CHANGING THE WORLD STARTS AT HOME

NEWSLETTER • 2018-2019

AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE, APCH IS STILL RISING! …and not just because we’ve our doors in 1993 and 12 teens launched our 2nd year of RISE showed up. Twenty five years and High at APCH in partnership 20,000 young people later, we with Da Vinci Schools, now open have 700 enrolled and are wel- five days a week at The Bridge coming up to 400 onto our cam- building on our campus. RISE pro- pus and into our gardens every vides a potent combination of ro- day, plus more than 100 in colleg- bust academic support integrat- es across the country and dozens ed with APCH’s wraparound more in internships at APCH and services, with a focus on serving in the community. And, our 75 young people in the foster care Special thanks to architects John P. Zeichner and Dino Tadiar, dedicated staff members are pro- system, on probation, and with- and landscape designer Gabor & Allen viding love, support and opportu- out stable homes. After a success- ing a comfortable Membership of programs we provide, youth nity for every single one! ful inaugural year in 2017/18 serv- Services area and new restrooms we serve, scholars going to col- A Place Called Home is provid- ing 70 students, RISE launched (happy dance!). Opening the lege and young people placed in ing a stable platform for youth school year 2018/19 with an enroll- Welcome Center and The Bridge good internships and jobs have and families who would other- ment goal of up to 120! completes Phase 1 of our campus all gone up, and this fall we sent wise be living from day to day to Last summer we opened our expansion and makeover. (Watch 112 scholars to college on APCH become self-sufficient and plan new Welcome Center featuring this space and pretty soon you’ll Shaheen Scholarships! and prepare for a better future. the Debrah Constance Gateway be hearing about Phase 2!) We’ve traveled an amazing path When the young people of A Place (named for our founder), includ- Most importantly, the numbers since that first day we opened Called Home succeed, we all do. OUR MISSION TABLE OF CONTENTS A Place Called Home provides a safe, nurturing Executive Director Message 2 environment with proven programs in arts, Programs 4-11 education and wellness for the young people Community 12 in South Central Los Angeles to help them improve Events 14 their economic conditions and develop healthy, List of Donors 15-18 fulfilling and purposeful lives. Volunteer Opportunities 20 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE A WAY TO PRACTICE GENEROSITY IS TO GIVE ENERGY WHERE IT IS NEEDED, WHETHER THAT IS IN THE FORM OF TIME, MONEY OR LOVE. have not - where are you now? question” as we consider what ing things better. At APCH we Are you an alum with a story to the needs will be in our commu- say, “Changing the world starts at tell about how APCH influenced nity over the next decade and home… A Place Called Home.” your life? Please email me! beyond. And, we are preparing Whether you are an APCH mem- During our 25 years of provid- [email protected] and empowering the young peo- ber, a parent, a volunteer or a do-

ing service for the youth and ple at APCH to have leadership nor, we invite you to invest in Looking Ahead families of South Central, thou- roles in our community and the making things better for each in- sands of young people have Working together, our Board of world. More and more APCH dividual, for the community, the passed through our doors, grown Directors, senior staff, and some members are pursuing higher City and the world. Please get in- into adulthood, and gone on to trusted consultants are currently education and then coming back volved, be in touch, and bring have families and become con- engaged in looking ahead and to South L.A. to make a difference, your positive energy to A Place tributing community members. planning for A Place Called or joining the workforce as artists, Called Home. We will welcome Hundreds have graduated from Home’s next 25 years. We are entrepreneurs and professionals you with open arms and then college and become profession- paying close attention to the who will influence culture and con- we’ll get to work together! als making their way in L.A. and trends in education, well-being, ditions for generations to come. other parts of the country. Some economic opportunity, commu- We are living through intense have stayed in touch, but we are nity change, politics and social and troubling times, and every Jonathan Zeichner really missing the many who evolution. We are “living in the one of us can contribute to mak- ANOTHER UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER!

Last summer 591 APCH mem- many new experiences to our Dance, Fulcrum Adventures, bers enjoyed eight unforgettable youth, from our annual Puppet Geek Squad Academy, Gentle weeks of fun and enrichment! Parade, to Movie Nights, farmer’s Barn, Horses in the Hood, ICM Beginning with a Kids’ Day markets, Social Entrepreneurship Partners, LA Kitchen, Los Carnival and ending with a mas- Biz Camp and dozens more Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles sive Griffith Park picnic, there unique opportunities. The hard- Rams, MattMan Surf Kids were research projects, art dis- est part of summer at APCH is an- Foundation, Mullen Lowe, plays, gardening and harvest swering the question: “what was NFTE Biz Camp, Oregon days, swimming, sailing, surfing, your favorite part?!” Shakespeare Festival, The horseback riding, camping and Special thanks to our partners: Peninsula Beverly Hills, UCLA 72 field trips in between! There is 24th Street Theater, 826LA, Marina Aquatic, Warner Bros., some kind of magic at APCH in American Ballet Theater, Camp and USC’s Wrigley Institute for the summer and our staff and Bob Waldorf, Capital One, Casa Environmental Studies. volunteers loved bringing so 0101, Disney, Everybody 2 HIGH SCHOOL AT APCH

TO RISE: TO UPLIFT A Place Called Home is excited housing. RISE students have the If you know a young person to enter our second year of a dy- opportunity to recover credits, who has been caught up namic and innovative education earn a GED or high school diplo- in the system or lacks a partnership with Da Vinci Schools. ma, grow as leaders, participate stable home and wants to Our co-venture, RISE High at in college and career readiness pursue their education in a safe, supportive, APCH, operates on our campus programs, and engage in mean- and loving environment, from 8am-4pm. RISE welcomes ingful extracurricular activities. APCH programs5 and services please refer them to and supports teens and young Through our partnership, APCH [email protected]. are delivered via adults who have not been effec- provides RISE students with five core departments: tively served by the traditional wraparound support services and Educational Services, school system, especially those in an array of enrichment, vocation- Health, Nutrition the foster care or probation sys- al and higher education classes & Well-being, tems and living without stable and scholarships. Arts & Creative Expressions, Bridge to the Future, and Community Engagement & Volunteerism

COUNSELING

someone to speak to. We will WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK continue to be here for her Jarely, a 13 year-old member, positive and in good spirits at and every child at APCH as they grew tremendously last summer, APCH. She has built a better develop and grow into their and now she is completing her rapport with our staff, including best selves. last year in middle school. Jarely the Counseling Department and has faced challenges being Dr. Lucretia Taylor, Program comfortable with herself, Director for Teen and Young Adult R RESPECT expressing thoughts and feelings Services, which is where she will 93% and interacting with staff and be in another year. E other members respectfully. Recently, during REACH Week, EMPATHY One day last summer, after a a field trip to “That’s From playful incident gone wrong with Disneyland” (an amazing collec- A ACCOUNTABILITY In 2017, membership a friend, we saw Jarely’s ability to tion of Disney memorabilia) was retention remained at activate REACH (Respect, offered as an incentive to mem- C Empathy, Accountability, bers who exemplified REACH. And C O U R A G E 93%. Unfortunately, that Courage and Hope) when she Miss Jarely was one of them! means 750 children held herself accountable for her Jarely’s journey continues, and H are waiting to get into actions - and we gave her her our counseling team is providing H O P E A Place Called Home. props. Following that incident, unconditional love and a safe Jarely has been extremely helpful, place she can come and have

