Project Leader raising sufficient funds to enable
the SELA Collaborative to bear the cost of salary and all benefits owing to such employee.Hiring,promotion,
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and termination will involve consultation with,but not ultimate decision making by,the steering committee.
b.In order for Human Services Association to begin the hiring process for new Project employees,the project
must have an available cash balance that will support all projected payroll and benefits costs along with other
operating expenses for a at least six consecutive months.
c.All personnel matters must be adhered to the policy and procedures of Human Services Association.
6.Project Finances
a.Human Services Association agrees to receive and deposit funds raised for Project into the Project Fund and to
disburse such funds as needed for Project’s operations and provide to Project Leader such information as may
be necessary to enable Project Leader to prepare reports to Project’s funding sources.Human Services
Association agrees to keep such books and records as may be appropriate in connection with the Project Fund.
b.Human Services Association requires that Project Leader raise sufficient funds for Project to fund the payment of
all expenditures and other liabilities incurred by Human Services Association on behalf of Project and that
Project maintain an eight-week operating reserve.Project Leader will not open or maintain any separate bank
account in the name of Project.Human Services Association retains the unilateral right to spend such funds so as
to accomplish the purposes of Project as nearly as possible within Human Services Association’s sole judgment,
subject to any donor-imposed restrictions on the charitable use of such assets.With regard to the choice of
recipients to fulfill the purposes of Project,Human Services Association retains full discretion and control over
the selection process,acting completely independently of any revenue source.The parties agree that all money
and the fair market value of all property,in the Project Fund shall be reported as the income of Human Services
Association on its tax returns and financial statements.It is the intent of the parties that this Agreement be
interpreted to provide Human Services Association with variance power so that it may treat the Project Fund as
Human Services Association’s asset.
c.To ensure deductibility of donations for Project,all contracts relating to Project,including grants and any other
Project agreements,and all checks or other fund transfer instruments relating to Project,must be made payable
to,and signed in the name of:“Human Services Association for SELA Collaborative”.
7.Ownership
Any tangible or intangible property,including intellectual property such as copyrights and trademarks,whether
purchased,donated,or created in connection with Project while this Agreement is in effect,will be the property of
Human Services Association,as the charitable party that is legally responsible for the property.Upon the
termination of this agreement,all property purchased with Project funds will be released to the Project.
8.Administrative Fee
For the performance of its fiscal sponsor services described herein,Human Services Association will assess and post
an administrative charge against the Project Fund.Revenues from private sources received for Project will be
assessed a charge of 10%and revenues from public sources such as government grants and contracts will be
assessed a charge of 10%,subject to the right of the Human Services Association Board of Directors to change such
amounts at any time in its sole discretion,following transparent consultation with the Project.All administrative
charges are assessed when funds are received.The parties agree that all such payments are a reasonable
approximation of Human Services Association’s costs incurred in performing services as fiscal sponsor.
Administrative charges are not refundable either during or upon termination of project sponsorship.The
Administrative fee does not include the cost of office space;if office space is needed the cost will be negotiated
separately.After 12 months under fiscal sponsorship,the Steering Committee and Human Services Association will
revisit the administrative fee to assess Project costs and address any potential changes to the Administrative Fee.
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9.Termination
This Agreement will continue indefinitely until terminated.Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time
thereafter by giving a 90-day written notice of termination to the other party.Any such termination with respect to
ongoing grants and Project activities,such termination will be effective only after such activities have been wound
up and/or any required consents have been obtained from third parties to the satisfaction of Human Services
Association in its sole discretion.Any outstanding assets and liabilities in the Project Fund will be transferred upon
termination.
a)Termination with Successor
If the purposes of Project can still be accomplished,Project Leader may identify a successor organization that
agrees to accept the transfer of all Project assets and liabilities pursuant to the terms of a separation agreement
acceptable to Human Services Association;Subject to the approval of the Human Services Association Board of
Directors and any third parties that may be required,the balance of assets in the Project Fund,together with
any tangible and intangible assets (including intellectual property)and liabilities (whether then known or
unknown)of Project will be transferred to the Successor upon termination.
b)Termination without a Successor
If no Successor is identified,then upon termination of this Agreement,and after
payment of all Project’s debts,subject to the approval of the Human Services Association’s Board of Directors,
Human Services Association may transfer any remaining Project assets to a charitable or grant-making
institution,or another project of Human Services Association,that will commit to disbursing those funds for
charitable purposes similar to those of Project,or may dispose of such assets in any manner consistent with
applicable tax and charitable trust laws,subject to approval of any third parties that may be required.
