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Home My WebLink About00 - Presentationr . 'V D n �C 0 7 L vJ O -<mmm mmZ --j Xocnz D CTI �Ct)�o ;u C) O� G) > X j (v W w � OD m a a` a l< 7r m m m (D l< _.CDl< l< CD am m O O CD m CL O O p ~ (D O- 7 (D (D CD O O N O `2 (Q Q Cn CD s CD o m C) -o' 0 (n m c(D (D = _m 0 a r . 'V D n �C 0 Now is the Time to Stand for Respect A message from Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director OC Human Relations While many of us were celebrating our love for our country on the 4th of July, a Latina was fighting for her life and livelihood against two men who sexually assaulted, stabbed and robbed her while yelling at her to go back to Mexico. As the economy faltered and people lost their homes, jobs and security, bigotry motivated by fear was aimed at those perceived to be different. African Americans, Latinos, Gays and Lesbians, Immigrants, Jews and Muslims, Asians and others were singled out by fear mongers in an effort to undermine their political foes. They broadcast their bigotry over the air waves and cables at the most convenient, and at times, vulnerable targets, whether it be an immigrant or our African American president. They used the uncensored, nearly anonymous internet channels where facts go unchecked and repeated rumors start to seem real. Now is the time for the good people of our com- munity to stand together and create a future where all people are valued and in- cluded; where bigotry is not accepted; where prejudice and discrimination are ended. OC Human Relations is charting such a course: Building understanding and respect; Developing the diverse leaders of tomorrow; Creating safe inclusive schools and neighborhoods; Mediating conflict. This year we are facilitating a community build- ing process in a densely populated, impover- ished corridor via Santa Ana Building Healthy Community Initiative; Doubling our Mediation Program in the courts and community; and Re- leasing our BRIDGES Program nationally. Join us as we provide nationally recognized model programs. Make a difference today. PleaseJoinUs www.ochu man reT O tionDs�org As Rusty Kennedy, our Executive Director points out, now is the time to stand up for human relations' We are witnessing a deteriorating civility in our neighborhoods and increasing threats of violence to individuals who may appear different. However, whoever you are, there is something you can do to make Orange County a better place for all people. Here are a few steps you can take: Speak up against hate. When you witness acts o hate or intolerance or hear hateful language, let people know you don't tolerate such behavior and offer support to the victims. Learn about the cultures and religions of other ethnic groups living in Orange County. Participate in dialogues with diverse neighbors or co- workers to help maintain a sense of community. Support organizations that promote mutual under standing like OC Human Relations. It's time to consider the values that unite us as one human family. By taking a stand for human relations, we all win! Judy lannaccone, President, OC Human Relations Council (� s� Nadia Saad Bettendorl, Chair, Orange County Human Relations Commission CREATE SAFE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES ...through the award winning "BRIDGES" School Program in 27 Middle and High Schools throughout Orange County. 49,000 people participated in this year's BRIDGES program: 527 Students and 33 Teachers participated in 28 Task Force Retreats 694 students participated in 27 Human Relations Retreats 22,804 students participated in 76 Human Relations Initiatives 12,231 students took part in 464 Task Force Meetings DEVELOP DIVERSE LEADERS ...through interactive leadership programs to empower people and to have a voice in the decision- making process of the institutions hat affect their lives. 58 people completed four Basic Mediation Certification Trainings 162 Police Officers participated in six diversity training sessions 150 community members were engaged in 96 Community and Parent Leadership Seminars MEDIATE CONFLICT ...throughout Orange County and encourage dialogue as an alternative to violence and litigation. 