3 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

languages. Some visited their KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ancestral country, proudly sharing what they knew. By recognizing similarities and differences among various cultures around the world, members began to develop an inclusive worldview that will serve them well throughout their lives. Via learning about current world events, members explored values and issues and practiced their critical thinking skills. They developed their speaking skills and voices by delivering famous words by Sojourner Truth, Charlie Chaplin and the poem “I Am Joaquin.” Historical context, identity, cre- Our Educational Services context, members found museum at Plaza de Arte y ativity plus strong academics Department proudly provides themselves reflected in the Cultura. Others “traveled the equals powerful APCH members academic support, enrichment history of the land on which they world” with a special APCH getting ready to lead and partici- and a culturally relevant library. live. They explored the City of passport they created. They pate in the world. This summer, members explored Angels’ founding and original admired monuments, learned It’s easier to know where Los Angeles - the ocean, art and center, Olvera Street, and visited about cultural traditions and you’re going if you know where people. Through historical the first Mexican-American greeted each other in foreign you’re from!

exploring the cultures, natural fea- APCH STUDENTS ARE EXPLORING THE WORLD! tures, and fun facts of each loca- tion, students learned critical map skills and information about world geography. Each day also includ- ed teams of members collaborat- ing on interactive STEM challeng- es, creative art projects, and other fun activities. Use an ordinary piece of paper to construct a bridge that can hold over 100 pennies? Check! Make papel pica- do from Mexico or origami from Japan? You bet! Design a balloon- powered rocket that can travel the length of a 25-foot-long string? Done! Make ice cream in a bag us- ing simple ingredients? Yum! These projects and more engaged members all through the summer, inspiring a desire to travel, learn How do you visit countries class used their imaginations to tion of APCH’s REACH pillars, and about the incredible world we live around the world and never leave journey far and near, following outstanding achievement. The in, and understand both the simi- A Place Called Home? Become a clues in pursuit of “stolen” Griffin travel search took members to all larities and differences that unite Travel Detective! Throughout Bucks – the incentive used at seven continents and to countries and strengthen us. Got your pass- the summer, elementary school APCH during the school year to ranging from Mexico to China to port? Let’s go! members in the Travel Detectives recognize hard work, demonstra- Kenya to Germany. In addition to 4 HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING

include Respect, Empathy, JUMP HIGHER, RUN FASTER AT APCH! Accountability, and that it takes Courage and Hope to keep trying harder every step of the way. Her positive vibes helped her volleyball team come out as champions dur- ing our Summer Tournament with our partners, including HOLA, Bresee, and Virgil Middle School. As hot as summer 2018 was, it also included a lot of “cool” field trips, like ice skating, visiting the Los Angeles Rams Camp, going to a Sparks basketball game, and partici- pating in “Kids Take the Field” day at Dodger Stadium. Every day, we provide entry-level to advanced sports classes and a fun, challenging and safe environment for The girls at APCH continue to at- but also in building their confi- was out on the athletics field all our members to develop as athletes tract the spotlight as they take dence and social skills. summer helping run our sports and teammates. Our curriculum bases, dunk baskets, make goals, It was such a treat to see longtime camps and implementing the pillars aligns with the California State and serve up wins on any kind of member Larissa, now an APCH of “REACH” that she learned as a Standard Physical exam given at court anywhere! At APCH, sports Shaheen Scholar in college, return to young member. With every kick of schools so we can help our members play a vital role in the growth of APCH as a summer camp counselor the ball, every dunk and push-up, prepare to pass. This fall we are start- our members, not only physically in the Athletics Department. She she reminded members that sports ing our first ALL GIRLS softball team!

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

If there is one thing our Last year, close to 1,000 lbs. of fruit, members agree upon it is that vegetables and herbs were eating fresh fruit and vegetables harvested from APCH’s very own year round is an absolute APCH gardens, and literally hundreds of must! Through our ongoing floral arrangements, too! In our partnership with Food Forward, ongoing commitment to helping more than 30,000 lbs (that’s 15 youth and families learn about tons!!) of fresh, locally grown fruits well being and great food, our and veggies were used over the NUA department was excited to past 12 months for preparing open its very own classroom, healthy snacks and meals for our allowing us to expand our members and grocery bags Nutrition and Urban Agriculture distributed to families in need. In classes to four days a week and addition, APCH is on its way to engage even more members into growing more of its own food owning their own health and right here in South Los Angeles. taste buds!

We serve 5,000 fresh, healthy meals to youth and distribute 400 bags of groceries to families each month.

5 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS THE ARTS ARE ESSENTIAL AT APCH

Here at APCH, we value the arts higher education, become critical not only as a pathway to creativity thinkers and better decision and inspiration but as a critical makers, and they also develop tool for expressing the needs, strong socialization and desires, and the voices of our communication skills for life. members and surrounding Our members have the community. In addition to the arts opportunity to explore Visual and developing social emotional Digital Arts, Dance, Music, Audio learning, specifically for those in Recording and Technology, and underserved communities, it has our newest addition, Theater, all been proven that youth who are on our 35,000 square foot involved in highly effective non- campus. In separate departments school arts-based community that serve our youngest members APCH’s deep commitment to the they are making art just for the programs are more likely to achieve to our young adults, our arts as a medium for developing joy of it or developing into academically, continue on to professional staff delivers on whole human beings, whether future professional artists. DANCE IS A MOVING EXPERIENCE Along with opening the new introduce more children to this Welcome Center, our main Dance art form we love so much, while Studio got a makeover! The space continuing to develop those looks and feels like a professional members who have found a new dance studio, and every day it pro- passion and way to creatively vides space for our members to express themselves in dance. explore new movements, allowing Connections with local partners, onlookers to observe, and adds a like Versa-Style, the Lineage productive workspace for adminis- Dance Company, Heidi Duckler trative staff. Dance Theater, and The Music For our youngest members, Center, as well as professional APCH provides a first experience choreographers and educators, with dance as a discipline, and we provide us with opportunities to see the connection that it has to expose our members to the improved social skills, teamwork, thriving Los Angeles professional confidence building, perseverance, dance community. And, our developing good habits, and of own APCH Dance Company course physical exercise. performs in recitals and at events Our new studio will allow us to year-round. 6 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

