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With major investments from the WHAT'S INSIDE WHAT'S Executive Director Message Executive Programs Alum Voices Voices Alum 10 Community 11 Events List of Donors partments are bursting at the seams, and this will allow our young artists to take their creativity to a whole new level! Plus, we will share the gallery and theater space with the neighbor- hood, hosting community meetings and inviting local artists, musicians, dancers and theater productions to use the space regularly. We’ll even have a movie screen! Ahmanson Foundation, the Marion Brucker Trust, the Faith Family Trust, the W. M. Keck Foundation, and the Sherwood Family, we will break Even Better! More Young People It will happen gradually: Phase APCH is Expanding to Serve are thrilled to be able to share some great news with you! One will include a new Welcome Center/Lobby and urgently needed restrooms in our main building, as well as remodeling our warehouse across the street to become the APCH Annex, including a new Teen Center and a Gallery/Performing Arts Space. Our Dance, Music and Art De- and Our to Make Programs OUR MISSION in their community and the world. CREATING MORE SPACE TO CALL HOME CALL TO MORECREATING SPACE and are inspired to make to a meaningful inspired difference and are A Place Called Home is a safe haven in South Central haven Home is a safe Called A Place through programs in education, arts, and well-being in education, programs through Los Angeles where underserved empowered Angeles where are youth Los to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives take of the quality ownership and direction of their lives to Debrah Constance, our founder, Did you know there are hundreds So… we have been dreaming, sure knew what she was doing when she named A Place Called Home. For the hundreds of kids that flood through our doors every day it is just that, a second home. more on a waiting list, that cannot get in because we are out of room? We’ve turned every square inch into usable space—some of our offices used to be closets!—and at this point our facilities cannot safely accommo- date any more members. planning and fundraising, and we

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who did not volunteer had experi- enced a major illness, but only 36% of HOME those who did volunteer had gotten sick. Walking through that door There is a state of joy and well be- So many problems come ing that comes from giving to others. to mind In fact, being kind and generous may Look to my right My sister getting yelled at for actually lengthen your life. One study getting pregnant found a 44% reduction in early death Look to my left among adults who volunteered a lot My nephew crying over many – a greater effect than exercising four problems times a week. I try to get to my room as I can’t say we have no stress, but all fast as I can, of the staff at APCH are happy and So that my grandmother Every day we’re assaulted with sto- love making the world a better place? grateful that we can spend our days in doesn't see me ries and interaction with disaster, cru- Of course, there are multiple service and kindness. I pass through these elty, violence and atrocity. Some answers— and APCH provides many Whether at A Place Called Home or empty hallways mornings that first encounter with the programs to address the question, but another nonprofit you believe in, I en- As I touch my doorknob news of the day is so stressful that we studies show that the quality of our courage you to volunteer, donate, My aunt starts to yell want to pull the covers up and stay in lives is deeply impacted by one very spread the word— you will feel better -you shouldn't question god! a cocoon. simple value: Kindness and the world will, too! You were born to a catholic How do we protect ourselves in Science has proved that doing family, you cant be atheist!" mind, body and spirit, and stay posi- good deeds for others reduces our I try, but somehow it gets tive, engaged and openhearted? I own stress. Cornell University re- to me. think a lot about this for the young searchers following 427 women found I had never thought that those people at A Place Called Home. How that numbers of children, education, Jonathan Zeichner thoughts would ever get to me. can we help them develop into hap- class, and work status did not affect Executive Director I button my smile to my face. py, healthy, productive adults who health, but after 30 years, 52% of those I adjust my crazy laugh behind it. And I'll live like this. This isn't perfect Because nothing is But I'll use this to write my feelings out Although I have a lot of burning in my heart That fire is always extinguished by that one friend Who is more than a friend, she's a sister I could never replace you You understand You listen Come meet the friendly and dedicated staff at APCH. Sign up today to join one of our monthly tours: http://bit.do/APCHTour How can she hold back the tears As I write this, I tremble APCH STAFF NEWS! I feel that tear almost APCH is about love and family, and like to welcome all our new staffers, in- come out we joyfully congratulate our Higher cluding two fantastic VISTA volunteers: I can't hold it Education Coordinator Beatriz Lena Smith & Dennis Hisamoto. I must but I cant Gutierrez, and Operations We’re fortunate to attract such talent- My father once told me Coordinator La Shawnda Moore, ed and dedicated staff and volunteers. "Never let anyone see you cry, who both had babies in 2014; and If you’re interested in working at APCH, because when they do, they'll Athletics Coach Alex James and please visit our website and click on know you're weak." Manager of Volunteer Engagement EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. We are Sarah Kimbrough, who both got en- growing, so check back often! -- Anna, Age 12 gaged (not to each other)! We’d also APCH Member

We nurture our community's youth by instilling in them the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to overcome the odds associated with the neighborhood.

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community for 21 years, we have seen with beautiful blossoms down Central the remarkable will of thousands of Avenue, and launched an annual young people and families to not just Health and Garden Expo; invited in survive, but to take hold of the sun- wisdom keepers to support our men- light, nurture seeds of opportunity, toring pathways; grown our parent in- and overcome great challenges to ful- volvement with leadership circles and fill their life’s destiny. Our role is to in- booster clubs; introduced Saturday spire those dreams with art and music, training in music, dance, and art to strengthen them with academic sup- usher our members towards advanced port, physical fitness and fresh food, proficiency; and expanded our menu and support their journey into adult- of teen programs, scholarships, and APCH5 programs and Everyday we open our doors and hood so they can walk confidently opportunities for international study services are delivered via hearts to this wonderful adventure and competently in the world. abroad. I applaud everyone on this five core departments: called A Place Called Home. Everyday It’s been an honor to be a part of great team of service. Educational Services, we have the incredible privilege to this sacred work for the past five years. Health, Nutrition & participate in and witness the flower- Here is a small list of accomplish- Well-being, Creative ing of young minds, and even their in- ments: we’ve built a South Central Expressions, Bridge to the tense struggles to grow up whole and Sports League; created a Digital Media Tarabu Betserai Kirkland, Future, and Community free. As an institution that has lived Program to share stories through our Director of Programs Outreach & Volunteers and breathed in the South Central lens; extended our Garden Program SUMMERTIME 2014 WAS AMAZING! First of all, WE GOT OUR VERY OWN SCHOOL BUS! So, in addition to all our regular programs like Art, Dance, Athletics, Gardening, Music, Science, and more, we were in field trip heaven! We provided 71 fun and education- al summer field trips over eight weeks: 898 members attended trips in June, and 1164 members attended trips in July. Our superstar kitchen staff pro- vided thousands of breakfasts, snacks and lunches to members on site and another 1500 to-go lunches for field trips to surf camp, the beach, a picnic/ fun day in Griffith Park, museums, sail- ing, Catalina Island, snorkeling, horse- back riding, hiking, performances and so much more! One really cool collaboration was with the Environmental Learning Center, an educational facility at the Hyperion that teaches responsible water consumption. Our youth got to see how our water infrastructure works and learned great habits to conserve water, especially during droughts like the one we’re experienc- ing right now. Thanks to our generous supporters, we were able to provide a Summer to Remember for hundreds of young people in South Central—and in addi- tion to all the fun, they went back to school better prepared and with new backpacks full of school supplies! 3 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES EDUCATION=COLLABORATION 14 YEARS AND HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL!

