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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS2 - OC Human Relations - Handoutd jb r -I — w d-4 IP,.11 9r. e .1 I+j 044 'i" V. —.A P.'d 944 Activist ZZ, Vist TiiIljL�ll —7 C 01 JIN C I L AGE SDA Li OC Human Relations - Building community by fostering respect, resolving conflict and pursuing equality L people .S houldffiveftee, of violence and disc--rimination. Our Mission: To Foster mutual understanding among residents and elimin a te prejudice, in toleran ce and discrimination in order to make Orange county a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business. Weare OC Human Relations A Message from Our President Turmoil and fear surround us as we try to come to terms with hate crirne in our communities, terrorist attacks close r• _ _ to home, and increased awareness of police/community !, a conflict and violence. At OC Human Relations we feel it is our obligation to build understanding among our diverse residents so when had things such as community violence and hate crimes happen we don't strike out in fear and anger, based on our implicit bias. Our fundamental belief is that by coming together with our diverse neighbors and colleagues we can tear down the walls that separate us. We can prevent ourselves from being stampeded into bad public policy based on prejudice and ignorance, We can recognize scapegoating for the fear -mongering that it is. We believe that ALL people have the right to live free from discrimination, violence, and discrimination based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or other aspect of their being. To bring life to that vision, we focus on: • Listening to others to understand their stories; • Building trust among diverse communities; • Teaching tolerance and appreciation of others; • Advocating for all people to have a voice in the decision-making process; • Protecting people from hate crime, discrimination, and marginalization; • Resolving conflict between individuals and groups through mediation and reconciliation; and, ■ Developing diverse leaders in schools and communities to become engaged in creating safe, inclusive, respectful climates for living and learning. For 25 years our nonprofit has been bringing diverse people together to solve today's critical human relations issues. And, for 45 years, the TQC Human Relations Commission has done the same. Thank you for standing with us over the decades, and for sharing in our passion to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work, go to school and do business. Sincerely, Leticia Mata Board President, 2414-2016 "'Thank you all for helping us bring people together to explore, embrace, and celebrate our diversity." — busty Kennedy, CEO 4C4 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leticia Mata, President Orange County's Credit Union Jim McQueen, Vice -President McQueen & Ashman, LLP Sean Thomas, Treasurer TLIS Frank Marmolejo, Secretory Historian Rusty Kennedy, CEO OC Human Relations Gurpreet Singh Ahuja, M.D. Children's Hospital of Orange County Julio Badin Disneyland Paris Adam Birozy Attorney At Law Becky Esparza Community Leader Lin Fujitsubo Community Enhancement Services Judy lannaccone Rancho Santiago Community College District !Kenneth K. Inouye Inouye, Shively & Klatt, LLP Christian Lopez College Student Destiny Lopez High School Student Minzah Malik Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Fran Rahirni Restructure Group Susan Reese Susan Reese Design Rev, Karen Stoyanoff Unitarian Universalist Church Mike Urtel Banc of California Bill Wood PacifiCare Health System, Retired ochumanrelabons.org OAC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report During 2015-16, we impacted the lives of over 43,000 students, families, educators and residents across Orange County. 43,000 people At a Glance: Orange County Today Orange County is now the third largest county in California, with a population of nearly 3.2 million We rank the sixth most populated county in the nation, with more residents th than 22 states. We have become a richly diverse urban county with a K-12 student population that is: 45% Latino, 330/o White, 18% Asian, 2% African American and 2% of other backgrounds. Our Community Impact0C In 2015-2016, we: 4r,>4 Human Relations • Brought together more than 19,200 students, staff, administrators, parents and community members in partnership with schools from all over Orange County. • Graduated 100 language -minority parents through our Parent Leadership Institute. - Trained more than 640 mediators in advanced mediation workshops. • Provided free and affordable mediation services to more than 4,400 residents. • Engaged more than 160 volunteers in over 9,600 hours of service. LA BREA HABRA i PLAC FULLERTON ALAMILTOOS BUENA i PARK SEAL+ BEACH f PALMAR