3,600 people received mediation services 63 police /community conflicts were handled 105 volunteer mediators served in dispute resolution "We share a vision of the future where a diverse community of engaged and respected people come together in a vibrant, empowered democracy that embraces the world as it is and helps us all to be better." Jim Lehmann, President Community Partners, President, Innovative Marketing Strategies BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT ...among diverse communities, law enforcement and residents so we can discover that we have more in common as human beings than that which separates us. 180 participants attended 6 Hate Crime Presentations 3,500 community members participated in 93 Community meetings 500 residents engaged in three Community Forums 150 police and community members came together in a hate crime conference -3- MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOLS The BRIDGES School Inter -Group Relations and Violence Prevention Program works to improve inter -group relations by partnering with schools and communities to create and sustain a safe, inclusive school climate that respects society's diversity. Since 1988, BRIDGES has worked cooperatively with entire school communities — students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff— to develop ways to address the criti- cal issues that impact students' success and opportunities. Young people and their adult allies are empowered to identify, investigate and address the human relations needs on their campus via a series of trainings and dialogues. Students' worlds grow larger as they are exposed to different people from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences; while helping to prepare them for higher education and a diverse work force. When all people feel safe and included and schools cre- ate communities and campuses where everyone feels they belong, the learning of our students and the teaching of our educators is maximized. BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY IN SANTAANA 2007 -2008 Participating Schools in BRIDGES Anaheim Anaheim High School Sycamore Jr. High Loara High School Magnolia High School Ball Jr. High South Jr. High Katella High School Western High School Savanna High School Servite High School Teacher training (10 sessions) Buena Park Buena Park Junior High Corona del Mar Corona Del Mar High School Cypress Cypress High School Fountain Valley Los Amigos High School Fountain Valley High School Fullerton Fullerton Union High School Garden Grove Santiago High School Garden Grove High School Irvine Intermediate Huntington Beach Union High School District Huntington Beach High School Los Alamitos Laurel High School Newport Beach Newport Harbor High School Santa Ana Santiago Creek Day School Cesar Chavez High School Rancho Santa Margarita Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Las Flores Intermediate School Westminster La Quinta High School County -Wide Programs Human Relations Associates Program Walk In My Shoes Conference BRIDGES Leadership Camp BearPaw Preserve Retreats On April 3, 2009 OC Human Relations was selected by the Santa Ana Building a Healthy Community Steering Committee to be the lead agency for a 9 -month planning process to develop a ten year community plan. The California Endowment selected the City of Santa Ana as one of 14 places in the state for a deep, sustained and community driven initiative to create a place where youth are safe, healthy and ready to learn. To find out more go to santaanabhc.com. ,* "` - Wb -&G- j I I - - -- — 4 — 9Ye YU NXgW znMr GlMtll?L5. PW IV.XAW x�p pr 5pp,x uwL x�x emyxcio6lW*1suw • p OC HUMAN RELATIONS ASSOCIATES PROGRAM Year -long Internship Program Helps Students Organize In Their Schools The Human Relations Associates Program (HRAP) is a year -long internship that provides advanced human relations training to a diverse cross- section of Orange County youth. Students meet monthly to discuss social justice issues, learn new skills and develop workshops and community presentations. HRAP members are expected to take the skills learned back to their schools to empower the efforts of their peers in creating safe. inclusive and equitable school campuses. 