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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0 - Presentation�,�HUMAN RELATIONS ffidi tip gT Bridges of Understanding VI , I Annual Report 2009 -2010 This Year.'. Police- Community Conflicts p`> J . Reconciled . . BRIDGES Reaches 47,000 People Growing Up and Growing Older ps Join Forces 64" Mediation Program Serves p6 More Than 5,500 OC Residents New Program Eases Conflict in p6 Family Matters Young Leaders Remind Adults to 7 Follow "Civility" Rules �91lFO� 71N The Defining Reality of Orange County From a Stereotype of Intolerance to a Legacy of Civil Rights Activism By Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director, DC Human Re0tions After the fatal shooting of an African American man and the savage beating of a Native American by white supremacists, City Council- members Ralph Bauer and Shirley Detloff stood in the face of hate and led a campaign to make Huntington Beach safe for ALL people. As the twin towers burned, County Supervisors and the Sheriff stood in solidarity with interfaith clergy to publically mourn the dead, honor the first responders, and protect those in Orange County who might be targets of misdirected rage in the aftermath of 9111. bigotry head on. Orange County has a rich history and commitment to civil rights and we are proud to have played a pivotal role in making it a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business. When the Board of Supervisors stepped forward in 1971 and made a public commitment to create the Orange County Human Relations Commission, they were setting a community standard that discrimination and hate were not going to be the defining reality of Orange County moving forward. After an immigrant Latina housekeeper was assaulted, This public commitment at the highest level of our organized humiliated, beaten and robbed in Ladera Ranch, Supervisor society remains as vital today as it was the day in the 1950's Pat Bates and Sheriff Sandra Hutchens called a press when one woman stepped forward because the Chin conference to shine a spotlight on this hate crime and affirm that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. As Muslim, Jewish and Arab students and community members went head -to -head in nationally- covered confrontations at UCI, the administration worked tirelessly to create a safe and open environment for all. The common thread in all these narratives is the deep desire and necessity of the County of Orange to face hate and Police and Community Agree: Reconciliation Program Works! "9 apprecfate the opporttfnft.y to speak with someone from the Sheriffs Department. �t was easier than ? thought." Resident L.B.. family was refused housing in my neighborhood because they were Chinese. That person, my mother Natalie Kennedy, who passed away this year, went door -to -door with her children in strollers to get her neighbors to sign a petition that allowed Fullerton's first Chinese family to buy a home. At OC Human Relations we ask you to join us and keep these courageous men and women and their actions as the ever - defining reality of Orange County. Almost 40 years of Police /Community work and relationship building by the OC Human Relations Commission is paying off. The Police Community Reconciliation Program (PCRP) is getting great reviews from both sides and more people are utilizing the process, With the assistance of a professional, neutral third party mediator, the PCRP facilitates communication to resolve complaints between community members and law enforce- ment officers. Parties involved are able to hear each other's side in a safe and structured environment. Fifty -one cases were handled last year with 18 cases proceeding to a face -to -face mediation with officers. Cfke the process and wouCd use it again. OCSD Lt. R. T. OC Human Relations appreciates the support of the OC Board of Supervisors for the PCRP. Together we provide an alterna- tive to the complaint process for the Sheriff's Department and create better relations between law enforcement and the com- munity. For more information, contact James Armendaris at: james@ochumanrelations.org. Mission: rro foster mutual understanding among residents andeltminate yrejudtce, intolerance anddiscrimination in order to make Orange Count a betterplace for ALL yeoyle to live, work and do business. 