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What is the value of providing What is the value of thousands of To be honest, we don’t have those WHAT'S INSIDE WHAT'S Executive Director Message Executive Programs Voices Alum Community Events List of Donors such an array of FREE programs for youth and families? How much do our programs prevent in social services paid out, unemployment and disability benefits? Law enforcement, justice system and incarceration costs? Graf- fiti abatement, property loss, violent crime? Hospitalizations, drug rehab programs, and funerals? How much tax revenue is generated when our gradu- ates get good jobs and pay into the system? What is the value of the inven- tions and entrepreneurial successes our alums generate? How do we measure the results of our parenting classes, financial literacy and driver’s education? What is healthy diet, safety, stability and happiness worth? lives turned around and aspirations realized? Lives not lost? Crimes not committed? numbers… but can you imagine the cost of APCH not doing our work?

’S INVESTMENT ON APCH IN YOUTH AND FAMILIES? IN YOUTH IS THERE A TANGIBLE RETURN A TANGIBLE THERE IS More than 300 students from South Nationally, 2/3 of minority students We serve 75-80,000 meals per year, Our members scan in when they To see more, please visit our web- schoolers graduate. L.A. have received APCH scholarships totaling more than $3,000,000 for tuition, living expenses and books. who are first in their families to go to college drop out in their first year. When we send a student to college we provide wraparound support. Result: 90% retention. and we distribute 5,000 bags of grocer- ies to families in need. arrive at APCH, so we know there were more than 77,000 visits last year and 214,000 hours of instruction, tutoring, the arts, athletics, counseling, garden- ing, college prep, and more. site: apch.org and click on: THINGS WE COUNT. - DOES APCH REALLY MATTER? REALLY APCH DOES OUR MISSION in their community and the world. 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 How do we quantify the impact 80% of the families we serve live on We serve an average of 300 youth In addition to our regular pro- Our neighborhood public schools of our work? That’s the million-dollar question these days for nonprofits – funders want to know if they are mak ing a good investment. Fair enough, there are a lot of things we actually can count… annual incomes of under $23,000. 8-21 years old each day (more if you count our 74 college scholars) and 900- 1,000 unique individual youth annually. Over 22 years, we’ve served more than 18,000 youth. Our retention rate is 90% and turnover is low, so our waiting list is 500-600. grams, we serve 10,000+ community members annually via festivals, food giveaways, movie screenings, farmers markets, etc. graduate around 50% of their stu- dents from high school and the rest drop out. At APCH 90% of our high

CHANGING THE WORLD STARTS AT HOME • A PLACE CALLED HOME • 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE YOUTH VOICES

we share a set of values: Respect WITHOUT YOU Empathy You said Accountability Keep your eyes wide open Courage You might see Hope See that face APCH is a community within a You community within a community, and Haven’t seen more and more of our young people In almost three years are attending far flung colleges and My dear traveling the country and the globe. I said They are REACHing beyond our walls I won’t have to worry and past the horizon... and they are Home is a place No I won’t day. How do we overcome ancient carrying something to make a collec- Where we can see each other’s hearts Shed no tears fears and scars and the barriers and tive impact on the world. No stress A Place Called Home is about wounds of modern day injustice to No pain strengthening connections between find “home” in each other? My dear us. When we say, “Changing the world At A Place Called Home we focus See Daddy I love you enough starts at home,” what we mean is that on nourishing shared values and Jonathan Zeichner To let the past go change starts inside you and me and aspirations. Each day we greet our Executive Director extends out to everyone with whom members and colleagues with love And Daddy I can’t say enough we interact… and beyond. and respect. We commit to intention- No matter where you To let you know As the world gets smaller and more al evolution as people and as a are coming from -- by Tamia, Age 15 fragile, our destinies as human beings community. Whether in the garden, Or where you are going APCH Member are more deeply interwoven every kitchen, athletic field, or dance studio, Home is a state of mind

Come meet the friendly and dedicated staff at APCH. Sign up today to join one of our monthly tours: http://bit.do/APCHTour APCH STAFF NEWS! APCH is about love and family, and nate to attract such talented and please visit our website and click on we joyfully congratulate our dedicated staff and volunteers. If EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. We Volunteer Manager Sarah you’re interested in working at APCH, are growing, so check back often! Kimbrough who had a baby in 2015; Dance Coordinator Jewel Delegall and Case Manager Carolina Perez, APCH has served more who both got engaged; Athletic than 18,000 young people Coach Alex James and Dance since we opened our Assistant Enid Cortes, who both got doors in 1993. More than married; and Associate Director of 300 members cross our Teen Services Lucretia Taylor who threshold each day, and got her PhD! We’d also like to wel- we have 74 APCH Shaheen come all our new staffers! We’re fortu- scholars in college. 2 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS MESSAGE