10.Miscellaneous
This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California
applicable to contracts to be performed entirely within the State.Each provision of this Agreement shall be
separately enforceable,and the invalidity of one provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
other provision.Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as giving any person other than the parties,any
right,remedy,or claim under or in respect of this Agreement or any provision hereof.This Agreement shall not
be deemed to create any relationship of agency,partnership,or joint venture between the parties hereto,and
neither party shall represent to anyone that any such relationship exists.In the event of any controversy,claim,
or dispute between the parties arising out of or related to this Agreement,or the alleged breach thereof,the
prevailing party shall,in addition to any other relief,be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’fees and
costs of sustaining its position.The failure of Human Services Association to exercise any of its rights under this
Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such rights.For the purpose of any action or proceeding arising out
of or relating to this Agreement,each party to this Agreement irrevocably (a)submits to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the state courts of California and to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the
Central District of California and (b)agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding shall be heard
and determined exclusively in any California state or federal court sitting in the County of Los Angeles.
11.Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the only agreement,and supersedes all prior memoranda and understandings,both written
and oral,among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.This agreement may not be amended or
modified,except in writing signed by all parties to this Agreement.
In signing this Agreement,the Steering Committee indicates that it has knowledge of all the duties and responsibilities
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of the project.The Steering Committee also agrees to abide by all project operating policies and procedures of Human
Services Association and may be amended from time to time in the sole discretion of Human Services Association with
reasonable notice to the Steering Committee,provided that in the event of a conflict between this Agreement shall
take precedence.
In Witness whereof,the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and year first written above:
Date:/JOV~%!~6t I~’Zo LI ________________________________
Ricardo Mote,Chief Executive Officer
Human Services Association
Date:October 29.2021 ____________________________________
Dr.Raphael Sonenshein,Chair of Governance
On behalf of SELA Steering Committee
In-———
Date:November 1,2021 ________________________________
Victor Dominguez,Chair of Finance
On behalf of SELA Steering Committee
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Woodcraft Rangers
Youth Development 1934
$12,246,142 16
$30,000 $30,000
✔✔
Woodcraft Rangers has the experience, expertise and capacity to operate a range of programs that benefit communities of
focus in the VCF. Woodcraft Rangers now provides services to children and youth age 4 - 18 at Title 1 schools in Vernon,
Huntington Park, East Los Angeles and other nearby communities. Woodcraft Rangers also hosts hundreds of students at
Camp Woodcraft, an American Camp Association accredited residential camp located in the San Jacinto Mountains near
Idyllwild, CA. The agency offers heavily subsidized enrollment and full camp scholarships to qualified families.
Woodcraft Rangers recently commissioned a study to develop a deeper understanding of how Camp Woodcraft can
further its goals of equity and inclusion by adopting best practices and tools such as those used by the North American
Association for Environmental Education.
Woodcraft Rangers recently released their 2021 Impact Report with impressive data on the numbers of young people
served in cost-effective ways. Additionally, recently produced videos educate the community about the organization's
response in re-opening 70 schools in the post-pandemic environment.
Woodcraft Rangers is a well known and well estblished 501(c)3 with a 15 member governing Board of
Directors. Woodcraft Rangers' budget reflects a balanced portfolio of restricted, unrestricted and earned
income funds along with federal and state funding. Founded in 1934 to guide young people as they
explore pathways to purposeful lives, the organization implements a range of after school programs at
sites across the county to supplement educational services including science/technology, engineering,
and STEM programs.
Woodcraft Rangers provides services at a number of Vernon area schools including the Vernon School
and provides camperships to students to attend their one-week all expenses paid overnight camp.
$30,000 FY2021-2022
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Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
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Low income
Vernon CommUNITY funds will be used to provide week-long camp scholarships for children residing
in Vernon and surrounding communities.
The cost/benefit ratio
for 33 campers is less
than $1000 per camper
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camps for one week cost approximately
$2500.
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The goals of this proposal align with the VCF's goals of improved health and well-being for community
residents with a focus on youth development.
Woodcraft Rangers will acknowledge the contributions of the Vernon CommUNITY Fund on their
website and in newsletters. For example, in the past, the organization has featured pictures of
students from Vernon School at camp. Since many organizations continue to have COVID restrictions
and are not conducting public events, acknowledgement through social media is appropriate.
What previous projects has the applicant successfully implemented?
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List any forseeable challenges that the applicant may encounter in the implementation of this proposal or in
general:
With their 2020 VCF grant, Woodcraft Rangers launched a new virtual enrichment initiative - BIRCH -
that included a text-based delivery system providing families with easily accessible at-home
enrichment activities available in English and Spanish. Currently more than 5,000 families are
subscribed. The organization was unable to host residential summer camps, so instead they created a
"Camp-on-Delivery" program where families were delivered “camp kits” along with an itinerary for live
interactions with camp counselors.
It is possible in the post COVID-19 environment that residential camping may again be curtailed if the
conditions change and health regulations limit such activities. Given their previous experience with
pivoting to comply with COVID-19 protocols, it seems this challenge would again be managed to
benefit the young people.
✔
$30,000
Funding as requested.