hundreds of people for an producers, and writers. A VISUAL FEAST! amazing day of art! Lastly, our Spring Art In fall of 2017 we inaugurated Showcase in May 2018 allowed the APCH Comic Art and dozens of APCH art students to Literacy Expo (CALE) to bridge shine in all eight disciplines of the visual arts and literacy visual art and three digital media through sequential art and classes. Two new classes, Sewing entertainment. The event was for Fashion and Mixed Media free and open to the community Sculpture, were the nucleus of and featured book giveaways, the show. Students created exhibitors, artists, writers, and beautiful dresses, utilitarian bags, storytellers. The event attracted adorable purses, and other six hundred visitors, and CALE accessories that were displayed 2018 promises to be even bigger! on mannequins. The mixed- In January, 25 APCH members media sculpture class had a long visited Disney Television table overflowing with yummy Animation for a tour and a voice desserts made of cardboard, acting workshop in a real record- spackle, newspaper and paint, ing booth where they learned providing the amazing illusion of about ADR (Automated Dialogue a grand buffet. All told, the show Replacement), and how theme included more than 250 pieces, songs for Disney Jr. promos are and fellow members, staff, created. Later they shared pizza parents and the community and Q & A with show creators, enjoyed it thoroughly!

FLASH: We moved into a new art studio where, with triple Our Art Department reached trips, new chances to shine in the the space of the old one, our capacity and the quality of our amazing heights this year, taking spotlight, and launching a new work, as well as the numbers of members and their energy, on grand endeavors, amazing field community event that brought in have all increased ten-fold! ONSTAGE AT APCH'S NEW THEATER The Marion Brucker Festival and the Fountain Theater, Community Auditorium, also we have been taking youth to see known as The Bridge Theater, plays and hosting culturally rele- has allowed A Place Called Home vant play readings. For those tal- to host music, theater and com- ented teens that show a desire to munity events. The launching of pursue theater as a vocation or a our own APCH Theater Program passion, there are three annual is providing our teens (to begin opportunities to travel to with) with classes in acting, writ- Ashland, OR to visit the Oregon ing, stage management, lighting Shakespeare Festival and partici- design and production! pate in their summer program for With the support of partners teens. This is just “Act I”… watch like the Oregon Shakespeare this space for lots more to come!

The Bridge Theater at A Place Called Home is a cultural hub for our community! If you need rental space, or have a project that you think we might be interested in, send us an email and start a dialogue! Contact Efrain, our Theater Facility Manager at

The cast and crew of Billie! Backstage with Lady Day [email protected] 7 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 21ST CENTURY LEARNING Our Digital Media department tion, and photo altering with is focusing on project-based Adobe Creative Cloud programs. learning and partnering with our Our teens are super engaged vocational development pro- in graphic design, game design, gram to include opportunities and coding classes, while the for members to get practical littles and middles are learning knowledge and experience in beginning filmmaking, video the entertainment industry. We special effects, photography, have been upgrading software and editing. Young people at and equipment (thanks Sony!) A Place Called Home are being and our members are learning prepared for the 21st century editing, motion graphics, anima- and beyond!

APCH’S 10TH ORIGINAL MUSIC ALBUM RELEASE! This year’s full-length album, Guerra and Alisson Ibarra taking ented Amber Riley, who worked Words Within, will feature amaz- the wheel and driving the album alongside our members in the stu- ing music from returning APCH home with fresh new songs like dio to write and produce the origi- member artists, MYDA, Martian X, Broken Promises and Rare. And, we nal song, Dream. Check it out on and Jaziah Gibson. In addition, are beyond excited to welcome iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play, we have new voices Denise guest artist, the amazing and tal- by searching A Place Called Home.

MUSIC PROVIDES A PORTAL

Our longstanding partnership program at LACHSA, The Colburn with Berklee College of Music School, and the San Francisco and the Berklee City Music Symphony. This summer Alexis Network have provided our and APCH member Angel Rubin members with year-round op- performed with the Inner City portunities to participate in a Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles at multitude of musical Disney Hall. experiences. Summer 2018 activities includ- ed a visit from the Berklee City Music Tour, in which advanced Each year network members conducted a at APCH our master class and held a commu- music department gives nity performance at the Bridge Theater at APCH. We also had 20 performances, two members attend the Berklee Theory classes, while the Saturday diverse community. creates 1 original CD, Accelerated Music Program Our newest addition to the Five-Week Program in Boston, and provides and APCH member Alexander (AMP) will add accordion, guitar- APCH music team is Alexis Luque, Castile received a scholarship to ron, and requinto to its offerings, who will co-lead the department 3-5 scholarships attend Berklee’s four-year degree in an effort to create our very with a focus on music education. to the Berklee College own Mariachi Ensemble. Luque has a background in classi- program in fall 2019! of Music summer As we enter our fall semester, Culturally relevant programming cal performance and arts educa- program and academic the APCH Music Department is intends to engage our members tion administration. He has expanding our Piano and Music and families, who represent our worked with the LA Phil’s YOLA year in Boston.

8 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE (TEEN & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES) APCH SHAHEEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MATRICULATES TO ANOTHER LEVEL starting their exciting journeys in higher education at Santa Monica College, West LA College, LA Trade Tech, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Davis, Cal State Northridge, Humboldt State, Cal State East Bay, and more!! In summer 2018, our scholars demonstrated their love for giving back to their APCH community. Eleven returning scholars interned at APCH as Summer Associates. Four incoming scholars also challenged themselves this summer and interned at APCH, while completing their APCH Summer Intensive work! Congratulations to all of our APCH Shaheen Scholars and This year the APCH Shaheen we now have a total of 112 APCH China, India, Peru, Thailand, Korea appreciation and thanks to all of Scholarship celebrated its 16th Shaheen Scholars in college! In and Washington, DC. our donors, especially The David anniversary. Since 2002, our June, 2018, seven scholars Our newest scholars are just and Linda Shaheen Foundation! scholarship program has sent graduated with degrees and they more than 410 young people have already started careers in APCH has served more than 20,000 young to college! mental health, education, and people since we opened our doors in 1993. For 2018/19 we welcomed a business, and some are enrolled More than 400 members cross our threshold cohort of 47 incoming scholars in graduate school programs. each day, and we have into our program, and with a 91% In 2018 several of our scholars 112 APCH Shaheen in college. retention rate for current scholars, explored the globe, visiting Scholars

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES HAS SOME STATS! 1. Two teens are studying and along with our current schol- degrees in June 2018, and are 8. Our Theater program part- abroad for a year! One in ars, we are sending 112 students entering the workforce and/or nered with our PREP program Slovakia and one in France, to college this year! graduate schools! to launch our Oregon through our partnership with Shakespeare Festival partner- Rotary Los Angeles! 4. Through our Professional 6. Sixteen APCH members spent ship and send six teens to Readiness and Employment four days visiting five universities two overnight trips inAshland, 2. We hosted our inaugural Preparation (PREP) program, so on our annual Northern Oregon! Career Exploration Fair far this year (fall 2018) APCH California College Tour! with 84 members meeting Teen Services has hosted 27 9. We finished up the 2017/18 26 employers! teen interns and hired 11 7. Our LIFE Mentoring program school year with 80 students APCH Shaheen Scholars as is managing 50 active matches, enrolled in RISE High, and a 3. The APCH Shaheen Summer Associates! the most in the history of the commitment to increasing Scholarship welcomed a record- program - and, yes, we have added enrollment to up to 120 in breaking 47 new scholars into 5. Seven APCH Shaheen a second staffer to this growing 2018/19! the 2018-2019 academic year, Scholars received Bachelor’s program!

