Annual Report empowerment, personal growth, self

A year filled with
empowerment,
personal growth,
self-esteem
fellowship, trust,
courage, and
leadership
made possible because of YOU.
Annual Report
2012
OUR MISSION
To empower children, youth and families living with HIV/
AIDS by providing educational and support programs in
a safe and trusting environment.!
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OUR GOALS!
Improve the mental and physical health and welfare of children,
youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS through various year-round
support programs.!
OUR VISION
A world in which children, youth and families live
unencumbered by HIV/AIDS.!
Educate children and youth affected by HIV/AIDS on the disease
and the consequences of at-risk behaviors, while at the same time
providing them with the knowledge to make healthy life choices.!
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OUR HISTORY
The Laurel Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization founded in 1992. In the last 20 years, The
Laurel Foundation has grown from a single seven-day
summer camp serving 14 HIV+ children to a
comprehensive provider of support programs for over
600 children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
Programs provide opportunities for participants to build
a social support system with peers, develop special
bonds with adult volunteers who serve as crucial role
models, and learn important life skills. !
Help children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS develop the
skills and qualities necessary for independent, successful, selfsufficient lives.!
Introduce balance and compassion into the lives of children, youth
and families living with HIV/AIDS by providing experiences that
show they can rise above the adversity and defeatism of HIV/AIDS,
make more of their lives than they thought possible and learn to
serve others with their knowledge and strength.!
Table of Contents
Message from Chairman of the Board . . 3!
Message from Founder / CEO . . . . . . . . . 4 !
Our Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5!
Our Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 7!
Empowerment: Summer Camp . . . . . . . . 8!
Personal Growth: Winter Family Camp . . 9!
Self-Esteem: Counselor-in-Training . . . . . 10!
Fellowship: LEAF Mentorship . . . . . . . . . 11!
Trust: LEAF Mentorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12!
Courage: Online Support Group . . . . . . 13!
Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14!
Leadership: Collaborations . . . . . . . . . . . 15!
Our Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commitment: Volunteers . . . . . . . . . .
Diversity: Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2012 Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heroes: Our Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Message from the Chair of the Board
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
Dear Supporters,!
!
“It’s for the kids.” It is a phrase that you often hear when you are involved with The Laurel
Foundation. What you may not know is that the work of Margot, Rachel, Cheria, Cecilia, Uyen and
the many volunteers goes beyond the kids, positively impacting client families, friends and the
greater community.!
"!
I know. I’ve seen the results. Through the years of assisting on a documentary about The !
Laurel Foundation I have had the pleasure to meet and become friends with many of the !
beneficiaries of your support. !
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One of them is Yoli. She was born with HIV. Her mother died while giving birth. !
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She would have been a ward
of the state had the nurse who was in the delivery room not made a !
miraculous decision that day– to adopt this child. She raised Yoli as her own, along with two other kids. !
The family came to The Laurel Foundation because they needed help working through the many !
challenges of living with HIV/AIDS. !
"!
Yoli and her family are some of the most amazing, centered and loving people I have ever met. Yoli !
embodies their grace and values. She was one of a select few who qualified to attend the King Drew !
Magnate High School in Compton, CA and graduated with honors. She now attends California !
State University, Bakersfield and is studying to become a nurse so she can help others. She received a !
scholarship to attend, with the support of her mentor in The Laurel Foundation’s LEAF Mentorship !
Program. She is one of camp’s most popular counselors. I have no doubt that she will become a great !
community leader someday. And she is sharing her story via the documentary so that others will learn about !
HIV/AIDS and become educated on the real issues facing those who have it.!
"!
There are many more like her. I want to continue to help them. I hope you do too.!
"!
I offer you an open invitation to visit our next camp. You will be impressed by the care and professionalism of the staff !
and counselors, heartened by watching the kids learn and grow, and moved by the stories and wishes of these families. There
are many instances of hardship that have been healed by the opportunity that The Laurel Foundation offers. Let’s keep up the
good work. It’s for the kids and so much more.!
"!
Thank you, !
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Dorrit Ragosine
Ragosine!
Board Chair!
3!
Message from the Founder / CEO
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
Dear Friends,!
!
In 2012, The Laurel Foundation celebrated 20 years of serving children, youth and families affected
by HIV/AIDS– a landmark achievement. Our name is recognized nationally as a leader in camp
programing and stands out in the HIV/AIDS community as an innovative leader. !
"!
With fewer and fewer HIV/AIDS organizations surviving the volatile economic environment, !
The Laurel Foundation, with the support of our stakeholders (donors, staff, volunteers and !
board members), remains steadfast in its mission while increasing numbers served. In !