2009 -10 Outcomes Create Safe and Inclusive Communities through the award - winning "BRIDGES" School Program in 27 Middle and High Schools throughout Orange County. 47,192 total participants in the BRIDGES Program 838 Students and 48 Teachers participated in 39 Task Force Retreats 439 students participated in 22 Human Relations Retreats 23,244 students participated in 69 Human Relations Initiatives 11,318 students took part in 461 Task Force Meetings Develop Diverse Leaders through interactive leadership programs to empower people to have a voice in the decision - making process of the institutions that affect their lives. 58 people completed 32 -hour Basic Mediation Certification Trainings 71 Police Officers participated in 4 Diversity Training sessions 65 community members were engaged in 10 Community and Parent Leadership Trainings Mediate Conflict throughout Orange County and encourage dialogue as an alternative to violence and litigation. 5,453 people received Mediation Services 51 police /community conflicts were handled 247 volunteer mediators served in Dispute Resolution cases Build Understanding And Respect among diverse communities, law enforcement and residents so we can discover that we have more in common as human beings than that which separates us. 5,538 community members participated in 444 community meetings 50 participants attended 3 Hate Crime Presentations 182 staff members participated in collaborative meetings, community events and one -to -ones 1,546 residents engaged in 31 Community Forums 100 police and community members came together at a hate crime "As the fabric of our society is stretched to the breaking point we need ro .invest in non profirs, businesses an government or zations ani to t reinforce the connections, rrust and understandin amongst the people in our diverse communities." Mark Gaughan, President, Community Partners OC Human Relations Regional Public Affairs, Sempra Energy conference 1 - 3 - CREATESAFEANDINCLUSIVECOMMUNITIES Students' worlds grow larger as they are exposed �;;iri to diverse people from different backgrounds, �YVj(�t+a61 2009 -10 ij+, cultures and experiences. This also helps prepare lwmaw Participating them to enter higher education and a diverse work Schools in BRIDGES Making a Difference in Schools Anaheim The BRIDGES School Inter -Group Relations and Violence Prevention Program works Anaheim High School to improve inter -group relations by partnering with schools and communities to create Community Day School and sustain a safe, inclusive school climate that respects society's diversity. Since 1988, Sycamore Jr. High BRIDGES has worked cooperatively with entire school communities — students, parents, Loara High School teachers, administrators and staff— to develop Magnolia High School ways to address the critical issues that impact 'Ball Jr. High students' success and opportunities. _ South Jr. High High School Young people and their adult allies are empowered TE 17IHSEASY Western Western Hi h School g to identify, investigate and address the human Savanna High School relations needs on their campus via a series of trainings and dialogues. I Servile High School AUHSD Teacher Training Students' worlds grow larger as they are exposed �;;iri to diverse people from different backgrounds, �YVj(�t+a61 Buena Park Buena Park Jr. High ij+, cultures and experiences. This also helps prepare lwmaw Cypress High School them to enter higher education and a diverse work Corona del Mar force. Corona Del Mar High School When all people feel safe and included, and when Cypress schools create communities and campuses where Cypress High School everyone feels they belong, everyone wins because our students increase their academic success and our educators are better able to do their jobs. Fountain Valley Los Amigos High School South County Residents Improve their Community Fountain Valley High School Low - income residents in San Clemente are now empowered to have a voice in the institutions that affect their lives. The residents worked with city and school Fullerton personnel to make school routes safer, build and repair sidewalks and to improve Fullerton Union High School street lighting. They developed a plan for the local Max Berg Park