sible to respond to the volume with- leaders of our programs: Charyn Harris out fully embracing the small in Music, Lucretia Taylor in Teen WITH individual encounters we as staff ex- Services, Jewel Delegall in Dance, perience with members and parents Jorge Caughman in Nutrition, Monica GRATITUDE daily. That’s the real story and joy of Sahagun in Educational Services, Alex this agency. The list of accomplish- James in Athletics, Bernyce Talley in AND ments is long, exciting, groundbreak- Art, Lorena Endara in Digital Media, ing and inspiring, but they pale in and Ana Maria Perez Paulino in BEST WISHES comparison to that one moment, that Membership and Parent Services. Change is part of the life cycle for all one conversation, that one spark These are extraordinary community living organisms, and A Place Called When asked recently what I do for a when the kindling is lit and the realiza- servants and it’s been an honor to Home is no different. With love and living, I rattled off the obligatory refer- tion sets in a young person’s eyes that work alongside them. After six dedi- thanks, we bid farewell, but not ences: “I’m Director of Programs at A they can author their own dreams. So, cated and extraordinarily productive goodbye, to two leaders at APCH. Place Called Home and I oversee most the sacred answer to the question of years, I pass the baton and my com- Director of Programs Tarabu Betserai of the programs at our agency.” what I do, and what we do, is… we in- mitment to the success of APCH for Kirkland and Director of Usually after I provide a little detail spire dreams. years to come. Communications Scott Culbertson about those programs and services, There is an unbelievable team of have both made tremendous the response is, “that’s a big job.” But people that lifts up this vision every- contributions to our work and in the I’ve realized after six years at this won- day - more than I can mention in this Tarabu Betserai Kirkland lives of thousands of young people at derful agency that it would be impos- message, but you should know the Director of Programs APCH, and we will miss seeing them on campus and working with them every day… but they have both pledged to stay involved. Thank you, gentlemen. APCH 2015 - A SUMMER TO REMEMBER! We wish you great fulfillment and joy in your new adventures. You will always As interns this summer, we have a home at A Place Called Home. witnessed hundreds of young lives being changed, and in the process so were ours. It was incredibly inspiring both to see members discovering new and varied ways to embrace and channel their talents, and to participate with so many committed staff and Leadership Circle: Leonardo Cuadrado, volunteers who provided a positive Yvonne Styles, Scott Culbertson, influence and encouragement to launch Tarabu Betserai, Jonathan Zeichner, Di Lam the kids towards bright futures. Members were thrilled to go on 98 The best way to find yourself is to extraordinary field trips, creating lasting lose yourself in the service of others and defining memories, and we were - Mahatma Gandhi moved every time by the excitement in their eyes and their overjoyed voices. They dived into the waters of Catalina Island, learned to tend and ride horses, attended Dodgers games, trained with professional athletes they admired, and much more. In front of our eyes, they planted seeds and saw seedlings bursting from the soil, and they realized how tangible their dreams really could be. They got to just be kids, playing and laughing for hours and days on end with APCH programs5 and services nothing else expected from them. are delivered via As we wrapped our internships, we five core departments: reflected on how every child is given a Educational Services, voice at APCH, they are given love, Health, Nutrition & Well- they are given a chance; and they are being, Creative Expressions, given a home. Bridge to the Future, and

Community Engagement & Jocelyn Aguirre and Marilynn Alvarado, Volunteerism APCH Summer Program Interns

3 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IDENTITY AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT OUR THROUGH STORY CREATION CONTINUATION Creating identities! By interviewing as historical fiction authored by one of butions of Latinos/as and African their family members, our youth are our instructors. Americans. Identity is created by inter- HIGH SCHOOL participating in the important process Teen scholars proudly presented action and experience and the APCH of learning their own histories as a ba- family history projects set within each “Be Kind-Rewind Project” offered mem- WELCOM ES N EW sis for developing a strong sense of one’s respective historical context, bers a student-centered, arts based op- LEADERSHIP identity. Members in 2nd-8th grade and then analyzed history in relation portunity to re-write, create, edit and learned to value their families’ oral his- to their family context. They did this perform for three shorts based on pop- tories and have seen those stories re- through discussions and collaborative ular films, which were screened at the flected in our culturally relevant curric- activities in classes such as, “Forgotten 2nd Annual APCH Moondance Film ulum, which includes established History” and “The History of U.S.”, Festival. literature and documentaries, as well which include insight into the contri-

COUNSELING COUNSELING GETS TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER The APCH Davidow Counseling and our staff, enabling a summer of who are also coping with loss and the Center provides stability and support wonderful program and field trip deep challenges developing youth I’m B. Baylis, the new APCH/LAUSD for APCH members and staff and in support for hundreds of young peo- face when experiencing grief. This Alternative Education and Work the summer of 2015 our counseling ple who streamed through our doors camp is free and provides a safe envi- Center Program (AEWC) Advisor. team undertook a unique leadership every day. ronment for vulnerable children to AEWC is an independent study pro- opportunity. Under the Senior Summer 2015 also marked the sec- share stories about their lives, and the gram that provides an opportunity for Director, the team executed a special- ond year of our Counseling Center’s results were tangible as our members teens who have been unsuccessful in ized training to prepare our summer collaboration with the Malibu-based returned with coping skills that will en- the traditional school setting to earn a VISTA volunteers to work within the Experience Camp. We are heartened dure their entire lives. We appreciate high school diploma. Using my 15 APCH culture and method. This on- to report four of our children had the Experience Camp and all of our com- years of experience working with at- boarding of 18 amazingly energetic privilege to receive support from this munity partners and through our risk teens both as an instructor and an college students occurred several days specialized summer camp for grieving Counseling Department, APCH is com- advisor, my goals for the 2015-2016 in advance of launching the summer youth. Through this initiative, APCH mitted to the emotional well being of school year and beyond are to provide program, and the result was a seam- members are able to meet and con- all of our members. a supportive environment that facili- less collaboration between our VISTAS nect with other Southland children tates educational achievement, help students further develop future aspira- tions, and provide opportunities for students to become contributing members of their community. I’m looking forward to a continued part- nership with APCH in helping stu- dents achieve all their hearts’ desires and our goal is to graduate 50 stu- dents in June!

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In 2015, APCH membership retention reached an all time high of 93%. Unfortunately, that means 590 children are waiting for a slot so they can join A Place Called Home Photo Credit: Ben Miller 4 HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING WINNING IS MORE THAN A GAME CREATING A HEALTHY APPETITE