2012 we had a 6% increase in participants with 35% new camper enrollment. This !
confirms the need for our services is in fact increasing. We proudly offered our!
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programs to over 600 participants in 2012.!
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Evaluation and innovation are important values of The Laurel Foundation. In 2012, we created the country’s !
first online video support program for youth affected by HIV/AIDS. This innovation was a direct result of !
feedback from evaluations. Youth wanted a new way to connect with peers in a confidential, facilitated !
group, so they could share their struggles. !
"!
While our financial goals were not met by year’s end, we provided strong programs, which empowered !
hundreds of children and their families, helping them to navigate daily challenges with HIV/AIDS. This !
was driven in large part by our many volunteers, who continually gave of their time to deliver the highest !
standards possible.!
"!
Since The Laurel Foundation’s inception in 1992, there have been many advancements in the fight against !
HIV/AIDS… but it still exists. More than ever, The Laurel Foundation’s services are in demand, and we know that !
found.!
with your support, we will continue to serve children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS until a cure is found.
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Thank you. !
"!
Warmly,!
Warmly,
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Margot Anderson
Anderson!
Founder / CEO!
4!
Our Staff
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
“The Laurel Foundation is my second
home and where I can be myself. I
dream of becoming a counselor-intraining and then a counselor and a
mentor so I can help kids just like me!” !
2012 STAFF!
The Laurel Foundation was able to serve more than
600 participants affected by HIV/AIDS in 2012 with
just four full-time staff and one part-time consultant.!
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Margot Anderson!
CEO / Founder!
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Rachel Russell!
Associate Executive Director!
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Cheria Young!
Director of Volunteers!
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Cecilia Melgares!
Community Outreach Associate!
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Uyen Ngo!
Mentorship Program Director!
30!
YEARS COMBINED PROGRAMMING
EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
A F F E C T E D B Y H I V / A I D S!
5!
Our Clients
because
of
s u p p o r t!
GEOGRAPHIC REACH!
A VULNERABLE POPULATION!
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your
Children, youth and families living with HIV/AIDS who participate in The
Laurel Foundation’s programs mirror those living throughout the United
States: HIV/AIDS disproportionately impacts people of color and those
living below the poverty line. It is through the generosity of our donors that
The Laurel Foundation is able to support this vulnerable population.!
San Diego!
13%!
Los Angeles!
81%!
Las Vegas!
4%!
Ethnicity!
The Laurel Foundation!
N. California!
2%!
United States1!
Black!
30%!
All Other!
8%!
24,744!
Black!
12%!
Latino!
57%!
Caucasian!
13%!
Latino!
16%!
Caucasian!
64%!
Poverty!
92% of The Laurel Foundation participants live at or below the poverty line.!
16.2% of the U.S. population lives at or below the poverty line.
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T O T A L!
P R O G R A M!
H O U R S!
TOTAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS!
2012!
2011!
2010!
2009!
Camp Laurel!
197!
189!
197!
204!
LEAF Mentorship!
47!
20!
6!
12!
Video Support Group!
35!
N/A!
N/A!
N/A!
Collaborative Events!
78!
177!
192!
N/A!
Day Events!
250!
187!
165!
264!
Total!
607!
573!
560!
480!
1!
United States Census Bureau. “USA Quick Facts,” United States Census Bureau, January 13, 2013, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/00000.html (accessed February 12, 2013)!
2!
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CBS DC/Associated Press. “Census: U.S. Poverty Rate Spikes, Nearly 50 Million Americans Affected,” CBS DC/Associated Press, November 15, 2012,
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2012/11/15/census-u-s-poverty-rate-spikes-nearly-50-million-americans-affected/ (accessed February 11, 2013)!
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6!
Our Clients
because
6%!
INFECTED VS. AFFECTED!
90%!
80%!
70%!
60%!
50%!
40%!
30%!
20%!
10%!
0%!
of
your
s u p p o r t!
INCREASE IN NUMBER
O F PA R T I C I PA N T S
S E R V E D!
“The Laurel Foundation helped my child
understand and accept my HIV status for more
than what society paints it to be. For the first
time, she is able to discuss HIV openly. The
Laurel Foundation has helped shape her
definition of this disease in a positive light.”!
2006!
2007!
2008!
Infected!
2009!
2010!
2011!
2012!
Affected!
Thankfully, with improved screening and treatment of HIV+
pregnant mothers, few children are born HIV+ in the United States.
This trend is reflected in The Laurel Foundation’s participant
enrollment numbers, where only 20% of our participants are HIV+.!