that includes a senior playground, a community garden and walking paths. Garden Grove Garden Grove High School CC Human Relations engaged these residents and others in a long -term community Irvine Intermediate School building initiative that provides a Parent Leadership Institute, a Grassroots Community Leadership Program, a Homework Club, and a year -long youth program. These new Huntington Beach community leaders are also working to improve safety, reduce gang activity Huntington Beach High School and build infrastructure for a better neighborhood. Los Alamitos Laurel High School Building Healthy Communities In 2009 the California Endowment selected the City of Santa Ana as one of 14 places Newport Beach in the state for a deep, sustained and community - driven Initiative to create a place Newport Harbor High School where families are safe and healthy and kids are ready to learn. CC Human Relations facilitated the initial planning and application process for the local initiative. Santa Ana This complex and challenging project resulted in 31 community forums that collected Santiago Creek Day School feeback from over 1,500 residents. After six months of involvement with CC Human Relations, the Steering Committee was able to step up to take a lead role in shaping Rancho Santa Margarita the initiative. Latino Health Access in Santa Ana partners with the Steering Committe Rancho Santa Margarita in this successful collaborative, forming a hub for the coordination of this place -based Intermediate experiment with many partner agencies and organizations. Westminster La Quinta High School -4- DEVELOP DIVE RSELEADERS Growing Up and Growing Older Join Forces Communities For All Ages Initiative What happens when people of all ages work together for our communities? In the next two years OC Human Relations is going to find out] We secured funding for an exciting two -year endeavor that brings together residents of all ages to work together to take shared steps towards creating vibrant, healthy places for growing up and growing older. This intergenerational initiative is sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation through Communities for All Ages. The City of San Clemente was chosen to be the first site in California. This project has allowed OC Human Relations to expand its reach to the older adult community and will make important and unique connec- tions within the community. Residents identified parent education, strong families and safety as their priorities for their intergenerational cooperation in two neighbor- hoods in San Clemente. To find out more, go to www.communitiesforallages.org. Additional funding for this initiative is provided by the Orange County Community Foundation and the Archstone Foundation. New Parent Leaders Emerge In Huntington Beach When they arrived, this group of over 25 parents never imagined themselves able to address the Huntington Beach City Council. A year later they graduated from OC Human Relations' Parent Leadership Institute, a year -long program to empower Latino residents to work collaboratively with the school, city and community organizations. They attended bi- weekly meetings during the year and met with staff from the school, city, police, college, and local agencies. Inspired by the experience, they asked the City Council how to get more Involved. As a result, parents were invited to Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force meetings and represented the underserved residents of city. The Mayor, School Board, Police Department, local agencies, and Human Relations Task Force were so impressed by their success that they all attended their graduation to offer congratulations. BRIDGES Youth Organizing Camp "Ain't No Power Like the Power of the Youth, Cuz the Power of the Youth Don't Stop!" If you stopped in at the 2009 BRIDGES Camp you might have heard the campers chanting this rally cry. The 32 organizers in training spent five days learning the importance of working for social justice in diverse communities and the powerful role of youth in the movement. Every summer OC Human Relations offers two dynamic organizing camps for the diverse BRIDGES School Program students at the BearPaw Preserve in the San Bernardino mountains. Students learn mediation and negotiation