Fran Jemmott
10 31 2021Fran Jemmott
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Application: 5978673819
Woodcraft Rangers
Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Summary
ID: 5978673819
Last submitted: Sep 30 2021 02:45 AM (UTC)
Grant Application Form
Completed - Sep 29 2021
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Application Form
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
*Indicates required field
* Name of Organization
Woodcraft Rangers
* Organization Address
Street 340 E 2nd St. Suite 200
City/Town Los Angeles
State California
Zip Code 90012
* Organization Phone
2069478646
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* Organization Email
woodcraft@woodcraftrangers.org
Organization website address, if any
www.woodcraftrangers.org
* Name of Authorized Representative
(Last Name, First Name)
Julee Brooks
Title of Authorized Representative
Chief Executive Officer
* Organization Founding Date/Date of Incorporation
Dec 1 1934
* Organization Type
Responses Selected:
Youth Development
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* Service Area
Responses Selected:
Huntington Park
Vernon
SERVICE DETAILS
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?
26 – 50
What age group(s) benefit the most from your services?
Children and Youth (ages 0 -14)
STAFF DETAILS
* Name of Executive Director
(Last Name, First Name)
Julee Brooks
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List of Executive Staff/Volunteer Leadership (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
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.
Julee Brooks, Chief Executive Officer, joined Woodcraft Rangers in February 2018 where she proudly
guides service to 14,000 LA youth annually. A first-generation college student from a small town in
Kentucky, Julee is passionate about whole-child development and education equity. Julee’s past roles
include Executive Director of the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House, Museum Director of the Zimmer
Children’s Museum (now Cayton Children’s Museum in Los Angeles) and Director of Education at
Nashville Children’s Theatre where she led each agency through periods of transformational change.
Some of Julee's proudest work includes the creation of access and inclusion initiatives including We All
Play which was a model program for the American Association of Museums' Museums for All Initiative.
Julee holds an MFA in Theatre for Youth from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a BA in
Dramatic Arts and Government from Centre College.
Celina Salinas, Chief Operating Officer, joined the Woodcraft Rangers team in 2009, she has extensive
first-hand program experience and keen abilities in teambuilding, partner relations and contract
management. Growing up in the communities Woodcraft is now proud to serve, Celina is particularly
passionate about the role expanded learning plays in creating equity for underserved youth. She
attended Arizona State University School of Education and now lives in Boyle Heights where she is an
active community member.
Christy Moody, Chief Development Officer, has been working with Los Angeles non-profit and educational
organizations since she moved here in the mid-90s. She has been an executive, business owner and
consultant in fundraising, marketing and event management, helping elevate the profiles and portfolios
of organizations and causes that make Los Angeles such a wonderfully rich and diverse community.
Christy earned an MBA from USC’s Marshall School of Business and an BA from the University of Arizona.
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She spends her free time walking her dog, hiking in the Santa Monica mountains, practicing French and
designing clothing.
Darlington Ahaiwe, Chief Financial Officer, has over 10 years of financial services experience in the
combined public and nonprofit sectors. As a native Angelino, Darlington has a passion for social impact,
especially as it relates to bridging the inequity gap that currently exists in K-12 education. Utilizing a
deep understanding of change management, Darlington successfully restructured the financial
operations of the organization, establishing processes that created efficiencies which brought improved
operating margins and the successful acquisition of additional government funding. He has led
organizations through multiple years of clean A-133 audits. Darlington holds a Master of Business
Administration from the Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business as well as a Bachelor of Arts in
Accounting and Finance from University of California, Santa Barbara.
List of Board Members (Attachment)
Biographies should include a brief description of current employment,
community service and current and former board appointments
Board of Directors 2021-22.pdf
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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
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List of Income Sources
(For example: grants, earned income, individual donations)
Grants
State & Federal Contracts
Individual Donations
Corporate Donations
Earned Income
* Most recent audit and/or 990.
(Please attach)
Woodcraft Rangers_990 2019.pdf
Filename: Woodcraft Rangers_990 2019.pdf Size: 529.8 kB
* Current organization budget
(Please attach)
Woodcraft Rangers_FY22 Annual Budget.pdf
Filename: Woodcraft Rangers_FY22 Annual Budget.pdf Size: 100.2 kB
*Grant Amount:
Please specify the amount of grant funds being requested.
30000
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* What percentage of your organization budget will the requested funds represent?
.002
* Are you requesting funding for a specific project?
Yes
Proposed budget for requested funds
How will the organization specifically utilize grant funds? (Please attach)
Camp Woodcraft_Use of Funds.pdf
Filename: Camp Woodcraft_Use of Funds.pdf Size: 161.7 kB
Name of Financial Institution
Bank of the West
Address of Financial Institution
10230 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
Phone Number of Financial Institution
562-658-2041
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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?
No
Application Narrative Form
Completed - Sep 29 2021
Application Narrative Form
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* What dollar amount are you requesting from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund?
$ 30000
* What type of funding are you requesting?