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While this is great news, children affected by the disease can
experience significant detriments to their quality of life3. The sense
of belonging, a key factor for a positive quality of life4, is often
decimated by negative social stigma and the chronic sickness or
loss of family members. Children affected by HIV/AIDS often lack a
secure sense of belonging and connection with others, which can
lead to mental illness (e.g., depression) and experimentation with
risky behaviors (e.g., gang involvement, drug use). !
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3!
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4
Close, Kristin L., L.M.S.W. “HIV Curriculum for the Health Professional: Psychological Aspects of HIV/AIDS, Children, Youth and Adolescents,” Baylor AIDS International Pediatric Initiative, January
2010, http://www.bipai.org/HIV-curriculum/ (accessed January 14, 2013)!
Gregory, Derek; Johnson, Ron; Pratt, Geraldine; et al., (June 2009), “Quality of Life”, Dictionary of Human Geography (5th ed.). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell!
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EMPOWERMENT: Summer/Teen Camp
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
CAMP LAUREL ENROLLMENT!
2012!
2011!
2010!
2009!
Winter Family Camp!
92!
89!
92!
92!
Summer Camp!
71!
61!
55!
64!
Teen Camp!
34!
39!
50!
34!
Dancing With Hope *!
N/A!
N/A!
N/A!
14!
Total Campers!
Campers
197!
189!
197!
204!
“Camp Laurel has been
such an influence on my
life. I don’t know how I
would have survived
without it. This is the
one place where I feel
loved unconditionally
regardless of HIV.”!
NEW CAMPER!
E N R O L L M E N T!
The need for The Laurel Foundation’s programs is
NOT shrinking. New families attend each year.!
Meet Roselyn.!
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Summer/Teen Camp Goals!
!! Improve health and well-being!
!! Create a safe, structured environment for campers!
!! Develop supportive, life-long relationships with
peers and adult role models!
!! Increase respect for self, others and community!
!! Reduce incidence of at-risk behaviors!
!! Acquire life skills that lead to improved
achievement (e.g., teamwork, responsibility)!
!! Broaden perception of one’s capabilities!
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Roselyn began attending The Laurel Foundation's Summer Camp when she was just
seven years old. It was at camp that she was able to receive the much needed
support while dealing with the death of both parents to AIDS. While her mom died
while she was a baby, she watched her father struggle with chronic illness until his
passing when she was 14 years old.!
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While many other children could have fallen into a downward spiral of depression,
drug use or gang involvement, Roselyn had the caring support of The Laurel
Foundation. As she says, "The Laurel Foundation is where I found a second family."
Now, at 19 years old, Roselyn is a freshman at Stanford University and will be the first
person in her family to graduate from college.!
* Dancing with Hope was a collaborative camp program with Christie’s Place. While no longer a camp program, The Laurel Foundation works with Christie’s place in planning a one-day version each year.!
8!
PERSONAL GROWTH: Winter Family Camp
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
“Winter Family Camp empowered
me to change my lifestyle and eating
habits. I began buying healthier
foods for my family and now I walk
everyday. So far, I’ve lost 60 pounds
and feel better than ever!”!
Meet Alicia.!
21!
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F A M I L I E S!
B E N E F I T T E D T H I S!
W
I
N
T
E
R!
Alicia attended Winter Family Camp for the first time with her daughter Alexis in 2012.
At first Alicia wanted to relax in her cabin all day. Everything seemed too far away for
walking. But her camp counselors and other parents encouraged her to participate fully. !
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Soon, Alicia was walking all over the campsite, far more in that long weekend than she
probably walked in an entire month at home. It felt good. She ate a variety of delicious
fresh foods at camp meals and learned in a nutrition workshop how to avoid the calorieheavy, easy to prepare processed foods she typically ate at home.!
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Most importantly, she spent quality time with her daughter. At home, they lived
separate lives, spending time together only when driving to school. But at camp they
played, conversed and ate meals together, allowing them to build a foundation for a
strong, healthy relationship filled with trust, communication and respect. !
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Because of this experience at camp, Alicia decided to make a big change. She began
to exercise and eat right, helping to keep her HIV virus under control. At camp she felt
alive, and she wanted to live. Not just for herself but for her child. Almost a year later,
Alicia has lost over 60 pounds and continues to eat healthier foods. She can’t wait to
attend Winter Family Camp again in 2013 to share her experience with other parents.!
Winter Family Camp Goals!
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!! Strengthen family relationships through
family bonding activity periods!
!! Provide mental health support through social
worker led support groups for adults and
families!
!! Establish peer support among parents and
children!
!! Educate about healthy living, including,
nutrition, self-care, and exercise!
!! Create opportunity for parents to learn about
our programs and staff so they feel
comfortable sending their children to camp
alone– especially important for parents who
are not familiar with camp programs!