Collaboration is the word in the our “Forces of Nature” class has mem- We are proud to host the Alternative ence. Beginning this year, students Educational Services Department! bers create water mazes utilizing Education Work Center of Jefferson pursuing their high school equivalen- Members develop critical thinking and straws, cups and tape to demonstrate Community Adult School on our cam- cy certificate will have three test op- comprehension skills as they partici- the physics of water pathways and pus. Jose Alvarez coordinates the pro- tions to reach their goal: the TASC and pate in collaborative learning activities sources, such as a well, a water clean- gram and he has brought tremendous HiSET tests; and also the new GED, not and projects. ing plant and an aquifer. enthusiasm and genuine commitment offered through regular LAUSD Creativity is nurtured through cur- During the school year, the to the endeavor, which supports stu- schools. Whichever test a student riculum such as our “Be Kind, Rewind” Educational Services Department dents that have dropped out or been takes, upon passing they will receive a Project, a creative collaboration be- serves an average of 230 members caught up in circumstances that took California High School Equivalency tween our Educational Services and each day, five days a week – plenty of them out of high school. We welcome Certificate. We expect to graduate Digital Media Departments in which opportunities to provide support in a new teacher, Mr. Lance Antolin, who close to 40 students in June 2015! members rewrite, film and edit well- obtaining a 21st Century Education brings many years of AEWC experi- known movies into condensed short based on the 4 films, which are screened for commu- C’s: Critical nity audiences. In “The World Inside/ Thinking, APCH has served more than 18,000 Outside Me” series, members learn Collaboration, young people since we opened our doors in about anatomy, nutrition, fitness and Communication 1993. On average, more than 300 members environmental health through study and Creativity! cross our threshold each day. projects and physical activities; while

BIG Thank you to America’s Tire for contributing to A Place Called Home's Safe Passage Program - we now have an awesome school bus to transport our members after school!! 4 HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING FOOD, JOY AND FOR LOVE OF THE GAME EMPOWERMENT AT APCH! AND SOMETHING MORE...