Funding for a specific project/program
Program/Project Funding
What is your annual operating budget?12246142
What is your organization’s mission? (250 words,
maximum)
Founded in 1922, the mission of Woodcraft Rangers
is to guide young people as they pursue pathways
to purposeful lives. Woodcraft continues to grow
each year, now providing approximately 15,000
elementary, middle and high school students at
more than 80 schools in low-income neighborhoods
across LA County with a range of enrichment
programs including afterschool, day camps, and
summer sleepaway camp – across four major
learning pathways: visual and performing arts,
sports and wellness, STEM, and youth leadership.
What is the target demographic for your services?Woodcraft Rangers serves children and youth ages
4-18 annually at Title I schools in low-income
neighborhoods across Los Angeles County through
afterschool enrichment programs as well as day
and residential camps. Approximately 75% of
program participants are Latinx, 5% are African
American/Black, 13% are Asian, 2% are white and
5% identify as “other.” They are 49% male and
51% female. Programs are conducted within an
approximate service area of 900 square miles
which includes downtown Los Angeles, South
Central Los Angeles, Inglewood, Gardena, Carson,
Cudahy, Huntington Park, South Gate, Vernon,
Walnut Park, East Los Angeles, the San Fernando
Valley, Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Gabriel and
East Whittier. Most parents and caretakers of
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Woodcraft youth are unemployed, underemployed
or the working poor. Between 20% and 30% of
adults in these neighborhoods earn lower than
poverty-level wages and 88% of students at
Woodcraft qualify for free/reduced-cost meals. On
average, low-income students score substantially
lower than their more-affluent peers in academic
achievement measures, which translates into lower
high school and college graduation rates. 45% of
adults age 25 and over fail to graduate from high
school and up to half of these did not complete the
ninth grade. Most of the schools in these
communities also rank poorly according to
Academic Performance Indices (API), with scores in
the lowest three deciles. Additionally, the
communities Woodcraft youth live in have been
hardest hit by the pandemic. Many household
members are essential workers in service
industries, lending to significantly higher infection
and death rates from COVID-19 for Black and
Latinx Angelenos than their white neighbors.
Children and youth face their own challenges. In
June of 2020, a Pew study reported that one in
three LAUSD households did not have wifi at home,
indicating the extremely stratified efficacy of
virtual learning.
Please briefly describe your proposed project. (250
words, maximum)
Woodcraft Rangers hosts hundreds of children
annually at Camp Woodcraft, an American Camp
Association (ACA) accredited residential camp
located in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild
in California. Camp Woodcraft is unique in
welcoming low-income youth and communities of
color who rarely have the opportunity to
experience nature, and for whom camp is typically
inaccessible. As a longstanding practice, the
agency offers heavily subsidized enrollment and
full camp scholarships to families who qualify.
Camp Woodcraft synthesizes nearly a century of
experience addressing the needs of youth through
nature-based programming. Programs are
designed for campers ages 7 through 13 (and ages
14-17 for counselors-in-training). The Camp
Woodcraft experience integrates naturalist and
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environmental justice themes, as well as traditional
camp activities like art, archery, campfire
singalongs, nature hikes, ropes courses, water
activities, scavenger hunts, games and sports,
stargazing, team building, and more.
Woodcraft provides SEL, activity-specific, and
trauma-informed training for all camp staff, most of
whom are professional youth workers and help run
Woodcraft’s afterschool program during the school
year.
Additionally, camp counselors participate in
ongoing education offered by the ACA and have
been trained in COVID-19 safety protocols,
CPR/first aid by the Red Cross, in safety procedures
by Cal-OSHA, and in the guidelines/process for
mandated reporting of child abuse.
What is the goal of the proposed project? (500
words, maximum)
The goal of Camp Woodcraft is to expose youth to
the enriching and healing benefits of nature while
facilitating deep connections to their peers and
adult allies. We expect to more than double our
impact and serve 625 campers during the 2022
camp season, including 33 from the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund’s service area.
At Camp Woodcraft, the setting and programs are
mentally, emotionally, socially and physically
stimulating, creating an intense and lasting imprint
of positive experiences and memories. Campers
also discover new interests, learn new skills, and
develop greater independence, self-confidence and
resilience. They explore their creativity and
develop a deeper appreciation of themselves, one
another, and the natural environment. These
transformative experiences are unique to
residential camp.
For the youth Woodcraft serves, whose
communities have been hit hardest by the
pandemic, the benefits of camp and time spent in
the outdoors are more necessary than ever before.
Since the pandemic began in March 2020,
Woodcraft youth have struggled with the effects of
intense stress and isolation. Camp Woodcraft’s
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innovative, trauma-informed program – as
observed and confirmed in partnership with mental
health professionals though Children’s Hospital Los
Angeles’ Project HEAL – will provide a rich and
healing experience for our campers, who will need
a great deal of support to begin to recover from the
impact of COVID-19 on their families and
communities.