techniques and develop skills to organize their peers to take a stand against hate and violence and create schools and communities that are safe and equitable for ALL. MEDIATECONFLICT "Z am so grate- Cfor 0C (-Yuman 9ZeCations' services. You have he ped me and my famicy more than you v�riCCever know," Family Mediation Client Easing Conflict In Family Matters. Conflicts involving family members can be especially challenging. Our Family Mediation Program allows families to reach agreements that are as unique as their family. Our services address: family law matters; care of aging parents; parentiteenager disputes; and, issues between couples who cohsbitate. The Family Mediation Program, launched in January 2010, is staffed by mediators with expertise in handling these diverse matters. The program provided information, referrals or mediation services for 62 cases in 2010. Mediators Save OC Courts Money and Time Since 1998, litigants in Orange County have benefitted from the opportunity to resolve disputes outside the courtroom through our Dispute Resolution Program. This year, we served approximately 5,500 people through our court and community efforts. Mediation empowers parties to resolve disputes themselves, which means that fewer people end up in court. Fewer people in court allows court personnel to better serve those who do need their services. Will Experienced Mediators Trained in Family Mediation In June 2010, we were pleased to conduct our very first 28 -hour Family Mediation Training. This engaging training provided experienced mediators with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist couples in dissolving their relationships to create a comprehensive settlement agreement. Staff from Community Service Programs, OC Human Relations and 11 current DRIP volunteer mediators participated in the training. The training covered topics including the psychology of marriage and divorce, domestic violence, family law and mediating property division, child custody, visitation and support issues. The participants are currently completing the mentored clinical practicum portion of the training. Volunteers Get Hands -on Training OC Human Relations' Dispute Resolution Program relies on its accomplished volunteers to provide free mediation services to the community. Community members who volunteer receive extensive classroom training along with opportunities to develop their newly acquired skills under the supervision of seasoned mediators. These volunteers help people in the community and courts to resolve their conflicts. The 32 -hour mediation training that begins the volunteer experience is offered four times a year. Last year, 58 people completed this mediation training. For more information, refer to our Volunteer & Intern- ship page at www.ochumanrelations.org or call 714- 567 -7470. Volunteers donated the equivalent of 5 full -time staff positions to OC Human Relations last year BUILDING UNDERSTAN DIN GANDRESPECT Responding to Hate Crimes Hate directed against one member of a community impacts everyone in that community. OC Human Relations recognizes the importance of combatting hate and supporting victims in collaboration with law enforcement and community -based organizations. Since 1991, the OC Human Relations Commission has collected data from law enforcement and community agencies to publish an annual report of hate crimes and incidents in the county. In October 2009, the Commission offered its second annual "00 Conference Against Hate Crime" that brought together over 100 law enforcement and community members to attend expert- delivered workshops and develop prevention strategies. The workshops included: Hate Grime: 1st Response Through Prosecution; Hate Crime 101; Underreporting: A Community Issue; Bullying in Schools: Harassment Puts Gay Youth at Risk; and, A Protocol for Responding to Hate Crimes and Incidents on Campus. Orange County's Favorite: Walk in My Shoes Youth Conferences More than 1,000 students, teachers and administrators from 50 Orange County middle and high schools attended this year's Walk In My Shoes Youth Conferences. Conferences were held at UC Irvine for high school students and Cal State Fullerton for middle school students. Students reported that they left inspired and motivated to create change in their schools and communities. 