WESTMINSTER CYPRESS 0*40 STANTON ALAMILTOOS GARDEN GROVE SEAL+ BEACH f WESTMINSTER HUNTINGTON BEACH f FOUNTAIN VALLEY I COSTA ' MESA 4D Dispute Resolution NEWPORT Police / Community Relations BEACH a Community Building LAGUNA WOODS Youth Leadership Camp and Internship Walk in My Shoes Symposium Parent Leadership Institute Skills for Success Restorative 1 ustice BRIDGES Safe and Respectful Schools Program Civil Rights Exhibit ii Yt7RBA LINDA ANAHEIM VILLA PARR ORANGE L SANTA ATA -TUSTIN FOREST RANCHO IRVINE �• SANTA MARGARITA � - MISSION � vlESANJUAN Ja LAGUNA HILLS i ALISa VIEJO LAGUNA NlGUEL LACUNA � C BEACH APESTRANO DANA POINT 2 DC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report achuman CLEI£INVTE a relatiarss.org Champions $25,000 and above Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Kia Motors America OC Community Foundation Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation St. Joseph Health Community Partnership Fund Weingart Foundation Wells Fargo William Witte & Keiko Sakamoto, RELATED Sponsors r� $ T0,000-$24,999 Banc of California City of Irvine Crevier Family Foundation Fund Disneyland Worldwide Outreach Francisco & PiLarr Marmolejo Johnny Carson Foundation The Keith and Judy Swayne Family Foundation Keith Swayne SoCalGas, A Sempra Energy Utility We need partners like you. We're looking for Orange County leaders who share our vision of the future. loin us in building respect and cooperation within our schools, neighborhoods, institutions and workplaces. ThankYou for Caring About Orange County OC Human Relations is grateful to be supported by a caring community of individuals, foundations and businesses. Supporters $5,000-$9,999 Allergan Foundation The Annenberg Foundation Anonymous Donor Chevron Products Company Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund Draper Family Foundation. Edison International Kevin Scott Mohannad S. Malas, IRA Capital Opus Community Foundation Podlich Family Fund Susan & John Reese Union Bank UPS William Gillespie Foundation Advocates $2,500-$4.999 American Honda Motor Co. Anita Varela & Rusty Kennedy Bicky & Gurpreet Singh Cal State University Fullerton The California Endowment City of Anaheim Clearinghouse CDFI Gurpreet Singh Ahuja, MD & Jasjit Singh-Ahuja, MD Jeff Motske Ken Inouye McQueen & Ashman LLP North Orange County Community College District OC Department of Education Orange County's Credit Union Pacific Western Bank The PIMCO Foundation The Resnick Foundation SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union U.S. Bank University of California, Irvine Veronica &Tim Nguyen Community Partners $ 7,000-$2,499 Amit Soni Anonymous Donor C. William Wood Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Foundation Christ Our Redeemer, CDC Clem C. Glass Foundation Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot Disneyland Resort Fran Rahimi Dr. Gregory McQuater Griffin Structures, Inc. HomeAid Orange County James & Simone Kozel Dr. Jerome Hunter Judith A. lannaccone Julio Sadin Rev. Dr. Karen Stoyanoff Kay M. Carpenter L"ilia & Adrian Tanakeyowma Lin Fujitsubo Lynn & Don Daucher Margaret & Bartley Harloe Margaret Gates Marie Otto OC Islamic Foundation Peter G. Welsh Ralph H. Bauer Raul Medrano Rebecca Esparza Sean Thomas & Dan Long SELANOCO Chapter, Japanese American Citizens League Steven Engle Walt Disney Company Foundation Friends $250-$999 A Community of Friends Adam Birozy Alison & Chris Edwards Ariana Varela Kennedy Arinder Chadha, MD Ashesh & Sujata Kamdar Association of OC Deputy Sheriffs Bang Van Phare Beth and Soily Krom Brent Weindling Brian Mann Christine Larson City of Tustin Connie Jene Jones Damima .Habash David Belz David & Lillane Gibbs Don Berger Douglas Scheinder Frederick Balzer & Lyn Burke Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach Police Officers Foundation Islamic Institute of Orange County Jack & Felice Shohet James & Nadia Bettendorf James Lehmann James Oregel John Schmitz Julie Brinkerhoff -Jacobs Karen Roper Katherine Lazarus Khalil Najaf-Zadeh Lisa Bartlett Lisa Bender Luca Piazza Maria Ruiz Merroth Molly McClanahan Ora Ben -Barak OurFamilyWizard.com Pamela Hewitt Patricia Perras Paul Shishima Richard Fry Richard Stein Roshan & Seema Shah Ruth Shapin St. Jude Medical Center Steven Vargas Thaddeus Heitmann Veronica Kelley Victoria Stephenson Let S change lives together! Please contact us if there is an oversight in listing your contribution. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of our donor list fpr the period covering this annual report: July 1, 2015 -lune 30, 2016. ochumanrelations.org/partners CFC Human Relations 115-16 Annual Report 3 BRIDGES Safe & Respectful Schools Building Lasting Institutional and individual Change In our multi-year BRIDGES program, our staff help schools develop their vision for creating campuses where all people feel safe, respected, and connected. School -wide projects help participants identify school climate needs related to safety, relationships, and the campus environment. This year, we led a series of5D0+ events to provide students and adults skills training and support to address their school climate needs: 5 Med lation Tral ni ng s 13 Staff Development Sessions 18 Retreats 19 Restorative Justice Circles 21 Program Overview Sessions Z 1 School -wide Events 27 Community Presentations 23 Classroom Presentations 400 meetings Restoring Justice Thanks to support from the OC Community Foundation and the ACT Anaheim Initiative to improve outcomes for at -risk youth, we introduced a Restorative Justice (RJ) Program at three pilot schools in Anaheim to begin incorporating this new approach to school discipline into school cultures. RJ principles and practices are grounded in the values ofshowing respect, taking responsibility, and strengthening relationships. We find that restorative practices are powerful tools for making positive change in schools and communities. Through RJ we have been serving young people who would otherwise have been suspended or pushed out of school. With restorative circles, these students were able to understand the impact of their actions, take steps to repair the harm they created, and were often matched with resources to support their success. More than 130 of our students participated in RJ this year. We provided workshops and trainings for staff at our R1 school sites on how to conduct community building circles, raise awareness, and connect with students. We held more than 100 community -building circles to create safe spaces for residents and youth, including circles for: • West Anaheim community and police; • Anaheim Spanish-speaking grassroots leaders and police; • transgender community members and police; • strategic planning and employee team building in local workplaces; • students and police at the 2415 Walk in My Shoes Youth Conference; • students dealing with violence and conflict management; and, • BRIDGES school sites. 4 OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report ochumanrelations.org Walk In My Shoes Youth Leadership Conference: ,Raise Your Voice, Take a Stand! More than 1,000 middle and high school students from throughout Orange County attended our annual Walk in My Shoes Youth Leadership Conferences during the 2015-16 school year thanks to funding from Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Kia Motors America. Registration for Walk In My Shoes conferences fill up within 24 hours! More than 600 middle school students and educators attended Walk In My Shoes, Jr. in March at UCI and more than 500 high school students and educators attended the Walk In My Shoes conference in November at CSUF. The conferences introduced human relations issues, performances, speakers and interactive workshops encouraging students and educators to make a difference in their schools and communities. Workshops explored. school violence; the school -to -prison pipeline; building safe, inclusive schools for LGBTQ students and families; community/police relations; social identity and privilege; safe dating; media literacy; disability; mental health; human trafficking; and, nutrition. Reactions to the Event "1 loved it, it really opened my eyes." feel so uplifted after this, llove this." 'A great experience that l won't forger." "!t taught me a lot of things about life." learned a lot about loving yourself." Really good way to learn about making a difference in the world." "Great experience! Wish more of my students had this opportunity," — Teacher 17,079 Students 188 Administrators 1,190 Teachers 172 School Staff 366 Community Members 15 Partner Schools 19,226 Total People LEADER HIGHLIGHTS • 30 Academically Challenged Students graduated from our Skills for Success Program. 15 Youth Leaders graduated from our annual BRIDGES Summer Leadership Camp. + 18 High School Human Relations Ambassadors completed our year- long youth internship/mentorship program. More than 1,000 diverse Orange County junior and high school students and educators united together at our annual Walk In My Shoes Youth Conferences. `{ watched my daughtergoin self- confidence, expand her knowledge of current events. I also watched a room full ofquiet timid high school students grow into confident young people who hopefully will become community leaders.' — Parent of Garden Grove Nigh School studen t in volved in BRIDGES ochumanrelations.org/programs/bridges OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report 5 Community Building Initiative Update Growing Leadership in West Anaheim's ASC Neighborhood We completed the second year of our Community Building Initiative sponsored by the St. Joseph Health, Community