Woodcraft Rangers hopes to provide more than
300 scholarships to families in need so that youth
participants may experience the following
outcomes:
- Improved physical health and fitness
- Reduced stress
- Improved mood regulation, resilience, and overall
mental health
- Improved academic performance
- Increased environmental stewardship
- Improved relationships with peers and adult
mentors
- Greater appreciation for nature and outdoor
activities and spaces
Woodcraft also seeks to achieve equity in its youth
outdoor education programs through its “Camp for
All” initiative, building upon values that have
guided the agency through the generations. To
further expand its intentionally diverse camp
community, Camp Woodcraft has implemented a
sliding scale fee model (which includes 100%
scholarships) that leaves no one out while
welcoming new families in. Additionally, Woodcraft
is taking steps to further integrate its youth-led
philosophy into Camp Woodcraft by utilizing pre-
and post- camp feedback surveys to ensure that its
programs continually evolve to remain culturally
relevant and prioritize the comfort of all campers.
While inclusion is part of Woodcraft’s DNA, the
agency recently commissioned a white paper to
develop a deeper understanding of how Camp
Woodcraft can further its goals of equity and
inclusion by adopting best practices and tools such
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as the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
approach, which is utilized by organizations such
as the North American Association for
Environmental Education, The Avarna Group, and
Justice Outside. This past year Helen Santos, Camp
Director, was also inducted in the American Camp
Association’s diversity, equity and inclusion
advisory committee. Helen is one of few camp
directors of color nationally and is supporting a
larger effort to widen traditional camp audiences in
ways that are supportive for new participants.
Please attach the proposed budget for your project
Camp Woodcraft Budget_FY22.pdf
Filename: Camp Woodcraft Budget_FY22.pdf Size: 78.5 kB
Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project (attachment):
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Program Description (Attachment).pdf
Filename: Vernon CommUNITY Fund Program Description (Attachment).pdf Size: 161.7 kB
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Describe your organization’s history, listing significant achievements, accomplishments and
recognition: (250 words, maximum)
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young
people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. Always dedicated to access and inclusion, all youth
regardless of religious, ethnic or socioeconomic background were invited to participate and guided to
develop a holistic sense of self through “the Woodcraft Way” – a fourfold path of body, mind, spirit, and
service – and a precursor to the whole child development model.
Woodcraft remains at the forefront of out-of-school time learning opportunities in the Greater Los Angeles
area and continues to grow. We now serve more than 15,000 participants annually in 80 school and
parks-based programs located in communities with a history of disinvestment.
Woodcraft’s ever-responsive community-driven practices, subsequent community trust, and values-
focused leadership has fueled remarkable agility for an organization of its size. Woodcraft responded
both quickly and consistently to the pandemic, resulting in programs that have been lauded by
philanthropic and education leaders: From April 2020-May 2021, the agency provided virtual and in-
person programs including caregiver support, virtual afterschool enrichment, in-person supervision and
enrichment, and a virtual family camp. When schools reopened in May 2021, in-person supervision and
enrichment was provided for up to 8 hours a day, necessitating a Herculean effort to double frontline
staff numbers, and train them to successfully welcome students back to campuses. When summer
arrived, Woodcraft held day camps at 30 schools and hosted residential camp for 262 youth at its new
camp home in the San Jacinto Mountains.
* Describe how your organization and/or project will improve the community of Vernon and/or
its surrounding areas: (500 words, maximum)
Camp Woodcraft will positively impact the community of Vernon and its surrounding areas by providing
youth access to an inclusive and nature-centered camp program that they would otherwise be unlikely to
experience. Schools are often the only outdoor recreational spaces accessible for young people in low-
income areas, yet most lack natural shade and green space and prohibit entry to the community during
off-hours. Most recreational camps are privately-operated and cost-prohibitive, and public parks tend to
fall short of their potential to provide true access and inclusion due to problems of proximity, safety, and
funding to support community- and youth-led outdoor programming.
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Additionally, Camp Woodcraft will offer youth living in underserved communities access to healthy
outdoor activity, which will impact their immediate health outcomes and help create and reinforce
positive lifestyle choices. The current youth population (“IGeneration”) spends less time outdoors than
any generation in human history—half as much time as other generations did just 20 years ago—while
spending more than 7½ hours every day in front of a screen. This deficit is exacerbated for children living
in low-income communities. Forty-two percent of low-income California parents say their children have
never participated in outdoor activities like camping or outdoor educational programming. This decrease
coincides with skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity, diabetes, anxiety, and depression among children
(Public Policy Institute). Yet research by mental health professionals shows that just five days in an
immersive nature experience can help to recalibrate the ability to recognize emotional cues
(Environmental Health Perspectives).
Camp Woodcraft will provide much-needed support to youth and families living in Vernon and
surrounding areas that are struggling to survive and thrive amidst an enduring pandemic. Participants
will experience the healing impacts of nature, positive new relationships with peers, and transformational
mentorship provided by committed and trained adults recruited from the same communities where they
live. Meanwhile, the campers’ caregivers will experience the benefits of knowing their children are safe
and cared for in our expertly crafted programs which are structured through a trauma-informed lens.