History is full of heroic victories, from to APCH having never spoken the Nutrition, urban ag, health & well-be- liquor stores and fast food joints than the athletics field to the battlefield, words or even had the thought, “I be- ing continue to be critical issues in our grocery stores, our Garden Oasis cur- sometimes against what seem to be in- lieve in myself.” As a result they are easily neighborhood. Our response: we offer riculum provides links between the surmountable odds. Many factors con- swayed by unhealthy influences and made from scratch meals to our APCH kitchen and the garden, and with tribute to the success of a team or an stray from their intentions and paths to members and families through daily classes for elementary, middle and individual: training, practice, coaching, success. The APCH Athletic Department food service and groceries through our high school students and their par- and even luck. But, while the circum- works to offset this unfortunate dynam- weekly Food for Families program. ents, we are seeing hundreds of our stances of history’s greatest wins have ic by strengthening each of our young Our ongoing partnership with Food members taking their food choices all been unique, one element is found athlete’s belief in his or herself. Forward has allowed us to offer fresh back into our own hands. throughout: belief. Belief sinks buzzer The APCH South Central Sports fruits and vegetables straight from lo- In Summer 2015 we had the fun of beaters; carries feet across goal lines, League and all of our athletics programs cal farmers, and our three urban gar- starting a CSA fresh produce delivery knocks the leather off baseballs… and nurture a core sense of self, strong val- dens (on our campus, at the LAPD service that employed a number of moves people forward when the odds ues, and rooted confidence. Our mem- Newton Station, and in a neighbor’s our youth and provided farm fresh are against them. bers learn to believe in themselves. back yard) give APCH members and fruits and veggies to offices across Too many young people in our And, we believe in them and their abil- the community the opportunity to downtown L.A. If your office is down- neighborhood are bombarded every ity to succeed, on the soccer field, the learn about and take ownership for town, please check our website and day with limiting, stereotyping imagery basketball court, and the field of life. their own health and well being. Facebook page next spring to get and negative role models. Many come In a neighborhood with many more your APCH deliveries next summer! APCH (AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD) IS GETTING GREENER BY THE DAY of land into a community oasis. Can you say pesto for everyone?! A garden at APCH and a police sta- tion, what next? Together with our lo- cal partner RootDown LA we built our first residential garden in the backyard of a neighbor – the only catch is that they have to share their crops with other neighbors. Our vision… GARDENS EVERYWHERE! Mwah ha ha!!!

Our Urban Agriculture Department’s of it as our Cops & Community Garden fresh local fruits and veggies but also motto is “A Garden Anywhere!” This and we hope the crop is a healthier, gives our members a place to connect We serve more than past June we completed a year-long more peaceful neighborhood with to nature and provides our communi- 5,000 fresh, healthy meals project to build and plant a 2,000 improved relations between our com- ty with a green safe space to visit with and distribute 300+ bags square foot community garden at the munity members and our public ser- their family. Ten raised garden plots, a of groceries to families LAPD Newton Police Station, only a vants in uniform. compact orchard and an outdoor each month. five minute walk from APCH! We think This site not only provides us with kitchen transformed this unused plot 5 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS FROM AN IDEA TO A SONG – NEW RELEASE MUSIC FEEDS FROM OUR RECORDING STUDIO THE SOUL Our 2015 APCH album will feature and Moises Jacobo on the amazing their souls and share truth and beauty One thing about the APCH Music longtime APCH members, Sunny collaboration “Wake Me Up.” Telling in their songs. Department: there is never a still mo- Ward, singing an award-winning song stories of family, love and loss, these Other notable tracks include guest ment! Movement is constant and “Have Another Pill,” and Tamia Staples talented young artists dig deeply into artist, Sabi (Warner Bros Records) plenty. In 2015 we tinkered with radi- working with our Audio Recording os, building them from scratch and class on a new song “One of Those tuning in to our favorite AM station; Days.” and the amazing Kayley our advanced band, 29 Live, hit a Betancourt partnering up with Tamia milestone by being voted “Most Staples for a song about lost love and Improved” for their master class per- the strength to carry on. APCH band formance during the Berklee City 29 Live returns with “Unaware” voiced Music Network Conference at the by APCH singer songwriter Deja Rice, Grammy Museum Theater; and soon and featuring the versatility of our mu- after, they landed a gig and raised the sicians at A Place Called Home. The A roof at the historic House of Blues on Place Called Home Studio has no Sunset Strip, shortly before the iconic shortage of creative talent working on venue closed its doors. Pop, R&B, Jazz, Folk, and even some When June arrived, we faced a di- classical riffs mixed in. You can check lemma: four of our band members out the talented young voices leading were accepted to Berklee College of the way for A Place Called Home and Music in Boston for the summer. This download our albums on iTunes. was tricky because we had perfor- mances booked into July. Fortunately, our younger band members stepped into the spotlight and saved the day! MOVEMENT OF BODY AND MIND Our students continue to inspire us to At A Place Called Home we place a lence. With community college classes able to assist members interested bring them the best we can, while strong emphasis on the importance on campus, college and career coun- in entering the school by providing having fun. Kudos to our amazing of education. This past academic year, seling, outreach and partnerships with access to open houses, assistance young people and solid Music the Dance Department focused on local and national arts organizations, with applications and essays, Department staff for another incred- connecting with the Ramon C. state of the art instructional studios and even translation services and ible year! Readers (that’s you!), be on Cortines School of Visual and and performance spaces, and a staff of a carpool system for parents the lookout for our upcoming new Performing Arts aka Grand Arts High dedicated arts educators, the school is and members that needed it. CD – available on disc and at iTunes School, to provide a bridge for our ‘a dream come true’ for any aspiring The outcome is that in fall 2015 we in mid- students who were looking to broad- young artist. had five of our Dance Department November en their dance education and possibly Although most of our members live members enroll at Cortines to pursue 2015! pursue a collegiate or professional fu- outside the school’s catchment area, their art. With two successful Grand Arts ture in the arts. APCH was able to advocate with the High School graduates already, APCH Grand Arts is a state of the art high high school’s administration and share will continue to provide that bridge for school dedicated to providing stu- how dedicated and special our mem- our talented members who are not dents with arts and academic excel- bers are. Our Dance Department was only artists but academics, as well.

Each year at APCH our music department gives 20 performances, creates one original CD, and provides 3-5 scholarships to the Berklee College of Music summer program in Boston.

6 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ART = LIFE!

