Project Access Newsletter 
December 2007
Our Mission
Project Access assists low-income families and seniors in affordable housing to achieve self-sufficiency through access to onsite services in education, health and social services.

If you, your family, friends or company would like to
Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays or host a Toy Drive
please contact PATRONS@project-access.org
(949) 253-6200, ext. 305  
  

 
 HELP FAMILIES IN NEED!
Project Access Adopt-a-Family Program puts a smile on the faces of children and seniors
who would otherwise wake up with very little this holiday season. 
You can help by adopting a family today!

Project Access would like to thank

and

for sponsoring the Project Access "Mixer for a Mission" which was held on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 
Kimera Restaurant and Lounge in Irvine where Project Access kicked off its 
Fourth Annual Holiday Adopt-a-Family program!

PATRONS Auxiliary Member Kathryn Fleming with Jeanette and Elizabeth, clients of Project Access

Lane Macy Kiefaber,  President/CEO of Project Access and  Dennis Kuhl, President of Angels Baseball

Project Access Goes to Angels Stadium
On Saturday, September 8, 2007, 150 Project Access clients attended the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Cleveland Indian's game. This family fun filled field trip was made possible by The Angels Baseball Foundation. The families of Project Access were the big winners that day. In addition to enjoying the opportunity of attending the game, all 150 attendees were treated to traditional baseball snacks and baseball caps. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you, Angels Baseball Foundation!

The Barrera Family		Families from the Project Access Family Resource Center in Garden Grove
Six-year old Victoria		What's a game without the snacks?

Check out our Job Openings at
http://www.project-access.org/employment.php 

CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT CAMPBELL
2007 Project Access Keys to Success Award Honoree
Ochoa Maga񡠆amily, Family of the Year Award recipient
Maria Gonzalez, Daisy Lezama and Fernando Sandoval
2007 Project Access Scholarship Awardees
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Mistress of Ceremonies Christine Devine, Anchor - FOX 11 News
and Master of Ceremonies Tom Johnson, Publisher,
Los Angeles Times - Daily Pilot
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
With your support we generated net proceeds of nearly $200,000 for
the benefit of needy working families and seniors living on fixed incomes.
PREMIER - PLATINUM KEY SPONSORS
The Bascom Group Foundation for Social Resources, Inc.
GOLD KEY SPONSORS
Centerline Capital Group East West Bank Related Companies of California
SILVER KEY SPONSORS
Amies Communications Aurora Western Pacific Advisors
Bridge Investment Group/Chelwood, L.P.
California Communities (CSCDA) Citibank, N.A. Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP  
Daily Pilot KDF Communities Miller, Morton, Calliat & Nevis, LLP  
Nixon Peabody Pacific West Management
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP Plaza Bank Steadfast Companies
SARES REGIS Group John & Gail Ueberroth Family Foundation Union Bank

Community Support from Bank of America
2007 Neighborhood Excellence Award
Project Access is proud to announce to have been selected as one of two outstanding nonprofit/charitable organizations in Orange County to benefit from the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Program.

Neighborhood Builders recipients:

• Are focused on local neighborhood priorities 
• Receive $200,000 in general operating support - $100,000 annually for 2 years 

They also benefit from specially designed leadership development programs:

• Senior executives gather for two 3-day workshops. Topics include: strategic thinking; business planning; leadership development and succession planning; long-term business growth; and building a diverse funding base 
• Emerging leaders gather for three 3-day workshops. Topics include: developing organizational management skills, managing strategic opportunities, forging alliances, and building communities 

Thank you Bank of America! With friends like you, together, we are changing lives!

Northern California News...
"National Night Out 2007"
National Night Out 2007 on Filbert Street in the city of Oakland was a huge success! For the first time, the residents of three affordable housing apartment communities, including City Towers, joined together to host a community-building event. At least 190 individuals showed up for the event and it was pure community fun. This event marks the beginning of a community coming together and thinking about safety together. Anissa Basoco-Villareal from the Alameda County Family Law Center joined the festivities and offered a presentation on domestic violence. The Oakland police and fire departments also joined in the fun. Alexis Cobbins, Service Associate for the Project Access Family Resource Center at City Towers Apartments, and a few of the children from this apartment community worked the face painting table, and all the kids just loved it. The residents who attended enjoyed food, games, music, dancing in the streets and there was no shortage of smiling happy faces.  
"What great news, great organizing and thank you! I'm glad to hear this event was a success," said Councilmember Nancy Nadel on National Night Out 2007.  It was a wonderful event that brought the community together. Thank you to MORH 1, Acorn and City Towers Apartments!
       
Grant Announced
Project Access is pleased to announce that Wells Fargo has become a new community partner in our effort to further our mission in Northern California. In September, the Corporate, Municipal and Escrow Solutions (CMES) division of Wells Fargo Community Trust Services granted Project Access $10,000 for program services in Northern California where we currently operate seven Family Resource Centers. The grant will focus on after-school tutoring and enrichment activities for youth and financial literacy and ESL instruction for adults interested in improving job and financial stability. The grant would not have been possible without the personal advocacy of Advisory Board Member Thomas Demchuck, Vice-President of Wells Fargo Banks Trust Services division. Thank you, Tom! 

How to Get Involved
   
Project Access assists low-income families and seniors of affordable housing achieve self-sufficiency through access to onsite education, health and social services.
   
A gift to Project Access helps break the cycle of poverty through education and empowerment. If you believe in the goals of Project Access and would like to help by making a donation or volunteering, please contact us at (949) 253-6200 x300 to discuss the current needs of the organization.
  
Tax deductible financial and in-kind donations are greatly appreciated throughout the year. Please make checks payable to: Project Access.
  
Mail to: 4029 Westerly Place, Suite 113, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and stock transfers are also gladly accepted.  Donations may also be made online at www.project-access.org .
  
*Notify us if your company has a matching gift program, and we will be happy to provide the necessary documentation.
  
Thank you for your generous support.
   

  
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