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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!

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.

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for the Joan and Harry A. Mier Center We continue to move forward with our capital campaign to replace the small and outdated AbilityFirst Harry A. Mier Center in Inglewood with a new facility, to be known as the Joan and Harry A. Mier Center.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 (**).

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.

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.

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.

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,

Lori Gangemi President and CEO

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AbilityFirst Benefactor

$100,000 and Above

Forest Lawn Foundation **

US Department of Education

AbilityFirst Partner $50,000 and Above

Lena Longo **

Pasadena Community Foundation

United Way, Inc.

Weingart Foundation

AbilityFirst Visionary $25,000 and Above

The Ahmanson Foundation

Florence S. Aikens and David R. Aikens *

Comerica Bank

Jeanne A. Carr Fund in Memory of Malcolm J. Carr *

Fred L. Hartley Family Foundation

Union Bank Foundation

AbilityFirst Advocate $10,000 and Above

Autism Speaks, Inc.

Boeing Company Charitable Trusts

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

John and Jennifer Kelly **

Lawry’s Restaurants, Inc. **

NAEIR

Second Harvest Food Bank

Skechers USA, Inc.

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NSBN LLP

Juliana Otis

Edward J. Parconi

Paul R. Parrish, Jr.

Ruth Priest

Push America

George and Julie Ramirez *

Bonita Ramos

Patricia D. Randolph

Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Repp

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Riley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Robinson

Robinson-Kramer, Inc.

Charles A. Rohe

Christine Wright Roper

Russ Reid LLC

Jane G. Schaffner

Barbara A. Schlosser

Smurfit-Stone

Soroptomist Int’l of Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taboada

The Hartford

Torrey Pines Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.

Sherwyn Turbow

Von Der Ahe Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Warden

Terry and Julie Wetzel

Keith R. Wieland and Maureen Daley-Wieland

Mr. and Mrs. David Woodson

Yes Depot, Inc.