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about social justice issues facing THE POWER OF GIRLS IS women today, the importance of MENTORING friendships and healthy relation- AWESOME ships, and they further developed AT APCH their sense of self. Our upperclass- women (Tier 2) spent their time IS A WAY OF developing leadership skills and launching their inaugural L.I.F.E. International Service Project. Tier The APCH L.I.F.E. (Lead, 2 ladies selected an organization Influence, Foster, Empower) serving girls in Southern Peru and Mentoring program supports began collecting materials to cre- and facilitates meaningful, nur- ate personalized hygiene kits, turing one-on-one mentor : complete with special notes from mentee relationships between our young women. They even our teens and adults in the com- collected 45 books in Spanish to munity. L.I.F.E. Mentoring allows help the girls build a library. teens to connect with positive The APCH GirlPower Program role models who support them APCH’s GirlPower (GP) abundance of opportunities for provides opportunities for young in developing to their full po- Program creates a sisterhood - a young women to develop charac- women to develop their voices tential and making informed, re- safe space where young women ter and make positive life choices. and transform into capable lead- sponsible decisions for them- ages 14-18 can grow together This year we created two tiers ers and changemakers in their selves, and as involved members and identify themselves individu- of GirlPower to accommodate community and world. We are of our community. ally. Through group activities, field the ever-growing interest in the proud to have such an amazing Our mentoring program is en- trips, guest speakers, and com- program! Tier 1, comprising fresh- group of strong young women tering its 6th year. This past year munity service, GP provides an men and sophomores, learned represent A Place Called Home! mentors and mentees, in addi- tion to the twice monthly out- ings for each match, participated learned the importance of in a number of group activities, BECOMING A MAN discovering their passion, including a summer bonfire, networking, resiliency, and self- beach paddleboarding, self em- care. These points were modeled powerment workshops, poetry and reinforced by special guest concerts, live sporting events speakers, including two senior and uplifting movie screenings. executives in the film industry, a All amazing opportunities that former U.S. Army Special Forces allowed for matches to have fun Green Beret, and a men’s international organization that and build community. supports men in supporting each Three incredible highlights other’s personal development for the LIFE Mentoring and community involvement. Program in 2018: Journey is seven years strong, • We grew our match roster to 50. and each annual cohort continues • We celebrated a 100% gradua- to build on the previous ones and tion rate and college bound suc- add to a growing Journey alumni cess for every high school senior network. Journey graduates are paired with a mentor. returning during pivotal sessions to support in grounding new • Thanks to the Eva Longoria Journey is a peer-mentoring All year long, workshops, guest cohorts into the team culture. It is Foundation, we added a second program for our 14-18 year old speakers, community service their way of honoring the past and mentor case manager to our young men where they develop initiatives, and group outings paying it forward. staff, which will allow us to con- leadership skills, character, and a help our young boys develop The Journey program is propel- tinue to grow the program in real sense of brotherhood with into mature and compassionate ling a new wave of consciousness the coming year! each other as they learn what it is young men. that will redefine what it means to become a 21st century man. This past year, our Journey men to be a man. 10 VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

APCH’s P.R.E.P. (Professional local and statewide employers. NOT JUST A JOB… Readiness and Employment Members build meaningful, pro- Pathways) provides comprehen- fessional relationships and THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU sive preparation and wraparound strengthen marketable skills and services for our teens and young competencies to become com- adults as they explore a variety of petitive candidates for future ca- career and vocational pathways. reer opportunities. P.R.E.P. sparks Through site visits, panel presen- curiosity, fosters the development tations, information sessions, ca- of foundational skills, strengthens reers fairs and aptitude assess- character through real-world ex- ments, members prepare to make periences, and provides access to informed decisions about their meaningful professional relation- next steps after high school. ships. The goal: to prepare and as- Members receive individualized sist our young adults in finding support and mentorship -- from employment in fulfilling, good identifying career interests to paying jobs and careers. sharpening financial literacy skills -- to help them gain the neces- sary skills they need to enter the Are you an employer? Interested in getting workforce ready to excel. involved? To learn The APCH Internship and more about PREP, Externship programs provide email [email protected] members with opportunities to gain paid work experience with

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

In our Social Enterprise & deck, and present to judges from APCH YOUTH TAKE CARE Entrepreneurship classes, you Warner Bros, MullenLowe, DIFF can find us repurposing coffee Eyewear, Herbalife, and APCH’s OF BUSINESS! grounds, used paper, secondhand Leadership Council. Wow! frames, and old mugs to develop Drumroll, please… eighth products that don’t cause harm grade member Hennessey Soto- to our planet. Candles, lip balms, Silvas not only won first prize at face scrubs, chalkboard frames, APCH BizCamp, but she and her and beeswax wraps are just a few product were selected to com- of the products our members pete in NFTE’s National have been making this year. Business Challenge in New York By selling their own invented in October 2018! NFTE flew her products, members in the SEE to the Big Apple to compete for program develop fearlessness, up to $15,000, as well as the op- creativity, interpersonal portunity to sell her products to communications skills, and the buyers in NYC. Check our Facebook power of persuasion. page and Instagram for the results Ta-DAH! We are announcing of Hennessey’s Great Adventure! the radical success of our 2018 BizCamp partnership with the Network for Teaching To learn more or Entrepreneurship (NFTE). get involved with our We had 24 middle and high Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurship school members come up with program, email business ideas that create [email protected]. positive social or environmental impact, put together a pitch 11 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM

APCH AND OUR COMMUNITY Over our 25 years serving thou- Community Movie Nights, sands of youth and families in Backpack to School event, ARE PARTNERS South Central, APCH has built Comic Art & Literacy Expo, trust and a two-way commitment Thanksgiving Food with our community to stay in- Distribution and Community formed and involved in making Dinner and our A Place Called things better for everyone. Home for the Holidays Festival We host community events and toy giveaway. throughout the year, including Even though everything at committee and town hall meet- APCH is FREE for our constituents, ings, political debates, voting, dis- our message to the families we tribution, educational and cultur- work with is, “please don’t come al events and more. Our staff sit to APCH just to get free services on the CD9 Coalition, Community and stuff, we want you to get in- Police Advisory Board, Exposition volved here and in your commu- Park Community Advisory nity so together we can make Committee, the Historic Central positive change. If there’s a Avenue B.I.D., Central Avenue need or a problem in the com- Business Association, The Jazz munity, let’s work together to Festival Committee, Pedestrian find a solution.” Advisory Board, Safe Passages, and others. To inquire about how Some of our events provide for your company can sponsor the community’s immediate one of our very cool & needs, such as our Cinderella & popular events, email us at Prince Charming Project, [email protected] Health and Garden Expo,

BE THE CHANGE... issues and concerns, and political such as: The Cinderella & Prince discussion and debate all the Charming Project, The JIVE way from the neighborhood to LIVE New Year’s Race, our the halls of congress. Some of Thanksgiving Food Distribution the growing number of exposure and Community Dinner, The and involvement opportunities APCH Health and Garden Expo, include the CD9 Coalition, Community Movie Nights, our Community Police Advisory Backpack to School event, and Board, The Historic Central our A Place Called Home for Avenue B.I.D., the Central Avenue the Holidays Festival. Jazz Festival, the Pedestrian Advisory Board, our local “You cannot Neighborhood Councils, Safe change any society Passages, and others. This com- unless you take responsibility for it, ing year we will be taking our unless you see yourself teens on field trips to experience as belonging to it their local, state and federal gov- and responsible ernments at work. for changing it. “ Students and family members can also make a difference by par- – Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015) APCH has been serving the Engagement program, we are ticipating in community service Community activist, social community of South Central Los educating and empowering our projects, leading youth voter reg- movements philosopher, writer. Angeles for 25 years. Through our members to participate in the istration efforts, and volunteering Born in Rhode Island to Civics and Community democratic process, community for APCH’s community events Chinese immigrants. 12 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM ROYALTY HOLDS COURT VOLUNTEERING AT APCH IS AT APCH FUN AND FULFILLING Our Cinderella & Prince cessories. Disney granted APCH a Charming Project had its Sweet handsome sponsorship, Friar Tux Sixteen in 2018, and celebrated provided formal wear for the with another year of dressing boys, BofA provided tote bags, prom and graduation royalty! and our own GirlPower girls and More than 1,000 girls and 300 Journey boys rolled up their boys participated as inspirational sleeves and hosted the event. speakers presented self-improve- Congratulations to the Class of ment and empowerment work- 2018! We hope your culminations shops and the teens got to “shop” were memorable and that you in our boutique, choosing from will be leading the way and pay- over 3,000 formal dresses and 800 ing it forward in your communi- suits, plus jewelry, shoes, and ac- ties and the world! There’s never a dull moment strong, healthy and engaged com- when you volunteer at APCH! munity. With each hour of service Whether helping a child solve a you provide at APCH, the opportu- homework problem, plant a seed, nities for our youth are expanded or learn a new song on the ukule- and multiplied. For 25 years, vol- le, there are daily and hourly mo- unteers have been a pillar in our ments of joy and achievement. APCH community. Volunteering here offers much more than an opportunity to check off your community service Find out for yourself! hours or complete a work require- To learn how you can get ment. We welcome you to con- involved please write to tribute your time, talents, experi- [email protected] ence and education to building a

8TH ANNUAL STAKEHOLDERS CIRCLE – APCH LISTENS Every May at APCH we invite a group of 20-30 parents, mem- bers, volunteers and staff to gather for a few hours on a Saturday morning to exchange thoughts, observations and aspi- rations about how to make APCH even stronger and better. Staff share new developments and plans with constituents, and our members and families share about what’s happening in the community and what kinds of programs and services they think are needed in the future. Immigration concerns and the need for more support for many education, our waiting list, crime, veyed to our leadership for con- stakeholders will always be wel- of the families we serve were big and gentrification. Key take- sideration as we plan for the come at A Place Called Home. topics in 2018. Others included aways are recorded and con- year(s) ahead. The voices of our 13 EVENTS EMERGING PROFESSIONALS APCH ADDS NEW FUNDRAISER SUPPORT APCH ON WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY OUR LEADERSHIP COUNCIL A GAME??

The Leadership Council, or py. The LC mounts two annual Introducing WEST COAST ning featured music presented by the “LC”, is a group of 15-20 fundraisers, Stars & Strikes and GAME NIGHT, celebrating the Media Partner REAL 92.3, poker for emerging professionals from di- West Coast Game Night, and LC best of west coast hip-hop and great prizes, Jumbo Jenga, verse backgrounds and indus- members also volunteer, mentor, funky fun while raising awareness Connect4, Uno and other popular tries that believe in APCH’s mis- participate in a career day for our and support for A Place Called games where you might have sion and want to learn more teens, and help out at APCH Home and the youth of South been playing alongside the artist about nonprofit and philanthro- community events. Central Los Angeles! Thanks to ev- you were listening to on the way eryone who came out to The Iron to the event! Special thanks to Triangle Brewery on October 5th, everyone for joining the fun! Last Interested in joining the APCH Leadership Council? 2018 for the 2nd annual West but not least, thank you to APCH’s Email [email protected] and include Coast Game Night, hosted by our incredible Leadership Council for @ “Leadership Council” in the subject line. dynamic Leadership Council of launching this exciting event! See emerging professionals. The eve- you all again next year!

A STARRY NIGHT Check our website for info about the next Stars & Strikes and AT THE APCH BOWL West Coast Game Night in 2019! The APCH Leadership Council Catering was provided by does it again! For 13 years the LC Delaware North, total experts in has successfully mounted an the “yummy” department. amazing CELEBRITY BOWLING Thanks to all our event EVENT! STARS & STRIKES 2018 sponsors for showing your love featured some of the music in- for the cause - you rock! Because dustry’s popular names and of your commitment to APCH, some of LA’s most skilled bowl- we’ve been able to extend our ers! Huge shout out to our free programs to the youth of Official Media Sponsor, 102.7 KIIS South Central Los Angeles for 25 FM, for their continued support, years! We hope you enjoyed the as well as our Official Celebrity night as much as we did. See you Ambassador Danielle Herrington. next year! This super cool and fun annual event has been elevated to new To learn how heights with cool prizes such as your company can sponsor American AAdvantage Miles and Stars & Strikes, email the introduction of Bowl-a-Rama! [email protected]

14 EVENTS GIRLPOWER AWARDS LUNCHEON 2017 GALA FOR THE CHILDREN Last year’s GirlPower Awards Luncheon was really amazing and moving Last year’s Gala for the Children was a grand success, and we are grateful to our amazing honorees, thanks to our amazing honorees, Stephen Bruno and Latham Watkins, LLP Elena of Avalor, Paula Silver, Brenda Rios-Panos, Jennifer M. Lynch Don’t miss our 25th Anniversary Gala on 12/5/18 with honorees Don’t miss our next GirlPower Awards Luncheon on May 10, 2019, David Sameth and Arturo Sneider, and lots of special surprises! with honorees to be announced!