Nutrition, Health and Well-being are site and educational curriculum have Like in any other community, the Sports League, offering FREE orga- critical issues in our neighborhood, grown to include a Community families of South Central want a safe nized co-ed participation in basketball, and our from-scratch meal service and Garden in partnership with the LAPD environment for their children to grow flag football, and soccer. The SCSL garden to table concept brings APCH Newton Division. up in. Unfortunately, there is a short- comprises more than a dozen local or- members and families healthy choices AND, we are excited to share that age of parks and spaces for outdoor ganizations that have banded togeth- and training to grow and prepare our food empowerment mission, recreation in our neighborhood. When er to emphasize fun, sportsmanship, fresh, healthy, delicious food. which starts with gardening and har- it comes to sports, there are a few and community. Now in its 5th year, With our strong focus on freshness, vesting, is now producing local sus- competitive leagues, but due to en- the SCSL is growing to include volley- organics and nutritional content, we tainable “Pantry Products” made by our rollment fees, many families have to ball & girls basketball. We love the found a great new partner in Food Food / Plant Justice Club teens. Soon, choose which of their children get to games and the competition, but more Forward (foodforward.org), a nonprofit we hope to offer APCH products at play, or they simply aren’t able to than anything we live for the special that freely supplies local organic pro- farmers market locations in South participate. moments the program creates for our duce to our kitchen on a weekly basis. Central! Four years ago, A Place Called members’ families and the whole Our ongoing Urban Garden Oasis Home created the South Central community. A TASTE OF SUMMER COUNSELING PERSPECTIVES... The APCH Davidow Counseling At APCH our Counseling team par- Center and all of the direct service ticipates and observes in program ac- staff had a busy and fun-filled summer tivities to learn more about our mem- in 2014, expanding our reach into the bers’ needs and the larger culture that hearts of our members and broaden- is impacting and shaping the lives of ing our helping capacity with our South Central youth. The youngest newest camp collaboration in Malibu, new members always find their way the CIRCLE CAMPS FOR GRIEVING to the counseling center, led by re- CHILDREN. The loss of a parent or turning members who explain, “Here family member often leaves a devas- is where you can come and talk about tating impact on children and many anything.” Through our open door pol- experience trauma, profound sadness icy and relaxed approach over the and isolation. We were so gratified summer, we see behaviors change for Summer means abundance in the kitchen, where our teens are making that APCH members could be in a the better when members have more APCH garden. After a year-long wait, an exotic new pesto using shiso, miso, beautiful, safe environment where peer-to-peer engagement. Group ac- the passion fruits are so plump and and pistachios-- an Asian flare in a tra- they could explore their grief, connect tivities allow members teach each juicy they can no longer hold their dition dish. Ask for a taste when you with other kids and build their confi- other about the unique culture and weight, and members arrive in search visit! dence through activities like swim- social norms at APCH. And a good of these fallen treasures. What better This year we expanded our garden ming, climbing, canoeing, and camp- time is had by all! reward for patience than fresh, vine- to the greater community by creating fire storytelling-- all at no cost. ripened fruit? raised beds of veggies and fruit trees Another exotic, Shiso, an Asian herb, at the APCH / LAPD Newton Station We serve more than 5,000 freshly has joined our usual tomatoes, pep- Community Garden, where cops and prepared, healthy meals pers, kale, squash, etc. This tall green kids are planting seeds of hope for the each month and distribute 250 bags of groceries to families. beauty is also showing up in the APCH neighborhood! 5 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS CULTIVATING A CREATIVE DISCOVERED THROUGH DANCE The arts can transform a child. In COMMUNITY the APCH Dance Studio, a child can discover who they are and a teacher can find new ways to inspire and con- nect. Dance uncovers and invites the hidden to be revealed. Our regular programming includes ballet, jazz, hip-hop, hula and a per- forming dance company class, and in the summer we may add Filipino Tinikiling, Tap, Dance Team, and Dance Crew, challenging our members to step out of their comfort zones and deepening teamwork and community. Rhythm & Tap Class includes great sounds and stomping out loads of en- ergy. After a few sessions, fear and trepidation turn into excitement and willingness. The opportunity for a You never hear anyone lament volvement in music will impact their child to stand in her/his own skin with learning how to play music, but a lot whole lives. Music students gain skills everyone watching is both frightening of people are sorry they quit! Music is such as problem solving, creative and and empowering. a lifelong source of joy. critical thinking, and the ability to learn The arts are vital at APCH and any This year we celebrated the gradua- from and collaborate with peers. We opportunity to try something new is tion of Berklee College of Music schol- are very proud of our APCH members applauded. At a time when more kids our members to connect, to be seen, arship recipients Laura Padilla and for persevering and we look forward to are becoming introverts, real human and to be inspired; and dance is a Brielle Blount. We also celebrate continuing to cultivate a creative interaction is critical. We encourage doorway to all those things. Daniel Villa, once a music major, now community. a USC graduate with a degree in Do you know someone who played American Studies and Social an instrument growing up and now Each year APCH provides more than Entrepreneurship. has an old clarinet, trumpet or guitar 125 fun and educational field trips to At APCH we know that not every lying around? If so, invite them down concerts, museums, hikes, sailing, music student will become a profes- to APCH to jam with our students or horseback riding, camping and the beach! We also take sional musician, but the intrinsic val- even donate that old instrument! kids to visit colleges all over California! ues and disciplines gained through in- DIGITAL STORYTELLING - DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY In 2014 we launched BE KIND, learned will serve them well as they REWIND: a collaboration between the plan for their futures in a job market Digital Media & Educational that prizes imagination and techno- Services Departments. With camara- logical skills! derie as a cornerstone, middle and Congratulations to our 2014 BE high school students worked together KIND REWIND cohort: GHOSTBUSTERS: to adapt & recreate popular feature [Abigail M., Kaylee M., Anna B., Michelle films as shorts, going through pre-pro- L., Daniel M., Londyn C., Julian M.] THE duction, production & post. The films SIXTH SENSE: [Grace B., Ingrid A., Maria were screened at our first Moondance E., Daisy G., Dylan W.] THE FAULT IN Short Film Festival, with 270 commu- OUR STARS: [Daisy L., Gerson M., Diana nity members in attendance to wit- B., Michelle E., Elizabeth A., Axel A., Erik ness our students’ amazing work on C.] And grand prize winner, THE PERKS the big screen. The filmmakers stood OF BEING A WALLFLOWER: [Ramon S., in front of the audience with huge Aura B., Bryant M., Yesenia R., Jose A., smiles as they were applauded for James M., Oswald R.] their hard work. And the skills they 6 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ART IS WHERE OUR HEART IS BLOSSOM Inside me Potential energy Manifesting the bravery To conjure up the vocabulary To say- To say.. That I love.. That I love you I have spent the last month Thinking if I should or shouldn't But I take a look at you every day Each year APCH art students get photorealistic clouds to hang from the And I know for a fact more creative! We’ve used old card- ceiling, each featuring a different at- I couldn't.. board boxes, recycled paper, and plas- mospheric condition (snow, rain, and That I couldn't miss this chance tic containers to make sculptures, and lightning) and there was even a rain- To say that I think many of our paintings have been bow. Then, using stucco, tissue paper you're awesome showcased in a gallery where partner, and glue, the artists made 8-ft. tall That I want to have this dance Create Fixate, regularly includes stems with giant flowers and insects And hope that we will blossom APCH kid art alongside the works of made of plastic water bottles and egg So I sit here with this professionals. Big confidence booster! cartons. A giant Venus Flytrap with Potential energy Last summer our Experimental long sharp teeth devoured bottle- Manifesting the bravery Art Class learned that artwork can be shaped flies in its maw, and nature ran To conjure up the vocabulary multi-dimensional and interactive. wild! Bitten by the bug, our members To say Members created a fantastical indoor are chomping at the bit to create more To say that.. garden in our Family Room, using bal- installations and transform more spac- I hope we blossom loons, paper mache, newspaper, and es at APCH. We can’t wait for our own polyester fiberfill to fabricate large Gallery to open across the street! -- Anonymous APCH Member APCH 2014 ALBUM - DREAMS FROM HOME HOME Home is like a cave, Warmth at night During the cold Home is like mama bear Protecting its cubs From the dangers outside Home gives us comfort When most needed Home is a place to gather around And make memories Be together and tell each other Stories that will stay within the walls Stories that will never be told outside Home is where the laughter echoes It echoes through the halls and rooms This year the Audio Recording & Jacqueline Becker, Ameerah, Jordan Guerra behind the Board and our It wraps around you Music Production Class welcomed Sapp, John Flanagan and Johnny newest voices, members Robyn Harris Motioning you to join in good friends Nick Bailey & Ryan Ogren Severin, who worked with members & Mansa Hunt bringing a fresh R & B To join in and laugh to collaborate with member Tamia Heidi Zenteno, Robyn Harris, & Tamia vibe—check it out! Available Home is paradise Staples on “Barrier” & “Best Part of Me”. Staples on “Me Without You.” Also in December (great gift!) at iTunes and Both songs have an amazing Hip-Hop the Studio, Breaking Tempo worked on on disc at APCH. -- Larissa, Age 15 & Pop feel. Big thanks to Team Red’s “Breakdown” with member Omar APCH Member 7 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE BRIDGE TO APCH SHAHEEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE FUTURE ENTERS 13TH YEAR! 2014 14 FACTS 1 - Our GirlPower program provided mentoring and character development for 17 teens, culminating with the GirlPower Awards Luncheon in May 2014 – the new session is under way! 2 - 13 young men participated in Journey, a rites of passage support pro- gram helping them transition into manhood. 3 - We launched a new Teen Fitness curriculum. We are proud to announce that we dent of MEChA (Movimiento Darian Epherson completed her 4 - L.I.F.E Mentoring paired 26 teens had 8 college graduates this year, ac- Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlán) and a freshman year at the University of with caring adults in the community. cepted a new cohort of 16 Scholars member of our Student Leadership California, Berkley with straight 5 - Our SAT support program served and have 58 returning Scholars. We’ve Council. A’s! She is interested in law, and has more than 40 students as they pre- had the pleasure of seeing our Edgar Morales exhibits extreme been interning for the Associated pared for college. Scholars mature into adults ready to discipline and work ethic as he enters University of California Senator. 6 - We provided more than 1500 hours take on anything. Three standouts: his final year at CSULA and pursues his Congratulations to ALL our Scholars of 1:1 tutoring in math, science, and Maria Xochicale graduated from Cal degree in Civil Engineering. He is al- – you are doing it!! language arts. State University, Los Angeles with a ready testing for his license and ad- 7 - We launched a STEAM program Chicana/o Studies Major, and as presi- vancing to begin his career. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to support teens in advanc- ing their knowledge and skills in these JOURNEY TO MANHOOD essential areas. Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make 8 - We provided more than 35 intern- Assumptions, Always Do Your Best, ships, helping teens develop job skills Self Determination, Pay It Forward, to last a lifetime. Wisdom is Learning. 9 - Our new Teens Taking Action group A highlight this year was our Pay It volunteered at local community orga- Forward initiative, for which the boys nizations to make a difference in the washed all the APCH staff cars and world. accepted donations. With teamwork 10 - Our 10-month college preparation and fun, they were able to raise $116, course helped dozens of teens with which they plan to contribute to a college applications, tours, scholar- local nonprofit, Inside Out Writers. ships, FAFSA applications and the tran- At a culminating dinner, the sition into college in the fall. “Journey Boys,” as they called them- 11 - Our APCH Shaheen Scholarship Our “Journey” rites of passage pro- focus on the APCH REACH touch- selves, spoke about what they have Program sent 72 students to college gram provides weekly support groups stones (Respect, Empathy, learned and the bonds they have for the 2014-15 academic year, raising for our teen boys, including guest Accountability, Courage and Hope), formed during their journey together. our total past the 275 mark! speakers, educational workshops and we mentor our boys’ transition into And, with their fathers in attendance, 12 - Teens mentored our younger videos, panel discussions, deep con- manhood through establishing seven they affirmed the kind of men they members, conveying APCH core values versations, community involvement, key principles to live by: Be want to be. It was a powerful begin- and giving them a head start on the field trips and more. In addition to a Impeccable With Your Words, Don’t ning to the next chapter in their lives. path ahead. 13 - 10 teen members completed our Drivers Education course, rolling them closer to obtaining a license. In 2014 our APCH Shaheen Scholarship Program 14 - We started a Cultural Awareness supported 74 students in attending colleges program, promoting diversity and ac- around the country, bringing our total to 283! ceptance of other cultures through ex- posure to guest speakers, cuisine, mu- sic, videos and field trips. 8 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE APCH ALUM VOICES: LIFE MENTORING - A DEEP ELIJAH DOURESSEAU AND REWARDING COMMITMENT working on children’s books and comic books. Lead. Influence. Foster. Empower. Five years from now, I hope to be The LIFE Mentoring program at A ages 13-17, with positive role models working in church ministry on art-and- Place Called Home is in its second like YOU! If you are 21+ years old, live spirituality, and getting my material year! Since spring 2014 our Adult:Teen in the Los Angeles Metro area, and are published. I wouldn’t mind coming matches have enjoyed outings to con- interested in learning more, email us home to a nice little family of my own, certs, sporting events, museums, at [email protected]. either. shows, community events, and more. Find that thing you love and go for Mentoring a teen twice per month for I started attending APCH at the it. Read up on it. Talk to people who a year is a gratifying and life-changing tender age of twelve. I was in the 7th do that thing and participate in that experience for everyone involved. grade, my favorite band was the Black thing. Most important, don’t be afraid We’ve noticed that APCH Members in Eyed Peas, and I got my lovely box tur- to embrace that thing when people the LIFE Mentoring program have tle, Jamaica, who is still alive and are watching. demonstrated positive developments kicking. I am blessed to have a lot mentors. in behavioral and social skills, self-con- As far as APCH, impacting my life? My 3rd grade teacher came back in fidence, academics and emotional Ha! How could a Mecca of youth en- my life and it is so cool to see him still well-being. richment and comfort, an academy for putting love and passion into his Thanks to all our supporters and reinforcing leadership skills, an effec- teaching. I hope to be half the family volunteers for contributing to the suc- tive vehicle for getting to college pos- man and artist he is. cess of LIFE Mentoring at APCH! We sibly impact someone’s life? I’m not all We’re a giant community, those are looking to match APCH members, DeMille and Thomas, bonded forever! that sure… who have been touched by APCH, There are too many fond memories and I want to share that wealth and swarming around my head so I’ll just recycle those efforts into help for oth- grab one: no matter how rambunc- er souls. I help the little tots at my In its 1st year, our LIFE Mentoring tious the kids were, once someone church. Program matched 26 APCH teens yelled, “Pizza’s here!,” it could calm any The thing about paying it forward, with caring adults. In Year 2 we plan riot. though: those little ones have affected to double that number! I’m an administrative assistant at a my life in ways I didn’t even see film studio by day, and by night, a coming… caped crusader (rocking an Afro) APCH ADDS STATE-OF-THE-ART S.T.E.M. CURRICULUM In collaboration with Two Bit Circus, (science, technology, engineering and project will be showcased at the learning to inspire kids to pursue and funded by Time Warner Cable math) classes in 2014. Wearable STEAM Carnival, a Two Bit Circus STEAM: science, technology, through its Connect a Million Minds Electronics includes cutting edge production that combines hands-on engineering, art and math. initiative, APCH kicked-off S.T.E.M. curriculum and our class culmination social games with project-based

