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providing opportunities
Providing Opportunities
Annual Report 2010-2011
Donor List and Financial Highlights
www.abilityfirst.org
to over 2,300 people
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every year.
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A letter from our President and CEO
Thank you to all of our donors
As AbilityFirst celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2011, we reflect on the
many milestones we have reached, the many challenges we have met,
and the many victories we have celebrated. Since our beginnings in
1926 as the Crippled Children’s Society of Southern California, we have
had numerous successful and enjoyable moments that have allowed
us to become the vibrant and contemporary organization that we are
today. Because of your generosity through events and campaigns, we
have been able to serve more than 100,000 children and adults with
disabilities.
Honor Roll of Contributors
AbilityFirst gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of individuals, corporations,
foundations, organizations, estates and trusts during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. While this
listing recognizes those donors whose gifts totaled $100 or more during the fiscal year, each and
every gift and volunteer hour is vitally important to us. In spite of extensive efforts to avoid errors
and omissions, mistakes can occur. If your name was omitted, listed incorrectly or misspelled, please
notify us. Gifts received after June 30, 2011, will be included in next year’s annual report.
Thank you for your support!
In June 2010, we faced a huge hurdle for one of our oldest programs, Camp Paivika, when all state
funding had been cut for camping services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Many of
our campers relied on these funds for a number of years. In response, we unveiled a new camp model
based on private pay and camperships for those families with financial need. Because of the generosity
of many wonderful donors, our plan was successful, resulting in 360 campers attending camp that
summer – and providing a much needed break for their families and caregivers.
AbilityFirst Giving Society
The AbilityFirst Giving Society honors individuals and organizations whose annual contribution is
$1,000 or more. We acknowledge the 2010-2011 members of the Giving Society whose names are
listed below.
Additionally, we celebrated a victory with the signing of Senate Bill 309 (SB-309), averting a potential
crisis for 18 to 22-year-old high school students and their families statewide. Because of a conflict
between the state’s Education Code and the Health and Safety Code, these participants were at risk
of having to exit our after school program while they were still in high school. Thanks to the hard work
of Senator Carol Liu, and your support, SB-309 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.
AbilityFirst Capital Campaign for the Joan and Harry A. Mier Center
We continue to move forward with our capital campaign to replace the small and outdated
AbilityFirst Harry A. Mier Center in Inglewood with a new facility, to be known as the Joan and
Harry A. Mier Center. The following list includes donors to the AbilityFirst Capital Campaign for
the Joan and Harry A. Mier Center – Building Independence, Celebrating Community, during fiscal
year 2010-2011. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*). Donors to both the AbilityFirst general
fundraising campaign and the capital campaign are marked with two asterisks (**).
Other successes include:
• With the help of 1,000 participants, families, volunteers, and staff, the 2011 AbilityFirst Marathon
Campaign raised a total of $415,000, an increase of $135,000 from the previous year.
• 200 adults with developmental disabilities received gainful employment at our three work centers,
while 103 adults became employed at companies within the Southern California community.
• The AbilityFirst Capital Campaign Committee, chaired by Board Member Ray Cherry, raised
70% of the 3.6 million dollars needed to build a new Joan and Harry A. Mier Center in Inglewood.
Although we have certainly reached new milestones and overcome challenges this past year, the real
accomplishments occurred each day as children and adults with developmental disabilities learned
new skills, made new friends or otherwise met personal goals. On behalf of all of them,
I thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
AbilityFirst Benefactor
AbilityFirst Partner
AbilityFirst Visionary
AbilityFirst Advocate
$100,000 and Above
$50,000 and Above
$25,000 and Above
$10,000 and Above
Forest Lawn Foundation **
Lena Longo **
The Ahmanson Foundation
Autism Speaks, Inc.
US Department of Education
Pasadena Community Foundation
Florence S. Aikens and David R.
Aikens *
Boeing Company Charitable Trusts
United Way, Inc.
Weingart Foundation
Comerica Bank
Jeanne A. Carr Fund in Memory of
Malcolm J. Carr *
Fred L. Hartley Family Foundation
Union Bank Foundation
Sue Brown
Cacique Foundation *
The Capital Group Companies
Charitable Foundation **
Edison International
Eileen Fariester
The Georgina Fredrick Children’s
Foundation
Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation
Industrial Tire Service
Lori Gangemi
President and CEO
John and Jennifer Kelly **
Lawry’s Restaurants, Inc. **
NAEIR
Second Harvest Food Bank
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Skechers USA, Inc.
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Honor Roll of Contributors
Honor Roll of Contributors
AbilityFirst Leader
AbilityFirst Champion
Steven and Linda Schultz **
DWP - Los Angeles City Treasury
NSBN LLP
Individuals and Organizations
$5,000 and Above
$2,500 and Above
Dave and Cindy Seastrom **
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Juliana Otis
$500 and Above
The CarMax Foundation
The Allergan Foundation
Roger J. Smith
Eric L. Foumberg & Co.
Edward J. Parconi
AFCO Premium Finance
Chubb & Sons
AmWins Insurance Brokerage of Los
Angeles, LLC
St. Bernardine Medical
Center - CHW
Everest National Insurance Co.
Paul R. Parrish, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Arnstein
Anaheim Community Foundation
FCI Management Consultant
Ruth Priest
Josephine Tassi
Jean Arley
Jeffrey M. Folick
Push America
Bank of the West Employee Giving
Program
TekTest, Inc.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Richard N. Frank
George and Julie Ramirez *
Trader Joe’s
AT&T Employee Giving
Goodwin-Garcia Family
Bonita Ramos
Truist
Fedde Furniture Company **
Laura K. Beck **
Jackey C. Gray
Patricia D. Randolph
United Way of Orange County
Lori and John Gangemi **
Carol Ann Benson
Green Hasson & Janks LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Repp
Vance & Hines
Gas Company
John Bickford Foundation
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Riley
Patricia Vick **
Jay Henneberry and Roberta
Manshel **
Mary Alice and Bob Braly and
Family
Tim Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Robinson
James L. White Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hess
Robinson-Kramer, Inc.