During the 2021 camp season, Camp Woodcraft began the practice of sending daily updates from camp
including photos and information about the day’s activities in an effort to increase caregiver comfort
around enrolling their children in residential and/or outdoor programs. Camp Woodcraft is also designed
to place camper safety first. Woodcraft staff are experts in implementing safety procedures, and are
proud to have delivered a season full of camp fun to hundreds of youth in 2021 without a single COVID
case.
Finally, Vernon and its surrounding communities will experience the benefits of Camp when campers
return home and share what they have learned with their families and peers – be it a new level of
comfort spending time outdoors; interest and knowledge around environmentalism and conservation; or
gains made in socio-emotional learning (SEL) competencies, including contribution, social skills, self-
management, social capital, positive identity, and academic self-efficacy.
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If selected for award, how might your organization promote its Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant?
Woodcraft will recognize the Vernon CommUNITY Fund's continued support by posting its logo on the
Woodcraft Rangers website (https://woodcraftrangers.org/give/supporters/) and on summer camp
collateral materials, including the new www.campwoodcraft.org site. In addition, we will acknowledge the
award on our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Upload Additional Documents
Completed - Sep 29 2021
Supporting Schools During Reopening
This video shares how Woodcraft Rangers responded during COVID and to help with school re-opening at
over 70 schools, including schools in the Vernon CommUNITY Fund service area.
https://vimeo.com/556356620
Camp Woodcraft Welcome Video
This video includes messages from Woodcraft Rangers CEO Julee Brooks and Camp Director Helen
Santos, created to help parents feel comfortable sending their children to camp during the 2021 season.
https://vimeo.com/533206728
Camp Woodcraft Impact Report_2021
Filename: Camp_Woodcraft_Impact_Report_2021.pdf Size: 5.5 MB
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
Hourly Staff Compensation 188,260.00$
Payroll Tax 4,269.77$
Worker's Compensation 3,896.98$
Outside Services 168,500.00$
Program Supplies 30,000.00$
Transportation 60,000.00$
Conference & Training 6,000.00$
Meetings -$
Food 95,760.00$
Program Events -$
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS 556,686.75$
REVENUE Amount # campers 2022 Total
Paying Campers 1,285$ 300 385,500$
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarships -$ 33 30,000$
Subsidized Campers 250$ 292 73,000$
Total Campers 625
TOTAL REVENUE 488,500.00$
NET PROFIT (LOSS)*(68,187)$
*the balance of program expenses will be paid through philanthropic support and/or general operating funds
CAMP WOODCRAFT
Fiscal Year 2021-22
BUDGET SUMMARY
After-School Management Total
Programs Camp Total and General Development Total All Services
Revenue
FOUNDATION RESTRICTED -$ $ - -$ -$ $ 553,000 553,000$ 553,000$
FOUNDATION - NONRESTRICTED -$ $ - -$ -$ $ - -$ -$
PRIVATE RESTRICTED -$ $ - -$ -$ $ - -$ -$
PRIVATE NONRESTRICTED -$ $ - -$ -$ $ - -$ -$
SPECIAL EVENTS -$ $ - -$ -$ $ - -$ -$
FEDERAL FUNDING 1,025,899$ $ - 1,025,899$ -$ $ - -$ 1,025,899$
STATE FUNDING 9,052,664$ $ - 9,052,664$ -$ $ - -$ 9,052,664$
PROGRAM SERVICE FEES -$ $ 1,718,502 1,718,502$ -$ $ - -$ 1,718,502$
Total Revenue 10,078,563$ 1,718,502$ 11,797,065$ -$ 553,000$ 553,000$ 12,350,065$
Salaries & Related Expenses
Salaries 7,013,025$ 581,255$ 7,594,281$ 1,411,258$ -$ 1,411,258$ 9,005,539$
Payroll Taxes 359,433$ 32,123$ 391,556$ 98,293$ -$ 98,293$ 489,849$
Workers Comp 145,170$ 12,032$ 157,202$ 29,213$ -$ 29,213$ 186,415$
Health and Welfare -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Retirement 55,346$ -$ 55,346$ 10,629$ -$ 10,629$ 65,975$
7,572,974$ 625,410$ 8,198,384$ 1,549,393$ -$ 1,549,393$ 9,747,777$
Operating Expenses
Subcontractors and Outside Services 416,472$ 268,500$ 684,972$ 6,000$ -$ 6,000$ 690,972$
Office Supplies -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Program Supplies 355,950$ 214,000$ 569,950$ -$ -$ -$ 569,950$
Equipment -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Telephone -$ -$ -$ 4,128$ -$ 4,128$ 4,128$
Postage -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Rental Expense -$ -$ -$ 289,275$ -$ 289,275$ 289,275$
Printing -$ -$ -$ 26,099$ -$ 26,099$ 26,099$
Advertising / Marketing 100,000$ -$ 100,000$ -$ -$ -$ 100,000$
Auto Expense -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Transportation 18,000$ 60,000$ 78,000$ -$ -$ -$ 78,000$
Conferences and Training -$ 6,000$ 6,000$ 10,000$ -$ 10,000$ 16,000$
Meetings -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Food -$ 95,760$ 95,760$ -$ -$ -$ 95,760$