9!
SELF-ESTEEM: Counselor-in-Training
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
“I only have one life, can’t sell it, can’t
trade it in for the fully loaded option
with the performance package and a
sunroof. I stick it out and go to The
Laurel Foundation for a tune up and oil
change in the times I am struggling or
not believing in myself.” !
Meet Alonzo.!
!
Alonzo was one of those kids that everyone pegged as bad news. The principal at
his high school suspended him and then expelled him, telling him he would never
amount to anything. He was called a delinquent, a loser, a burn out, hopeless. He
was on a track to nowhere.!
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No one understood what circumstances Alonzo lived in. His mom, who is HIV+,
was chronically ill, unable to give her son the support and guidance he needed.
Alonzo was angry and uncertain about his future and felt like he had no family to
rely upon.!
!
At The Laurel Foundation, it was different. No matter who had given up on him at
home, Alonzo knew a visit to The Laurel Foundation would mean consistency,
unconditional love and an unwavering belief in his abilities. !
!
He joined the counselor-in-training program, which taught him to be a confident
leader. Humbled by the love and respect he received from younger campers,
Alonzo was determined to prove the naysayers wrong. Alonzo graduated high
school and is fulfilling his life long dream of becoming a United States Marine.!
10!
FELLOWSHIP: LEAF Mentorship
because
LEAF MENTORSHIP ENROLLMENT!
2012!
2011!
2010!
2009!
Ongoing Matches!
28!
19!
4!
10!
Closed Matches *!
7!
1!
2!
2!
LEAF Camp!
12!
N/A!
N/A!
N/A!
Total!
47!
20!
6!
12!
of
your
s u p p o r t!
“I don’t know what I
would do without
Nicolle. She is more
than my mentor. She
is my friend and I can
trust her 100%. She
has helped me
through some of my
most difficult times.”!
* Closed matches successfully met their match commitment.!
Meet Lisa.!
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This school year, Lisa’s classmates found out that her mom is HIV+. The people who Lisa
believed to be her friends bullied and ostracized her. Lisa did not dare talk to her mom
about the situation, worrying that she would hurt her mom’s feelings. After all, the cruel
gossip was about her mom. Feeling alone and rejected, Lisa wondered whom she could
turn to. !
LEAF Mentorship Program Goals!
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Thankfully, Lisa turned to Nicolle, her mentor through the LEAF Mentorship Program. Lisa
tentatively told Nicolle about what happened at school, not knowing how she would
respond since they had only been matched in the program for a few weeks. !
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!! Match each participant with a consistent
adult role model for at least one year!
!! Create a bond built on mutual
commitment, respect, identification and
trust!
!! Support social and emotional
development!
!! Explore goals and ambitions for healthy,
happy and successful futures!
Unlike most adults Lisa knew, Nicolle listened intently without judging or telling her how to
solve the problem. By seeing how Nicolle supported and cared for her through this
situation, Lisa discovered the meaning of true friendship. As a result, Lisa decided to end
several negative friendships. Lisa now chooses her friends carefully, and has trustworthy
friends to confide in. She knows that Nicolle has been a tremendous influence on her life
and can’t imagine her life without Nicolle in it. !
!
11!
TRUST: LEAF Mentorship
because
“My mentor has
been awesome. I
trust him and feel
like I’ve learned a
lot from him.”!
of
your
91%!
s u p p o r t!
M A T C H!
R E T E N T I O N!
R
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T
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N a t i o n a l Av e r a g e i s 5 0 % M a t c h R e t e n t i o n 3!
Meet Jaime.!
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Jaime’s dad has not been a consistent presence in his life. As a result, Jaime struggles
with trust issues, especially with men. !
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When joining the program, Jaime hoped that he could learn from a mentor about how
to be a man. With Charles, he learned that living without a father does not have to
hinder him, since Charles also grew up without a father. Jaime, who thought attempting
to go to college was pointless, is now pursuing higher education so he can be successful
like his mentor. At the end of their match this year, Jaime said, “I love you.” to Charles. A
true indicator of how his trust in Charles had developed. !
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80%!
G R O W T H!
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O F!
M A T C H E S!
Rhodes, J. E. (2002). Stand by Me: The Risks and Rewards of Mentoring Today's Youth. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.!
LEAF CAMP!
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The Laurel Foundation hosted a weekend camping
trip just for the LEAF Mentorship Program in
August 2012. 12 matches attended and
participated in trust building activities. Mentors
received additional training and mentees
participated in educational workshops, including
HIV 101. It was a wonderful bonding opportunity
for all who attended.!
12!