Individuals and Organizations $500 and Above

AFCO Premium Finance

Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Arnstein

Bank of the West Employee Giving Program

Mike Bantuveris

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

Californians for Disability Rights - Chapter 49

Vickie Carlisle

Richard Carpenter

Lucia Carrillo

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Castaneda

Donald R. Cavin

Chapman Woods Association

Codington Construction Company

Michael Cody

Virginia Culp

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dakin-Grimm

Jessica A. Delgado

DNA Consultants

East West Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eisenhardt

Emanuel Bachmann Foundation

Lisa E. Ercse

Fannie Mae

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Fedde

Donald Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Flanagan

Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson

Annemarie B. Forster

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Fridborg

Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble

Linda Garcia

Sam and Emily Glick

Estabrook Glosser, Jr. and JoAnn Glosser

Nancy Goodhue-McWilliams

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Gredvig

Jean L. Gross

Gilbert E. Haakh

Dan and Tracie Haber

Jorene E. Hankla

Lois J. Hardt

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harman

David Hartsman

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Heer

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Herman

Maureen Hollingsworth

Lester F. Hooley

Lichun Hou

Gregory J. Howorth

Inglewood Rotary

Kathie Julian

Keesal Young & Logan

Jon Kmett

Lynn Komar

Frank and Pat Lee **

Jeffrey Leitzinger

Scott Leonard

J. L. Levesque

Long Beach Firefighters Honorary Association

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Longo

Longo Toyota

Linda and John Lowe

Kathleen Lucas

Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh, LLP

Margaret L. McLaughlin

Mr. and Mrs. David Meyerson

Steve Michihira

Corey D. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minor

Dr. Glen Miya

Fatima Moore

Jennifer L. Moore

Susan Moore

Stephanie Nelson

New York Life Insurance

Charles Niesen

Chris and Andy Otero

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Painter

Pasadena Kiwanis Foundation

Penniall & Associates

Mr. and Mrs. John Perrine

Theodore F. Perrine

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Playdon

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Porter

Honor Roll of Contributors

AbilityFirst Leader $5,000 and Above

The CarMax Foundation

Chubb & Sons

DirecTV

DPR Construction

Eleven Twenty Seven Foundation

Employees Community Fund of Boeing California

Fedde Furniture Company **

Lori and John Gangemi **

Gas Company

Jay Henneberry and Roberta Manshel **

Jane Kaczmarek

David and Sophie King **

Carol and John Llewellyn

Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Moore

Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin

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

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

Stuart and Patricia Wilkinson **

Willow Woods

Mr. and Mrs. Greg V. Wood

AbilityFirst Champion $2,500 and Above

The Allergan Foundation

AmWins Insurance Brokerage of Los Angeles, LLC

Anaheim Community Foundation

Jean Arley

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

AT&T Employee Giving

Laura K. Beck **

Carol Ann Benson

John Bickford Foundation

Mary Alice and Bob Braly and Family

Steve and Mary Brockmeyer **

Chief Jesus Burciaga

Chinese Charity Night

CIBA Insurance Services

CNA Foundation

Confidence Foundation

Blanka and Jim Douglass *

Bud and Mickey Erhardt

Freeman E. Fairfield Foundation

Richard R. Frank

Jackie and John Furby **

Hanover Insurance Group

Bess J. Hodges Foundation

Johnny Rebs Inc.

Jones Lang La Salle

Kaiser Permanente

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Second District *

McCormick Construction Company

Lee Meriwether-Borden

Mountain Sunrise Rotary

National Charity League, San Marino Chapter

Denise L. Petitfils

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

Ted and Donna Rogahn **

Rotary Club of Los Angeles

Santa Anita Park-Los Angeles Turf Club

Steven and Linda Schultz **

Dave and Cindy Seastrom **

Roger J. Smith

St. Bernardine Medical Center - CHW

Josephine Tassi

TekTest, Inc.

Trader Joe’s

Truist

United Way of Orange County

Vance & Hines

Patricia Vick **

James L. White Foundation

AbilityFirst Ambassador $1,000 and Above

Aetna

Carolyn E. Aguayo **

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Aldridge

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

AT&T Foundation

Bank of the West

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barakat

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barkyoumb

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

Stan Berman

Bolton & Company

Kozell Boren

Gloria Briggs

Gary D. Brown

Chevron Humankind Program

Ray C. Cherry *

David Chubb and Perfect Puppy Academy, Inc.

Chubb Group

City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department

Claremont Place

Julia J. Cody

Thomas S. Cook

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Covington

Rachelle Cracchiolo

Beverly Culbertson

Davis, Wright, Tremaine LLP

Richard A. Dreher

DWP - Los Angeles City Treasury

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Eric L. Foumberg & Co.

Everest National Insurance Co.

FCI Management Consultant

Jeffrey M. Folick

Richard N. Frank

Goodwin-Garcia Family

Jackey C. Gray

Green Hasson & Janks LLP

Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP

Tim Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hess

Mr. and Mrs. David D. Hiller

Preston B. and Maurine M. Hotchkis Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hsieh

Betty B. Hutchison

Independent Pool & Spa Services Association Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald K. Ingram Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Jackson

Johnny Rebs of Bellflower

Johnny Rebs Of Orange

Sara Kishner

Kiwanis Club of Claremont

Kroger

Kelly and Kenny Kunsek

Lee Foundation

Liberty Mutual Group Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Littlejohns

Dorothy Litts

Long Beach Center Guild

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Maher

Isis W. McDonald

McKelvey-Daugherty Family Foundation

Cindy Mejia

Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. Merrill

Mr. and Mrs. Julio S. Negrete

Mary L. Nevins

John S. Niendorff

Northrop Grumman Employees Charity Organization (ECHO)

Honor Roll of Contributors

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Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Lasater

Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Lescoulie

Jae Lim

Family of Ashleigh N. Lininger

Ashley Lipson

Jenny Liu

Mr. and Mrs. Kai Lo

Donald Lopez

Daniel M. Maguire

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Mancino

Lily Y. Mar

Julie L. Martin

John McGrath Family

Kitty McGrath

Tim McGrath

Margaret E. Merhoff

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Messner

Mr. and Mrs. Ray K. Michihira

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Miraglia

Mission Fish

Anita Mitchell

Liset Morelia

Antoine B. Morillo

Moste

Mountain Quilters Cottage

Ann Napal

David Nestor

Anne Newman

Jonathan Nhean

Estellle L. Nieto

Stevan A. Noceti

Norcal Mutual Insurance Company

Elmer J. Omohundro, Jr.