Jane Kaczmarek
Steve and Mary Brockmeyer **
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Hiller
Charles A. Rohe
David and Sophie King **
Chief Jesus Burciaga
Christine Wright Roper
Carol and John Llewellyn
Chinese Charity Night
Aetna
Preston B. and Maurine M. Hotchkis
Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Moore
CIBA Insurance Services
Carolyn E. Aguayo **
Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin
CNA Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Aldridge
DirecTV
DPR Construction
Eleven Twenty Seven Foundation
Employees Community Fund of
Boeing California
National Charity League - South
Coast Chapter
The Kenneth T. and Eileen L.
Norris Foundation
Ruth A. Peck
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Rossi
Norman Seastedt
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Sellwood
Jaclyn Smith *
Linda and Sandy Smith **
The Simon Strauss Foundation
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
$1,000 and Above
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hsieh
Betty B. Hutchison
Russ Reid LLC
Erin Barba
Beeney Family
Matt and Monica Berbee
Brett Bittel
Mary Blodgett
Bob’s Old Fashion Ice Cream
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett H. Bradley
Reanna Bullard
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burrows
Jane G. Schaffner
Californians for Disability Rights Chapter 49
Barbara A. Schlosser
Vickie Carlisle
Confidence Foundation
AMVAC Chemical Corporation
Independent Pool & Spa Services
Association Inc.
Blanka and Jim Douglass *
AT&T Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald K. Ingram Jr.
Bud and Mickey Erhardt
Bank of the West
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Jackson
Freeman E. Fairfield Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barakat
Johnny Rebs of Bellflower
Richard R. Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barkyoumb
Johnny Rebs Of Orange
Jackie and John Furby **
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate
Companies
Sara Kishner
Torrey Pines Kiwanis Foundation,
Inc.
Kiwanis Club of Claremont
Sherwyn Turbow
Michael Cody
Kroger
Von Der Ahe Foundation
Virginia Culp
Kelly and Kenny Kunsek
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Warden
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dakin-Grimm
Lee Foundation
Terry and Julie Wetzel
Jessica A. Delgado
Liberty Mutual Group Inc.
Keith R. Wieland and Maureen
Daley-Wieland
DNA Consultants
Mr. and Mrs. David Woodson
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eisenhardt
Yes Depot, Inc.
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation
Hanover Insurance Group
Bess J. Hodges Foundation
Johnny Rebs Inc.
Jones Lang La Salle
Kaiser Permanente
Stuart and Patricia Wilkinson **
Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, Mark Ridley-Thomas,
Second District *
Willow Woods
McCormick Construction Company
Mr. and Mrs. Greg V. Wood
Lee Meriwether-Borden
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
AbilityFirst Ambassador
Mike Bantuveris
Stan Berman
Bolton & Company
Kozell Boren
Gloria Briggs
Gary D. Brown
Chevron Humankind Program
Ray C. Cherry *
David Chubb and Perfect Puppy
Academy, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Littlejohns
Dorothy Litts
Long Beach Center Guild
Smurfit-Stone
Soroptomist Int’l of Lake Arrowhead
Rim of the World, Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taboada
The Hartford
Richard Carpenter
Lucia Carrillo
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Castaneda
Donald R. Cavin
Chapman Woods Association
Codington Construction Company
East West Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Maher
Lisa E. Ercse
Chubb Group
Isis W. McDonald
Fannie Mae
National Charity League, San
Marino Chapter
City of Pasadena Human Services
and Recreation Department
McKelvey-Daugherty Family
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Fedde
Denise L. Petitfils
Claremont Place
Cindy Mejia
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Flanagan
Christopher and Dana Reeve
Foundation
Julia J. Cody
Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. Merrill
Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson
Thomas S. Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Julio S. Negrete
Annemarie B. Forster
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Covington
Mary L. Nevins
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Fridborg
Rachelle Cracchiolo
John S. Niendorff
Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble
Beverly Culbertson
Northrop Grumman Employees
Charity Organization (ECHO)
Mountain Sunrise Rotary
Ted and Donna Rogahn **
Rotary Club of Los Angeles
Santa Anita Park-Los Angeles
Turf Club
Davis, Wright, Tremaine LLP
Donald Fisher
Linda Garcia
Sam and Emily Glick
Estabrook Glosser, Jr. and
JoAnn Glosser
Nancy Goodhue-McWilliams
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Gredvig
Jean L. Gross
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Longo
Longo Toyota
Linda and John Lowe
Kathleen Lucas
Gilbert E. Haakh
Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy &
Pindroh, LLP
Dan and Tracie Haber
Margaret L. McLaughlin
Jorene E. Hankla
Mr. and Mrs. David Meyerson
Lois J. Hardt
Steve Michihira
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harman
Corey D. Miller
David Hartsman
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minor
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Heer
Dr. Glen Miya
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Herman
Fatima Moore
Maureen Hollingsworth
Jennifer L. Moore
Lester F. Hooley
Susan Moore
Lichun Hou
Stephanie Nelson
Gregory J. Howorth
New York Life Insurance
Inglewood Rotary
Charles Niesen
Kathie Julian
Chris and Andy Otero
Keesal Young & Logan
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Painter
Jon Kmett
Pasadena Kiwanis Foundation
Lynn Komar
Penniall & Associates
Frank and Pat Lee **
Mr. and Mrs. John Perrine
Jeffrey Leitzinger
Theodore F. Perrine
Scott Leonard
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Peterson
J. L. Levesque
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Playdon
Long Beach Firefighters
Honorary Association
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Porter
Richard A. Dreher
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Honor Roll of Contributors
Individuals and Organizations
Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Bassett
Richard Dimond
Honor Roll of Contributors
Health Net of California, Inc
Ronna’s Gifts
Individuals and Organizations
Ernesto Barrios
Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Lescoulie
Donald A. Ross
$100 and Above
Cecile C. Bartman
Jae Lim
Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead
Mountain Sunrise
Rosemarie C. Acuna
Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Bauman
ADHI Schools LLC
Ann A. Baumgartner
Patsy R. Sampson
Carolyn Bearce
Mr. and Mrs. Pascual Sanchez
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Matching Gift Program
Marjorie J. Schulte
Agriculture Leadership Class 41
Albert Segal
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aguilar
Vanessa Serrano
Naomi Aidoo
Sue and Barry Shanley
Mr. and Mrs. David Albaum
Kathy Shearer
Katherine M. Alday
Shelley’s Fashion Inc.