Program Events 5,000$ -$ 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ 5,000$
Memberships -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Insurance 560,181$ -$ 560,181$ -$ -$ -$ 560,181$
Recruiting -$ -$ -$ 10,000$ -$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Audit Fees -$ -$ -$ 30,000$ -$ 30,000$ 30,000$
Bank Charges -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Utilities -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Maintenance and Repairs -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Property Tax -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Subscriptions -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Miscelleaneous -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Depreciation 23,000$ -$ 23,000$ -$ -$ -$ 23,000$
1,478,603$ 644,260$ 2,122,863$ 375,502$ -$ 375,502$ 2,498,365$
Total Expenses 9,051,576$ 1,269,670$ 10,321,247$ 1,924,895$ -$ 1,924,895$ 12,246,142$
Surplus/(Deficit)1,026,986 448,832 1,475,818 (1,924,895)553,000 (1,371,895)103,922
Programs Supporting Services
WOODCRAFT RANGERS
(A California Nonprofit Corporation)
Fiscal Year 2021-22
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Board of Directors
Will Adams, President
Newmark Knight Frank
Executive Managing Director
Pacific Palisades, CA
Former Board Member, Ronald
McDonald House
Peter Anderson
Retired
Consultant
Chatsworth, CA
Julee Brooks
Woodcraft Rangers
Chief Executive Officer
La Crescenta, CA
Former Board Member, VSA
Tennessee
Celeste Ahl, Secretary
Alston & Bird
Legal Associate
Long Beach, CA
Women United Cabinet, United
Way of Greater Los Angeles
Steven Canup, Treasurer
Focus Financial Partners
Managing Director
Pacific Palisades, CA
Board Member, El Nido Family
Serivces
Ellen Chiang
Merrill Lynch Wealth
Management
Vice President
Pasadena, CA
Eric Derrington
Whittier Trust
Senior Vice President
South Pasadena, CA
Ivy Draughan
Brilliant Corners
Finance Director
Los Angeles, CA
Brandi Jordan
The Cradle Company, LLC
Entrepreneur & Social Worker
Los Angeles, CA
Que-Lam Huynh
California State University
Northridge
Associate Professor
Northridge, CA
Kenneth Korman
Retired
Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Laub
Mount San Antonio College
Adjunct Professor of
Psychology
La Verne, CA
Francisco Lozano
Tenaya Real Estate Ventures
Owner & Managing Member
Los Angeles, CA
Wayne Mack
Los Angeles County District
Attorney
District Attorney, Field Deputy
Lynwood, CA
Marie Pavlich
Spool Marketing and
Communications
Senior Consultant, Brand
Strategy
Los Angeles, CA
Courtney Smith Wiesmore, 2nd
Vice President
Realtor
Compass
Los Angeles, CA
Jonathan Sweet, 1st Vice
President
Syntax LLC
Managing Director
Los Angeles, CA
Kimberly West Isaacs
CalWes Homes Inc.
Administrator
Fontana, CA
Woodcraft Rangers
Camp Woodcraft
History
When author, naturalist and youth developmentalist Ernest Thomson Seton founded the Woodcraft
League in 1902, he rightly identified the exuberance of young people as an opportunity for greater
connection and exploration rather than aberrant behavior to be curbed and controlled. A visionary, he
bemoaned the juvenile justice system as a flawed intervention strategy, interrupting a young person’s
full development and consequent potential to live a positive and productive life. Though he collaborated
with Robert Baden-Powell to form the Boy Scouts, Seton’s belief in the importance of inclusion, co-
education, and the inherent goodness of young people caused the two founders to part ways. The
Woodcraft League continued to flourish and was distinctly defined by its core values of inclusion and
access. In 1922, when Woodcraft Rangers first opened its doors in Los Angeles, all children were
embraced with the progressive notion that every child is innately good, deserves the opportunity to
realize their full potential, and should actively participate in defining their own path.
Today’s Camp Woodcraft
Since that time, Woodcraft has been at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities (afterschool
programs) in the Greater Los Angeles area and has continued to provide enriching outdoor education
and overnight camp experiences to generations of Angelenos. Camp Woodcraft has hosted residential
“sleepaway” camps for youth in locations such as Castaic, Lake Arrowhead, and Big Bear. In 2021,
Woodcraft Rangers welcomed 262 campers to its new home in Mountain Center, nestled on 100 acres
of pristine wilderness in the San Jacinto mountains. The Camp Woodcraft experience integrates
naturalist and environmental justice themes, as well as traditional camp activities like art, archery,
campfire singalongs, nature hikes, rock climbing, ropes courses, water activities, scavenger hunts, games
and sports, stargazing, team building, and more. In alignment with its naturalist roots, Camp Woodcraft
also specializes in outdoor education and conservation content, led by trained naturalists.