SAVE THE DATE: December 5, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel 2018 GALA FOR THE CHILDREN honoring David Sameth and Arturo Sneider

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 10, 2019 The next GirlPower Luncheon!

WE LOVE OUR DONORS (9/1/2017 - 8/30/2018)

Our deepest appreciation goes out to the dedicated individuals on the Board of Directors and Lifetime Directors of A Place Called Home, who TOGETHER give and raise more than a million dollars each year. Board of Directors Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM Dana Green Robert Israel Gareth Schweitzer Hamed Tavajohi Lifetime Directors Kenneth M. Karmin Barbara Arnold Allison Copes Louise Hamagami Susan Napier Howard Sherwood Marshall Wax Robert Davidow Bruce Newberg Doug Atchison Robert Gibbs Michelle Raimo Kouyate Andrea Navedo Stephanie Sherwood Maryellen Zarakas Peter M. Gilhuly, Esq. Julie Pilat Dawn Campbell Barbara Glazer Melissa Palazzo-Hart Joshua Russak Dawn Taubin Cyrus Hadidi Stephen Winston

Big Thinkers Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Religious of the Sacred Heart of Foundation The Sherwood Foundation The Cooper Family Foundation, Inc. Donna and Frank McPartland Jonathan Zeichner and Monica $250,000 to $499,999 Rosenthal Family Foundation Mary Provincial Center Western ESPN, Inc. Signature Estate & Investment County of Los Angeles - Office of Mark Michael De Luca Productions Chinlund The Audrey Irmas The Sharon D. Lund Foundation American Province FnL Foundation Advisors Ridley-Thomas S.C. Miller, Jr. True Believers Foundation for Social Joseph Sherwood Rubenstein Family Fund of the Barbara Glazer Paula Silver Create Advertising Group, LLC Walter Miller $2,500 to $4,999 Justice Skylight Foundation, a legacy of Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Charlene Sperber Creative Impact Agency mOcean Adventures In Wonderland The Canet Foundation the Gary E. Milgard Family Starbucks Foundation Program Squid & Squash Foundation Terry Curtin Mullen Lowe American Airlines City of Los Angeles Foundation Toyota Financial Services Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Dawn and Mitch Taubin Diana Davidow Andrea Navedo and Richard Arbonne Charitable Foundation The David and Linda Smidt Family Foundation Jan and Steve Winston ICM Partners Todd R. Wagner Foundation Deva Studios Pietronuto Doug and Dalia Atchison Shaheen Foundation Community Builders Capacity Builders InSync Plus Trailer Park, Inc. and Art Machine Facebook NBCUniversal Bel Air Investment Advisors, LLC Community Builders Silver $25,000 to $49,999 $10,000 to $24,999 Gail and Robert Israel Jeff Vance and Ferial Toossi FedEx Ground Netflix BLT Communications Platinum BCM Foundation ACG 101 Corridor, Inc. J.B. & Emily Van Nuys Charities Viacom Inc. Fox Group Nobbs Family Foundation Dawn Campbell $100,000 to $249,999 California United Bank AEG Beth and Kenneth Karmin Marshall and Kathy Wax Jeff and Gisela Friedman Opus Community Foundation Carl E. Wynn Foundation The Ahmanson Foundation Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Aftermath Entertainment John Karubian The YPO SMB Charitable Foundation Selwyn Gerber Paradise Creative, LLC Jason and Elizabeth Chappelle The Annenberg Foundation The Davidow Charitable Fund The Ant Farm Liatis Foundation Dedicated Supporters Global Village Charitable Trust Picture Head LLC The Charles V. Roven Family California Community Foundation Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. The Apatow-Mann Family Lon V. Smith Foundation $5,000 to $9,999 Vicki and Dan Gold Julie Pilat Foundation Eva Longoria Foundation Richard and Shari Foos Foundation Los Angeles Rams Annapurna Pictures Stephanie and Josh Goldstine Rite Aid Foundation Chef’d, LLC The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Peter Gilhuly Aspect Ratio, Inc. Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities Anthem Blue Cross Louis Gram Lois Rozet Cold Open Howard and Stephanie Sherwood Louise Hamagami and Marc Bank of America The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Paul and Pam Apel DeAnna and Kenny Gravillis Ruth/Allen Ziegler Foundation Cornelia J. Kyle Charitable Fund Faith Strong Shmuger Bank of the West Midnight Oil Creative/LA Graphico Barbara Arnold and Paul Turley Gravillis Inc. Sheila, Dave and Sherry Gold Joe D’Ambrosia Target Hollywood Charity Horse Show The Berry Family Morgan Stanley Ashford Communities Gursey | Schneider LLP Foundation Sherry and John DeSimone Community Builders Johnny Carson Foundation Big Picture Entertainment Susan Napier and Alex Berger AV Squad, Inc. Brad Hochberg South Central Neighborhood Council Linda Dreyfuss Gold $50,000 to $99,999 Kelton Global California Wellness Foundation Nathan Cummings Foundation AvatarLabs Cindy and Alan Horn StyleHaul Emerson & Marshal LLC Barbara & Fred Kort Foundation Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Capital One Services, LLC Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl & Jones LLP BOND Ignition Creative Survey Sampling International Employees of Warner Bros. Celebrity Family Feud Foundation The CarMax Foundation Palisades Media Group Sue and Barry Brucker J.A. Daley III Foundation Sydney D. Holland Foundation Entertainment Department of Education Latham & Watkins LLP and its The Carol and James Collins Pantelion Films Melissa and Stephen Bruno Kathleen and Frank Kostlan Thomas G. Zarakas Memorial Fund Enterprise Rent-A-Car Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Partners Foundation Paramount Pictures Buddha Jones, LLC Elaine Kramer The Tides Foundation Ruchira Garg Gesner-Johnson Family Lvinlarj, Inc. Alexander and Shugi Cassini Jim Posen Laura Carrillo The Kroger Co. Ferial Toossi Gregory Gelfan Foundation The Los Angeles Galaxy Pam Dawber Rotary Club of Los Angeles CBS Studios, Inc. LA - Lindeman & Associates TRANSIT Helen Greene Gloria Gold Foundation Jeffrey A. Dritley and Sandra Naftzger The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Inell and Henry Chase Los Angeles Times Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Hamilton-Selway Fine Art Herbalife Nutrition Mercy Lab Ed Block Courage Award Foundation, Foundation Chisick Family Foundation Jose Marcelino and Elizabeth Herrera Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles Clement and Candace Hirsch LA84 Bruce and Nancy Newberg Inc. Alan Sandler City National Bank MarketCast LLC Wild Card Media LLC J.B. Berland Foundation The Mark Hughes Foundation The Refinery AV The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Gareth and Jennifer Schweitzer Matthew Cooper Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Workshop Creative, LLC John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc. 15 WE LOVE OUR DONORS (9/1/2017 - 8/30/2018)