77 Hate Crimes Reported in Orange County In 2009 BY VICTIMS 16 African American 16 Multiple 14 Jewish 10 MuslimlMiddle Eastern 6 Latino 6 Gay /Lesbian 7 Asian 2 White The full 2009 report is available on line at www.achumanrelations.org What's Up With Adults? Dismayed by so many incidents of adult rudeness in the media, interns with the Human Relations Associates Program developed a cross- genera- tlonal campaign to challenge adults to treat each other with dignity and respect, hence, "What's Up with Adults ?" In a thought - provoking video, OC Human Relations' HRAPers remind adults to "listen and don't interrupt, give everyone the opportunity to be heard, be open to learning, it's OK to disargree, no put downs," among other suggestions. After the video, viewers were encouraged to take a test to find out just how "mature" they really are when confronting difficult situations. Change Myself, 1 Change the World After discovering that students at Cesar Chavez High School in Santa Ana couldn't name any female role models outside of their families or the tabloids, Senior Human Relations Specialist Rigo Maldonado began a six -month project to educate and empower the students. Students were challenged to think about ways to break barriers, build community and deepen their understanding of women's histories. The resulting mural - featuring four of the women they studied - was unveiled to a crowd of students, teachers, local elected officials, school board members and community allies on March 26th, 2010 as part of the Cesar Chavez Day Celebration. Recognizing Efforts Of Local Leaders Over 500 guests attended AWARDS 39, an inspirational multi -media event on May 1, 2009 at the Grove of Anaheim. OC Human Relations rolled out the red carpet to honor schools, community members and taw enforcement for their efforts to make Orange County a safer and more respectful place for all people to live, work and attend school. Our title sponsor, ING, wesjoined by our other sponsors including businesses, cities, founda- tions, college districts, universities and individuals to honor those in our community who strive to make it a better place for everyone. This annual fundraiser also helps support OC Human Relations' school and community - based programs. This year's awardees were: Distinguished School Inter -Group Model Community- Policing Relations Awards recognize Awards recognize departments exceptional contributions to that have tailored creative strate- promoting, nurturing, protecting gies to provide service and build and /or cultivating a campus that is positive relationships with their safe, welcoming and equitable. communities. Buena Park Jr. High School • Fullerton Union High School Loara High School K -Z • Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity League (SAPAAL) a City of San Juan Capistrano Gang Reduction and Intervention Program (GRIP) Diverse Community Leadership Awards honor individuals or groups that made extraordinary contributions to Orange County in human or civil rights. • Dr. Arinder Singh Chadha + Jacqueline Johnson • Students ACT, CSUF • Kimberly McGlaughlin and Roxanna Jimenez • Tom Thorkelson • Leonel Velazquez • "Courage in the Media" Award Yvette Cabrera, The Orange County Register i�L� ROZ Complete Audit The private non - profit 501©3 OC Human Relations Council's independent audit was conducted by the firm SasakilShishima & Company, CPA's. The auditors issued an unqualified opinion for the year ending June 30, 2010 concluding that OC Human Relations finances were in compliance with standard accounting principles. OC Human Relations Fiscal Year 2009 -10 total cash expenses were $1,942,246 and income was $1,925,339. In -kind contributions were valued at $318,090. The audit reported Assets of $2,443,696 with Liabilities of $409,895 for a year -end Equity of $2,033,801. 9 F Staffing Functional Expense Breakdown Program Services: 89% Support Services: 6% Fundraising: 5% OC Human Relations shows good stewardship of your donations - 89% goes directly to programs. OC Human Relations is a partnership between OC Human Relations Commission, a public institution, and OC Human Relations Council, a non- profit. 