Plunged into a world of wonder helping nature (ie, all projects were by the Be Kind Rewind camp over field trips to local museums, creating and discovery, APCH members’ cre- biodegradable or recyclable). Our Summer 2015. We also experimented abstract styles through mixed media, ativity comes to life in our art studio. young artists also joined forces with with wool roving by creating tapes- and our first year of Saturday art class- This year students learned a lot about our Digital Media department, making tries using a wet felting process, made es was a hit! Our ambitious journey collaboration in our Food, Fun, Art props, costumes, and set pieces for small quilts, and learned about textiles into the visual arts will continue into and Garden class, a partnership be- short films. Youth designed and made telling tales in our Fiber Arts class. the next year with new and unique tween our Art and Nutrition depart- helmets, spaceships, puppets, robes, Throughout the year members innovations. ments focused on creating artwork in- masks, wands, and flying broomsticks have been exposed to impasto paint- spired by nature, for nature, and that were featured in three films shot ing styles, printmaking techniques, DARING DIGITAL DOINGS faces, the students were applauded for their work and they walked away BOYS with valuable skills and experiences that can be applied in many settings Boys, Boys, Boys for the rest of their lives. I remember when they had You can go online to check out cooties the films and our amazingly talented When girls would run away filmmakers: from them Harry Potter And now. . . https://www.youtube.com/ Everyone is chasing each other watch?v=2WaQSG5D6_o Why? Fantastic Mr. Fox Summer 2015 was a productive ies as short films. For eight weeks stu- https://www.youtube.com/ Girls have guy best friends watch?v=1pm5oA-dFp0 time for our Digital Media Dept., as 50 dents directed, produced, designed, left and right middle and high school students and acted, producing films to be Star Wars (New Hope) I would have never thought that worked on our second-annual BE screened at our second-annual https://www.youtube.com/ girls would KIND, REWIND program. In a partner- MOONDANCE Short Film Festival. watch?v=zQ3mgfRSezw be like a present, given to some ship between our Educational Hundreds of parents and community Thank you SONY Pictures to keep. Services, Music, and Art departments, audience members came to APCH to Entertainment for all the equipment we brought students together to watch on the big screen and cheer and your ongoing support for this We are not that. adapt & recreate three popular mov- the students on. With smiles on their program! And I wonder what ever happened to cooties? Each year APCH provides more than 150 fun and educational field trips to concerts, museums, hikes, sailing, -- by Xochitl, Age 14 horseback riding, camping and the beach! APCH Member We also take kids to visit colleges all over California!

7 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE (TEEN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES) THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE 2015 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 1 - 2100+ internship hours were com- 10 - 1 member received a full scholar- pleted by teen members ship to attend Berklee College of AWARDED OVER 13 YEARS! 2 - 200+ hours of tutoring were pro- Music in Boston This year The APCH Shaheen set a great example for his younger vided to members 11 - 25 teen members participated Scholarship Program welcomed a new siblings. This summer he worked as 3 - Teens Taking Action, our commu- in a weekend camping trip, celebrat- cohort of 20 Scholars going off to col- Teacher’s Assistant in an inner-city nity service group, provided 1200+ ing their completion of the 10-month lege and celebrated nine college school in Massachusetts. hours of service to local organizations GirlPower and Journey Programs graduates! We are proud of their ac- Neydi Z. graduated from CSULA 4 - LIFE Mentoring supported 30 one- 12 - We launched 2 peer mentoring complishments, and would like to high- this past spring with a B.S. in on-one mentoring relationships programs, Mini-GirlPower and Junior light three of our many success stories: Operations Management. We are 5 - GirlPower, a peer-mentoring Journey, to service boys and girls Shari G. graduated cum laude from proud to announce that she is con- group for girls, celebrated 17 young ages 12-13 Howard University with a B.A. in African tinuing as an important member of women at the 2015 GirlPower Awards 13 - The APCH Shaheen Scholarship Studies. Shari has a passion for fitness, the APCH family, working full time in Luncheon, four of whom just started Program graduated 9 scholars in dancing, and giving back. In the spirit our Accounting Department! college! 2015 and is sending 74 to college this of “paying it forward” Shari will teach a Congratulations to all of our APCH 6 - 14 young men completed academic year teen fitness class at APCH this fall! Shaheen Scholars – and love and Journey, a rite of passage program 14 - Through our STEAM (Science, Faustino A. is starting his senior year thanks to all our donors for this pro- designed to help them have a deeper Technology, Engineering, Art, and at Bowdoin College. As the first in his gram, especially David and Linda understanding of who they are as they Math) Program, we are building and family to go to college, Faustino has Shaheen!! age into manhood programming robots 7 - 9 members completed a 25-hour 15 - We launched the APCH Alumni Driver’s Education Course Association, a group of former mem- 8 - 1 teen member was accepted to bers staying involved and giving back Harvard University on a full scholarship in a meaningful way 9 - 1 member was selected as a 16 - WE BROKE GROUND TO BUILD Gates Millennium Scholar, providing OUR NEW BTF TEEN CENTER WHICH full funding throughout her under- WILL EVENTUALLY DOUBLE OUR graduate studies CAPACITY! JOURNEY TO MANHOOD WE LOVE HIRING OUR ALUMS! APCH prides itself in our highly mo- Parent Services Associate and Neydi tivated, professional and caring staff. is an Accounting Assistant. Their ex- We are extra proud that two of our periences as alumnae give them a newest staff members are APCH different and insightful perspective alumnae! Meet Michelle & Neydi – of APCH and we are very happy to Michelle works as our Membership & welcome them home!

Journey is a Rite of Passage pro- The boys went to gentleman’s boot- gram that provides weekly work- camp and received social and dining shops for our 14-18-year-old boys, etiquette workshops to prepare for covering topics from manhood to ca- the event, and they were stellar! reer development. It is a circle of trust On May 27, 2015 14 proud young where boys grow and learn to be- men participated in our 3rd Annual come compassionate, respectful, and Journey Culmination Dinner, featuring successful young men. In 2015 keynote speaker, Jamie C. Zamora, Journey and GirlPower collaborated M.P.A, Higher Education Advocate, on our first ever 3-day camping trip. Community Leader and Mentor with Together, our young women and a message to our young men to con- men enjoyed nature and reflected on tinue pursuing their dreams and aspi- the lessons they had learned in their rations regardless of any obstacles. respective programs. And, 2015 Each young man received a certificate marked the first year our Journey of culmination and acknowledge- In the 2015-16 academic year our APCH Shaheen boys escorted our GirlPower girls dur- ment for their commitment and dedi- Scholarship Program supported 74 students in attending ing our annual GirlPower Luncheon. cation to finishing the program. Bravo! colleges around the country, bringing our total to 304!