Leslie Joseph Maura Howe and Rodd Perry BPG Adam Rosenblatt Marianne and Edward Fisher Kendall Taubin Susan Choo Emily Hansen Melchior Lamy Chris Hynes Douglas and Joanna Brandt Ross Stores, Inc. Maya Forbes Lacey Taubin The Chrystal Neff Family Katherine and Paul Harnick Loeb & Loeb LLP Iconisus and Vibe Creative Susan Braun Roy E. Crummer Foundation Michelle Fowler Hamed Tavajohi Pablo Clarke Randall Harris LRW Imax Corporation Greg and Karen Brody Nancy and Miles Rubin Nancy French Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Coalition of Santa Monica City Dean Hattab Mainstay Entertainment International Co-Ed Pick-up Soccer Ward and Mari Bukofsky Robert Russell Pamela Gabriel Group Employees Robert Hay The Mesa West Foundation Karen Jacobson and Barry Milberg Linda Burum Carol Saikhon Giaronomo Productions, Inc. Horacio Trujillo Veriar Collins Mike and Brooke Hayes Mutchnick/Hyman 2008 Community Alyson Jones Johanna Byer Elizabeth Sayre Jonathan Gitlin Raymond Tucker Chris and Ann Collins Sharon Hearn Property Trust Nancy Kanter California Rainbow for Girls Ronald and Marilyn Schilling Grant Gochin Rani Tyrrell Ashley Conlon Virginia Heckert Nancy E. Barton Foundation Carla Kessler Foundation, Inc. Jerome Schmitz Kevin Goetz Michael Utomi Kerianne Connor Gerry Heise New Years Race, LLC Kinder Morgan Foundation California Realty Group David Schneiderman Rachel and Jason Goldberg MJ Vardanian Nancy Corshen Pam and Steve Hendry Cheryl Paller Ashleigh King Aimee Carrero-Vila Screen Engine/ASI Jeff Goldman Trina Vargo Gail Cottman Darryl Herrington PERL Mortgage Inc. Justin King-Hall Mara G. Chindris Seidman Family Foundation Jay Gordon Vein Family Charitable Fund Jeremy Croft Laura Hess PT Charitable Giving Fund Klee Tuchin Bogdanoff & Stern LLP Ronson Chu Ashley Sewell and Brian Solomon Sara D. Gormley Maggie Venneri Aldo Cupo Nanci and Steve Hirschorn Adnan Rashid Soo Koo Desiree Colly David and Linda Shaheen Cooper Green Pam and Bart Wald Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Curtis Nancy Hodin Rebelhouse Studios Barbara Kreitzer Deidre Colly Joe and Lindsay Shields Chaya Greisman Walsh Charitable Fund Christopher Daniel Lindsey Horvath Rogue Planet Jackie Lacey Combs Family Fund Nicole Short Jay Griffith Chris Walter Olukoya Davis Mary Hovingh The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Gloria Lamont Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM Morgan Silver-Greenberg Laurie Groh Nicole Washington Walfredo Dayao Pauline Hsieh Foundation Jacqueline Landry Stephen Cook Luke Silver-Greenberg Raymond Grundeman Linda Wenglikowski Nicholaus De Maggio Hungry Man Jerry and Arlene Rosin Julie MacIntosh Levin and Micah Corpus Christi School Dwayne Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Gundolf and Elke w/ Leon Angela Wiggins deeph2oz and prophlogic Kathleen and Matthew Hunt Mike Ross Levin Kate Cox Marcia and Donald Simonson and George Freyermuth Amy Wigler Michael DeHart Christian Hutchins Marc Rozman Lewis Greenwood Foundation Crescent Cares Foundation Diana Sims Carolyn Hairston Shannon Willett Nichole Delansky Shahbaz Hydari Michelle Ruben-Berger Lisa and Andy Licht Hillary Cullen Peter Sims Hana’s Fashion Cynthia Manley-Williams and Michael DeLuce Knits Diane Ikemiyashiro Sandler Partners Walter Lohr Sean Dalesandro Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Louis Haym Williams Christian Denhart Carmen and Jorge Ikemiyashiro Seyfarth Shaw LLP Mr. and Mrs. Johnny and Lisa Lopez Anne and Patrick Dowling Flom LLP Joshua Heptinstall David Welch Elizabeth Dennis Momoko Iko-McCloden Margaret Shipman Charles and Margaret Lynch Amanda Edwards Lawrence and Anne Smartwood Felix Ignacio Hernandez Olivia Diane Wood Christina Derenthal Nike Irvin Southern California Grantmakers Joseph Magazenni Daniel Einzig Jeanine Smith David Hochman Cheryl Wright and Tom Lieber Robert Deutschman Mark Ivener Lawrence and Gloria Spungin David Makharadze Ellie Mae, Inc. Karen Spencer Jonathan Hodge Cameron Young Frances Devlin Erica Jacalone Nancy Stark and Stanley Iezman Mammoth Advertising Dennis Ellis Gary Stewart Jaclyn Holler Ian Zak Sarah Diehl and Clay Moltz Rob Jacobs and Ann Gentry Andrew Stern Delphine Mann Richard and Sharon Feldstein Street Carr Productions Brian Holmes Matthew and Shana Levin Zarcufsky Amy M. 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Brooke Keo Adriana Alejandre Jeffrey Egan Yoon Kahm Allied Integrated Marketing Mount Saint Mary’s University Mike Gibbs United Way California Capital Kim Ashley Design Allan Alexander Martin Eichholz Cecily Kahn Sophie and Alan Alpert Craig Murray Michael Greenfeld Region Alex Kjellman Laurie Alexandre and Henrik Sean Elder Diane Katumba Kristen and Josh Appelbaum Tim Nett Rafael Agustin Guerrero Tony Von Pervieux Deborah Klein Rehbinder Wayne Elias Rosalyn Kawahira Amy Atchison and Michael Behrens Greg Neuwirth Hannah Gullixson Robert and Lynn Wagmeister Lynzee Klingman Mario Almeida Jeffrey Ellis and Shelley Hoffman-Ellis Gabriella and Ben Kay Mark Badagliacca Lee Newman Sunshine Hanson Marta Ward Torey Kohara Teri Alpert Sharon and Irving Elster Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Howard Banchik Eboni Nichols Alison Harma Adam Ware Howard Kornberg Ambiance by Bernadette Robyn and Charlie Emde Foundation James Barrall Sindy Oh-Liverant Melissa Harris Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Rachel Krauss Charlene Ambrose Empire Diamond Co. Bridget and Robert Keady Ginger Bauer Open Road Entertainment Sharon Hauptman Elizabeth Watson and James Brock Ernest J. and Nancy E. Krepelka Henry Ammar Christy Engels Denise Kellogg Frank Baxter Barbara and Mark Overland Kayleen Hicks Sandra Wax Keith Kresge Mia Ammer Harvey Englander Monica Kelly Bob’s Discount Furniture Harlan Palmer Pati Hillis Krystin Weaver Rhonda Le Linda Diane Anderson Manuel Esquivel Jordan Kerner Lori Bodon Maria Pekurovskaya Clive and Carol Hoffman Louisa Wee Bruce Levine Claudia Andrade Eliza Euwing-Jones Daniel Kimbrough Tom and Rowena Bouquet Piyush Prakash Suzan Hughes Marc and Aurora Weinstock Michael Lieberman Kathleen Andrews Audrey Evans Leah King William and Brigid Brahos Patrick and Simone Purcell Donna Humphrey Laura Welch Andrew Lin Giselle Anzalone Daniel Exum Brandon Kitchen Maisha Brown RAAM Construction Inc. 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Marc Lowe Derek Arteta Donnenfield Rachel Kropa Aeysha Carr Brian Rosenstein Michelle Jackino Damon Wolf Jen and Dan MacDonald Darren Baber Avital Ferd Ian and Doris La Frenais David Clark Ruby Family Foundation Janover LLC Jamie Wolf Michael Malone Amy Baer Christina Ferguson Christine La Monte Hannah Cox David Sameth Pamela and Philip Jobe Lucy and Jason Wolff Manjusha Jewels Elisabeth Baker Marisa Fermin Aimee Lagos Creative Artists Agency Mehmet Sarioz Christopher and Amanda Kahle Graham and Constance Yost Esther Margolis Nancy Barber Beverly and Mark Fienberg Di Lam Ryan Crosby Clint Schaff Deborah Kanter and David Bartis Nicole Young Michael D. 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is growing wider. growing up to be healthy, con- Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director Debrah Constance, Founder I have been on the APCH Board structive adults. And the stronger of Directors for five years and they are and the more of them BOARD OF DIRECTORS now I am excited to step into the we can prepare to lead and con- Barbara Glazer, Chair role of Chair in this, our 25th anni- tribute, the better the world is Gareth Schweitzer, Co-Vice Chair Dawn Taubin, Co-Vice Chair versary year. It is my honor to lead going to be! Hamed Tavajohi, Treasurer and work alongside a dynamic I fall asleep some nights Barbara Arnold, Secretary group of committed directors thinking about our waiting list and an inspired executive direc- of youth and their families. Doug Atchison Dawn Campbell tor as we plan and execute a What will their lives be like if Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM strong, innovative and resource- they can’t get into APCH soon? Allison Copes This is an extraordinary time in ful vision for the next 25 years. This is why we are so committed Robert Gibbs Dana Green history and Los Angeles is ahead I like to build and grow sustain- to growth and why I hope you Louise Hamagami of the curve on many fronts, both able businesses that deliver high will visit our website and support Michelle Raimo Kouyate positive and negative. There are quality solutions to problems in our work. Together we can make Melissa Palazzo-Hart Robert Israel still too many families living in the marketplace. I think of APCH a real difference. Susan Napier poverty, too many immigrants the same way- the challenges Andrea Navedo living in the shadows, too many and problems in the inner-city Joshua Russak youth being lost to the streets are great, and APCH is a depend- Howard Sherwood Stephanie Sherwood and to prison, and the divide able system that provides all Barbara Glazer Marshall Wax between the 1% and the 99% young people with a chance at Maryellen Zarakas