GirlPower is a circle of sisters grow- necklaces, while another decorated STRENGTH IN BEING A GIRL ing together and learning to love and the community room for a celebra- trust each other. Through field trips, tion. The Girls developed relationships guest speakers, and community ser- with the families in the shelter, and vice, GirlPower provides extraordinary the day ended with mixed emotions opportunities for teens to explore and and tears. Riding back to APCH, the mature. In 2014 GirlPower explored Girls expressed appreciation for their the circumstances of girls in countries own families and for the opportunities around the world, and delved into the at APCH… opportunities that the concepts of appreciation and the dif- families in the shelter don’t have. ferences between needs and wants. GirlPower provides space and op- The GP Girls organized a dinner at a portunity for girls to grow, develop local homeless shelter housing more strengths, and find their voices as they than100 men, women, and children. transform into women with purpose One group helped children in the and direction. shelter make Mother’s Day cards and 9 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEERS ANNUAL STAKEHOLDERS PARENTS VOLUNTEERING AND CIRCLE LEADING THE WAY AT APCH Our APCH Parent Partnership Circle (PPC) has grown into a vital part of APCH programs and events! With their distinct ‘APCH Proud Parent’ T-shirts, they can be seen assisting in activities ranging from our Back to School Fest to welcoming members Cooking Demo at our Annual Health on the first day of our session and and Garden Expo! handing out schedules. They advocat- Parent involvement is paramount to ed for a Computer Class and a a thriving APCH, and we are excited to Nutrition/Cooking Class for parents, share that the PPC will soon be pro- and both have been well attended. viding APCH tours for new parents, Each year APCH Executive Director tion at APCH and taking advantage of The computer class culminated with a continuing APCH Parents’ journey as Jonathan Zeichner hosts a ½-day the expanded teen center we are ceremony made even more amazing leaders and stakeholders, while em- gathering for APCH parents, youth, building to reach out to youth in the by a wonderful potluck dinner, and bracing new members of our growing staff, volunteers, and directors from community with the most urgent the nutrition class produced a Parent family. Gracias Padres!! our Board and Leadership Council to needs. All suggestions were conveyed LISTEN to everyone’s voices, gather to our Board of Directors at its annual VOLUNTEERS AT APCH NEW IDEAS, and encourage retreat in June. Thank you—APCH is a When volunteers walk through our INVOLVEMENT in APCH’s future. community, and as we always say to doors, most have no idea how many In May 2014 the group’s focus the kids, it belongs to YOU. hearts they will touch, how many turned to increasing parent participa- smiles they will create or how many futures they will affect. But, when their ALL-COMMUNITY EVENTS service starts, they quickly realize that A Place Called Home is a place of ALL YEAR ROUND change. More than 1,500 volunteers the world, and you can, too. To get in- have contributed over 20,000 hours to volved, please contact our Manager of our community, and each hour Volunteer Engagement at: volunteer@ changed the world for the better. apch.org or (323) 238-2412. At A Place Called Home, volunteers Remember, no one can do everything, create the change they want to see in but everyone can do something! I WANNA BE ROYAL, ROYAL! T’was another year of prom and graduation royalty, as 750 girls and 200 boys participated in our 12th an- nual Cinderella & Prince Charming Project. Inspirational speakers pre- sented self-improvement and em- powerment workshops and the teens got to “shop” our boutique, choosing from 3,000 formal dresses and 600 sleeves and hosted the event. If you’re driving on Central Ave. and school supplies. And, to add value, we suits, plus jewelry, shoes, and accesso- Congratulations to the Class of 2014-- notice a line of people around the love collaborating with other organi- ries. Kimora Lee Simmons shared her we hope your culminations were block onto 29th, it’s probably another zations, so we… planted a community story (and some amazing shoes!) and memorable, and that you will always APCH community event. Whether a garden at the Newton Police Station; our own GirlPower girls rolled up their PAY IT FORWARD! holiday or back to school time, the joined Councilman Curren Price and community knows there is love and Film Independent to co-host Movie support at APCH. And, our donors Nights at parks throughout South THANK YOU APCH! know that when they invest in APCH, Central; and partnered with the CD9 Because of you it makes a real difference for youth Nonprofit Coalition to offer nonprofit I got to have the and families. work experience for dozens of youth. prom of my dreams! This past year we distributed tons of You can be part of the APCH commu- food, toys, clothing and books, and nity and make a difference, too! – Ann, HS Senior more than 1,000 backpacks filled with apch.org 10 EVENTS 2014 STARS AND STRIKES

Thanks to you, all services at APCH A Place Called Home proudly honored are free to our KIIS-FM Assistant Program Director and members and their Music Director Beata Czechowski for her families! dedication and support of our work.

Stars filled the house for our Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling and Poker Fundraiser. Nick *The APCH Leadership Council is a group of young professionals dedicated to Cannon, Jason Derulo, Howie Mandel, Jessy Malay, Mike Posner, Bonnie Mckee and R5 were volunteering, raising funds, and many other great activities for A Place Called Home. among more than 400 celebrities and guests that took to the lanes and poker tables for a They are especially supportive of the organization’s programs for teens and our annual night of fun. The dedication and long hours put in by APCH’s Leadership Council* paid off, A Place Called Home for the Holidays festival. Want to get involved? as the event raised more than $100,000 for APCH’s free programs! Email [email protected] and write LEADERSHIP COUNCIL in the subject line. Check our website for info for the next 2013 GALA FOR THE CHILDREN STARS AND STRIKES in April 2015! CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! 2014 GIRLPOWER AWARDS LUNCHEON

Thanks to APCH Board of Directors and our remarkable honorees Dr. Phillip Goglia; Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM; and Jack Suzar, the Gala raised more than $1 million to support our FREE programs for thousands of young people, families and community members! Throughout the evening, APCH members shared stories about how APCH empowers them to overcome adversity and build up their lives.

Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us, we honored District Attorney Jackie Lacey, actress/singer Amber Riley, businesswoman Marisela Nuño, and philanthropist April Freitag. The APCH GirlPower ‘tweens’ and teens were featured honorees, too, and the event was hosted by actress Shondrella Avery. The APCH band, 29 Live, and our Dance Company rounded out the dynamic program, raising funds for our GirlPower Project and other innovative programs that inspire inner-city youth to develop life skills, strength and focus for their minds and spirits as they transition into becoming productive adults. 2014 GALA FOR THE CHILDREN SAVE THE DATE: HONORING BYRON ALLEN, AUSTIN BEUTNER AND TERRY PRESS The next GirlPower Awards Luncheon will be on SAVE THE DATE: May 21, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. December 10, 2014 at the Beverly Wilshire

11 DONORS Our deepest appreciation goes out to the dedicated individuals on the Board of Directors of A Place Called Home, who TOGETHER give and raise more than a million dollars each year. Barbara Arnold Sue Brucker Allison Crandall Cyrus Hadidi Robert Israel Julie Pilat Stephanie Sherwood Sandy Walia Doug Atchison Dawn Campbell Barbara Glazer Louise Hamagami Alan Melina Alexander Pratt Dawn Taubin Marshall Wax Robyn M. Browning Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM Jill Goldman Jonathan Hodge Melissa Palazzo Howard Sherwood Hamed Tavajohi Maryellen Zarakas Barry Brucker Archangels Global Excess Solution Corp. Sheila Gold Foundation Ares Operations, LLC Sandra Krause Stone Tapert Hank Frazee The David and Lucile Packard $1 Million + Susan Tick and Scott Goldstein Signature Estate & Investment George Arredondo Phyllis Kruckenberg Sub City Records Jim Fredrick Foundation Faith Strong Marc Shmuger and Louise Hamagami Advisors AT&T Employee Giving Campaign L.A. LIVE Properties, LLC Tamaqua Foundation Robert Fresco The Stanley and Joyce Black Family Angels Herbalife Lynne Silbert AT&T United Way Employee Giving Jackie Lacey Emese Tardy Green Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation $500,000 to $999,999 ICM Partners Simone Vickar Foundation Campaign Perry Leff Chris Tayback Foundation The Steven M. Lewine Build a Better Marion Brucker Legacy Gail and Robert Israel Lisa Sloan AutoZone Regional Office / Legacy Venture III, LLC Paul Telegdy Ann and Jim Gianopulos World Foundation Fund Joseph Drown Foundation Teens In Action (TIA) Los Angeles Leichtman Levine Family Foundation Katia Tellez Cristine Gillespie The Vollmer Family Foundation Kaiser Foundation Hospitals The Annenberg Foundation Lauren Bahar Levey Cherry Family Foundation The Bell Family Foundation, Inc. Michael Ginestro Therapy Studios Big Thinkers Beth and Kenneth Karmin The Apatow-Mann Family Bank Of The West Employee Giving Scott Lewis The Durfee Foundation Madeline Ginstein Robert Thompson $250,000 to $499,999 Nadir “RedOne” Khayat Foundation Program Jazzlyn Liggins The Kleiner Cohen Foundation Jeff Glasen Time Warner Employee Grant The David and Linda Elaine Kramer The Cooper Family Foundation, Inc. Anne Barnett Hamish Linklater The Lionsun Group, LLC Goldman, Sachs & Co Matching Gift Programs Shaheen Foundation Lon V. Smith Foundation The Rite Aid Foundation Rich Battista James Linnan The Sheri & Les Biller Family Program Andrea Tourmoradi Community Builders Louis L. Borick Foundation Randall Wallace Jane Belzberg Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lopez Foundation Jonathan Gordon Paul Turley Platinum Morgan Stanley Foundation Warner Music Group Services Susan Berk Los Angeles Breakfast Club The Simms/Mann Family Helen Greene United Way of Central New Mexico $100,000 to $249,999 Ortho Mattress, Inc. Westport Construction WendyBlock Foundation Founadation Joshua Greer Margaret Venneri Anonymous Donors Amber Riley Workshop Creative, LLC BLT Communications Emily Lynch The UCLA Foundation Deborah Groening Village School California Community Foundation Roth Family Foundation True Believers Robert Blumenfield Macy’s/Bloomingdales The Winnick Family Foundation, Inc. Michelle and Ron Harrington Vicki Walters County of Los Angeles Sherwood Foundation $2,500 to $4,999 Tom and Rowena Bouquet Corporate Services Thing 123 Foundation Gay Harwin Mark Wapnick Michelle and Cyrus Hadidi Skechers USA Dalia and Doug Atchison Douglas Brandt Sasha Madron Tim Kerr Charities Inc. Sharon Hauptman Bunny Wasser Joseph Sherwood State Street Foundation Avery Dennison Corporation Eric Bright Elaine Malouf Tomy Advertising, Inc. Jose Herrera Deborah Wasson Howard and Stephanie Sherwood Taco Bell Foundation for Teens Bank of America Jonathan Carson Howie and Terry Mandel Treasured Accessory Holland & Knight Howard Weitzman Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Target Corporation Bel Air Investment Advisors, LLC Alan Casden Gary Marshank Cynthia and Richard Troop Beverly Hyman Wells Fargo Community Support Foundation/ Sydney Holland Dawn Taubin Best Buy Children’s Foundation J.T. Casey Karen McTier United Way California Capital Region Ann Irmas Campaign The 2010 Faith Charitable Trust The Ant Farm Dahlia and Art Bilger Joel Cassel Mary Meeker Maria Vidal Michelle Jackino Judith Weston The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation The Capital Group Companies Scooter Braun CBIZ MHM LLC Alan Melina Imer Vigil James & Ada Horwich Family Donna Wetser-Hennes The Rose Hills Foundation Charitable Foundation Robyn Browning Debbie Cerrito Milken Family Foundation Alexandra Vorbeck Foundation Tom and Susan Whitesell Transformation Trust The Carol and James Collins Joan and Allan Burns Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation Robert Mirvis Barton Wald Pamela Jobe Jonah Wilson W.M. Keck Foundation Foundation Carol Cheng-Mayer Chris Chapin Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp Adam Waldman Lisette Johnson Hana Wittenberg Weingart Foundation The Donald T. Sterling Charitable Matthew Cooper Richard Charkham Foundation Robert Wass Jason Kaplan Eileen and Curtis Wong Community Builders Foundation Craig Realty Group Citadel, LLC City National Bank Todd Morgan Whistling Bird Music Sandra Karole Peters Justin Woodhull Gold The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Allan Cutrow Mark and Laurie Cohen Michael Morris David Wilson Stephanie and Melvin Kay Graham Yost $50,000 to $99,999 Foundation D’Addario Music Foundation Comerica Bank Lawrence Murphy Bruce Wiseman Alan Kaye Susan Ricker and William Zarakas College Access Foundation of The Gloria L. Johnston Trust Frida Diaz Community Coalition for Substance Nathan Family Foundation Women in Film Robert Keislar Amy Ziering California The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Mr. and Mrs. Jay Flaherty Abuse Prevention and Treatment Diane Nelson Young Nak Celebration Church Irene Kung Jim and Maddy Zimring Herbalife Family Foundation Charitable Trust Richard Foos Anita and Stroud Connor Lara Nesburn Marie Zarakas Gloria Lamonte Lissa Zwahlen May and Stanley Smith Charitable The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder David Freitag Costco Victoria Netanel Harriet Zaretsky Lapolt Law P. C. Forward Thinkers Trust Foundation Jim Gallagher Richard and Alison Crowell Greg Neuwirth Marilyn Ziering Yvonne Lee $250 to $499 Religious of the Sacred Heart Todd R. Wagner Foundation Gregory Gelfan David Margulies & Associates, Inc. Phyllis Nugent Richard Ziman Jefery Levy Agape International Spiritual Center of Mary Provincial Center U. S. Bank Mr. and Mrs. John Given Robert Davidow One Kings Lane Inc. Sponsors Guy Levy Jeff Alperin Western American Province U.S. Department of Justice Jonathan Glaser Vaughn and Shawn Dennis Ornest Family Foundation $500-$999 Lewie’s Group, LLC Charisse Anderson The Audrey Irmas Foundation for US Soccer Foundation Daniel Gold Teresa and Tom DeRogatis Barbara and Mark Overland 1st Enterprise Bank Jeffrey Loeb Ashley Stewart Social Justice Wells Fargo Betty Graham Ali Din Melissa Palazzo-Hart Alice and Olivia Loeb & Loeb LLP Ryan Audagnotti The ELMA Philanthropies Services Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grojean Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Andrew and Helen Palmer Victor Allen Robin Lundgren Ayco Charitable Foundation (U.S.) Inc. Jan and Stephen Winston ID Group Juan Dominguez Maria Pekurovskaya Amgen Foundation, Inc. Dan MacDonald Andrea Bacon The Mark Hughes Foundation Andre Young J.B. Berland Foundation Denise Doyen Colleen and Christopher Pennell Steve Bakunas Kathy Mardirossian Allen Balik The Sharon D. Lund Foundation Dedicated Supporters Jack and Jill, Los Angeles Chapter Linda Dreyfuss Rodd Perry Gina Balian Josh Markman Jeff Barbakow Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. $5,000 to $9,999 John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc. Suzy Shuster and Richard Eisen Kevin Philip Bank of America United Way Brian McCarthy Michael Bateman Aegon Transamerica Foundation Leslie Joseph Kelley Elrod Louis Pitt Campaign Frank McKernan Bead Relief Community Builders Susan and Bob Feldman Sandy and Barry Pressman Martha Melvoin Silver Alpert & Alpert Foundation Fred Kayne Natalie Barandes Jennifer Belushi Barbara Arnold Keli Lee Drew Fenton Andrea Preston Don and Carolyn Berger Nicole Mennier Andrew Bick $25,000 to $49,999 P. Donnovan Field Patrick Purcell Joseph and Susan Miller BCM Foundation Association of Entertainment Martin Lin Inna Berger Amy Bookman Marketing Agencies Tony Litman Fran and Ray Stark Foundation Regional Properties, Inc. Judy Berghausen Cara Miller Margarita Borshukova Discover A Star Francis D. & Irene D. Griffin Pamela Reims Susan Moley Sydney Holland Frank Baxter Lululemon USA Inc Alan Berro Mike Bowen James and Elizabeth Burgess mOcean Foundation, Inc. Joyce Rey Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Andrea Navedo