Partnership Fund to empower residents in a very high-risk, low-income neighborhood in West Anaheim known as the "ABC Neighborhood." In April, 75 residents came to a neighborhood walk and rally designed to increase a sense of community and support for the initiative. In September the residents organized a neighborhood "Barrio Run" and resource fair. One hundred people participated including our partners: Anaheim Police Department; City Staff; and, Anaheim Union High School District. This year also included: • a community clean-up • a well -attended "Flashlight Walk with the Police" • the development of an ABC Walking Group that has reported upwards of 200 incidents of graffiti (which have all been painted over by the city) • a workshop for leaders on what and how to report incidents to the police department and, • new LED street lights for the neighborhood. f _ Ir= ' "'{ G � �n, In the Months Ahead We will be doing intentional work to deepen relationships between the resident leaders and community partners by: 1) increasing reporting of crime and graffiti; 2) decreasing opportunities for crimes in parking lots, carports, and apartment walkways;. and, 3) increasing the use of communal spaces for positive activities. Giving Voice The Parent Leadership Institute In February and March, we held our Parent Leadership Institute sessions for 100 Spanish-speaking parents at TeWinkle Middle School, Huntington Beach High School, Estancla High School, and Loara High School. "The Parent Leadership Institute helped me leam more about the rights I have as a parent. I am happy that 1 can now participate in school and city affairs.- - Parent Graduate "Now I feel more informed and confident helping my children in their education and also feel welcome in the school." — Parent Graduate 6 OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report ochumanrelations.org Creating Change through Dialogue between the Community and Police Santa Ana In the summer of 2015, OC Human Relations partnered with the Santa Ana Police Department and members of the transgender community to launch a four-part series of Police -Community Dialogues. Santa Ana police officers and members of the transgender community met over a period of five weeks to discuss specific concerns facing the transgender population. This program ended with the hope that such dialogues could strengthen partnerships and spread awareness about police- transgender community relations across Orange County. Anaheim In the fall, we held a dialogue in the West Anaheim ABC Neighborhood which created a breakthrough in the relationship between the residents and the police. This series of dialogues included residents, Anaheim city staff, Anaheim school district staff, Anaheim Police officers and OC Human Relations. Additional Dialogues Included: • Police/Community Dialogues with 13 residents and three Anaheim Police officers at Danbrook Elementary School • Police/Youth Dialogues with 12 youth and three adults with tow Santa Ana Unified School District Police Officers • Police/Youth Dialogue with 22 youth, one adult and two Tustin Police Officers In the future, we look to expand police - community dialogues and collaboratives in other cities across the county and hope to pilot a program that uses dialogue and Restorative Justice tools to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system. ochumanrelatio-is.orgjprograms/community-building TH15 YEAR WE: • Graduated 100 Spanish -Speaking. Parents from our six-week Parent Leadership Institute at local schools.. • Introduced 500 people to our OC Civil Rights History traveling exhibit at Loara High School, South Junior High School, Chapman University and BRIDGES programs. • Hosted 450 people at our annual AWARDS 45 dinner celebration and fundraiser,honoring local unsung heroes. • Brought together 12 residents at our four-week community circle dialogue series in the ABC neighborhood in Anaheim. ■ Involved 45 residents in a flashlight walk with the police in the ABC neighborhood. • Engaged 35 volunteers in an ABC neighborhood community cleanup. ■ Gathered 75 participants in our "It's Your Space, Use It]" rally in the ABC neighborhood. • Recruited 100 people to take part in our first ever ABC Barrio Run and Resource Fair. • Documented 44 Hate Crimes in our annual Hate Crime Report. ■ Delivered 5 Police Academy Trainings to 242 police recruits in Orange County throughout the year on cultural sensitivity. OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report 7 "t irxil .k, ', trEX� IXJVA-- QW. rwh W11 IY%'Cd, W4 �aF :i, whc+i 41ej C0,11 qyo Wid vss sAWI> 'Mc3r _ ".I Irl rhatt 'art C�i4l S'vtiitNn �f iz+r 5i�tnji'n Inexpensive Alternatives to Litigation QC Human Relations trains and certifies volunteer mediators to mediate in our local communities and courts. This year, we certified 88 