Charleen Alexander
Albert D. Shonk, Jr.
Grace F. Alexander
Michael Siegel
All Cities Tool
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spears
Allstate Giving Campaign
Roberta Spivak and Paul Rotondi
Allstate Political Consulting
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. St. John
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alpert
Julie Stindt
Lawrence W. Altruda
Mr. and Mrs. Donald I. Strauber
Mr. and Mrs. Agustin N. Alvarez
Waka Sugiyama
William C. Andersen
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Swick
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anderson
June Teitsworth
Edwin Anderson
Therapeutic Living Centers For
The Blind
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Andre
Mary I. Threlkeld
Quiriana Angeles
Henri V. Tran
Jennifer Appleberry
Danny and Sandy Trevino
Mr. and Mrs. Rick M. Arcaro
Susan K. Trudeau
Arnoldo Arcila
Mr. Roland Armour
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Lasater
$500 and Above continued
Burt and Gerry Belzer
Direct Hire Associates
Dan Hedlund
Carolyn S. Powers
Mark T. Bennett
Jeffery P. Divine
Marjorie and Dean Heller
Privitt-Kavanaugh Family
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Black
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Durgerian
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson
Family of Ashleigh N. Lininger
Marian Pure
David C. Blake
Lillian Eagleson
Terri Hennick
Ashley Lipson
Quick Tel Communications, Inc.
Julius Bogdanowicz
Lena M. Echols **
Angelita Hernandez
Jenny Liu
RGP Planning & Development
Services
Borderline Restaurant
Edward Ellingwood
Carlos J. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Kai Lo
Richard J. Alatorre and Company
The Rounders
Mary Pat Sabol
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Schutz
Ann J. Sloss
Smart & Final Charitable
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Dalton M. Box
BP Corporation North America, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Emenhiser
Mr. and Mrs. Don Fedde
Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Hibbs
Catherine Higley
Donald Lopez
Daniel M. Maguire
BP Fabric of America Fund
Mr. and Mrs. John Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hirigoyen
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Mancino
Jeanette Brill
Josh Freeman
Brian S. Hughes
Lily Y. Mar
Mr. and Mrs. Neal H. Brockmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Chip Brooks
Manley Freid
David M. Gale
Grady Jennings
Johnny Rebs of Victorville, Inc.
Julie L. Martin
John McGrath Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Brown
Claudia Galicia
Janet Johnson
Kitty McGrath
Cassandra J. Sperlein
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown
Paul Gately
Judith D. Jones
Tim McGrath
Myrna Stevenson
Mark Buenzli
Superior Press
Judith A. Burlingame
Frances Tomich
Dr. John L. Callas
Mr. and Mrs. Elihu Goldish
Syed Kazmi
Mr. and Mrs. Ray K. Michihira
Christopher Toy and Kay Skier
Jeni Cansler
Carol A. Goldman
Jackie Kell
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Miraglia
United Way California Capital
Region
Dean W. Carr, Jr.
Casa De Salsa
Bryan Gilbreath
Paul Goldenheim
Donna M. Green
Grieco Research Group, Inc.
Miriam G. Jones
Jessica Jue
Kemco Resources, Inc.
Henry Y. Kim, Jr.
Margaret E. Merhoff
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Messner
Mission Fish
Anita Mitchell
Timothy Walker
Kerry Castel De Oro
Daisy J. Grimes
Melinda King
Liset Morelia
Carol L. Warren
Susan Catalano
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haderlein
Richard Kinjo
Antoine B. Morillo
The Chapman Family
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haering
The Kubo Kirschenbaum Family
Moste
Waywegos 4 Wheel Drive Club, Inc.
West Family
Mr. Joe Cheney
Nancy Hanania
Ed Krieger
Mountain Quilters Cottage
Gwendolyn Willis
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. Cheshire
Marianne Harris
Wendy Lai
Ann Napal
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Wilson
Chevron Federal Credit Union
HCC American Contractors
Indemnity Co.
Carol H. Lam
David Nestor
Peter Lange
Anne Newman
Dr. and Mrs. Sandy Witzling
Patricia L. Wondries
Joyce E. Yarborough
Individuals and Organizations
$250 and Above
A & M Engineering Inc.
AGIA Insurance Service
Margaret Agrusa
Monica Alcantar
Louis Bacco
Mary L. Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baker
Deborah Ballins Schwarz
Bank of America United Way
Campaign
Denise Barnes
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Brian Chow
Wendy A. Andre
G & E Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bellan
Patricia E. Benavides
Donald Bender
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bergman
Laura Berman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bermingham
William Bettison
Mary R. Betzner
Mrs. Frank C. Blair, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Edward E. Bloom
Ronald H. Bloom
Jeanette and Carl Blum
The Blustajn Family
Julio Bogado
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boli
V. E. Booth
Rhonda Bourdeau
Malcolm S. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Braddock
Denise Bran
Mary Bright
Mr. and Mrs. Nikolaus H. Brinkama
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Chui
Jonathan Nhean
United Way Of Southeastern
Michigan
CIBA Foundation
Estellle L. Nieto
UnitedHealth Group
Claim Jumper Restaurants
Stevan A. Noceti
Olivia Valenzuela
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clark
Norcal Mutual Insurance Company
Martha I. Walker
Associated Administrators of
Los Angeles
Classy Bag Lady
Elmer J. Omohundro, Jr.