8 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE (TEEN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES) APCH ALUM VOICES: L.I.F.E. MENTORING MARIA XOCHICALE IS CHANGING LIVES I responded with a huge smile and Lead. Influence. Foster. Empower. said, “Yes!” and I am now the Accounts APCH members involved with the woman has participated in leadership Payable Coordinator. LIFE Mentoring program, exhibit programs, given back to her commu- In the future I see myself graduating growth in behavioral and social skills, nity and traveled across the United from law school. It might take a while, academic achievement and emotional States. We are delighted to share that but I will get it done. well-being. One member came to she is now enrolled as a freshman at a My advice to youth is don’t give up, Maria graduated in 2014 APCH as a timid, guarded, teenager 4-year college. even when you fail. Find someone that from California State University on an and over time, with the joint efforts of Thanks in part to the support and APCH Shaheen Scholarship encourages you. Find mentors. And, the counseling department, teen pro- encouragement of their mentors, I lost so many friends to drugs and hold on tight because the roller coaster gramming and LIFE Mentoring, she many mentees have ventured outside gang violence. I could easily have will take curves that you don’t expect. has flourished and allowed her confi- of their comfort zones to pursue excit- been another statistic on the streets, Leadership is a huge word. In order dence and charming personality to ing new endeavors and expand their but when I was a junior in high school to be a leader, you have to be your shine. She has become a strong advo- lives. To learn more or get involved, there was a counselor that kept asking best and be the example. cate for herself and her community. please email us at LIFEmentoring@ what I was going to do and insisting All the negativity in my life actually With the support of APCH, this young apch.org. that I check out APCH. challenged me to do my best. I did not That’s when everything changed. want to be another statistic, so I did At APCH, everyone talked to me about what I had to do to graduate from high going on to college. I learned so much school and go on to higher education. and I had so many mentors. APCH got As a teenager I did not see many into my heart – and nothing will ever people trying to help out and better replace it. the community. I had a different vi- Two years ago I graduated from col- sion. I tutored others in high school lege on an APCH Shaheen scholarship. and at college I supported undocu- Recently, through APCH, I started an in- mented students. The way APCH ternship with Alchemy Entertainment. helped me was great, but paying it In my second week, I was offered a job. forward is even better! EMPOWERED GIRLS MAKE POWERFUL WOMEN served more than 400 meals at a lo- cal homeless shelter and gave over 150 community service hours. The GP girls also engaged with powerful fe- male professionals who are leaders in their organizations and are making a mark in their fields. The GirlPower program has strongly impacted the lives of our teen girls. We were proud to have three of our GP girls participate in competitive leadership programs last summer and four of our girls set off to four-year col- leges this past Fall!

GirlPower (GP) is a sisterhood – a nary opportunities for teen girls to capable leaders and change-makers in safe space where girls at APCH can mature into young adults motivated their community. grow together and learn to love them- and empowered to make positive life In 2015 the GP Girls learned about 1,000+ volunteers selves and trust each other. Through decisions. GirlPower provides girls the the importance of friendships, contribute more than field trips, guest speakers, and com- opportunity to develop strengths and healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, 22,000 hours each year. munity service, GP provides extraordi- use their voices as they transform into goal setting, and budgeting. They Thank You!

9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM 5TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS MAKE STAKEHOLDERS CIRCLE ALL THE DIFFERENCE We’re glad that giving back is so Universities, Westwood College Mount popular and that YOU think APCH is a St. Mary’s and the amazing students cool place to complete your commu- and staff from Marymount High nity service, meet new awesome peo- School. And, our very own APCH ple, and make a difference! This past Shaheen Scholars volunteer and in- year we hosted more than 1,000 vol- tern as part of their scholarship agree- unteers. APCH has volunteer and in- ment. If you would like to join the fun ternship partnerships with VISTA, and make a positive difference at Stanford University, HUB Cities, A.Y.E., APCH, please write to volunteer@ the Summer Youth Employment apch.org. We look forward to includ- Program, USC, UOP, UCLA, CalState ing you!

This May we held our 5th Annual focus turned to neighborhood trans- Stakeholders Circle, a gathering for formation and the coming changes APCH members, staff, parents, interns, and potential impact on our com- COMMUNITY CONNECTED volunteers and directors from our munity. Input and suggestions were Community Police Advisory Board, Board and Leadership Council to conveyed to our Board of Directors The Historic Central Avenue B.I.D. (our come together and SHARE ideas at its annual retreat in June. APCH is Executive Director is the Vice-Chair), about APCH, LISTEN to each other’s a community and all stakeholders Central Avenue Business Association, voices, and CO-VISION about the pos- are important to the process of The Central Avenue Jazz Festival sibilities ahead. strengthening our work on behalf of Committee, and many others. We reviewed developments since the youth and families of South Throughout the year APCH produces last year’s meeting and the group’s Central. many community events such as: The JIVE LIVE New Year’s Race, The Cinderella & Prince Charming Project, APCH MEMBER RETENTION APCH is in touch with its communi- The Health and Garden Expo, ty and fully engaged in partnerships Community Movie Nights, The Back to REACHES AN ALL-TIME HIGH every day, whether with the youth and School Supplies Festival, our families at our center, other nonprofits, Community Thanksgiving Dinner & AS PARENTS STEP INTO colleges, businesses, our Council Grocery Distribution, and our A Place Office, LAPD, the Mayor’s office – really, Called Home for the Holidays Festival. LEADERSHIP ROLES just about everyone! APCH leaders at- APCH is committed to continual im- We have many families at APCH resent the needs and suggestions of tend and host many meetings every provement and a bright future for the with siblings of all ages. With our re- all APCH families. In addition to par- month, including the CD9 Coalition youth and families of South Central tention rate at an all-time high of ticipation in nutrition and cooking (30 local nonprofits working together), L.A. – we believe in CommYOUnity. 93%, the population of APCH contin- classes, health workshops, and public ues to mature and this past year doz- speaking training, our parents are ens of our elementary school stu- proudly volunteering at movie nights, dents advanced to middle school, teen nights, Thanksgiving, and pro- ROYALTY AT APCH! making teens the largest segment of viding critically important lunchtime More than 800 girls and 200 boys suits for the boys, BofA provided good- our population. We also have 74 support during our summer session. participated in our 13th annual ie bags and an army of volunteers, and members in college. Unfortunately, Parents on the PPC have also brought Cinderella & Prince Charming our GirlPower Girls and Journey Boys the high retention rate also means their points of view to our annual Project. Inspirational speakers pre- rolled up their sleeves and hosted the that our waiting list has grown to Stakeholders Circle and spoken at our sented self-improvement workshops event. THANKS TO ALL OUR nearly 600 young people. We are all Board meetings. Our APCH parents and the teens got to “shop” in our bou- VOLUNTEERS! We were also blessed to looking forward to opening our new continue to partner with us year after tique, choosing from 3,000 formal have the Center Theatre Group’s cast Teen Center in 2016 and expanding year to make a difference in the lives dresses and 600 suits, plus jewelry, from the hit show Cinderella teaching our capacity! of their children and families and in shoes, and accessories. The LA5 Rotary the Waltz to our princesses and Meanwhile, our Parent Partnership the community! Club underwrote our expenses princes, which was absolutely magical. circle (PPC) continues to grow to rep- (THANK YOU LA5!), Friar Tux provide Congratulations Class of 2015!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in A Place Called Home’s Cinderella and Prince Charming project. I was able to get a suit that my parents couldn’t afford. I learned that there are people who actually care for me and my community. It was a great experience! – Jose, 12th Grade 10 EVENTS 2015 STARS AND STRIKES