new mediators, elevated 643 mediators through advanced training, and mentored 98 Volunteer Mediators who mediated conflict at three local civil and small claims courts and family court. They also assisted with walk-in cases that arrived at our office. These services are offered on an income -based sliding scale, making it affordable for everyone. In all, we were able to help 4,408 people in conflict with our mediation services. And, our volunteer mediators gave us 7,105 hours of service! Restorative Justice Theme at AC Mediation Conference On Friday, March 18th, OC Human Relations, in collaboration with Community Service Programs sponsored the 24th annual OC Mediation Conference at the University of California, Irvine. This year's theme was "Mediating Differently: Using Restorative Practices to Improve Our Communities. - The event hosted 90 attendees and featured powerful presentations from two keynote speakers: Eric Butler, a Restorative Justice educator and trainer from Oakland, and Father Gregory Boyle, founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. Civil Mediation Appreciation Event On March 11th, court administrators and judicial officers honored our volunteer mediators at the Harbor Justice Center. There were about 45 people in attendance to honor the volunteers. Divorce Mediation Training Re -Launched This year we launched our new 40 -Hour Divorce Mediation Training for mediators and family support providers to advance their skills. Through the training, 24 participants gained knowledge and skills to enable them to work successfully with divorcing couples. Spread the Word Find our onnual Mediotion Troining colendar online at ochumanrelcrtions.orgltrraining 8 OC Human Relations 1 15-15 Annual Report ochumanrelations.org Client Voices Perspectives from the People We Serve through Mediation 'The mediators were extremely helpful and very good at understanding and relaying info. They have helped accomplish what /believed to be near impossible!' '77+ankyou for your time. We resolved more in these 4 or 5 hours today than we have over 10 months and thousands of dollars spent with lawyers." 'Thank you for volunteering your precious time to help individuals such as myselfcommunicate with the otherparentin a safe, friendly environment.' '[The mediator] was skilled at listening and bringing the main issue to the forefront. While at times emotions ran high, she was able to be empathetic and unbiased at the some time! 'Both mediators were invaluable in working through this difficult process. They provided valuable perspective and insight to what is best for my children! "[Mediation] made the small claims process much less frightening and [we] found a peaceful resolution" Mediation was quick, and a fair settlement was reached without jeopardizing my financial situation" 77he mediators] rook the time to consider both ofour issues. I felt like they actually heard what I had to say" 1i I 11111MOUM.I TITh • Helped 4,408 People in conflict with mediation services. • Conducted 1,919 Mediations and 399 Family Mediations, of which 72% were resolved successfully. • Certified 88 New Mediators who completed our Basic Mediation Training and Basic Divorce Mediation Training series. • Elevated 643 Mediators and their skull level via 28 Advanced Mediation Workshops. • Brought together 90 People at our annual DC Mediation Conference. • 'Educated 16,626 People at 570 Dispute Resolution Program Presentations and 24 Educational Workshops. • Utilized 98 Volunteer Mediators in our Dispute Resolution Program from California Baptist University, Chapman University, CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU Long Beach, La Verne College of Law, Pepperdine Law School, UC Irvine, and CSU San Diego. • Engaged Volunteer Mediators in 7,105 Hours of Service via courtroom and office walk-in mediation support. ochumanrelations.org/dispute-resolution OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report Building Police - Community Relations Police Complaint's The Commission handled 24 police complaints through our Police - Community Reconciliation program, providing third party review and feedback, facilitating face-to-face sessions with police and complainants to address issues, and assisting in navigating the complaint process. 