COURAGE: Online Support Group
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
Ongoing Video Support Group!
!
In 2012, The Laurel Foundation created an ongoing video support group in response to
feedback from parents and youth. Through the process of talking and listening, being
supported and supporting others, participants living with HIV/AIDS will be able to move
forward with their lives with renewed courage, strength and vigor. !
!
The Laurel Foundation’s Video Support Group was developed around the best practices
established in the emerging field of telemental health, which is the use of online
technology to provide mental health counseling to individuals. With this approach, we
can provide a safe and valuable experience for all participants, while allowing them to
communicate through the means they use most frequently with their peers. !
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EACH GROUP!
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While other agencies provide support groups, they have trouble attracting participants
due to geographic considerations, which is a particular challenge in the greater Los
Angeles area. Parents often do not have the time or the means to drive their children
back and forth to a one-hour support group session each week. And, even in instances
where agencies provide transportation, participants lack buy-in due to their preferred
interest in social networking, video chat and other online communication methods.!
The Online Support Group exists within a secure online third party video application
that meets the needs of telemental health. Within a closed and moderated group, teens
have weekly scheduled chats facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. "!
Video Support Group Goals!
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!! Reduce feelings of isolation, fear, anxiety and
other emotions associated with HIV/AIDS!
!! Improve coping skills!
!! Create a sense of community and support where
youth can share experiences, ideas and
knowledge!
!! Develop a sense of self-empowerment and
control!
!! Provide a sounding board to discuss fears,
concerns and problems with a licensed
professional!
13!
Outcomes
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES!
PARENT FEEDBACK!
The Laurel Foundation helps children and youth living with HIV/
AIDS develop the skills and qualities needed for self-sufficient
and successful lives. The Laurel Foundation measures this impact
by administering the American Camp Association’s “Camp Youth
Outcomes Battery” to campers attending Camp Laurel each year.
Campers reported that they gained significantly in the domains
measured:!
Parent feedback is solicited throughout the year via written surveys,
phone calls, and in-person focus groups. The general consensus
among parents is that The Laurel Foundation provides programs
that are instrumental to their children’s development. !
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97%!
Reported improved TEAMWORK SKILLS
after attending Camp Laurel.!
96%!
Reported improved FRIENDSHIP SKILLS after
attending Camp Laurel.!
95%!
Reported improved INDEPENDENCE SKILLS
after attending Camp Laurel.!
94%!
Reported improved FEELINGS OF
COMPETENCE after attending Camp Laurel!
95%!
Reported improved RESPONSIBILITY after
attending Camp Laurel!
92%!
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Parents reported the following impacts on their children and their
families:!
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Improved family relations!
Increased confidence for children and youth!
Opportunity for infected and affected children and youth to
talk openly about HIV/AIDS!
The Laurel Foundation is a safe haven where children are
accepted for who they are rather than rejected because of HIV!
Strengthened peer relationships
relationships!
“My son is more open now.
Because of The Laurel
Foundation we have better
communication, which has
improved our relationship.”!
OF CHILDREN & YOUTH RATE THEIR EXPERIENCE
AT CAMP 8 OR HIGHER ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10!
14!
LEADERSHIP: Collaborations
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS!
!
In order to increase our support of the HIV/AIDS community, The Laurel
Foundation has established collaborative partnerships with other service
providers. By embarking on programmatic efforts in a collaborative way,
partners are able to accomplish more with fewer resources. !
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For example, The Laurel Foundation has a collaborative relationship with
Christie’s Place in supporting their annual Women’s Empowerment
Retreat. Each year, The Laurel Foundation provides interactive and
educational programming for the children, which allows single mothers to
attend who would otherwise be unable to participate in this valuable
experience. !
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2012 Collaborative Partners!
Christie’s Place !
LAC+USC HIV Program !
UCSD Maternal Child & Adolescent HIV Program!
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HIV/AIDS SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK!
2012 HIV/AIDS Service Provider Network Participants!
The Laurel Foundation believes in working together with HIV/AIDS service
providers in delivering the most comprehensive programming possible for
our clients. It is for this reason that The Laurel Foundation created the HIV/
AIDS Service Provider Network, which brings together local service
providers twice a year to network and discuss the current issues facing our
clients and organizations, while proposing ways to address them. Meetings
include facilitated workshops on topics of interest.!
AIDS Healthcare Foundation!
AIDS Project Los Angeles!
All in One Pharmacy!
Asian Pacific AIDS Institute!
Bienestar!
City of Pasadena Health Department!
Community Pharmacy at Walgreens!
East Los Angeles Women’s Center!
Hollywood Community Housing Corp. !