Holly Osborne

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Ouchi

Mary Beth Perrine

Laraine T. Pipoly

Jean Plant

Plant Peddlers

Polly’s Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Rivers

Mrs. Sandra H. Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robertson

Annette E. Rodrigues

Ronna’s Gifts

Donald A. Ross

Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead Mountain Sunrise

Patsy R. Sampson

Mr. and Mrs. Pascual Sanchez

Marjorie J. Schulte

Albert Segal

Vanessa Serrano

Sue and Barry Shanley

Kathy Shearer

Shelley’s Fashion Inc.

Albert D. Shonk, Jr.

Michael Siegel

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spears

Roberta Spivak and Paul Rotondi

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. St. John

Julie Stindt

Mr. and Mrs. Donald I. Strauber

Waka Sugiyama

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Swick

June Teitsworth

Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind

Mary I. Threlkeld

Henri V. Tran

Danny and Sandy Trevino

Susan K. Trudeau

United Way Of Southeastern Michigan

UnitedHealth Group

Olivia Valenzuela

Martha I. Walker

Monique Watts

Louise A. Webber

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wigod

Mr. and Mrs. Gale Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Wilmoth

Betty R. Wilson

Steve and Chris Yauch

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Yochum

Peter C. Yoou

Lois M. Zelsdorf

Eddie N. Zhang

Individuals and Organizations $100 and Above

Rosemarie C. Acuna

ADHI Schools LLC

Adobe Systems Incorporated Matching Gift Program

Agriculture Leadership Class 41

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aguilar

Naomi Aidoo

Mr. and Mrs. David Albaum

Katherine M. Alday

Charleen Alexander

Grace F. Alexander

All Cities Tool

Allstate Giving Campaign

Allstate Political Consulting

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alpert

Lawrence W. Altruda

Mr. and Mrs. Agustin N. Alvarez

William C. Andersen

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anderson

Edwin Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Andre

Wendy A. Andre

Quiriana Angeles

Jennifer Appleberry

Mr. and Mrs. Rick M. Arcaro

Arnoldo Arcila

Mr. Roland Armour

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle B. Arndt

Angel Arreola

Associated Administrators of Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Flemming Astrup

Michele Atias

Patricia A. Auston

Auto Supply Company

Suresh Babu

Cristal Baker

Sam S. Balisy

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Ballante

Mr. and Mrs. Joaquim Baptista

Rose B. Barbee

Crystal Barnes

Margaret Barnum

Ernesto Barrios

Cecile C. Bartman

Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Bauman

Ann A. Baumgartner

Carolyn Bearce

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

Dale E. Brockmeyer

Alan Brothers

Monisha Brower

Angela Brown

Daniel Brown

Sarah Brown

Duane Brownstead

Robert Brumleu

Budincich Chiropractic

Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Buntrock

Barbara A. Burke

Miss Martha Burkhard

Janice Burrill

Business Management Associates

Brian Butelo

Mr. and Mrs. John Buterbaugh

Honor Roll of Contributors

Individuals and Organizations $500 and Above continued

Carolyn S. Powers

Privitt-Kavanaugh Family

Marian Pure

Quick Tel Communications, Inc.

RGP Planning & Development Services

Richard J. Alatorre and Company

The Rounders

Mary Pat Sabol

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Schutz

Ann J. Sloss

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation

Cassandra J. Sperlein

Myrna Stevenson

Superior Press

Frances Tomich

Christopher Toy and Kay Skier

United Way California Capital Region

Timothy Walker

Carol L. Warren

Waywegos 4 Wheel Drive Club, Inc.