12 community conflict cases were brought to the Commission by police and handled. Police/Community Dialogue Research shows that direct contact in non -crisis situations is an anecdote to implicit bias, so the Commission organizes dialogues to bring police into positive conversations with diverse communities. This year the Commission facilitated dialogues between police and Latino residents in Santa Ana and Anaheim, as well as between police and transgender residents. Interfaith/Law Enforcement Collaboration With the national scene erupting in violence between African American individuals and police, the Commission ,partnered with Christ Our Redeemer AME Church and Orange County's Sheriff Sandra Hutchens to launch a broad-based ©C Sheriff's Department Interfaith Advisory Council. Diverse faith presentations, visits, dialogues, and a Solidarity March and Summit with more than 1,000 participants resulted. Police from Irvine, the OC Sheriff's Department, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Tustin and other cities participated in this call for unity with African American churches and other religious organizations. Police Training Commission staff presented cultural awareness trainings for 242 new recruits at the OC Sheriff's Basic Training Academy, plus consultations with police on hate crime, diverse community relations, and implicit bias. Listening Sessions In the wake of terrorist attacks, the Commission held a series of listening sessions, visited six local mosques to offer support to the Islamic community, visited two Sikh Gurdwaras during services, and participated in a panel to reach out to this community which often faces backlash after terrorism incites fear. Additional relationship -building visits, presentations and collaborations were done weekly on issues such as immigration and implicit bias, for diverse religious, civic and business organizations, as well as classrooms. Advocacy Multi -Service Homeless Shelter The Commission played a key role in mobilizing diverse faith and community organizations in support of the County's first Multi -Service Homeless Shelter. Orange County Supervisors Nelson and Spitzer, with the support of their colleagues, came together to identify, acquire, and enable this innovative shelter in their North Change County districts. Dozens of contentious meetings, challenging forums, and community study sessions were supported in collaboration with hundreds of individuals, County staff, and interfaith and community organizations. Speaking Out The Commission also made statements in support of: • Syrian refugee resettlement; • LGBTQ victims of the Orlando shooting; • The value of ethnic studies in Orange County schools; • Support for civilian oversight of police through the Office of Independent Review; and, • Opposition to the flying of the confederate flag in our communities. 1.0 OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report ochumanrelations.org Hate Free OC Hate Crimes are Up In the Commission's 25th Annual Hate Crime Repor 44 Hate Crimes were documented in Orange Count) 2015. This was up 10% from the previous year, but represents a downward trend over the decade, failii to less than half of what the Commission document in 2005. The most frequently targeted victims were from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community, wit . the African American and Jewish communities making up the top three groups. In November after the San Bernardino shooting, there was a wave of 37 hate incidents [incidents are not crimes, but are protected speech] targeting the Muslim community. The Orange County Human Relations Commission believes that every 'hate crime committed is a crime against our county. The Commission plays a major role in educating the larger community about the insidious nature of hate crime and the damage it does to the fabric of our pluralistic society. This education takes the form of press releases, postings on our website and in our social media platforms, as well as hundreds of presentations to residents in every city of Orange County. Vie annual hate crime reports at ochurroa irel(iti"ons.ory/haterrime Commission Responds to Hate and Terror The Pulse nightclub in Orlando became the most heinous hate crime in recent history with 100 people shot. Reverberations were felt locally in the LGBTQ community so the Commission reached out in a series of actions: visiting the LGBT Center to console staff; conducting a healing circle for the Center; participating in the OC PRIDE march and festival with the LGBTQ community; and, publishing messages of support. After the terrorist shooting in San Bernardino the Commission convened Muslim - serving and Interfaith organizations to learn what was happening in their communities. The Commission subsequently conducted a training session for these individuals in Restorative Practices for thein to hold harm circles at their respective institutions. Orange County Human Relations Commission In 1971 the OC Human Relations Commission was created by the OC Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with the League of Cities to build mutual understanding among Orange County residents and eliminate tension, conflict, intolerance and discrim!nation. The Commission's Mission: Seek out the causes of tension and conflict discrimination and intolerance, and eliminate those causes. OC Human