2008 -2009 HRAP GRADUATES Bay Nguyen, Garden Grove HS Brian Enoka, Fountain Valley HS Evelyn Plasencia, Laguna Hills HS Jane Tkach, Western HS Jason Dinh, Newport Harbor HS Jeffrey Sinkewicz, Western HS Jennifer Rojas, Huntington Beach HS Jorge Flores, Anaheim HS Judy Parrish, Garden Grove HS Karen Guerrero, Katella HS Linda Sanchez, Magnolia HS Mubashir Memon, Savanna HS Rachel McMillen, Fountain Valley HS Sandy Mendez, Laguna Hills HS Stephanie Perez, Laguna Hills HS Susie Toumanian, Fountain Valley HS Youval Yadlin, Woodbridge HS HUNTINGTON BEACH PARENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Over 24 parents participated in a Parent Leadership Training and a year -long program to empower Latino residents to work collaboratively with the school, city and community organizations. Parents attended bi- weekly meetings dur- ing the year and met with staff from the school, city, police, college, and local agencies. They also visited the city and participated in several Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force meetings. The city mayor and represen- tatives from the school board, police, local agencies, and Human Relations Task Force were so impressed by their success that they each attended their graduation to congratulate them on their success COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING OC Human Relations worked in collaboration with Community Ac- tion Partnership to empower com- munity residents that participated in the OC Human Relations Com- munity Leadership Training. Resi- dents worked to improve neigh- borhood living conditions through specific projects in their communities. In Anaheim, residents worked with the City Neighborhood Ser- vices Department to install more fighting around Rio Vista Park and Park Vista and Jackson Streets. Residents from La Colonia have formed a neighborhood group at La Colonia tndependencia Com- munity Center and they are cur- rently working to improve traffic, implement youth programs, and promote residents' participation in the community center projects. In Placentia residents worked to strengthen the Melrose Elemen- tary School PTA and improve ac- cess for families at local parks. In Fullerton residents worked with Councilwoman Pam Keifer, area land- owners, and residents to create a park around the Garnet Community Center. Steel Morris, owner of Fitness 19, donated 12 memberships to par- ticipants of Las Palmas Resident Leadership Group. � ;, NO S Steel Morris, owner of Fitness 19, donated 12 memberships to par- ticipants of Las Palmas Resident Leadership Group. I-o Police Community Reconciliation Program The Police Community Reconciliation Program (PCRP) is a process to formally address and discuss conflicts or unresolved issues between community members and law enforcement. With the assistance of a trained, neutral third party mediator, both parties are brought together in a safe environment to hear each other in a respectable manner in a structured process. 63 people's cases were helped, including 15 face to face mediations, 8 conciliations and assistance to all in communicating and navigating their concerns. Some of the complaints included perceived rudeness, harassment, profiling and insensitivity. This program was created by the OC Board of Supervisors, Human Relations Commission and the Sheriffs Department to provide an alternative complaint process for non - criminal cases. For more information contact James Armendaris. james@ochumanrelations.org. Basic Mediation Trainings Fifty -eight people graduated this year from our hands -on mediation cer- tification training program. Participants had the opportunity to practice their newly aquired skills under the supervision of seasoned mediators while helping people in the community and in the courts resolve their conflicts. This 32 -hour mediation training is offered four times a year and is presented by OC Human Relations. For more information please refer to our Volunteer & Internship page at www.ochumanrelations.org or call 714.567.7470. Inexpensive Alternative to Litigation This year we reached 18,374 people through our court and community presentation efforts to inform people about the advantages of mediation. Since 1998, litigants in Orange County courts have been given the opportunity to settle their disputes through mediation with the assistance of trained mediators at all five all Justice Centers. Savings brought about by mediation allows the courts to devote scarce resources to address other matters that involve complicated legal issues which require the the intervention of the courts. BRIDGES Youth Leadership Camp OC Human Relations offered two dynamic student - organizing camps for over 40 diverse BRIDGES Program students at the BearPaw Pre- serve in the San Bernadino Mountains. Youth participate in activities, dialogues and skill building exercises about human relations and social justice issues. Students learn mediation and negotiation techniques as they develop the skills to organize their peers and take a stand against hate and violence, combat injustice and create