501(C) 3 organization. The total non - profit staff grew by two to 21 full -time equivalent positions in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 with the expansion of the mediation program. They were augmented by 13,615 hours from volun- teers who served as mediators, Board members, Commissioners, Community Partners, and interns, as well as individuals who donated their professional services. The Commission staff lost a position to the fiscal crisis this year ending the year with 3 full -time positions. County Support of Public Commission The Orange County Board of Supervisors, facing the most difficult budget year in a decade, reduced the Commission's funding by 24% from $399,000 this year to $302,000 for Fiscal Year 2010 -11. This was augmented in 2009 -10 with $213,000 from private sources to support the OC Human Relations Commission, Private Support of Nonprofit Programs OC Human Relations Staff Generous donations from individuals, businesses and foundations totaling about $1,072,000 were facilitated by the Investment of time, energy and resources by our Community Partners and Board of Directors. Fees for services brought in $750,000 of income, twenty -two cities paid $89,000 in dues and interest accounted for $23,000. These funds supported the non - profit charitable programming expenses of $1,945,000 in FY 2009 -10. Plati nium - $10,000 - 24,999 Alcoa Foundation Crevier BMW Edison International Silver- $2,500 -4,999 Allergan Foundation Anonymous Donor Cal State Fullerton Employees Community Fund Chun -Ha Insurance Services of Boeing CA Church of Jesus Christ of LOS Fdn Hoag Hospital City National Bank OC Human Relations Community Partner4 Titanium $25,000 and above County of Orange Charitable Gift Fund ING Foundation OC Community Foundation St. Joseph Health System Foundation Judy and Keith Swayne Klein Family Foundation Mission Hospital So Cal Gas Co & SDG &E Wells Fargo Foundation William Witte Gold - $5,000.9,999 Bank of America Foundation Anonymous Donor Disneyland Resort Gregory V McQuater Ingram Micro Maya Dunne and John Dombrink Pacific Life Foundation Podlich Family Fund Susan and John Reese Team Kids, Inc William Gillespie Foundation Kimberly and Jeff Goh Margolis Family Foundation N.O.C. Community College District OC Credit Union Parking Concepts Robert L. Hill Sares -Regis Group Schools First Federal Credit Union SCMA Education Fund S.O.C. Community College District Tom Thorkelson University of California, Irvine Bronze - $1,000 to 2,499 Angels Baseball Albert Ehrke Bill Wood Christ Our RedeemerAME Church Ellen Frances Olshansky OC Human Relations Public Partners, Governance and Staff BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Janet Nguyen, Chair Bill Campbell, Vice -Chair John M.W. Moodach Shawn Nelson Patricia C. Bates COMMISSIONERS Bill Wood, Chair Ken Inouye, Vice Chair Ellen Ahn Nadia Bettendorf Vincent De Vargas Becky Esparza Chief Dave Maggard Thomas G, Mack, Ki Hong Park Orange County CEO Carol Turpen Steve Franks, Director Amy Peikoff OC Community Resources Doug Wooley Karen Roper, Director Buena Park OC Community Services San Clemente CITY PARTNERS (bold= premier partners} Also Viejo Huntington Beach Los Alamitos Anaheim Irvine Newport Beach Brea Laguna Beach Placentia Buena Park Laguna Niguel San Clemente Dana Point La Habra Santa Ana FuPerton Lake Forest Tustin Garden Grove La Palma Westminster Yorba Linda -10- BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marcus Gonzalez, President James McQueen, Vice President Susan Reese, Treasurer George Avila, Secretary Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director Dr. Gurpreet Singh Ahuja, MD Becky Esparza Michelle Ferry Lin Fulitsubo holy lannaccone Kenlnouye Dr. Frank Marmolojo Leticia Mata Dr. ChorSwang Ngin Dr, Ellen Olshansky Felix Schwarz Carol Turpen Rev. Mark Whitlock Bill Wood Youval Yadlin Eli Rayne and Dr. Ron Scott Felix Schwarz Fieldstone Foundation Francisco Marmolejo Goodwill of Orange County Gurpreet Singh Ahuja, M.D. Jerome Hunter Jim Lehmann Judy Yu -The & Eric Chang Chorswang Ngin Simone and James & Kozel Kay Carpenter Ken Inouye Kimberly Aoyama Lilia and Adrian Tanakeyowma McQueen &Ashman LLP Meryl and Barry Resnick Nancy Bushnell Promark Financial Robert E. Greene Ronald G. Minekime Anita Varela and Rusty Kennedy Sisters of St. Joseph Tina Correa STAFF Jim Armendaris Seema Bhakta Alfonso