Ira and Gail Brodsky J.B & Emily Van Nuys Charities Steve Frankel Stanley Richman Janet Noah Joie Dutch, LLC. Carl E. Wynn Foundation Lon Morton Association of REALTORS Gregory Brody Coldwell Banker - Beverly Hills Robert Murray Greg Fu Mark Rios Big Sunday Jennifer Nordstrom Peter Brown Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Kelly Gilmore Marianne Robertson Northgate Gonzalez LLC Foundation Ned Colletti Rick Powell Carol Biondi Mari Bukofsky Concept Arts Studios Inc. AlexanderPratt Josh and Stephanie Goldstine Rocker Bros. Meat & Provisions Inc. Greg Black Diane Paul Susan Burns Nancy and Bruce Newberg Mary Ellen Gozdecki Roll Giving Murray Pepper QueensCare Diana Davidow Jeff and Denise Robertson David Block James Burrows Faith Derbyshire Barry Rudin Green America Rosen Family Foundation Michael and Andrea Bostick John Perkins Marilyn Cahn RGK Foundation Greystone Foundation Rosenfeld Family Trust Shelly and Jim Pettis D.C. Rosenbloom Moise and Carol Emquies Seismic Productions, LLC Barbara Boylan Charles Cale Finish Line Youth Foundation Lawrence Sherwood Jay Griffith Laurie Rosenthal Matt Bretz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Petty Sophie and Darrell Carr Jack Suzar Jennifer Guillette Arlene and Jerry Rosin Forest Podrat The Davidow Charitable Fund Foley & Lardner LLP Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Gay Browne Sabas Carrillo Fox Group Charles and Carol Smith Gursey | Schneider LLP Jonathan and Alison Roth Bryan Cave LLP Post Real Estate Group, Inc. Mark Chotiner The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Reed Halladay Roy E. Crummer Foundation Gilbert Radillo Foundation of California Selwyn Gerber Andrea and Glenn Sonnenberg California Lutheran University Christine Clark Louis Gram Charlene Sperber Judy Hanauer Carla and Fred Sands Dawn Campbell Sandra Rapke Coalition for Responsible The Ray Charles Foundation Carol Hannah Stephanie Santangelo Norma Rappaport Time Warner Cable Hollywood Charity Horse Show Strauss Foundation Trust CauseCast Foundation Community Development Alan Horn STRZ The Label, LLC Erin Hanson Darryl Schall CauseConnect LLC William Ray Lulu Collins Toyota Financial Services Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harper Joseph Schirripa Religious of the Sacred Heart Kathy and Marshall Wax Interscope/Geffen/A&M Beth Styne Tommy Chambers Marsha Converse Island Def Jam Summit Business Management Jonathan Hodge Jack Schlosser Liwha Chen of Mary Convent Cool Planet Brands Capacity Builders Kaiser Permanente Hamed Tavajohi Clive and Carol Hoffman Carole Schwartz Church of the Blessed Sacrament Carla Roberts Covington Capital Management $10,000 to $24,999 KMD Productions The Audrey & Sydney Irmas Hogan Lovells Lisa Scott-Benson Joseph Collins Gina Robins Scott Culbertson America’s Tire Latium Entertainment, Inc. Charitable Foundation HOK Self-Realization Fellowship Church Commit Media, LLC Eden Romick Deborah Dana Florence and Serge Azria Learning by Giving Foundation, Inc. UBS Financial Services Inc. Hollywood Amoeba, Inc. Sempra Employee Giving Network Martin Corcoran Michael Rutman Barbara Delury Jackie and Howard Banchik Ed Lieberman United Healthcare Philip and Jacqueline Hom David and Linda Shaheen Corpus Christi School David Sadkin Irwin Deutch Bank of America Charitable Walter Lohr University of California, Los Angeles Lee Hutter Beverly and Sam Sheldon Linda Covette Galen and Joe Sanford Virginia Dibona Foundation Los Angeles Dodgers Whole Foods Market Freya and Mark Ivener Susan Shleifer Crush Management Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Joan Duffy Bank of the West Delphine Mann Womens Professional Network Martin Jacobs Ronald Silverman Therese Curtin Elizabeth Sayre Nancy Edwards Sue and Barry Brucker Marymount High School Maryellen Zarakas Jacqueline B., Inc. Patrick Simcock Susan Dietz John Schulian Enterprise Communications, Inc. Capital One Services, LLC Linda May Monica Chinlund and Sharon Johnson Jay Simmons A. Redmond Doms Richard Schulman Craig Erwich Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Kathleen and Frank McCarthy Kostlan Jonathan Zeichner Susan Kakesako David and Suzanne Singh Anne and Patrick Dowling Howard and Linda Schwimmer Gayle Ezralow Lisa and Steve Cassidy Margaret Karren Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Pam Shriver New Heights Entertainment, LLC Investors Darren Edwards Brad and Lani Fauvre Chipotle Mexican Grill Opus Community Foundation John Karubian Six of Us As One Foundation Jeffrey Eisen Siren Studios Patricia Finkel Chisick Family Foundation $1,000 to $2,499 Joan Katz Mr. and Mrs. Jon Smith Michael Smooke Emile Gladstone and 10 Eleven Craig Elson Erik Fleming Credit Suisse Americas Foundation Elizabeth Petrazzolo Michelle Kaye Stephen Smith Heidi and Jonathan Epstein Southern California Texas A&M Club Kara Fox David Bohnett Foundation Wendy Abrams Keiter Family Foundation E. Steven Solton George and Jenean Stanfield Julie Pilat Alan Abramson Lois Esformes Zachary Freehling Pam Dawber Mr. and Mrs. Dave Plecha Amy Keller Spilo Worldwide Mary Farrell Randi Steinberger Tim Friedman Executive Offices of the Board of Mark and Gina Albert Tyler Kelley Brenda Spira Roger Stoker RedOne Productions, LLC Stephanie Allen Gary Fine Charles Furst Supervisors Arjun Rich Peter and Pamela Kelly Lawrence and Gloria Spungin Robert Firring Alessandra Strahl Robert Gandara Richard Frank Alliance for a Healthier Generation Kemosabe Records Squid & Squash Foundation Julie Summers Rotary Club of Los Angeles Matthew Anhut Diane Forester Gorang Gandhi Peter Gilhuly Ruth/Allen Ziegler Foundation Kiki Bean Ross Steeves Laura Fox The City Market of Los Angeles Fernando Garbato Barbara Glazer Paul Apel Marcia Koff Eva and Mark Stern The Classy Bag Lady MEET FAITH STRONG, A LOYAL DONOR OF 15 YEARS! We were so happy to celebrate THANK YOU, FAITH, WE LOVE YOU! Faith’s 92nd birthday at APCH! Faith says: “I don’t know why rich And then she gave us a big gift people don’t give away more money toward building our new Bridge to while they’re still alive– what are they the Future Center! waiting for?” 12 DONORS Have you included APCH in your Estate Plan? Veronica Garcia Priam Apas Steven Glodney Deborah Oppenheimer Scott Wendelin Jennifer Dion Barbara Leake Jeff Rey Maryl Georgi Stephanie Aron Marilyn and Allen Golden Richard Ortega Suzanne Wertheim Sandra Disner Annie Lee Megan Richards Selwyn Gerber Greg Ashlock Jeff Goldman Mardiros Oruncakciel Eric West Jacqueline Djedje Bruce Lelbovitch Arlene Richards Thomas Giordano-Lascari Michael Atchison Douglas Gould Melody Padget J. B. White Wendi Doyle Jory Lerback Kelleen Ridenour Philip Goglia Pauline Averdano Preston Gould Larry Palmer Larry Williams Charles Drum Lynn Levine Shawnee Rios Paulette Goldschmid Robert Baker Margaret Graham Palmer Addressing and Mailing Co Lee and Mark Wind Christina Dudka Judy Levitow Scott Ritchie Emily Goldstein Gina Bargioni Lee Grant Hiran Patel Deanne Winokur Kristen Echols Neil Levitt Brad Robbins Sergio Gonzalez Karoline Barker Sheri Green Rachel Pearce Andre Wiseman Stephanie Eddings Donald Lieu Michelle Roberts Barbara Gortikov Joyce Barkin David Greenman Annette Pearson Linda and Brad Wolk Carmela Elias Nancy Lilienthal Justin Robinson Norin Grancell Barbara and Michael Barnoski Marilyn Greer-Katherman Robert Peet Mike Yoshiba Linda Elms Barbara Lincoln Fabiola Rodriguez Greenhaus GFX, Inc Patte Barry Allen Grossman Ruby Perez Wendy Zazik Employees Charity Organization of Jahmelia Lindsay Heather Rodriguez Robin Greer Chad Bates Harriet Guggenheim Kristen Perez Vanessa Zimmer Northrop Grumman Dimas Lizardo Teresa Rodriguez Linda Griego Pam Becks Harold and Melinda Haesche Stephen Perlof ZogSports LA, LLC Margaret Engman Local Independent Charities of Pierre Romain Lisa Grode Laurence Behrens James Hale Perloff Webster Grass Roots Arlene Epstein America Constance Roque Laurie Groh Ty Bentli David Hanpeter Michael Phillips Up to $99 Shahna Esber Francesca Lombardi Irene Rosa Priscilla Halper Simone Benyacar Dean Hansell Pictures in a Row 24th Street Theatre Company Marilyn Fabricante Maria Lopez Gwendolyn Ross Marco Hansell Michael Bergin Katherine Harnick Leo Pircher A1 Electronic Recycling Karen Fairbank Jess Lucio Danielle Sanders Sunshine Hanson Larry Berkin Renee Harrangue Matthew Poage Yamina Abea Mitchell Fee Susan Lux Jill Sanford Joan Harker Wesley Bilson Charyn Harris Jean-Philippe Poissant Nancy Abrams Janice Feinstein Jeanene MacLean Ethel Sanford-Smith Elvia Henderson Amrita Bindra Robert Havens Sarah Politis Judith Abrams Maria Ferrante Julia Maicki Gwendolyn Santini Lori Jasinski JimBlechman Sharon Hearn Missy Polson Veronica Abrey Mark Fienberg Crista Maldonado Gigi Santini Carolyn Johnson Charles Block Shane Hensinger Andrea Poormoadi Kenny Ahn Cynthia Fierro Angela Maldonado Joseph Sartoris Tyler Johnson Elizabeth Bocanegra Lisa Hernand Drew Porter Lorin Aird Victor Figueroa Jennifer Marelia Stephanie Sasaki Howard Karabel Robert Bogard Karla Hernandez Monique Proctor Mayra Alcaraz Robert Finkel Ashley Marie Janet Sawyer Karmativity Design Robert Borden Rogina Hernandez Stephen Rabin, M. 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Please let us know and we will gladly correct our records for future newsletters, [email protected] continued from page 1 ground on Phase One in January have the support of architectural firm involved some of our students in the One… and then we move on to 2015 and open the new spaces HOK and engineering firm Sofel brainstorming sessions. Phase Two. Please let us know if starting in the summer. Bouquet to guide us through the Stay tuned for progress reports you’d like to get involved— we need We are incredibly fortunate to design process, and we’ve even and news on the progress of Phase all the support we can get!