*The APCH Leadership Council is a group of young professionals dedicated to volunteering, raising funds, and mentoring at A Place Called Home. They are especially supportive of our programs for teens and our annual A Place Called Home for the Holidays festival. Want to get involved? Email [email protected] and write LEADERSHIP COUNCIL in the subject line. 2014 GALA FOR THE CHILDREN Our 9th annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling and Poker Fundraiser was the most highly RAISES $1,000,000! attended ever! Our members rubbed shoulders with the cast of Jane the Virgin: Ivonne Coll, Diane Guerro & Azia Tesfai as well as celebrities Jordan Sparks, R5, Eden XO, Open Air Stereo, Sofia Reyes, Lunchie Baby and many more made for a fun-packed evening of bowling and poker (for the adults) – our bowling tournament was a huge success, with more than 10 “teams” playing for prizes. Thanks to the tireless dedication of our amazing *Leadership Council, we raised $100,000 for APCH’s FREE youth programs.

Check our website for info for the next STARS AND STRIKES in March 2016! 2015 GIRLPOWER AWARDS LUNCHEON

Congratulations and deepest respect to our 2014 Gala for the Children honorees Byron Allen, Austin Beutner and Terry Press. Through your efforts and our amazing Board of Directors, the Gala was a grand success in support of our FREE programs for thousands of young people at APCH. The APCH Dance Company and our band, 29Live, showcased their talents throughout the evening, and several members shared their stories of inspiration and personal transformation at APCH. THANK YOU!

2015 GALA FOR THE CHILDREN HONORING JOSH GOLDSTINE AND KENNNETH M. KARMIN Celebrating women who inspire us, we honored nonprofit professional Robyn Browning, SAVE THE DATE: creative executive Lisa Licht and advertising guru Maryann Walker. Our Media Role November 19, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Model Award honored Jane the Virgin cast members: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Nevado and Ivonne Coll. Alongside them, APCH celebrated a special group of inner-city teens who are learning and growing into strong young women who will make a difference in the world. Hosted by actress Shondrella Avery, the APCH Band 29Live and the APCH Dance Company entertained our guests while we raised funds for the GirlPower Project Thanks to YOU, and other APCH programs. dear donors, all services at APCH are free for SAVE THE DATE: our members and their The next GirlPower Awards Luncheon will be on families! May 19, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

11 WE LOVE OUR DONORS (9/1/14 - 9/30/15) 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 Dawn Campbell Cyrus Hadidi Robert Israel Julie Pilat Walter Richardson Dawn Taubin Marshall Wax Doug Atchison Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM Louise Hamagami Alan Melina Amanda Plisner Howard Sherwood Hamed Tavajohi Justin Woodhull Robyn M. Browning Barbara Glazer Jonathan Hodge Melissa Palazzo Alexander Pratt Stephanie Sherwood Sandy Walia Maryellen Zarakas Sue Brucker Stephanie Goldstine Big Thinkers MarketCast LLC Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Tom Bouquet Rodd Perry Laurie Groh Forward Thinkers Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust $250,000 to $499,999 Michael DeLuca Productions Weingart Foundation Adriene Bowles Joseph Pittman H.S. Cheema, Inc. / Subway #46186 $250 to $499 Kenneth Lucek The David and Linda William Mudd Workshop Creative, LLC Douglas Brandt Daniel Platt Heidi Haddad Victor Allen MacLean Sky Shaheen Foundation New Heights Entertainment, LLC Jonathan Zeichner and Timothy Brown Piyush Prakash Sunshine Hanson Jeff Alperin MacLean-Fogg Community Builders Our Alchemy, LLC Monica Chinlund Robyn Browning Production Elements, Inc. Hillary Hartman Antioch University Sandi Mann Platinum Julie Pilat True Believers Buddha Jones, LLC Swisher Productions Paul Hastings Association of Entertainment Chuey Martinez $100,000 to $249,999 Terry Press and Andrew Marx $2,500 to $4,999 Dawn Campbell RCMI Pamela Hayden Marketing Agencies Kelly McCormick Serge and Florence Azria Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Academy of Magical Arts Canyon Design Group Pam Rector Andrea Hein Amy Atchison Brian McKinley California Community Foundation Amber Riley Peter Adee CASA of Los Angeles Paul Reitz Bob Herald Charmaine and Eddie Atherton Richard McWhorter QueensCare Richard Riordan Pam and Paul Apel Cold Open Rock, Paper, Scissors Suzan Hughes Charmaine Atherton Giovanni Mejia Faith Strong Sherwood Foundation Barbara Arnold Comerica Bank Rosen Family Foundation Betsee Isenberg Ilyssa and Eric Banhazl Dee Michaelis The ELMA Music Foundation Marc Shmuger and Louise Hamagami Doug and Dalia Atchison Cornelia J. 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We’re sorry if we overlooked you, misspelled or incorrectly listed your name. Please let us know and we will gladly correct our records for future newsletters, [email protected] EXPANSION: IT’S REALLY HAPPENING! Two years ago when our waiting list house our expanded Bridge to the Faith Strong, The Marion Brucker Robert & Gail Israel, Transformation hit 500, we knew we had to get seri- Future teen program and a multidisci- Legacy Trust, The Ahmanson Trust, Good News Foundation, ous about expansion! On August 21, plinary presentation space for our Foundation, The W.M. Keck Davidow Charitable Trust, Anthony & 2015 we broke ground on Phase 1 of Creative Expressions programs. We will Foundation, The Religious of the Jeanne Pritzker, Richard & Leslie Frank, our Capital Expansion, commencing also be able to host more events for Sacred Heart of Mary, HOK Neighborhood Improvement Fund renovation of our warehouse into the the entire community! Architecture, Howard & Stephanie and LA City Façade Project. APCH Annex & Teen Center! APCH is grateful to the following for Sherwood, Serge & Florence Azria, Opening in 2016, the Annex will providing major support for Phase 1: Joseph Sherwood, Cyrus Hadidi,