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By spearheading this network of providers, we have provided the space for
collaborative partnerships to develop that would not otherwise have come
to fruition.!
LEADING HIV/AIDS !
S E R V I C E P R O V I D E R S!
PARTICIPATED IN 2012!
Hollywood Heart!
The Laurel Foundation!
JWCH Institute!
LA Family AIDS Network!
LAC+USC HIV Program!
Project Kindle!
St. John’s Well Child!
UCLA Care!
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15!
Our Governance
because
BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Dorrit Ragosine – Chair!
Co-Founder, Social Change Public Relations & Marketing!
of
your
s u p p o r t!
“I love it here and even when I’m old
The Laurel Foundation will always have a
place in my heart. If I didn’t have camp, I
would have no one to talk to.”!
!
Collin L. Sam, CPA – Treasurer!
Executive Director, Finance & Accounting, Saban Brands!
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Margot Anderson!
Founder / CEO, The Laurel Foundation!
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Derek Hamilton!
Principal, Deloitte Consulting, LLP!
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Javier Puentes!
Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank!
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Ankit Shah, M.D.!
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles!
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Jonathan Spees!
Senior Vice President, The Camden Group!
!
!
Lisa Stangl, MSN, CPNP!
HIV Specialist, UCSD Maternal Child & Adolescent Program!
Jeremy Sunderland, ESQ!
Vice President & Deputy Counsel, CW Television Network!
100%!
OF BOARD MEMBERS!
C O N T R I B U T E
F I N A N C I A L L Y!
16!
COMMITMENT: Volunteers
because
T O T A L N U M B E R!
O F V O L U N T E E R!
H O U R S G I V E N :!
your
s u p p o r t!
The Laurel Foundation’s volunteers are the backbone of our programs and services."Whether serving as camp
counselors, medical staff, mentors, social workers, day volunteers or administrative help, volunteers at The
Laurel Foundation don’t just give their time and energy– they change lives. !
“The Laurel Foundation
is a refreshing example
of the beauty of
unconditional love.
Please keep helping
these kids thrive
despite HIV/AIDS!”!
9,648
ORGANIZATIONAL
COMMITMENT!
1,968
Support
Group!
LEAF
Camp!
12,074!
of
!
Events
10
356
FORMER CAMPERS!
!
Office
92
5.8
=!
!
!
FULL!
TIME!
STAFF!
The Laurel Foundation believes that former campers make great role
models for younger campers. Since 2007 we have improved and
expanded our Counselor-in-Training program to better prepare campers
to return as volunteers. As a result, we have seen a dramatic increase in
12%! of former campers who have returned as volunteers.!
12%
the number
9%!
9%
900%!
INCREASE IN FORMER
CAMPER VOLUNTEERS
S I N C E
2 0 0 7!
The Laurel Foundation’s volunteers
dedicate years of their lives to
supporting children, youth and
families affected by HIV/AIDS. This
depth of experience strengthens
our programs and the impact they
have on participants. In 2012:
!
30%!
73%!
I N V O LV E D
FIVE OR MORE!
Y E A R S!
I N V O LV E D
TWO OR MORE !
Y E A R S!
17!
DIVERSITY: Volunteers
because
of
your
s u p p o r t!
ETHNIC DIVERSITY!
!
The Laurel Foundation believes in recruiting a diverse group of
volunteers that reflects the many different backgrounds of the children,
youth and families we serve so they have role models that show them
they can accomplish anything. !
Ethnic Breakdown!
Other!
3%!
American
Indian!
2%!
Caucasian!
33%!
Black!
16%!
Asian!
16%!
Bi-Racial!
2%!
Multi-Racial!
7%!
Latino!
21%!
7%!
2012 Volunteers!
Aimee Rand!
Alexis Sexton!
Alisa Gowling!
Alycia Weikel!
Amalia Fite!
Amy Fellows!
Andrew Gonzalez!
Arrione Aguilar!
Becky Vonderzee !
Brandon Karrer!
Brett Pugliese!
Britney Summerville!
Brittany Lovest!
Bryan Thornton!
Carol Marr!
Carol Yang!
Charita Robinson!
Charles Burton!
Charlotte Cook!
Chatina Carpenter!
Christina Lowry!
Christine Ellis!
Christine Stough!
Cristi Blackwolf!
Danielle Ngo!
Darrel Duque!
David Kim!
DJ Johnson!
Doug Wheeler!
Elisabeth Hutchinson!
Elizabeth Contreras!
Emily Frank!
Erik Houg!
Estela Lazo!
Ethel Sanchez!
Gary Livingood!
Georgie Washington!
Helene St. PierreRussell!
Iris Velasquez!
Jackie Zavala!