Rendering of Annex Entry and Gallery Space. Rendering of multi-purpose Performing Arts Space. 14 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BOARD

tegic issues, such as our changing we have a waiting list of 500 young Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director neighborhood and our strained infra- people, and we are aware that many Debrah Constance, Founder structure. Every year I come away with in great need are not even on that list a stronger appreciation for my fellow and will require more direct outreach. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Directors. The issues we discuss are At the Retreat, we made tangible Cyrus Hadidi, Chairman not easy, and invariably require trad- progress on addressing these issues Doug Atchison, Co-Vice Chairman Dawn Taubin, Co-Vice Chairman eoffs. Every participant arrives with an and deepening our commitment to Melissa Palazzo, Treasurer open mind and heart, and is a con- the South Central Community. I thank Maryellen Zarakas, Secretary structive contributor. This year’s ses- my fellow Directors for their passion Barbara Arnold sion was no different. Under the great and service, and thanks to all of our Robyn M. Browning Barry Brucker leadership of our Executive Director contributors, volunteers, and staff that Sue Brucker I recently joined my fellow Directors Jonathan Zeichner, we are now able make APCH possible. Dawn Campbell for our annual Board Retreat. to serve 20% more children than five Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM Allison Crandall Spanning two days, this is our core years ago and we have added pro- Barbara Glazer strategic planning session of the year, grams in STEM, Nutrition, Gardening, Jill Goldman covering near term events, such as our Digital Media, SAT & College Cyrus Hadidi, Louise Hamagami annual budget, and longer-term stra- Preparation, and more. Nonetheless, Chairman of the Board of Directors Jonathan Hodge Robert Israel Alan Melina Julie Pilat Alexander Pratt YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUPPORT APCH BY Howard Sherwood Stephanie Sherwood SERVING ON OUR LEADERSHIP COUNCIL! Hamed Tavajohi The APCH Leadership Council (LC) Celebrity Bowling and Poker Center, to increase its impact in the Sandy Walia is a dynamic and diverse group of Tournament, and the A Place Called community we serve. Marshall Wax young professionals engaged in com- Home for the Holidays Toy Drive. AS APCH continues to grow, the LC LIFETIME DIRECTORS munity involvement and service This year the LC has been working will be expanding its membership. To Robert Davidow through APCH. The “LC” produces sev- hard to activate an exciting new learn more about the LC and how you Peter M. Gilhuly, ESQ. eral important events and special ini- Strategic Plan, electing new officers can get involved, please visit our web- Kenneth Karmin Bruce Newberg tiatives in support of our mission, in- and a focusing on even more out- site and click on GET INVOLVED or call Stephen Winston cluding our annual Stars & Strike’s reach and also involvement at the Marshall Smith at 310-699-0814. LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Allison Crandall, Chairman APCH BOARD WELCOMES SEVEN NEW DIRECTORS Amanda Plisner, Vice-Chair Sue Brucker is a community activist, Allison Crandall, Sales Manager, Alex Pratt, President of Beacon Group Maggie Venneri, Secretary Justin Woodhull, Treasurer Corporate Gifts at Development artist and design- Marshall Smith, New Membership Officer er. A lifelong vol- Skirball Cultural and Consulting, Chris Ceccotti unteer, Sue com- Center, specializes manages a Kate Christensen pleted two terms in creating portfolio for a Allison Copes Danielle Djansezian as President of Temple Emanuel, marketing initiatives for all types of major tax credit syndicator, and Sarah Duru where she currently chairs the Capital corporations, from financial services develops low income housing Bennett Johnson Campaign; and she sits on the Boards and real estate to career advancement properties in Southern California. Jennifer Koster of the URJ and Camp Newman. and social needs based companies. Sandy Walia, Area President for Wells Lauren Krapf Alex Larson Barry Brucker, President and CEO of Jonathan Hodge, Vice President, Fargo’s Greater Lisa Masters Independent Ink, Investments at San Gabriel Tamara Muzac Inc, served two UBS Financial Community Bank, Katie Petzak presidential terms Services, has vol- and a 17-year Prophet Lori Rischer on the Beverly unteered at APCH Wells Fargo veteran, oversees more Louie Rubio Hills Board of Education, was elected since 1999 as a mentor and tutor, and than 1,000 team members in 54 Maya Shah to the Beverly Hills City Council in cofounded our annual “Home for the banking stores. Alexis Spraic March 2005, and served two terms as Holidays” Toy Drive. the Mayor of Beverly Hills. Dawn Campbell is Vice President of Over the last year, we have served Global Contact more than 1,300 youth, 8-21 years of age, Center Strategies and thousands more family and at Herbalife community members through food International. distributions, volunteer days, With over 20 years experience in and community movie screenings and customer service, contact center Back to School and Holiday Festivals. operations, project management & event registration. apch.org 15