Monique Watts
Mr. and Mrs. Flemming Astrup
Daniel Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Neal C. Coble
Holly Osborne
Louise A. Webber
Michele Atias
Sarah Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Cole
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Ouchi
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wigod
Patricia A. Auston
Duane Brownstead
Commercial Cleaning Management
Mary Beth Perrine
Mr. and Mrs. Gale Williams
Auto Supply Company
Robert Brumleu
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Cooper
Laraine T. Pipoly
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Wilmoth
Suresh Babu
Budincich Chiropractic
Deborah L. Cornejo
Jean Plant
Betty R. Wilson
Cristal Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Buntrock
Donald R. Costill
Plant Peddlers
Steve and Chris Yauch
Sam S. Balisy
Barbara A. Burke
Costume Jewelry
Polly’s Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Yochum
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Ballante
Miss Martha Burkhard
Matthew Darrah
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Rivers
Peter C. Yoou
Mr. and Mrs. Joaquim Baptista
Janice Burrill
Joseph E. Davis
Mrs. Sandra H. Roberts
Lois M. Zelsdorf
Rose B. Barbee
Business Management Associates
Susan Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robertson
Eddie N. Zhang
Crystal Barnes
Brian Butelo
Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Dehrer
Annette E. Rodrigues
Margaret Barnum
Mr. and Mrs. John Buterbaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle B. Arndt
Angel Arreola
Dale E. Brockmeyer
Alan Brothers
Monisha Brower
Angela Brown
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Honor Roll of Contributors
Honor Roll of Contributors
Individuals and Organizations
Timothy Crane
Thomas R. Emick
Bertha B. Garrett
Barbara E. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Hoag
Alison Jenkins
Marilynn B. Kretschmer
$100 and Above continued
William R. Cranham
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Engberg
Matt Geis
Marcus Hamilton
Alice G. Hoffman
Adam Jensen
James Krichham
Edward Butler
Heather A. Cunterty
Charlene K. Getz
Susan Hammer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hole
Adriana Jensen
Gloria Kucenas
Cabot & Sons Funeral Directors
Mary A. Curran
Environmental Federation
of California
Gloria Gibbs
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hammond
Ofelia Holguin
David Jensen
Michele Kunselman
Theresa M. Gibbs
Tiffany S. Harding
Karen Holland
Craig Jimenez
Mr. and Mrs. Curt Kurtz
Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley, &
Jennett LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Harger
Margaret P. Holland
J-M Consultants
Victoria Laham
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Esquivel
Janet M. Hargett
Bill Holman and Nancy Pagani
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lam
Mr. and Mrs. Ismael Estrada
Betty E. Gill
Bradley B. Harris
Winn Hong
Linda M. Johnson
Bobbie Lambert
Anna Eustace
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Gill
Richard W. Harris
Mari Hooper
Miriam Johnson
Evelyne Lambrecht
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Everett
Lora L. Gilmore
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Harsh
Mary Lou Horn
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jones
Palmer Langdon
Melissa Everett
Stacey Girdner
Patricia Harsh
Carolyn R. Houser
Oscar M. Jones
Denise Larson
Anne L. Farber
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Glassman
William Haussler
Mark Huang
Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Jones
Brenda Latimer
Christine Favro
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goldsobel
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hawley
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hunter
Cynthia Jordan
Anne Laughlin
Hilarie Favro
Dacia Gonzalez
Pamela Hays
Rose Hurst
Joshua International Medical Group
Margaret J. Leake
Steve Fedde
Daniel Gonzalez
Bridget M. Healy
Lucy A. Hyde
Gerald Juergens
William Leavy
Mr. Jose Fermin
Deysi Gonzalez
Brittney Julian
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ledbetter
Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Fernandes
Herminia G. Gonzalez
Cristina Vergas and Barbara Kalish
Lois Ledger
Barbara J. Feybush
Good Earth Recycling Center
Mark Kaminsky
Sharon Lee-Paturzo
Chad Fietsam
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gooden
Rita Karlsten
Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Lehman
Tony Firth
Mark Googins
Jerome Katz
Mary Jane Leland
Shawn Foley
Robert A. Gorahi
Mr. and Mrs. F. John Kavak
Martha M. Leonhardt
Jetty Fong
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Gough
Mr. and Mrs. Terry R. Kay
Violet Leslie
Sandra Fontenot
Alice Grazziani
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kaye
Barbara A. Lesure
Susan L. Footdale
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Greco
Gail G. Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Leuschen
Gerald Ford
Joan Green
Rhoda S. Kelpner
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Levine
Kristen N. Ford
Kevin W. Green
Gail Kennard
Lawrence S. Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Keith N. Foster
Susan Green
Mary B. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H. Lewin
Pam Foster
Greenleaf Settlement Services
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kennedy
Teri Lewis
Joel Fox
Adam Avi Grein
Mr. and Mrs. David Keyon
Della Leyva
Steve Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Greulich
Kevin Foye
Mr. and Mrs. John Grobaty
Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Fraire
Lance Gross
Carla Frank
Laura E. Gross
David C. Frankenthal
Nowell Grossman
Maria French, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gruen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Frick
Kathleen Grzegorek
Carmen Fried
Shelly Y. Guan
Kenneth and Tammy Fujii
Thomas J. Guiman
The Fujita-Haffner Family
Vanessa M. Gutierrez
Baudelia Gaeta
Guyana Social Club
Russell Gaither
Ron Hackworth
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gamm
Joan D. Haden-Colimar
Mr. Victor Garcia
Don Haggstrom
Garden Grove Moose Lodge #620
Barbara Hall
California Agricultural Leadership
Foundation
Calvary Chapel Golden Springs
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Carey
Carol’s Boutique
Doris W. Carpenter
Daria Carpiac
Mr. and Mrs. Verni Carter
Raquel Casa
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Casey
Roman Castaneda
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Castillo, Jr.
Catz Den, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Caughey
Jeannette E. Cayen
Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Chapman
Cheryl Chew
Jacquelyne J. Childs
Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas H. Chipeska
May Chow
Angela M. Chretin
William Christopher
Donald Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Clements
Mrs. Robert W. Cleveland
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Clingman
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Clyborne
Mr. and Mrs. Brian R. Cole
Laurie C. Collins
Donna J. Condino
Mrs. Leticia M. Congo
Janie Connors
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Cornwall
John Corona
Ann K. Coughlin
County of Kern
Dr. and Mrs. Noland W. Cramer
Tracy J. Crandall
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Woody and Denise Rose Dahlen
Sid J. Dane, P.F.C.