Thanks to the intrinsically outdoor nature of Camp Woodcraft, campers can enjoy fresh mountain air
while adhering to county and CDC health guidelines. Camp Woodcraft has implemented a 6:1 camper to
counselor ratio, utilizing a “pod” camp unit structure to permit time without masks when participants
are with their unit and a safe distance from other campers. All meals are “family style” and camp staff
serve their own unit. Woodcraft staff are fully vaccinated and campers must undergo mandatory COVID
testing, and are temperature checked upon arrival.
Here’s what a typical day of activities at Camp Woodcraft looks like:
Morning Activities: Campers will participate in three blocks of activities, beginning with a quieter start to
the day such as bird watching or yoga. Then, campers will continue on to specialized fun such as archery
and our brand new low ropes course or rock climbing wall.
Camp Mingle and Afternoon Activities: Camp mingle is a designated time where campers can choose
which activity they would like to participate in and bond with kids outside of their units. Then, the
afternoon fun continues with three more thrilling activity sessions! Campers will hike with our camp
naturalist, create a flag with their unit, and participate in teambuilding games that will create new
friendships and build confidence.
Woodcraft Rangers
Camp Woodcraft
Unit Reflection and Night Activity: During reflection, campers will check in with their unit and counselor
to discuss the day's events and write in their journals. Then, campers will join other units for some
nighttime camp magic, including campfires, s’mores, skits, and scavenger hunts.
Staff Training
Woodcraft staff are experienced youth development professionals who log thousands of hours each
year in both camp and afterschool programs. They are recruited for their skill, their experience with
youth, and their commitment to Woodcraft Rangers core values. Counselors are trained in positive
behavior management, social and emotional development, and trauma-informed practices. In addition
to first aid and wilderness training, Woodcraft camp counselors are highly trained in child protective
safety standards, including COVID-19 safety protocols. Of special importance, Woodcraft Rangers,
including many camp staff, have been operating in-person programs for youth throughout the pandemic
and have a nuanced understanding of both the letter and the spirit of the health protocol and its
continued evolution. Additionally, camp counselors participate in ongoing education offered by the
American Camp Association (ACA), CPR/first aid by the Red Cross, in safety procedures by Cal-OSHA, and
in the guidelines/process for mandated reporting of child abuse.
Need for Support
Camp Woodcraft is unique in welcoming low-income youth and communities of color, who rarely have
the opportunity to experience nature or the magic of summer camp. Due to cost, cultural norms and/or
community trust, camp is typically inaccessible to these young people, many of whom have experienced
significant trauma and stand to profoundly benefit from a week or more spent at Camp Woodcraft. The
challenges these youth face have been significantly exacerbated by the pandemic. Woodcraft Rangers is
both a valued and trusted provider among the low-income families it serves through free afterschool
programs. These families greatly appreciate the opportunity to send their children to Camp Woodcraft,
but require scholarships in order to participate.
Currently, the majority of Woodcraft’s afterschool program costs are funded through the Afterschool
Education and Safety Program (ASES), in partnerships with Los Angeles Unified School District, Garvey
School District, Los Angeles Academy of Arts & Enterprise, Aspire Charter Schools, Environmental
Charter Schools, Equitas Academy Charter Schools and Green Dot Public Schools. However, this funding
does not address critical unmet needs in the communities we serve, including summer camps. In 2022,
we expect to welcome up to 625 children and youth to Camp Woodcraft over four weeks, 50% of whom
will pay a heavily subsidized rate of between $0 and $250/week, compared to a $900/week operational
cost.
PROGRAM NAME CAMP Site ID 2007
PROGRAM START DATE 1-Jul-21 PROGRAM END DATE 30-Jun-22
NO CHILDREN SERVED (UNDUPLICTD)FUNDING SOURCE
NO. OF PROGRAM DAYS - FULL YEAR 180 FUNDING AMOUNT 411,542
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES (NON-SHARED)
Hourly Staff Compensation 5110 188,260.00$
Payroll Tax 5130 4,269.77$
Worker's Compensation 5185 3,896.98$
Outside Services 5230 168,500.00$
Program Supplies 5400 30,000.00$
Transportation 5710 60,000.00$
Conference & Training 5715 6,000.00$
Meetings 5720 -$
Food 5700 95,760.00$
Program Events 5720 -$
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES (SHARED)
Subtotal Direct Costs 556,686.75$
556,686.75$
(145,145)
WOODCRAFT RANGERS
Fiscal Year 2021-22
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