Relations Commission Kenneth Inouye, Chair Becky Esparxa, Vice -Chair Nadia 5aad Betltendorf Bekele Demissie Chief Mike Hamel Timothy Kowal Chief Dave Maggard Bang Van Pham Chiarina Piazza Elliott Singer Rabbi Richard Steinberg Sean Thomas C. William Wood ochumanreiations.org/about/commission OC Human Relations 115-16 Annual Report OC Human Relations Sources of Income • Generous donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations totaling $802,086 were facilitated by our committed Community Partners and nonprofit Board of Directors. • In-kind donations were valued at $169,399. • California Court filing fees funded a $300,000 Dispute Resolution Program contract. • The Board of Supervisors continued to fund a contract for $252,000 for our nonprofit to provide staff support to the public OC Human Relations Commission. • Fees for services brought in $140,571 of income. • 21 cities paid $101,749 in dues. • Interest accounted for $11,515 of income. • These funds supported the nonprofit charitable programming expenses of $1,744,566 in FY 2015-16. Our Staff Jim Armendaris Sara Babadi-Sharif Seema Bhakta Alfonso Clarke Nabil Dajani Alison Edwards Peko Gomis Don Han Barbara Hunt Jennifer Jones Rusty Kennedy Norma Lopez Adriana Cortes Luna Edgar Medina Selva Miranda Melisa Montano -Ochoa Melissa Morgan Marco Ortega Joyce Sanchez Jason Sean Kathy Shimizu Kristian Vallee Sheri Wingate V Complete Audit The private nonprofit 501(c)(3) OC Human Relations Council's independent audit was conducted by the firm J.G. Davidson & Co. Auditors issued an unqualified opinion for the year ending June 30, 2016 concluding that OC Human Relations' finances were in compliance with standard accounting principles. OC Human Relations' Fiscal Year 2015-16 expenses were $1,744,566 and income was $1,777,320 including in-kind contributions valued at $169,399. The audit reported Total Unrestricted Net Assets of $1,389,966 with Total Liabilities and Net Assets of $1,690,163. Staffing Full time permanent staff increased to 19 this year, augmented by 9,675 hours from volunteers who serve as mediators, Board members, Commissioners, Community Partners, and interns, as well as individuals who donated their professional services. In Memory Tina Correa came to the Commission to work for justice, empower the poor, and protect the innocent for 30 years as staff. She passed away in December after a long battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of kindness and activism for immigrants, the LGBT community, and all who suffered. 4D) Our Outstanding Founder Recognized CEO Rusty Kennedy received the 2015 outstanding Founder recognition 1 -0r,-, at the 30th annual Natrona! Philanthropy Day6lAwards Luncheon. Rusty ' joined remarkable local volunteers, philanthropists and organizations, being honored for their dedication to enriching our community, including our Community Partners Donnie Crevier and Kia Motors America. "My parents taught me that we were given much, we had an obligation to give back, so l devoted my life to creating a better world for all people, to make o difference for my children and for al! children.'- Rusty Kennedy 22 OC Human Relations 1 15-16 Annual Report ochumanrelations.org Celebrating Justice, Diversity & the Human Spirit OC Human Afk©� Human Relations' annual AWARDS. Celebmr—lunrce Ulvm— ant! the Human Spelt celebration brings over 400 leaders and residents together from across Orange County to honor the work of local, unsung heroes and celebrate justice, diversity and the human spirit.This year, & event was heCd on May Sth as our 45th annual AV4I 11 %� celebration and fundraiser. This inspirational ever hosted at the City National Grove of Anaheim, recognized community leaders, police officers, a BRIDGES school and a company headquartered in Orange County— all who promote diversity and justice in our communities. Save the Dated AWARDS 46 will be held Thursday, May 4,207 Become a Sponsor. Contact Melissa Margam, Director of Partnerships at 714-480-6582 melissa@ochumonrelations.org www.ochumanrelationsawards.org 2016 AWARDS Honorees: Community Policing Officer Juan Munoz, Huntington Beach Police Department Diverse Community Leaders Michelle Evans Steve Kim Scott Larson Jan Nelson Mesiin Parents in Action Group (Grupo de Padres err Accion) Bicky and Gurpreet Singh Outstanding BRIDGES School Loara High School Distinguished Business: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion The Disneyland Resort Thank You to Our AWARDS 45 Sponsors: Title Sponsor Bill Witte & Keiko Sakamoto RELATED 2016 BRIDGES Safe & Respectful Schools Sponsors Banc of California Kia Motors America Crevier Family Fund Keith Swayne Community Sponsors Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian IRA Capital - Mohan nad S. 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