James A. D’Arcangelo
Mr. and Mrs. John Davis
Michelle Davis
Jean Dayak
Elizabeth DeBoer
Maria Declusin
Nelson L. Deedle
Tami S. DeGroat
Cynthia Martin Del Campo
Noah Deleon
Roma Delpuerto
Linda Demer, M.D.
Gloria M. Deukmejian
Mr. and Mrs. Dave DeVries
Dicker and Dicker of Beverly Hills
Donovan Diehl
Carolyn Dije
Dorothea Dillenbeck
Nerisse Dizon
Karen S. Doty
Kathryn M. Downing
Debbie Droste
Patricia Dryden
Nicole Dubuc
Beverly Duffin
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Duffy, Jr.
Susan Duffy
Daniel Durbeck
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Durham
Christina Duthie
Robert Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eckstrom
Eddie’s Auto Body Shop
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eder
Robert A. Elftman
Marnell C. Ellison
Dr. Frank Ellsworth
Sherri L. Emenhiser
Diane Esquivel
Elise T. Esquivel
Kathleen L. Hedger
Mr. and Mrs. Majdi Khatib
Khon Lieu
Judy Heimark
Linda Ibarra
Mr. Ernie Khirallah
Kathryn Lilje
Sharon A. Henman
Brian K. Iles
Mr. and Mrs. Hyung K. Kim
Steven Lim
James M. Henneberry
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan S. Imoto
Jacqueline R. Kimble-Cummings
Rich Lipeles
Peggy A. Henneberry
Inland Empire United Way
Mary C. Kincaid
Edythe L. Lippey
Paul Hering
Dr. and Mrs. Warren Inouye
Sandra L. King
Jay L. Lipsky
Elizabeth Hernandez
International Plate Collectors Guild
R. R. Kirkpatrick
Richard Liskov
Juan M. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ip
Sheldon M. Kirsch
Patrice and Doug Litchfield
Melissa M. Herrera
Island View Gastroenterology Assoc.
Blanche A. Kline
Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Little
Charlene Herron
Jack Nadel International
Gale Kohl
Robert A. Lockshire
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hertler
Marilouise E. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Kortemeier
Barbara Longwell
Jennifer Hester
Mr. and Mrs. Chester E. Jaeger
Rhoda Kosslyn
Arnel Lopez
Rob Hiner
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl P. Jamison
Lucille M. Kostovny
Cecilia Lopez Arreola
Judith M. Hirsch
Bibiana Jauregui
Brian Kouroubacalis
Antoine A. Hitti
JB Business Solutions, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Krasnoff
Los Angeles Police Relief
Association Inc.
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Honor Roll of Contributors
Honor Roll of Contributors
Individuals and Organizations
Keith H. McCoy
Michelle Morris
Oren Peli
Robin Hood Music Co.
Robert L. Shipp
$100 and Above continued
Linda McCoy-Murray
Thomas Morrison
Dimeson Pepin
Jeannie Robinson
Guy Short
Los Cabos Cantina Mexican Bar
& Grill, LLC
Nancy McCurley
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy C. Moser
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Perett
Robinson’s Manor
Margaret S. Short
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McFadden
Booker T. Moten, Jr.
Julietta Perez Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Jon S. Robison
Susan Short
Mr. and Mrs. Walt McKee
Moti Gur, Inc.
Evelyn R. Perl
Mr. and Mrs. Rafaell Robles
Todd Short
Larry McKeown
Virginia L. Mouzakis
Jacquelin Perry, M.D.
Rock Tenn CP, LLC
Vikki A. Showe-Gaither
Bette L. McKinney
Paula Mundo
James L. Perzik
Jaquelin Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. David Siber
Helen J. McKinney
Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Murphy
Charles and Madeline Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rogers
Peter Siberell
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McNulty
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Murphy
George C. Peterson
Brett Romero
Richard W. Silbert
Charles Medinnis
Murphy, Murphy, And Murphy, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Phillipi
Caryn Romo
Linda Silver
Patricia A. Meguiar
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Near
Brian Phillips
Jean P. Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Neil J. Silverstein
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meisenholder
Edelvira Necesito
Henrietta Pinkney
Michael Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph H. Melinat
Debra Neipris
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Plante
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
James W. Simonds
William Mellor
Virginia Nelson
Leanne A. Polacco
Ruby’s Diner, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Simpson
Michelle Mendez
Richard J. Ney
Arthur Polansky
Clarence Rucker, Jr.
Gerry Sinclair
Miriam Mendlinger
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nida
Chad T. Pratt, Esq.
Anne Russell
Mr. and Mrs. John Sinnema
Mr. and Mrs. John Tanner
Jonathan Vasquez
Christina Mendoza
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Nielsen
Ophelia G. Privitt
Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Ryall
Jango Sircus
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Taylor
Mary Velenick
Donna Merrill and Mike Premro
Aileen Obedoza
Kathryn Puterman
Elizabeth Saba
Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Slavin
Teresa Taylor
Ruth J. Veprin
Pat Merwin
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. O’Brien
Quality Packing Supplies
Cesare Safieh
Smidt Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thatcher
Verizon Foundation
Ling Liu Michael
Timothy P. O’Brien
Dr. and Mrs. John Quigley
Debbie Salcido
Bill Smith
Joy Thomas
Michele Vestey
Michelangelo Hair House
Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Connor
John Radeleff
Mr. and Mrs. Saul M. Salka
Joyce Smith
Mr. and Mrs. King H. Thomas
Joann Vicino
Leslie Michihira
Mr. and Mrs. Martin O’Donnell
Kenneth Smith
Harlan H. Thompson
Andrea Victor
Susanne W. O’Gara
Rainbow Center for Spiritual
Enrichment
Sal Sanaee
Mike Richardson Construction
Doug Sanchez
Mildred Smith
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Thompson
Marilyn Virgen
Arlene Sanford
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Smith-Cox
Mike Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Visconti
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Sauter, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Sorensen
Jean B. Thorn
Heather J. Vonheydenreich
Savor the Flavor
Herminia G. Soto
Sheila Thornsberry
Dr. and Mrs. Lalit H. Vora
Donna M. Scarantino
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Springer
Caroline M. Thorpe
John Wacker
Leslie Schaluch
Susan R. Sprouse
Pamela J. Titone
Ruth E. Wales
Gail Schaper-Gordon
SR Machining
Kelly Tofolo
Cecil A. Walker
Steve Scheinwald
Keith Stark
Kristi Toia
Craig D. Walker and Judy Anderson
Lesley Scheller
James Starks, Jr.