Jacqueline Gaeta!
Jaime Carillo !
Jason DeSantiago!
Jay O’Brien!
Jayme Turla!
Jeanette Ampudia!
Jeff Eddings!
Jeffrey Johnson!
Jennifer Chen!
Jennifer Mejia!
Jennifer Murray!
Jered Cherry!
Jesse Melgares!
Jessica Adams!
Jessica Eddings!
Jessica Hanley!
Jessie Chan!
Josephine Kim!
Josh Arrivillaga!
Josue Avila!
Jovantae Jones!
Julio Paz!
Justin Draeger!
Karen Lee!
Karen Shih!
Karina Flor!
Kate Spencer!
Katy Buckner!
Kay Blackwolf!
Kim Kisler!
Kim Moore!
Kristin Swiggum!
Lara Fogelman!
LaShawnna Banks!
Laura Crow!
Leslie Sierra!
Lindsey Bloom!
Lisa Stangl!
Lisette Gaeta!
INCREASE IN ETHNIC
D I V E R S I T Y O F
V O L U N T E E R S!
Lorenzo Diaz!
Lori Nixon!
Marc deMauregne!
Marcella Atallah!
Margaret Davin!
Margo Chavez!
Maria Pizana!
Mark Katz!
Marquitta Lloyd!
Meredith Reisner!
Michelle Montes!
Myrene Preston!
Natalie Clark-Wilson!
Nicholas Jimenez!
Nicole Pepper!
Nicolle Durand!
Rachel Russell!
Randy Chow!
Robert Anger!
Robert Kim!
Rodina Eliasnik!
Roxann Speight!
Roy Newman!
Ruben Zambrano!
Ryan Shortill!
Sally Morales!
Sandra Gillard!
Sean Inoue!
Sellers Stough!
Shannon Payne!
Shirley Ortez!
Sohail Farshadsefat!
!
Steve Nickerson!
Tamara Kennerly!
Tania Ramirez!
Terry Hughes!
Tiffany Prachacalerm!
Uyen Ngo!
Vanessa Klink!
Violette Ponce!
Whitney Pepper!
William Lee!
William Turner!
Yolanda Williams !
18!
2012 Financials
because
of
your
EXPENSES!
REVENUE!
Private Foundations!
$107,714.45!
Programs!
Corporate Funders!
$177,565.31!
Administration!
Individual Donors!
Total!
s u p p o r t!
$84,685.86!
$369,965.62!
Fundraising!
$1,197.70!
$42,370.69!
Total!
$422,706.85!
Admin!
>1%!
Individual!
23%!
$379,138.46!
Fundraising!
10%!
Corporate!
48%!
Program!
90%!
Foundation!
29%!
$407,000!
O F I N - K I N D!
D O N A T I O N S!
I N
2 0 1 2!
In 2012, The Laurel Foundation showed a steady increase in donations for the first through third quarter. The fourth quarter ended with a
decrease in reserves by $50,000 from 2011. This was largely due to anticipated grants for year-end that were not received until January 2013.
To improve our financial performance in 2013, we have implemented a sound financial plan, which should increase our revenues by 20%.!
!
19!
HEROES: Our Donors
because
of
your
s u p p o r t
2012 Donors
Corporate Funders
317 Inc.
Boeing - ECHO
Build-a-Bear
California Edison
California Sporting Goods California Dept. of Education
Castle Rock Environmental
The Charitable Foundation
Environmental Contracting
Fisher Inspection Services
Howard Building
Junket Productions
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles Times Family Fund,
A Fund of the McCormick Fdn.
L.E. Waters Construction
MNZ Janitorial Services
Nordstrom
The North Face Explore Fund
Northrop Grumman MAP Strategic Wealth Mgmt. Pinnacle Communications
REI
Private Foundations
Safeway Foundation
Adele A. & Harold J. Westbrook Fdn.
Temple Beth Hill APLA/AIDS Walk LA
Topson Downs of California, Inc. American Camp Association
Med Assets
Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund
MMA Elite
Bob and Gaye Harris Foundation
Ultimate Removal
Broadway Cares-- Equity Fights AIDS United Way
Wells Fargo Bank
Eisner Foundation
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Fund
Zorn Productions
Entertainment AIDS Alliance
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Fdn.
