Project Access would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support:

Campaign for College Opportunity for awarding Project Access $1,500 in support of the inaugural Teen Conference which was held on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Hermosa Village Family Resource Center in Anaheim. Additionally, Campaign for College Opportunity also awarded one youth in attendance a $500 scholarship.

Citibank, N.A. for total award of $15,000 - $11,250 in support of Project Access for the Financial Education – Basic Banking 101 program and $3,750 for sponsorship of the Second Annual Project Access Keys to Success fundraiser on September 15, 2007..

Disneyland Resort for awarding Project Access $5,000 for the 2007 Show Your Character Community Outreach Program.

Draper Family Foundation Fund for awarding Project Access a grant in the amount of $25,000 in support of the College and Career Preparedness Program.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Garden Grove for contributing $500 to support the Family Resource Center at Malabar Apartments in Garden Grove.

Novo Nordisk Inc. for awarding Project Access $1,000 in support of the Senior Health Programs.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for awarding Project Access $2,500 to support the Adult Capacity Building Programs – Financial Literacy Training.

Ueberroth Family Foundation for awarding Project Access a grant in the amount of $15,000 in support of the After-school Tutoring and Enrichment Program.

Villa Park Women’s League for contributing $500 toward the After-School Tutoring and Enrichment Program.

The Center for Internships & Service-Learning at California State University, Fullerton held its 3rd Annual Awards Reception on May 8, 2007. The Stellar Student Support Award was presented to Project Access in recognition of their exceptional support of California State University, Fullerton’s students. In addition, Yaxaira Chavez, graduating senior majoring in liberal studies at Cal State Fullerton and member of the Orange County AmeriCorps Alliance program for two years, working at Project Access, was awarded the Extraordinary Acts of Service. At Project Access La Habra and Anaheim sites, Yaxaira has designed curriculum for the after-school programs and has assisted numerous children in grades K-9 with their homework. Yaxaira has been accepted into the Multiple Subject credential program at Cal State Fullerton and will start in the fall of 2007. Congratulations Yaxaira, and thank you for all you do!!

Yaxaira Chavez, center

Ann Browning & Ana Rothwell

Mark Lee, Betty Alvarez & Lynda Diaz

Shelly Kim, Lane Macy,  Carol Eastman, David Kim

Donor Spotlight

Project Access would like to recognize its youngest donor, Cameron Kim. Cameron is the son of David and Shelly Kim, pictured above. (Shelly is an active community volunteer who avidly suppor ts Project Access). Upon hearing that his parents would be attending the Project Access Mixer for a Mission which was held on April 30, 2007 at Z Mario Restaurant in Irvine, four year old Cameron opened up his piggy bank and generously donated $0.93 towards the evening’s festivities. Thank you, Cameron! With little friends like you, together we are changing lives!

United Way 8th Annual Real Estate and Building Industry Luncheon

The Orange County’s United Way 8th Annual Real Estate and Building Industry Luncheon was held May 16, 2007. Jonathan
B. Webb, Executive Director of the Foundation for Social Resources and Founder, Board Chair for Project Access was presented the 5th Annual Dan Donahue Award, in memory of Dan Donahue – community philanthropist and commercial real estate business leader of Donahue Schriber.  

One of the two Keeping Kids on Track success stories featured was Project Access’ very own, Fernando Sandoval. Fernando, now 18 years old grew up in Anaheim and recently graduated from high school with a 3.89 GPA. Growing up,
Fernando regularly visited the Project Access Family Resource Center at Park Vista Apartments in Anaheim, where he lives.
There, Fernando received assistance with his homework in a positive environment each day and as a result was able to avoid becoming involved in gang activity and drug abuse. Fernando is very appreciative of the Family Resource Center where he is not only part of the weekly teen group, but where he also volunteers regularly to help younger children with their homework. In addition, Fernando distributes the Park Vista Family Resource Center newsletter to the 700 unit apartment complex each month. “It makes me feel good when someone thanks me after doing something for them. My volunteering doesn’t only benefit one person; sometimes it benefits a whole group…Volunteering for the community center brings up my self-esteem because I like helping others and I am proud to be the person that I am.” Fernando has the goal of attending college to study electrical engineering.

United Way made a gift to Project Access of $10,000 thanks to the generosity of their donors and the Donahue Schriber
company.

Terry Donahue, Fernando Sandoval and Jonathan Webb

New Board Member

Project Access has named Mark Strauss to its board of directors. Mark has more than 26 years of commercial real estate, finance and management experience and is currently Managing Director – Capital Markets at Cohen Financial in the Newport Beach office. Mark is responsible for managing the origination, analysis, and placement of real estate debt and equity throughout the United States. He has been involved in the financing of over $2 billion of real estate assets.

National Hispanic Business Women’s Association Awards Dinner

The National Hispanic Business Women’s Association’s Business Women of the Year Awards recognized remarkable women for their excellence, extraordinary professional achievements and community contributions to the non-profit and educational development of Orange County on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. The recipients of these awards were business women who are paving the way for future leaders. Among the honorees was Project Access’ President and CEO, Lane Macy. Congratulations, Lane!

Lane was also recently recognized as one of the 2007 Women in Business Nominees by the Orange County Business
Journal.

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Northern California

Project Access celebrates the anniversary of their expansion to Northern California!

One year ago — June 1, 2006, to be exact — Project Access opened seven (7) Family Resource Centers located in affordable housing complexes in Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties which represents 1,397 families. Sophie Trascher, Northern California Regional Director, has led the expansion by hiring excellent staff and partnering with community leaders, other non-profits, social service agencies and for profit companies to bring residents on-site services. “The families we serve are our most important asset at Project Access. We’re dedicated in supporting families and building a stronger sense of community at each apartment community” said Sophie. This first year has been particularly exciting and gratifying to see families helping other families; community partners willing to assist in meeting the on-going needs of our families. The hard work and dedication of Project Access staff ensure the resident’s voices are heard throughout the community and that services are provided to meet their needs.

Key accomplishments have been two tremendous health fairs held at City Towers and Valley Palms Family Resource Centers. There was great resident attendance, vendor participation, distribution of valuable information and free health screenings for all residents. Establishing English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes with Fremont Adult School for residents at Glen View/Glen Haven Apartments Family Resource Center has been a huge success for this community. Implementation of a zero-5 Kinder Program at Orchard Glen, Valley Palms and Glen View/Glen Haven Family Resource Centers has also increased parental participation at the centers. The holidays brought partnerships with Toys for Tots and The Mercury News Gift of Reading Program. We have created partnerships with organizations such as Wells Fargo, First 5, Second Harvest of Santa Clara County, Season of Sharing Program with Alameda County Social Services, and Santa Clara County Social Services to name a few.

Although our challenges are many, we are innovative, creative and know that we continue to change lives and empower
communities.

ESL class at Glen Haven/Glen View Apartments in Fremont

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Street Smart Presentation

On April 9, 2007, students from Valley Palms Family Resource Center in San Jose had a guest speaker, Veronica Posada, School Safety Education Coordinator from the Department of Transportation. Veronica gave a safety presentation which included dynamic group interaction. All students who had bicycles, roller skates, and scooters received brand new helmets, safety flyers, and stickers. The Department of Transportations Public Relations Manager also presented a safety power point presentation to all parents on Thursday, April 12.

Safety Presentation

Safety Presentation Participants

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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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