Cheryl J. Torricelli
Jewett L. Walker, Jr.
Steven J. Schoch
Margaret C. Steenken
Jae Townsend
Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schreiber
Paul E. Sterba, Jr.
Linh M. Tran
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Walley
Eva Schroeder
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Trine
Barbara R. Walsh
Brett L. Schulz
John E. Stokdyk
Mr. A. James Tucker
Vera Mae Walsh
Ryan Schwartz
Art Stoll
George R. Turk, II
Russell A. Walters
Robert A. Schwinger
Thomas P. Stover
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Turner
Anna Wang
SCO LLC
Yim Mei Sui Kwok
Katherine C. Turner
James Wang
George and Stephanie Scott
Janine Swanson
Delia C. Valenzuela
Sharey Wang
Rise M. Sedillo
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Sykora, Jr.
Family of Adam Valenzuela
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wanous
Wanda Sewak
Janet D. Sylvester
Mrs. Elaine Van Amburgh
Christina Warden
Robert Sheedy
TA Industries, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Van Haastert
Fennie Washington
Stellina K. Shepherd
Tahoe Trio, LLC
Peter Van Valkenbsurg
Waterworks Plumbing
Amy Sheyer
Kevin Takabayashi
Maria P. Vargas
Tammy Watlington
Odessa E. Love
Robert W. Lowry
William Lucas
Michael Ludin
Lunch Salon, Inc.
Chad D. Lund
Anne Luu
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Lynn
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mac Leay
Krystal MacLennan
Sue Madsen
Mr. and Mrs. William Magnuson
Majestic Realty Foundation
Carmen Maldonado
Elizabeth M. Maligie
Alane March
Maria’s Italian Kitchen
Tamara Mark
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marks
Muriel S. Marks
Valerie Marnock
Clark Marshall
Judy Marshall
Susan Marshall
Jennifer Martinez
Petra Martinez
Octavia Mason
Ira C. Matthiessen III
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Matthiessen
Claudia Mayer
Deloris Mayuga
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mcanlis
Karen McBride
Jack R. McCarthy
JoAnn McCarthy
Lorraine McCarthy
Michelle McCarthy
Erin McConahey
Lynn A. McCorkle
Tom J. McCormack
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Lyn Miles
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oldfield
Virginia Oleen
Macy Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Olifson
Janet Miller
Miguel and Monica Oliver
John Miscevich
Charlotte M. Mitchell
David Olson
Dr. and Mrs. William Olson
Lindi Mitchell
Ynez V. O’Neill
Miriam E. Mode
Lynn Oskin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Moffitt
Mr. and Mrs. P. William Moga
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Osterman
Stephen Ostrow
Mario and Therese Molina
Marlene R. Otto
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Montanez
Sally Otvos
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Moore
Jeanne L. Overton
Mr. and Mrs. John Moore
Karen Oxman
Mordena M. Moore
Tito and Rachel Parallag
June E. Moore-Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Parker
Oscar Morales
Barbara Patch
Melina A. Morgan
Gloria G. Patterson
Marjorie Morley
Mr. and Mrs. Sanieev Pawar
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Morrill
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Payne
Craig L. Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell N. Peletier
Hans H. Ralk
James Rance, Jr.
Real Mex Restaurants
Angela Reddock
Diana L. Regan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Reisman
Michael Reta
Teresa L. Reyna
Reynolds - Buick - GMC - Isuzu
Beverly B. Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Reynolds
Richards Family Charitable
Foundation
Warren and Carolyn Richards
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Richardson
Don Riddell
Luisa Rivas
Arlene Rivera
Dr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Roach
Robert Meyers Studios
Dr. and Mrs. Leo P. Roberts
Michael S. Robertson
Lauren Taniyama
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Honor Roll of Contributors
Individuals and Organizations
$100 and Above continued
Ida Weil
Marla Weiman
Beth Weiss
Cathee Weiss
Jeffrey Weiss
Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Weiss
Vance Weissbruch
Dr. Glenn Weissman
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
Beth H. Wetz
Mr. and Mrs. Dermot A. Whelan
Fran White
Janet V. White
Kam S. Wong
Steven Wong
Herbert Woodard
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Woodruff
Teri Woodruff
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wylie
The Yacoel Family
Darryl Yates
Howard S. York
John York
Tribute Gifts - In Honor Of
Tribute Gifts – In Memory Of
Legacy Society
During fiscal year 2010-2011, gifts were made to AbilityFirst
to honor the following individuals, groups and events:
During fiscal year 2010-2011, gifts were made to AbilityFirst
in memory of the following individuals:
The AbilityFirst Legacy Society honors individuals who have
provided for AbilityFirst in their wills or other estate plans.
Adrian Anderson
Pamela’s Birthday
Fannie Allen
Frances Miller
We are grateful to the following people who have made AbilityFirst
part of their legacies:
Christopher Benson
Alexandra Parrish
Mrs. E.O. Bachmann
Milton Mills
Mary Alice Braly
M.E. Powell
Dr. Warren Barr
Alex Mindel
Charles F. Axelson
Woody Brown’s Birthday
Jackson Rhinehardt
Debra J. Braxton
Betty Mofiatt
Estate of Nellie P. Bailey
Kerry Castel de Oro
Maura and Tim Richmond
Alice Bown
Rayette Morton
Estate of Robert J. Baker
Bradley Chapman
Sherry Rohan
Richard Carr
W.E. Nicolai
Estate of Roberta Bode
Melissa Clingman
Adam Rose
Eugenie Castagna
Bernita Perrine
Mary Alice and Bob Braly
Estate of Gregg A. and
Carol A. Teskey
Matt Connell
Stacey Santomauro
Norbert Castel de Oro
Christine Pugh
Estate of Isabel K. Chissar
Estate of Loretta E. Timbrook
Joseph Conticehio
Richard Schlottman
Joseph and Faye Colton
Colton Robert Rhines
Ercille I. Christmas
Ryan Davison
Russell Shackelford
Robert L. Cook, M.D.