14 MESSAGE FROM THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD LEADERSHIP

and how do we insure that our pro- am confident that with our strong Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director grams are sustainable into the future? leadership and staff, involved parents Debrah Constance, Founder I am honored to be the new and community members, and loyal BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairwoman of this intelligent, pas- donors, APCH will continue to serve Dawn Taubin, Chairman Cyrus Hadidi, Co-Vice Chairman sionate and devoted Board as APCH and improve the lives of thousands Barbara Glazer, Co-Vice Chairman continues to strengthen and grow. of youth and families for many years Melissa Palazzo, Treasurer Cyrus Hadidi is one of those devot- to come. Barbara Arnold, Secretary ed board members. He successfully Doug Atchison served as treasurer for five years be- In Service, Robyn M. Browning fore becoming Board Chairman in Sue Brucker 2012. His strong and thoughtful lead- Dawn Campbell ership has guided our Board and Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM Stephanie Goldstine helped APCH grow in a sustainable Dawn Taubin Louise Hamagami and steady way. Cyrus, on behalf of Jonathan Hodge At our 2015 Retreat, the APCH myself and my fellow directors, thank Robert Israel Board of Directors tackled essential you for your commitment to the APCH Thanks Cyrus Hadidi Alan Melina goals and questions for the agency - APCH community. I’m grateful that and welcomes Dawn Taubin Julie Pilat Amanda Plisner how do we best serve our members, you will continue to serve as Co-Vice as our new Board Chair! Alexander Pratt how is the neighborhood changing Chair, along with Barbara Glazer. Walter Richardson and what is our role in that change, It is an exciting time at APCH and I Howard Sherwood Stephanie Sherwood Hamed Tavajohi Sandy Walia APCH BOARD WELCOMES FOUR NEW DIRECTORS! Marshall Wax Stephanie Goldstine is a communi- agencies and elected officials in a wide and a Co-Chair for the Urban Land Justin Woodhull Maryellen Zarakas ty activist who for- range of civil litigation matters involving Institute’s Young Leaders Group in merly worked in education and healthcare policy issues. Los Angeles. LIFETIME DIRECTORS the entertainment Walter Richardson is a financial advi- Robert Davidow Thanks to all our Directors for taking Peter M. Gilhuly, ESQ. industry. She has sor for Wells Fargo the initiative and contributing your Kenneth Karmin focused consider- Advisors in the Los time, treasure and wisdom to invest in Bruce Newberg able time and ef- Angeles area. the work of A Place Called Home and Stephen Winston fort on causes that matter to her most, Walter is a strate- in the futures of the youth and families LEADERSHIP COUNCIL namely hunger relief and education. gist when it we serve.. Amanda Plisner, Co Chairman She is an active supporter of Feeding comes to wealth Justin Woodhull, Co Chairman America, a regular volunteer at OPCC’s management, creating opportunities Marshall Smith, New Membership Officer Interested in learning more about Maggie Venneri, Secretary food pantry, and has played an active for his clients. He has served as an of- serving on our Board of Directors? Bennett Johnson, Treasurer role in school fundraising projects and ficer for the NAACP and worked with Please email our Executive Director: Maya Shah, Social Media community outreach programs. several other non profit organizations. [email protected] Chris Ceccotti Amanda Plisner (APCH Leadership Justin Woodhull (APCH Leadership Calvin Chan Council CoChair), Council CoChair) is Christine Cheung Deputy Attorney Finance Director at Kate Christensen General, California EJM Development Allison Copes Department of Co., an industrial Danielle Djansezian Sarah Duru Justice, Amanda real estate invest- Marni Glick represents state ment company, Stephanie Gunawan Sean Hamidi Seana Johnson Lisa Masters YOUNG PROFESSIONALS STEP UP Prophet The APCH Leadership Council LC is taking its engagement to a new Last year, we served Garrett Torres (LC) is a dynamic and diverse group level with the launch of a tutoring more than 900 youth, Kristen Vincent of young professionals committed to and “homework help” program at 8-21 years of age, and furthering APCH’s mission through APCH to be provided by LC members thousands more family fundraising and service. This past coming down to our Center. and community members year, the LC produced its flagship As APCH grows, and the LC contin- through distributions of events – the Stars and Strikes ues to expand its involvement, there food, school supplies, Celebrity Bowling & Poker will be new opportunities to get in- dental and medical Tournament and the Home for the volved. To learn more, please visit the services, volunteer days, Holidays Toy Drive – and provided APCH website and click on GET movie screenings and volunteer support for a variety of INVOLVED or call Marshall Smith at Holiday Festivals. APCH events. This coming year, the (310) 699-0814. 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 • A month of Tutoring for five children who are struggling to keep up at school - $175 YOU CAN MAKE • Snacks and meals for ten children for a month - $320 • A Field Trip for 25 children - $500 ALL THE DIFFERENCE • 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 I want to Keep On Giving: Please make automatic monthly donations of: $ with my credit card. holiday wishes come true! Payment method: q Check q MasterCard q Visa q AmEx q Discover Or help year-round. ( Please make check payable to: A Place Called Home, 2830 South Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011 ) To enroll as an Adopt a-Family Donor Name on credit card: Card #: Exp: / please go to: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: apch.org > GET INVOLVED q Please make this gift in memory/honor of: > ADOPT-A-FAMILY q My company will make a matching gift, I have enclosed the form Or, complete this form q Please do not include my name in any list of published donors and return by fax, mail or email: q I am interested in naming APCH in my estate plan. Please contact me at q A Place Called Home I am interested in contributing to the APCH Endowment. Please contact me at q I am interested in volunteer opportunities at APCH. Please contact me at Attn: Adopt-A-Family q I am interested in learning more about serving on the Board of Directors or Leadership Council 2830 S. Central Ave. Changing The World Starts At Home - THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTMENT IN OUR YOUTH! Los Angeles, CA 90011 fax (323) 232-0139 2015-2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS [email protected] 2015 WHAT WHEN & WHERE DETAILS GET INVOLVED