schools and communities that are safe and equitable for ALL. COORDINATING A COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO HATE OC Human Relations is a member of the OC Hate Crime Victim's Assistance Partnership, a collaboration of law en- forcement agencies and community - based organizations that offers hate crime education and victim assistance. For the past 18 years, the Commis- sion has collected data from law enforcement and community agen- cies and published an annual report of hate crimes incidents in Orange County. In October 2008, the Com- mission offered the first annual OC Conference Against Hate Crime that brought together over 100 law en- forcement and community members to attend expert delivered workshops and develop prevention strategies. SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVE OC Human Relations organized the Las Palmas Resident Leader- ship Group in collaboration with our partners which include Mission Hospital, Saddleback Memorial, City of San Clemente, San Clemente Col- laborative, Las Palmas Elementary School, and Mary Erickson Housing. Over twenty parents that participated in the Las Palmas Elementary School Parent Leadership Institute became involved in school activities and assumed leadership at the school PTA and ELAC groups. Twenty community members partici- pated in the San Clemente Grassroots Community Leadership Program and implemented community improve- ment projects as a result. OC Hu- man Relations staff is implement- ing this project to target low- income residents in central San Clemente. Latino residents from Calle Escalones area were organized to improve their heath and built environment. They have already met with the D.A. office, police, city staff and the mayor to discuss safety, lighting, gangs, sidewalks, traffic, park, and use of sport fields in the area. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH COMMITTEE OC Human Relations has been supporting the CHEC Neighborhood Health Committee which has been working to improve living conditions by organizing community events, conducting surveys and supporting health initiatives. OC Human Rela- tions conducted the San Juan Capistrano Grassroots Com- munity Leadership Program for 16 residents from CHEC, CREER and Mission Basilica to develop leadership skills and par- ticipate more actively in neigh- borhood issues and commu- nity decision making processes. 79 Hate Crimes Reported in 2008 in Orange County WALK IN MY SHOES BRIDGES YOUTH CONFERENCES VICTIMS African American 23 Over 1000 students, teachers and administrators from more than 50 Orange County middle and high schools attended two WIMS conferences held at Latino 15 LIC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton. Students leave Walk In My Shoes in- Gay /Lesbian 11 spired and motivated to create change in their schools and communities. Jewish 10 Muslim /Middle Eastern 4 Christian 1 Asian 2 White 0 Multiple 13 To view the entire 2008 Hate Crime Report, visit www.ochumanrelations.org -7- OC HUMAN RELATIONS HONORES HEROES Over 500 guests attended AWARDS 38, an inspirational multi -media event on May 1, 2009 at the Grove of Ana- heim. OC Human Relations rolled out the red carpet to honor schools, community members and law enforce- ment for their efforts to make Orange County a respect- ful and safe place for all people to live, work and attend school. ING was the title sponsor of Awards 38; other sponsors and underwriters included businesses, cities, foundations, college districts, universities and individuals. AWARDS 38 Model Community - Policing Awards recognize depart- ments that have tailored cre- ative strategies to provide ser- vice and build positive relation- ships with their communities. Anaheim Police Department Irvine Police Department Santa Ana Police Department Distinguished School Inter - Group Relations Awards recognize exceptional contri- butions to promoting, nurtur- ing, protecting and /or culti- vating a campus that is safe, welcoming and equitable. La Quinta High School Laurel High School Paul Revere Elementary School Diverse Community Leadership Awards honor individuals or groups who made extraordinary contributions to Orange Coun- ty in human or civil rights. Honorees are: Jessie Allen Community Health Enrichment Collaborative (CHEC) Sukh Chugh Felicity Figueroa Larry Kugelman Olive Tree Initiative All videos can be seen on youtube - Keyword °ochumanrelations" HUNTINGTON BEACH BUILDS A PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS After three years of hard work, the city of Huntington Beach, the Human Rela- tions Task Force, Huntington Beach High School and OC Human Relations created an effective partnership to pro- mote a safe, inclusive school community. This project brings together students, parents, teachers and administrators and provided 12 Human Relations re- treats, 3 conferences, 3 facili- tator trainings, 6 Human Rela- tions initiatives and 12 sessions of the Parent Leadership Institute. According to an HBHS teacher, "these three years of investment in human relations efforts and programs are making our campus more fun and it gives people a sense of community." YOUTHSPEAK SPEECH CONTEST In 2009 Orange County students in grades 8 - 12 were invited to prepare a short speech on why young people should be leaders in creating more equitable and just communities. Over 30 exceptional entries were received. Our generous Community Partners and Board members donated funds The many events coordinated by this coalition, have created opportunities for everyone in Huntington Beach High School to be involved in hu- man relations activities. According to Commissioner Ken Inouye, the number of Latino students gradu- ating and attending colleges after high school has increased and the community is more welcoming to the diverse residents who live there. for a $500 scholarship to be provided to the first place speech and $250 to the two run- ners-up. Victoria Yee, a senior at Fountain Valley High School, received the first place award and spoke at AWARDS 38. The two runners -up were Rupen Dajee, Grade 11, Corona del Mar High School and Noemi Ruiz, Grade 8, MacArthur Fundamental. 90 % Program 4 % Fundraising 6 %Administration COMPLETE AUDIT The non -profit OC Human Relations Council's year ending June 30, 2009 independent full financial audit was conducted by the firm of Sasaki /Shishima, CPA's. They issued an unqualified opinion that OC Human Relations Council's finances were in compliance with standard accounting principles. The audit reported Fiscal Year 2008 -09 total cash expenses of $1,626,062 and income of $1,546,394. In -kind contributions were valued at $323,496. The audit reported Assets of $2,532,229 and Liabilities of $481,521 with a year -end Equity of $2, 050,709. STAFFING Good Stewardship of Your Donations Demonstrated in Statement of Functional Expenses The non - profit staff remained at 19 full time equivalent positions fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. They were augmented by 7,842 hours from volunteers who serve as mediators, Board members, Commissioners, Partners, and interns, as well as individuals who donated their professional services. These hours resulted in a contribution of $184,514 of donated time. The Commission staff grew to 4 this year with the creation of Police Com- munity Reconciliation Program coordinator position approved by the Board of Supervisors. COUNTY SUPPORT OF PUBLIC COMMISSION The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a flat allocation of $399,000 for the Fiscal Year 2009 -10 budget to support the public Orange County Human Relations Commission. This was augmented with $183,000 in OC Human Relations is a donations. partnership between OC Human Relations Commission, a public institution and OC Human Relations Council, anon- profit. PRIVATE SUPPORT OF NON PROFIT PROGRAMS Together, they create Generous donations from individuals, businesses and foundations totaling OC Human Relations. about $950,000 were facilitated by the investment of time, energy and re- sources by our Community Partners and Board of Directors. Fees for services A non- profrtYPublic brought in $435,000 of income, twenty -six cities paid a combined total of Coalition that works $100,000 in dues and interest accounted for $61,000. These funds supported the non - profit charitable programming expenses of $1,626,062. An additional $323,496 was given In -Kind to support the non - profit. Titanium- $25,000 and above Charitable Gift Fund County of Orange Donald Crevier ING Foundation Keith & Judy Swayne St. Joseph Health System Foundation The California Endowment OC HUMAN RELATIONS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Community Friends- up to $999 Access California Services Adelaida Feighery Albert Gonzalez Aldersgate United Methodist Church Allison Pinsky Amy Kiesel Anaheim Community Anaheim Police Activitie League Anaheim Police Department Andrew & Melitza Browne Annabel Valdez Annie M. Sinkewicz Anonymous Anonymous