Mancel Lee Rose
Estate of Cloyes Collins
Trust of Bertha E. Waterman for the
Benefit of William Robert Kistinger
Steve Falkner
Debbie Speicher
Charles Culbertson
Rosalie Ruiz
Estate of Albert Crooks
Trust of Marianne F. Waterman
Taylor Fedde
Daniel Sperry
Linda Davis
Robin Sachs
Raymond George De Peters
David Fessenden
Tyson Strobel
Yvonne Nelson Dooley
Christopher J. Sauter
Joetta Di Bella
Jeri Formby
Gil and Melanie Stroshein
Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy
Sydney Schaberg
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglass
Bequest, Trust and
Estate Gifts
Annemarie Forster
Cidambi Suresh’s Birthday
Verne and Debbie Fariester
Roccie and Lorraine Schavoni
Estate of Katherine J. Fitzgerald
Estate of Florence S. Aikens
Oscar Franco
Andre Fernand
Richard Schlottman
Maria French, Ph.D.
Estate of Selma E. Andrews
Lief, Val and Austin Frederick
Andrea Victor for her years of service
to AbilityFirst
Paul Flora and Family
John Sewak
Mr. and Mrs. Estabrook Glosser
Estate of Elizabeth Gertrude Bishop
Ritchie and Pam Geisel
Mitzie Weiss
Don Foley
Jack Sievers
Estate of Ruth D. Goodman
Memorial Trust of Nancy Brower
Diane Gentile
Zack Wood
Rose Franks
Erwin Silverstein
Estate of Thekla Grimm
Estate of Jeanne A. Carr
Daniel Goddard and Goddard
Family of Fans
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Zelsdorf
Tony Frye
Richard Sobel
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Harger
William Cooke Living Trust
Rocco Mario Girillo
Dick Socha
Estate of Edward L. Jolicoeur
Mark Gray
Cecil Speicher
Estate of Edward
Augustus Harpstrite
JoAnn Haggman
Morgan Steelman
Margaret P. Holland
Estate of Cecile W. Lewis
Lloyd Hansen
Alberta Pauline Toy
Verona Ingrum
Katie Hargett
George Vick, Jr.
Estate of Robert and
Marilouise Jackson
Trust of Jocelyn Gibbons and
Mary Scott Marks
Richard M. Hoffman
Yvonne Warden
Estate of Ralph Jones
Estate of Carl Pontrelli
Jonathan Hole
Jeri Wier
Pauline Zaremba
Kupfer Charitable Trusts for the
Benefit of David Furth and
Harmon Hook
Schavoni Family Trust
Elizabeth Schrack Johnson
Estate of William and Arna Maas
Trust of Mona and Geb
Von Mueffling
James Dietrich Hankla
Valerie J. York
John Harriet
You, Me, and the Trees
Jay Henneberry
Hana Zafrani
Jay A. Zercher
Stephen K. Zimmerly
Darryl Henry
Molly Herman
Elizabeth and Margaret Holland
Naomi White
Christine Horn
Sylvia V. Whitlock, Ph.D.
Bill Jordan
Billy Wiers
Kelly Kunsek
Shirley Wiewel
Sandy and Curt Kurtz
John and Emma Wilby
Daniel Lee
Wilden Pump & Engineering
Long Beach Center Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Williams
Melanie Kay Lynn
Matthew Winefield
Melissa Manfredi
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Winsett
Emilia Martinez
Gregory J. Witherspoon
Mr. and Mrs. George McMichael
and Family
Carol S. Wolf
Diane M. Wolf
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Honor Roll of Contributors
Denny and Mar Morrill
Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin
Chris Kahr
Gloria Lang
Zev Lapin
Scott Lasater
Lucia Laufeld
Jack Lear
James Logan
Pauline L. Lopez-Jimenez
Michael Maxwell
Rick Mercado
Buzz Miller
Estate of Kurt Meyer
Michael Morris
Residual Trust of the
Schneppershoff Family Trust
Family Trust of Irene Stone
General Trust of Nathan Stone
Estate of Gerard LeBeau
Estate of John Jack Pick
Estate of Kittie E. Vencill
Estate of Ilah Wilstach
Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin
Juliana Otis
Kenneth and Jacqueline Parker
Paul M. Propp
Estate of Margaret May Rawlinson
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rogahn
Estate of Ben J. Schaefer
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2011 Financials
Audited Statement of Activities ($ in thousands)
Revenue and Support
Amount
Percent
Operating Support and Revenue
Fund Development:
General
Restricted Donations
Legacies and Bequests
$ 1,911 10%
98 1%
1,637 9%
Program Revenue:
Community Centers
3,260 17%
Business Services
2,366 13%
Housing Services
1,115 6%
Supported Employment
1,029 5%
57%
Program Revenue
26%
Fund Development
14%
Investment Income
3%
Other
Other Revenue:
Facility Revenue
Investment Income
Change in Value - Trusts
Total Revenue / Support
Expenses
Program Services
382 2%
6,402 34%
536 3%
$18,736 100%
Amount
Percent
11,169 82%
Support Services:
1,034 8%
Management & General
1,428 10%
$13,631 100%
Change in Net Assets
16
82%
Programming Services
10%
Management & General
8%
Fundraising
Total Expenses
Operating Expenses
Fundraising
$5,105
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AbilityFirst: Making a Difference
for Davis
AbilityFirst Directory and Locations
Board of Directors
Born with Down syndrome, cataracts, and chronic lung disease, life has been an uphill battle for
six-year-old Davis Ward. Adopted as an infant by Angela and Bob Ward, life has since consisted
of over 60 trips to the hospital, leaving the family fearful and desperate for a guiding light.
After Davis had been in and out of therapies for most of his young life, the Ward family became
victims of the economic downfall. After insurance companies changed and therapies were taken
away, the Wards turned to the AbilityFirst Claremont Center in September 2011 after hearing
about the wonderful program from a friend.