APCH distributes backpacks and school Donate backpacks and school utensils AUGUST 1 BACK TO SCHOOL APCH - 10AM-1PM utensils to our members and community of [email protected] Name South Central LA Full dental service at APCH provided in By appointment only. To book, contact: SEPTEMBER TBD USC DENTAL CLINIC APCH partnership with USC’s Ayuda program. Ana Maria at [email protected] FALL FESTIVAL Address OCTOBER 30 APCH - ALL DAY APCH treats the kids to a Calling all volunteers. HALLOWEEN PARTY spooktacular day of haunting events! Please email [email protected] APCH GALA FOR THE CHILDREN For tickets and sponsorship information HONORING JOSH GOLDSTINE B EVER LY H I LTO N please go to www.apch.org and click NOVEMBER 19 Please join us for our biggest TICKETS/SPONSORSHIPS or contact AND HOTEL 5:30PM-9PM fundraiser of the year! Rebecca Mizrahi at (323) 904-4400 or Phone KENNETH M. KARMIN [email protected] COMMUNITY APCH distributes groceries and serves Calling all volunteers. NOVEMBER 25 THANKSGIVING DINNER & APCH - ALL DAY dinner for 1,200 community members Please email [email protected] Email GROCERY DISTRIBUTION and families in need. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Join us for our Tree Lighting Ceremony & stay Bring an ornament & join in the fun! DECEMBER 11 & MOVIE NIGHT-HOLIDAY APCH - 5PM-8PM for hot chocolate and Movie Night. Make sure Volunteers needed. I would like to participate in: EDITION to bring warm blankets for the whole family! Please email [email protected] q HOPE (year round essentials) A hip & fun holiday party at one of the DECEMBER TBD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE PARTY TBD - 7PM-10PM hottest spots in LA. Admission $20 or a new Visit www.apch.org for details q Holiday Edition $20 toy for our kids! DECEMBER 16 ADOPT-A-FAMILY 9AM-6PM Help an APCH family in need. Visit www.apch.org for details Please select size of recipient family APCH HOME FOR THE APCH - ALL Help us decorate the Center & sort toys, Calling all volunteers. and donation level you prefer: DECEMBER 18 HOLIDAYS FESIVAL books and clothing to be distributed Please email [email protected] PREPERATION AND SETUP AFTERNOON to South LA families in need q 2 - 3 ( up to $250 ) APCH HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS A fun & festive day for hundreds of Calling all volunteers. q 4 - 5 ( up to $400 ) DECEMBER 19 FESTIVAL AND GIFT APCH - ALL DAY South Central families in need. Please email [email protected] DISTRIBUTION q 6 - 7 ( up to $600 ) DECEMBER 24-JAN 4 APCH HOLIDAY BREAK HAPPY HOLIDAYS! APCH Closed HAPPY HOLIDAYS! q 8 or more ( up to $800 ) Center reopens Monday, January 4, 2016 2016 WHAT WHEN & WHERE DETAILS GET INVOLVED The amount you give is Join the Race! Train up and get ready for the Get fit & raise funds! JANUARY 3 JIVE LIVE - NEW YEARS RUN DOWNTOWN, L.A. 4th annual Jive Live New Year’s Race, with Register to join Team APCH. up to you. You may choose to APCH as the Official Charity! For info:www.newyearsrace.com adopt more than one family. Join us as we recognize our outstanding For more info. contact JANUARY 23 VOLUNTEER AWARDS LUNCHEON APCH volunteers from 2015 – we love you! Sarah at [email protected] STARS STRIKES For tickets and sponsorship information & 6PM-MIDNIGHT The APCH Leadership Council’s annual MARCH TBD CELEBRITY BOWLING & POKER amazingly fun fundraising event. please go to www.apch.org and click PINZ IN STUDIO CITY TICKETS/SPONSORSHIPS TOURNAMENT Don’t miss it! or contact Di Lam at [email protected] CINDERELLA & PRINCE South Los Angeles teens learn about inner beauty & strength, and outer generosity, and Donate dresses and suits. To volunteer, APRIL 15 & 16 CHARMING PAY IT FORWARD APCH go home with fabulous formal dresses & suits email [email protected] PROJECT for Prom & Graduation Calling all volunteers. Please email APRIL 30 HEALTH AND GARDEN EXPO APCH Bringing healthy living to South Central [email protected] TBD BIG SUNDAY APCH - 10AM-4PM Come help beautify APCH. Volunteer today! Calling all volunteers. GIRLPOWER AWARDS THE BEVERLY HILTON This event raises funds for the APCH GirlPower For ticket & sponsorship information MAY 19 Project & other APCH programs that inspire please contact Rebecca Mizrahi at (323) SCAN THIS CODE TO WATCH THE APCH LUNCHEON & BOUTIQUE HOTEL - 10AM-2PM inner-city youth. 904-4400 or [email protected] VIDEO ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE For further information on upcoming events, please visit our Events Calendar online at http://www.apch.org/events.php