LIFETIME DIRECTORS Robert Davidow Peter M. Gilhuly, Esq. A WARM WELCOME TO OUR Cyrus Hadidi Kenneth M. Karmin NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS! Bruce Newberg Julie Pilat Stephen Winston 2016. He leads and works with ied experience, working in live key teammates in the Concerts/ action and animation and as both LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Urban/Pop Contemporary de- an executive and a producer. She Alison Copes, Co-Chairman partment. Prior to joining ICM is currently the principal of MRK Josh Russak, Co-Chairman Monica Martinez, Secretary Partners, Robert was an agent at Productions with a deal at Sony Creative Artists Agency. Pictures. Michelle most recently Chris Ceccotti We have been working with produced The Emoji Movie for Pam Gabriel ICM Partners for several years and Sony Pictures Animation. Brook Harris Gerry Heise are super excited to have Robert Michelle was President of Emily Hopton join the Board! Production for Sony Pictures Kate MacArthur Animation and responsible for John Phillips Prophet Robert Gibbs started his ca- overseeing all aspects of the Maya Shah reer at the age of 19, working at a development and production of Ethan Smith boutique music agency in all film, television and direct-to- Marshall Smith DVD projects on the Sony Brian Watters Philadelphia and then in Atlanta. Hayley Wood He is now a Partner/Senior Music Pictures Animation slate. Before Agent for ICM Partners, a talent joining Sony, Michelle devel- and literary agency representing oped and executive produced, clients in the fields of motion pic- Silver Linings Playbook, tures, television, publishing, mu- which received eight Academy sic, theater, broadcast, branded Award nominations. entertainment and digital media Michelle brings an abundance in the United States and Europe. Michelle Raimo Kouyate is a of passion and focus and we Robert joined ICM Partners in multiple Academy Award nomi- are thrilled to have her joining 2006 and was named a Partner in nated producer with vast and var- the Board! apch.org

19 2018 - 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(v) volunteer opportunities DECEMBER 14 available. Please contact us APCH Home for the Holidays at [email protected] Prep and Setup (v)(s) (s) sponsorship opportunities DECEMBER 15 available, please contact Home for the Holidays us at sponsor apch.org A Festival of Free Gifts for @ Hundreds of Families (v)(s) JANUARY 7 OCTOBER 5 Jive Live New Year's Run (s) West Coast Game Night sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/zmx7mrr OCTOBER 20 APRIL 26 - 27 Comic Art & Literacy Expo (CALE) Cinderella & Prince OCTOBER 26 Charming Project (v)(s) Fall Festival & Halloween Party MAY 10 (v)(s) GirlPower Awards NOVEMBER 17 Luncheon & Boutique (s) Thanksgiving Food Sorting (v) MAY 11 NOVEMBER 21 Health & Garden Expo Community Thanksgiving Dinner (v)(s) & Grocery Distribution (v)(s) JUNE-JULY AUGUST 2 NOVEMBER 27 Summer Movie Nights (v)(s) Backpack to School Supply Giving Tuesday (v)(s) Sorting and Prep (v) DECEMBER 5 AUGUST 3 APCH Gala for the Children (s) Backpack to School Festival DECEMBER 8 (v)(s) Adopt-A-Family (v)(s) SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER (monthly) Open Mic Nights (s)

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