Donor Anson Stewart Adana Sontag Barbara D Mau Barbara Hunt . Bauer Investments L.P. Becky Esparza Ben Hittesdorf Berdella L. Smith Betty Garda Bill Peckham Bob Gardner Brad & Liza Barrett Brenna Veltre Brianna Lindner C.J. Acosta Carmen Curie] Carol Turpen Cassandra Weiner Catherine E. Aiken Cecilia Aguinaga Chapman University Chem Pennewaert -10- Platinium - $10,000 - $24,999 Employees Comm fund of Boeing CA KTLA -TV Charities Fund OC Community Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation William Witte Gold - $5,000.9,999 Allergan Foundation - Ima Angel Varela Sr. Disneyland Resort James P. Lehmann Klein Family Foundation Mission Hospital Pacific Life Foundation University of California, Irvine Washington Mutual Fdn Wells Fargo Bank William Gillespie Foundation Silver- $2,500.4,999 Aramark Entertainment Anonymous Coast Community College Dist Fd. Community Service Programs Cornea Valle Consuelo Garcia Dan Hogle Daniel Oropeza Darrel Hauk Data Aire Inc. David B.Lang David Licht David Schillig David Southern Dayle McIntosh Ctr. for the Disabled Dean Lundu Deborah H.Margolis Denise Nisser Skovseth Dianne Martinez Dolly & Paul Kaplan Donald B. Serafano Donna I- Tucker Dorothy M. Jordan Dorothy Sailor Dr. Kristin Smith Lasher Dustin Deminna Edward Hernandez Jr, El Viento Foundation Elaine S Booth Elizabeth Clapp Elizabeth R. McMillen Emily Deminna Swan Ngin & Eric Chang Eugene M. Fisher, Jr. Farrell D. Cooley First Choice Financial Foreman C. Dawson Fouad L Darweesh Francisco A. Mannolejo Garden Grove Police Dept. Gary Malyjurek & Associates Gila Jones Girls Incorporated GLSEN- Orange County Gwendolyn Black Hal Smith Heidi Sauvey Helen White Henry Wan Herbert A Weiller Huntington Beach Police Dept. Ingram Micro Irvine Police Department Irving & Marilyn A Shapiro Islamic Shure Council J Andrew Somerville J.E. Wilkes, Jr. James R.Tucker JR. Jane & Vince Buck Jean & Frank Fortieth Jennifer Jones Jennifer Rojas Jessie Murray Jim Kozel John Hambuch John L. Graham John M. Didion Juan Cerritos Linare Juan Maldonado Juanita Razo Judith A lannaccone Julia A Bidwell Julie Hudash Karen Harrington Karen Meyers Karen Stoyanoff Karen V Reisdorf Kad Kramer Kathie Hodge Kathryn & Timothy Mueller Koo Oh Laguna Niguel Police Services Larry Kugelman Latino Health Access Laurence H Tendis Lawrence Mulock City National Bank Gregory V McQuater Kay M Carpenter Maya Dunne & John Dombrink McQueen & Ashman LLP NOC Community College District OC Credit Union Robert L. Hill CSU. Fullerton Sares -Regis Group Schools First Credit Union SOC Community College District Susan and John Reese The Church of Jesus Christ, LDS The Gas Company William Podlich Family Fund Yum! Brands Foundation Bronze- $1,000 to 2 „499 Bill Wood Christ Our Redeemer AME Church Lin Fujitsubo Linda Sue Cook Long Beach Police Dept. Lorene Sanchez Loretta Sanchez Lori Zucchino Luz Adrian Alba Lydia Garcia Lynda Salinger Marcus Gonzalez Margarita Carranza Margot Graves Maria & Samuel Maynard Mane Carmen Gonzalez Maria Ruiz Merroth Maricela Alvarado Marissa Lighthiser Mark Blogan Mark Long Nguyen Mark Mathews Mada Wilson Martin Melgora Mary Ann Lynch Mary E. Perkins Mary Ferguson Mary Ureshima Maura Dickerson Michael S Armstrong Michael Zarate. Michele Garda- Jurado Michellel Ferry Mischelle Repsher Molly Saliba Nabil Dajani Nadia Bettendorf Nancy T Harris Natalie Kennedy Nicholas Academic Center Nicole Virtucio Nikole Bosco Nina Berman Nydia F. Hernandez OC Employees Assoc. Eli Reyna & Dr. Ron Scott Ellen Frances Olshansky Felix Schwarz Gurpreet Singh Ahuja MD James & Simone Kozel Jerome Hunter Judy Yu -Teh & Eric Chang KCSS - TV Ken Inouye Kimbedy Aoyama Kimberly Goh Lawrence N. Kugelman Lilia & Adrian Tanakeyowma Rick Ehrke Robert L. Wenzel Ronald G. Minekime Rusty Kennedy & Anita Varela Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange St Mark Presbyterian Church St, Joseph Health System Tina Correa Union Bank of California OC Sheriffs Dept. OCAPICA Ora Ben -Barak OC Dept. of Education Patricia Gomez Patricia M. Lenahan Paul Garb Paul Tellstrom Pauline E. Merry PHD Peter G Welsh Project Access R. Hurst Rainbow Disposal Ralph H Bauer Rebecca & Everardo Martinez Rebecca Esparza Renee Riopelle Rev. Margaret M. Price Richard A Fry Richard E Hitt Richard Y Karasawa Robert & Lois Johnson Robert Bergstrom Robert C. Mitchell Robert G. Haskell Ron Girpon Ronald C. Kobayashi Ronald M.Rangel Ronald Rubino Ronald S. Steelman Rosemarie Swatez Rubina Mahmud Saa]da Khan Samuel A. Peters Sande E. Hart