Clarke Steven Coskie Tina Correa Nabil Dejani Mike Finkle Peko Gomis Don Han Barbara Hunt Maricela Jauregui Jennifer Jones Rusty Kennedy Eric Lam Alison Lehmann Rigo Maldonado Edgar Medina Eli Rayne Joyce Sanchez Kathy Shimizu Crystal Sicairos Rafael Solorzano Dave Southern Rose Velasquez Juan Villavicencio Iliana Welty Sheri Wingate Community Friends • up to $999 Aaron Wilkes AAUW Laguna Beach Foundation Abigail C. Santiago Adam Ragsdale Aimee Romero Alan Woo Alarcon Sons Inc. Pat and Albert Plambeck Aleesha Mllegas Alejandra Lybrook Alexis Nava Teodoro Alfred Perez Alice Schreiner Alvin Brown Alzayana Cruz Amber Lowe Amin David Ana Judith De Dios de Ramos City of Anaheim Anaheim Family YMCA Anaheim Marriott Andre Mouchard Angela M.WIIliams Angie C Ybana -Rojas Annan Aboul -Nasr Anthony Frisbee Antonia Maldonado Ad Pourat Attul Ganddtra Barbara Hunt Beau Broomall Becky Esparza Berdella Smith Betsy Bums Skin Care Bette Savitt Beverley Campbell Bill Moore Blanche Zelko Liza and Brad Barred Brad Keller Brant A. Weindling Bridget Jackson Brittany Garcia Bryce Lu Buddy Ray Carmen McCord Carol LaMar Carol Rhoads Carol Tureen Cassandra Weiner Changsu Lee Roberta and Charles Reed Chris Dunn Christina Ryan Rodriguez Christine H Nguyen Christine L. Lamm Christopher Kongelka Chung Bae Kim Coast Community College District Foundation Community Enhancement Services Congregation B'nai Tzedek Connie Gomez Connie Jones Constance Van Luit Corin Ramos Courtney Chobanian Craig Cessna Cristina Barnes Dan Park Dane Hutchins Daniel Aguilar Daniel Oropeza Danielle J. Nava Darren Tunac Leslie and Dave Shultz David Southern Deborah Robertson Debra Traylor Desiree Yumol Dlane E. Stathakis Diane Masselh -Jones Diocese of Orange Dixie Koo Dolly and Paul Kaplan Dominique Wafers Dorothy M. Jordan Dorothy Sailor Douglas Pinsak Dr. Ana Jimenez -Ham! Dr. Anna Nogales Dr. Frances M. Williams Dr, Vense Burns Dr. Benjamin Hubbard Edward Hernandez Jr. Edward Robinson Edward Twining Elizabeth Clapp Elizabetb Yuki Horikawa Ellen Ahn Elsa Nitzsched Brizzi Elsie Rubio Armstrong Emilio Chavez Ramos Evelyn Prestano Evetle Luna Panda Rajawam Fatima Dadabhoy Foreman Dawson Francine DeFrance Francisco Islas Fred Provencher Freddie Booker Rick Balzer Frieda Rapoport Caplan Gaii Erwin Gary Villages George Avilla George E. Penenod Gerald Chatman Gila Jones Gisela Mata Goldie Teal Grace Grinman Gregory Heckmann Harry Sidhu Harvey Liss Heidi Stryker Cindy and Henry Jones Tanya and Henry Danser Herbert Weider Hilda Miller Hubert Charles Swanson Ilan D. Walt (liana Welty Marilyn and Irving Shapiro Isobel Pelham Ivan Olisea J Andrew Somerville J.Vincent Buck JamesAbowd James Moscato James T. Kirk Jamie Lundeen Jane Buck Janet Marquez Janet Park Janice Vinci Jason L Sebastian Je Y. Lee Jeanne Whitesell Jennifer Beard Jennifer Jurgemeyer Jennifer Lee - Anderson Jerald Adamos Jessie Allen Jessie Murray Jim Phillips Joan F. Cohen Joan R. Thompson Joanna Wilson John Davis John Condon John Hambuch John Higley Susan and John Maitino Jon West Jordan Taylor Joseph Poliser Josephine Chen Joshua Adams Joshua Leatherman Juan Cerritos Linare Juan Villavicenclo Judith lannaccone Judith Jones Judith Kaluzny Judith Stone Mathews Julia Bidwell Julia Piemonte Karen Johnston Karen Roper Karen Watkins Karl F. Kramer Karl Strandberg Kathryn Yarnall Kathy Esfahani Kayla Wiebe Kelly Mayeda Ken Lopez- Maddox Kenya Davis -Hayes Kim Chi Le Kimbery Angeledi Kimberly Roth Kristin Fukushima Kyoko Shimizu Laami Rosca Docanay Laguna Playhouse Laherty Dennis Lashanda Del Balso Laurence Tendis Lawrence Cassidy Leslie Davis Lin Fujitsubo Linda Kearns Linda Malekpourani Liza Krassner Long Lee Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP Loretta. Ruiz Lod Zucchine and Mark Maier LA County Probation Dept, Lucille Kng Major Erik McCall Marballa Country Club Marcos Lopez Margaret Furbank Margaret Gates Margaret Williams Margaret and Thomas England Margaret Robinson Margarita Carranza Marla Bibarczialvi Bocz Maria Carmen Gonzalez Marla Ruiz Maria Traver Mad@ Williams Made Stamper Marlon Harloe Mark Onorato Market Velocity Inc Marlene Braverman Marvin Marsh Mary Perkins Mary and Joe Ferguson Mary Fuhrman Mary Susie Maryan Rokhideh Matt Nesselroad Maureo Marin Melissa View Meng-Lung Liu Michael Haapala Michele Garcia- Jurado