JOIN THE APCH FAMILY - Your donation provides immediate and long-term support to youth in South Central Los Angeles All APCH programs are free to the children and families we serve and any amount will make a difference! HERE ARE SOME COSTS FOR THE PROGRAMS WE PROVIDE: • Sports, Fitness, Yoga and Sportsmanship activities for a child for a month - $23 • Professional Dance Instruction and equipment for a child for a month - $50 • Mental Health Counseling for a youth who needs extra support for a month - $82 YOU CAN MAKE • A month of Tutoring for five children who are struggling to keep up at school - $175 • Snacks and meals for ten children for a month - $320 ALL THE DIFFERENCE • A Field Trip for 25 children - $500 • Academic Guidance/College Prep for 15 teenagers for a month - $1,200 IN THE WORLD! • Tuition support for a young person who will be the first in his/her family to attend college - $3,500-$6,000 Support APCH families in q $25 q $50 q $100 q $250 q $500 q $1,000 q Other $ great need--make their q holiday wishes come true! I want to Keep On Giving: Please make automatic monthly donations of: $ with my credit card. Or help year-round. Payment method: q Check q MasterCard q Visa q AmEx q Discover To enroll as an ( Please make check payable to: A Place Called Home, 2830 South Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011 ) Adopt a-Family Donor Name on credit card: Card #: Exp: / please go to: Address: City: State: Zip: apch.org > GET INVOLVED Phone: Email: > ADOPT-A-FAMILY q Or, complete this form Please make this gift in memory/honor of: q My company will make a matching gift, I have enclosed the form and return by fax, mail or email: q Please do not include my name in any list of published donors A Place Called Home q I am interested in naming APCH in my estate plan. Please contact me at Attn: Adopt-A-Family q I am interested in contributing to the APCH Endowment. Please contact me at 2830 S. Central Ave. q I am interested in volunteer opportunities at APCH. Please contact me at q Los Angeles, CA 90011 I am interested in learning more about serving on the Board of Directors or Leadership Council fax (323) 232-0139 Changing The World Starts At Home - THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTMENT IN OUR YOUTH! [email protected] 2014 WHAT WHEN & WHERE DETAILS GET INVOLVED SEPTEMBER 6 USC DENTAL CLINIC APCH Full dental service at APCH By appointment only. To book contact: Name provided by USC Ayuda. Ana Maria at [email protected] FALL FESTIVAL/HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31 APCH - ALL DAY APCH treats the kids to a spooktacular Calling all volunteers. PARTY day of haunting events! Please email [email protected] Address THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 22 APCH - 9AM-12PM Sorting food for Thanksgiving distribution. Calling all volunteers. FOOD SORTING Please email [email protected] COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING APCH Distributes Groceries and Serves Dinner Calling all volunteers. NOVEMBER 26 DINNER & GROCERY APCH - ALL DAY for 1,200 community members in need. Please email [email protected] DISTRIBUTION Phone BARDOT IN DECEMBER 2 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE PARTY A hip & fun holiday party at one of the hottest Visit www.apch.org for details HOLLYWOOD 7PM-10PM spots in LA. Admission $20 or a new $20 toy Email TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & Join us for our Tree Lighting Ceremony & stay Bring an ornament & join in the fun! DECEMBER 5 APCH - 5PM-8PM for hot chocolate and Movie Night. Make sure Volunteers needed. MOVIE NIGHT to bring warm blankets for the whole family! Please email [email protected] For tickets and sponsorship information I would like to participate in: BEVERLY WILSHIRE please go to www.apch.org and click DECEMBER 10 APCH GALA FOR THE CHILDREN Please join us for our biggest TICKETS/SPONSORSHIPS or contact q HOPE (year round essentials) HOTEL - 5PM-9PM fundraiser of the year. Rebecca Mizrahi at (323) 904-4400 or [email protected] q Holiday Edition Pledge your support Make a difference to others this holiday! DECEMBER 13 ADOPT-A-FAMILY APCH - ALL DAY [email protected] Please select size of recipient family APCH HOME FOR THE Help us decorate the center & sort toys, DECEMBER 19 APCH - AFTERNOON books and clothing to be Calling all volunteers. and donation level you prefer: HOLIDAYS PREP AND SETUP distributed to South LA families. Please email [email protected] HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS q 2 - 3 ( up to $250 ) A fun & festive day for hundreds of Calling all volunteers. DECEMBER 20 A FESTIVAL OF FREE GIFTS APCH - ALL DAY South Central families in need. Please email [email protected] q 4 - 5 ( up to $400 ) FOR HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES! APCH Closed - Center reopens q 6 - 7 ( up to $600 ) DECEMBER 23-JAN 4 APCH HOLIDAY BREAK Monday, January 5, 2015. q 8 or more ( up to $800 ) 2015 WHAT WHEN & WHERE DETAILS GET INVOLVED Join the Race! Train up and get ready for Get fit & raise funds! The amount you give is JANUARY 3 JIVE LIVE - NEW YEARS RUN the 3rd annual Jive Live New Year’s Race, Register to join Team APCH. up to you. You may choose to with APCH as the Official Charity! Get more info: www.newyearsrace.com JANUARY 24 VOLUNTEER AWARDS CEREMONY APCH Join us as we recognize For more info. contact Sarah at adopt more than one family. our outstanding volunteers. [email protected] For ticket & sponsorship information STARS & STRIKES 7PM-11PM TBD CELEBRITY BOWLING & POKER The APCH Leadership Council’s please contact Di Lamm at PINZ IN STUDIO CITY annual fundraising event. (323) 232-7653 x2324 or TOURNAMENT [email protected] CINDERELLA & PRINCE South Los Angeles teens learn about inner beauty, strength & outer generosity, Donate dresses or suits. To volunteer, APRIL 10 & 11 CHARMING PAY IT FORWARD APCH and go home with fabulous dresses & suits email [email protected] PROJECT for Prom & Graduation. Calling all volunteers. Please email TBD BIG SUNDAY APCH - 10AM-4PM Come help beautify APCH. Volunteer today! [email protected] GIRLPOWER AWARDS THE BEVERLY HILTON This event raises funds for the APCH For ticket & sponsorship information MAY 21 GirlPower Project & other APCH programs please contact Rebecca Mizrahi at (323) LUNCHEON & BOUTIQUE HOTEL - 10AM-2PM that inspire inner-city youth. 904-4400 or [email protected] APCH distributes backpacks and school AUGUST 1 BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY APCH 9AM-3PM supplies to our members and Donate backpacks and school supplies SCAN THIS CODE TO WATCH THE APCH community of South Central LA [email protected] VIDEO ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE For more information on upcoming events, visit our Events Calendar at http://www.apch.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/