Sandra Beek. Sara Ruckle -Harms Sea Country Counsel- ing Services Sheri Wingate Shirley Bloom Skip Post Stephanie M Campbell Steve Jones Steven Toumanian Sukhdeep Chugh SW Minority Economic Dev.Assoc. Tanya Denser Thaddeus Heitmann The Kirchgessner Foundation Thomas G. Doyle Trevor Meyer Tri Minh Ho Unitarian Universalist Anaheim Church University of California Victoria Stephenson Vincent DeVargas Vivian Schwartz Western Telematic Inc. Western Youth Services Westminster Family Resource Center William Taormina OC Human Relations Public Partners, Governance & Staff BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF STAFF SUPERVISORS Nadia Bettendorf DIRECTORS Jim Armendaris Patricia C. Bates, Chair Chair Judy lannaccone Seema Bhakta Janet Nguyen, Vice Chair Bill Wood President Alfonso Clarke John M.W. Moorlach Vice -Chair Marcus Gonzalez Steve Coskie Bill Campbell BeckyEsparza Vice - President Tina Correa Chris Norby Vince DeVargas Becky Esparza Nabil Dajani Ken Inouye Treasurer Lupe Gomez Thomas Mauk, Orange County CEO Dave Maggard Ken Inouye Peko Gomis Steve Franks, Director Mark Matthews Secretary Don Han OC Community Resources Jim McQueen Rusty Kennedy Barbara Hunt Karen Roper, Director Brenda Ross (deceased) Executive Director Maricela Jauregui OC Community Services Skip Post (deceased) Gupreet Singh Ahuja, MD Jennifer Jones Carol Turpen George Avila Rusty Kennedy Doug Wooley Michelle Ferry Eric Lam Lin Fujitsubo Alison Lehmann Leslie Keane Rigo Maldonado City Partners Dr. Frank Marmolejo Edgar Medina Aliso Viejo Laguna Niguel San Juan Capistrano Leticia Mata Eduardo Moreno Anaheim Laguna Woods Santa Ana Dr. ChorSwang Ngin Eli Reyna Brea La Habra Stanton Dr. Ellen Olshansky Joyce Sanchez Buena Park Lake Forest Tustin Susan Reese Rafael Solorzano Dana Point La Palma Westminster Felix Schwarz Iliana Welty Fullerton Los Alamitos Yorba Linda Carol Turpen Dave Southern Garden Grove Newport Beach Rev. Mark Whitlock Rose Velasquez Huntington Beach Orange (bold = premier partners) Bill Wood Juan Villavicencio Irvine Placentia Youval Yadlin Sheri Wingate Laguna Beach San Clemente COMMUNITY PARTNERS ADVISORY BOARD The Community Partners is a group of successful business and community leaders who give their time, wisdom PleaseJoinUS and resources to enable OC www.ochumanreIations.org Human Relations programs. Together we are creating a vision of the future where all people are valued and included. Jim Lehmann. President Community Partners, President, Innovative Marketing Strategies -11- STUDENTS DISCOVER NEW HEROES AT BRIDGES ART PROGRAM At the begining of 2009, twenty -five students at Cesar Chavez High School in Santa Ana were asked to identify a female role model other than a relative. "The results were shocking," says Rigo Maldonado, the OC Human Relations staff person heading up the Heart of the Or- ange Mural Project at the school. "Twenty -two students couldn't identify a single female role model. Three students named a Latina singer and one student named Paris Hilton." With the help of a small grant from the City of Santa Ana , OC Human Relations developed the "Heart of Orange" mural project to introduce students to art and positive female role models in their communities. The program included guest speakers and field trips to historic sites in Southern California. After meeting role models an leaming about their local history the students identified 5 women they wanted to pay tribute to in their mural. Printing of this annual report was made possible by Don Crevier, Crevier BMW OMAN RELATIONS Building Bndges of Understanding Dolores Huerta, Judy Baca, Modesta Avila, Felicitas Men- dez are all featured in the student deisgned mural. The piece pays homage to the courage and conviction that each women exhibited in promoting social justice through activ- ism, the arts, education and human rights. Six months later the students were able to tell the stories of each of the heroic women and talk about the importance of honoring their lives. Moreover though, the youth involved learned the power of their own ability to imagine, create, work together and the empowerment that come from know- ing your history. Many of these student never considered going to college, or even graduating, now they know they can go to college and are inspired to be the next role model. PleaseJoinUs www.ochumanreT tOionDs/o1 rg OC Human Relations 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Bldg. B Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 567 -7470