Individual Donors
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Aaron Scott
Gatewood Foundation
Ankit Shah
Graham Family Foundation
Andrea Kovacs, MD
The Green Foundation
Brian Woolford, MD Hamilton Trust
Chris Rhodes
John Carson Foundation
Collin Sam
Keith Haring Foundation
Derek Hamilton The Kroop Family Foundation
Diane Ramirez Leo Buscaglia Foundation
Dorrit Ragosine NoHo Center for New Thought
Doug Wheeler
Mom’s Club of South Pasadena
Jamie Cohen
USC Good Neighbors Campaign
Javier Puentes
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Jay Gendron
Weingart Foundation
Jennifer Gimenez
Individual Donors
Jeremy Sunderland, ESQ
Johnny Hernandez
Jonathan Banks Jonathan Spees
Laura Crow
Lisa Stangl, NP
Lorenzo Diaz
Marcia Rutledge
Margot Anderson Mark Husmann
Mark Katz, MD
Michael Weisberg Myles & Jody Pritchard
Rachel Fox
Randy Gardner
Roslyn Washington
Ruben Garcia Ruben Zambrano Rudy Galindo Sandra Gillard
Sellers Stough
Tanya Dansky Terry Hughes
Victor Christy Wayne Dankner, MD
David & Barbara Dansky In-Kind Donors
Kate Mantilini
Kidspace Museum
King Taco Restaurant, Inc.
Kristi Casey
LA Imprints LA Philharmonic
LA Weekly
Le Grande Orange
Le Petite Day Spa
Let’s Create Something
Lion’s Gate
Lithotech
LA Dept. of Transportation
Langham Hotel
Le Pain Quotidien
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Sparks
Marc de Mauregne
Marion Arom
Monster Energy Drink
MountainGate Country Club
Name Your Game
NBC Universal Studios
Noah’s Bagels
NoHo Center for New Thought
Olio e Limone Restaurant
Otto Caps
Oakley
Ombra
Panamerican Panera Bread
Pasadena Kidspace Museum
Pasadena Magazine
Pasadena Police Department
Patina
Peet’s Coffee Porta Via
Positive Adventures
Price Point
Ralphs Roger Dunn
Rick Cortina
Rick Reed
Robert Ramos
Ruben Zambrano
Special Thanks:
Angel Flight West
Aid for AIDS, Nevada
AIDS Service Center
Christie’s Place
Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles
Children’s Hospital, Oakland
Hollywood Community Housing LAC+USC Medical Center
UCSD Medical Center
United Nurses Assoc. of CA
In-Kind Donors
4 Imprint
48 Hour Print
AAA Communications
A&G Signs
Adin of California Alden Halpern
Allen Self Storage
AHF Pharmacy
Along Came Mary
American Apparel
Angel Flight Ara Bedros
Argentum Photo Lab
Arthuro Rodriquez
Baja Beach Rentals
Best Team Building
Beth Brown
Big 5 Corporation
In-Kind Donors
Sales Artists
Sandmarsh Coffee Lady
Santa Barbara Glass Blowing
Scrub Center
San Diego Padres
Shifting Gears
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Shockwave Sound
Silver Lining Apparel
Sir Speedy
South Pasadena Educational Fdn.
Starbucks Stephen Lapp
Story Pirates
Subway Swingers
T-Shirt Pros
The Walt Disney Company Three Sticks Winery
Ticket Liquidator
Town & Country Events Traditional Golf Equipment
Trader Joe’s
Trimark Sportswear
UCLA Research Center
Umina Bros.
Universal Studios
V3 Corporation
Victor-Christy Design Studio
Vons
Wells Fargo
Westin Pasadena
Whole Foods
Yahoo!
Yelp
In-Kind Donors
Blick Art Supply
Blickley Printing Co.
Blistex, Inc.
Bradford Portraits
Bread & Butter
Bright Theory
Carmex
Care Runners
Cecilia E. Melgares
Change a Life Foundation
Cheesecake Factory
Chivas USA
Clifbar
Collin Sam
CopyMat Hollywood
Corner Bakery
CPK
Craig Evans
Craig’s Crew
Cris Lapp Photography
Deloitte
Di Moda Public Relations
DirecTV
Duplitech Einstein Bagels
Embroider Me
Fairway Sports Group
First Unitarian Church
Franchise Services, Inc.
FedEX/Kinko’s
Great Headshots
Grammy Museum
Green Street
Halper Fine Art
HBO
Helen’s Cycles
Hollywood Swingers Club
Home Services Group
Home Handy Storage
Iconisus | L&Y |
Jeff Eddings
John Stapleton
John Wells Golf Shop
Josie Young
Jonathan Spees
20
75 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105!
Phone: (626) 683-0800 | Fax: (626) 683-0890!
!
www.Laurel-Foundation.org | [email protected]!
www.facebook.com/TheLaurelFdn!
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501(c)(3) tax ID # 95-4429260 !
“The Laurel Foundation
helped my son accept
his HIV status and not
feel alone” – Anne!