“He is even starting to communicate,” said an excited Angela.
“All of the things we were told that he would never do, he is doing.
He is now more independent and confident, which we all love.”
“I heard about AbilityFirst everywhere I went, and immediately placed Davis on the waiting list,”
said Angela Ward. “He was very medically fragile, so we were fearful, however so many people had
recommended it that I thought I would give it a chance,” she continued.
The first day at AbilityFirst was a challenge for both Davis and his protective family. After being
carried into the Center by his mother, Davis gripped firmly onto her leg, not letting go. “When he
didn’t want to let go that first day, I didn’t want to let him go. I wanted to pick him up and go…but
I didn’t,” she continued.
Davis, who is also non-verbal, and eats from a feeding tube, had never wanted to walk before coming
to the AbilityFirst Claremont Center. “When Davis was born, doctors said he would never walk,
feed himself, or communicate,” said Angela. “Since coming to AbilityFirst, all that has changed.”
Today, after only seven months, Davis has made a complete one-eighty. Davis can be
seen running into the Center with a huge smile on his face, ready to participate in his
favorite activities such as swimming and playing with friends. Activities play a huge
role in keeping him out of the hospital. He has also learned to explore new foods that
he eats by himself now.
Now more aware of what Davis is capable of, the Ward family also has a new
found peace of mind.
“For the whole family, AbilityFirst has been heavenly,” explained Angela. “It has not
just been life-changing, but it has been life-saving. It has saved Davis’s life because
it has made him healthier and more independent. It has saved our entire family’s life
because it’s helped us overcome the fear for him, and it gives us time to refuel so that
we can come up with different strategies for Davis’s future development. AbilityFirst
is our saving grace, and is truly part of our family.”
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Frank, Chair
Steve Brockmeyer, Vice Chair
Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson, Secretary
Jay Henneberry, Treasurer
Sanford “Sandy” L. Smith, At Large
Member
MEMBERS
Rick M. Arcaro
Charles F. Axelson, Honorary
Russell Burkett, Honorary
Ray C. Cherry
Marshal Chuang, Honorary
Jim Douglass, Honorary
Mark Fedde
Maria French
Richard N. Frank, Honorary
William Hawkins
John Kelly
Jon Kmett, Honorary
Ralph Laster, Honorary
Carol Llewellyn
Mordena Moore
Andrew Peterson, Honorary
Angela J. Reddock
Randy Repp
David M. Seastrom
Kenneth Simon, Honorary
Mike Dokmanovich
Jonathan Thomas
Patricia Vick
HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS
Jane Kaczmarek
Lee Meriwether
Jaclyn Smith
HOUSING GOVERNANCE BOARD
Jose Marquez, Chair
Albert Y.R. Huang, Vice Chair
John Elizalde, Treasurer
David Oesterreich, Secretary
MEMBERS
Barbara Feiga
Estabrook “Skip” Glosser
Carol Llewellyn
Darrin Lyons
Michael Prabhu
Herbert H. Simmons
Mark Trabing
Betty R. Wilson
CORPORATE OFFICERS
Lori E. Gangemi, President and CEO
Steven Schultz, CFO
HEADQUARTERS
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Pasadena, CA 91106
Tel: 626.396.1010
Fax: 626.396.1021
CAMP
Camp Paivika
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3367
Crestline, CA 92325
Camp Address:
600 Playground Drive
Crestline, CA 92322
Tel: 909.338.1102
Fax: 909.338.2502
ABILITYFIRST
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
c/o Career Transition Center
3447 Atlantic Avenue 3rd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90807
Tel: 562.570.3667
Fax: 562.570.3670
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Anaheim Program
2660 West Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
Tel: 714.821.7448
Fax: 714.821.6160
Claremont Center
480 South Indian Hill
Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: 909.621.4727
Fax: 909.624.8388
East Los Angeles Center
154 North Gage Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Tel: 323.268.8178
Fax: 323.268.2359
Harry A. Mier Center
8090 Crenshaw Boulevard
Inglewood, CA 90305
Tel: 323.753.3101
Fax: 323.753.5472
Lawrence L. Frank Center
201 South Kinneloa Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: 626.449.5661
Fax: 626.449.1519
Long Beach Center
3770 East Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Tel: 562.426.6161
Fax: 562.426.6148
Newport Mesa Center
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3985
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Program Address:
1060 Paularino, Room A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 714.546.6727
Fax: 714.546.6725
Work CENTERS
L.L. Frank Work Center
3812 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Tel: 213.748.7309
Fax: 213.748.7248
Maple Park Apartments
711 East Maple Street
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: 818.507.1969
Fax: 818.507.4324
Moreno Valley Apartments
24545 Bay Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Tel: 951.247.0230
Fax: 951.485.6722
Pacific Rim Apartments
230 South Grevillea
Inglewood, CA 90301
Tel: 310.672.7221
Pasadena Work Center
2570 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: 626.449.5662
Fax: 626.449.0418
Rancho del Valle Apartments
6560 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: 818.347.1440
Fax: 818.703.0845
Weston Work Center
6530 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: 818.884.5112
Fax: 818.884.9668
Sea Breeze Manor Apartments
2067 Alamitos Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Tel: 562.494.9086
Fax: 562.961.9506
RESIDENT HOUSING
AbilityFirst Apartments Hemet
1360 East Acacia Street
Hemet, CA 92544
Tel: 951.766.7089
Fax: 951.766.7298
Sierra Rose
3053 ½ East Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: 626.578.0120
AbilityFirst Apartments Irvine
14501 Harvard Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606
Tel: 949.559.5902
Fax: 949.559.5042
Villa Malaga Apartments
4704 East Dozier Street
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: 323.980.8402
Fax: 323.980.0676
Crown House
3055 East Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: 626.440.9090
Fax: 626.440.0535
Ivy Glen Apartments
113 Cedar Street North
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818.241.3888
Fax: 818.241.1108
Lakeland Manor Apartments
13331 Lakeland Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90605
Tel: 562.944.9650
Fax: 562.944.9560
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