Michelle Vincent Mike Murphy Mlnard Duncan Mindy Kozel Nada Moeiny Nadia Bettendorf Nahla Kayali Naoko Kimura Natalie Kennedy Noel Pascual Lorenzana Nydia Hernandez OC Congregation Community Organization OC Employees Association Ora Ben -Barak OC Dept. of Ed. Pamela Horowitz Pat Pinto Patrcica Lenahan Patrick Spielman Paul N. Shishima Paul Odanaka Paymaun Reza! Paula Guerra Peggy Boatright Perpetna Tranlong Peter Welsh Peter Holzer RJ Mayer Ouang Toe Train Radh €ka Sood Ralph H. Bauer Raul Anorve Raul Gomez Jr Rebecca Bishai Richard and Anita Pacheco Richard Fry Richard Hitt Rita Lehmann Rita Newmann Robed Singer Robed Bergstrom Robert Wilson Robert Garcia Roberto Garcia Rochelle Graham Roger He Roger Paul Bocande Ron Carrigan Ron Kobayashi Rosa Izquierdo Rose Hedegard Rosemary Healy Rosemary Tayyar Roxanne Adahl Roy Dickson Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Samuel Peters Santa Ana Police Department Sarah Gonzales Saundra Lynn McCormick Sharon Taylor Sheri Wingate Sherry Kropp Shirley Bloom Assemblyman Jose Solono Sophia Peterson Somptimist Int'I of Garden Grove Soul at Home Star Simmons Stephanie Kight Stephanie Wagley Stephen Conney Deirdre end Steven Franks Steven Coskie Sue Blandford Susan Parmelee Suzanne Darweesh Suzanne M. Casazza T.R Black Tamara Polk Taml A. Sato Tammy Pang Tawny Mazarei Teresa Gomez Terry Erwin The Grove of Anaheim Tim Schilling Trader Joe's Transportation Corridor Agency Trevor Meyer Trudi Meyers Tycho Lorenzanz Vicki Walker Victor Pham Victoria Stephenson Vincent DeVargas Vincent White Virginia & Bob Gardner Wagma Yonus Wanda Shaffer White Apron Meats Yadira Gomez Yolanda Hernandez Yvatte Garcia Zachary Taylor Yates Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Inc. T'hank You! _11- Team Building at BearPaw Camp Located in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest, BearPaw Preserve is home to a unique camp operated by OC Human Relations' BRIDGES program. Last year, BearPaw welcomed 355 students and 31 teachers at 19 retreats and two week -long human relations camps. While there, students participated in dialogues, trainings, workshops, role -plays and art projects to build human relations awareness, knowledge and skills. Students are trained in group facilitation, conflict resolution, and youth organizing. Each camp is further enhanced by outdoor team - building activities, including a lower ropes course, trust walks, hikes and campfires. BearPaw provides an extraordinary opportunity for students of diverse back- grounds to gain human relations experience through this invaluable facility. 21 Diverse Student Interns Develop Social Justice Week Advanced Leadership Skills Helping coordinate activities to The Human Relations Assiociate Program (HRAP) is a year -long internship support social justice in Orange program that provides advanced human relations training to a diverse cross- County. section of Orange County middle and high school students. HRAP members are expected to take the skills learned back to their schools to empower the What's Up With Adults? efforts of their peers in creating safe, Inclusive and equitable school Developing a five- minute video campuses. about civility and presenting it on Youtube. READYTOC HAN G ETH EWO RLD Take a look at what these young leaders have been doing in the last year with your support: Youth Speak Organizing a county -wide speech contest on civil rights issues. Walk In My Shoes Serving as hosts, emcees and presenters for 1,000 Orange County students at this human relations conference. Inter- campus Networks Sharing strategies about projects and campaigns on their campuses. 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Bldg. B Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 567 -7470 CANUMM RELATIONS Building Bridges of Understanding www.ochumanrelations.org Board Of Directors Representing youth voices as a voting member of our Board of Directors. Creating Campus Change Working with our BRIDGES program to create safe, inclusive and equitable schools. Speakers Symposium Speaking on human relations and human rights issues and bringing dozens of presenters to high school campuses to raise awareness. Printing of this annual report was made possible by a generous donation by Don Crevier, Crevier BMW CREVIER EST. 1971