West Family

Gwendolyn Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Wilson

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

Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Bassett

Burt and Gerry Belzer

Mark T. Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Black

David C. Blake

Julius Bogdanowicz

Borderline Restaurant

Mr. and Mrs. Dalton M. Box

BP Corporation North America, Inc.

BP Fabric of America Fund

Jeanette Brill

Mr. and Mrs. Neal H. Brockmeyer

Mr. and Mrs. Chip Brooks

Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown

Mark Buenzli

Judith A. Burlingame

Dr. John L. Callas

Jeni Cansler

Dean W. Carr, Jr.

Casa De Salsa

Kerry Castel De Oro

Susan Catalano

The Chapman Family

Mr. Joe Cheney

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. Cheshire

Chevron Federal Credit Union

Brian Chow

Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Chui

CIBA Foundation

Claim Jumper Restaurants

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clark

Classy Bag Lady

Mr. and Mrs. Neal C. Coble

Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Cole

Commercial Cleaning Management

Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Cooper

Deborah L. Cornejo

Donald R. Costill

Costume Jewelry

Matthew Darrah

Joseph E. Davis

Susan Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Dehrer

Richard Dimond

Direct Hire Associates

Jeffery P. Divine

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Durgerian

Lillian Eagleson

Lena M. Echols **

Edward Ellingwood

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Emenhiser

Mr. and Mrs. Don Fedde

Mr. and Mrs. John Foster

Josh Freeman

Manley Freid

David M. Gale

Claudia Galicia

Paul Gately

Bryan Gilbreath

Paul Goldenheim

Mr. and Mrs. Elihu Goldish

Carol A. Goldman

Donna M. Green

Grieco Research Group, Inc.

Daisy J. Grimes

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haderlein

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haering

Nancy Hanania

Marianne Harris

HCC American Contractors Indemnity Co.

Health Net of California, Inc

Dan Hedlund

Marjorie and Dean Heller

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson

Terri Hennick

Angelita Hernandez

Carlos J. Hernandez

Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Hibbs

Catherine Higley

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hirigoyen

Brian S. Hughes

Grady Jennings

Johnny Rebs of Victorville, Inc.

Janet Johnson

Judith D. Jones

Miriam G. Jones

Jessica Jue

Syed Kazmi

Jackie Kell

Kemco Resources, Inc.

Henry Y. Kim, Jr.

Melinda King

Richard Kinjo

The Kubo Kirschenbaum Family

Ed Krieger

Wendy Lai

Carol H. Lam

Peter Lange

Honor Roll of Contributors

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Barbara E. Hall

Marcus Hamilton

Susan Hammer

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hammond

Tiffany S. Harding

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Harger

Janet M. Hargett

Bradley B. Harris

Richard W. Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Harsh

Patricia Harsh

William Haussler

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hawley

Pamela Hays

Bridget M. Healy

Kathleen L. Hedger

Judy Heimark

Sharon A. Henman

James M. Henneberry

Peggy A. Henneberry

Paul Hering

Elizabeth Hernandez

Juan M. Hernandez

Melissa M. Herrera

Charlene Herron

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hertler

Jennifer Hester

Rob Hiner

Judith M. Hirsch

Antoine A. Hitti

Mr. and Mrs. John N. Hoag

Alice G. Hoffman

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hole

Ofelia Holguin

Karen Holland

Margaret P. Holland

Bill Holman and Nancy Pagani

Winn Hong

Mari Hooper

Mary Lou Horn

Carolyn R. Houser

Mark Huang

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hunter

Rose Hurst

Lucy A. Hyde

Linda Ibarra

Brian K. Iles

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan S. Imoto

Inland Empire United Way

Dr. and Mrs. Warren Inouye

International Plate Collectors Guild

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ip

Island View Gastroenterology Assoc.

Jack Nadel International

Marilouise E. Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Chester E. Jaeger

Mr. and Mrs. Daryl P. Jamison

Bibiana Jauregui

JB Business Solutions, Inc.

Alison Jenkins

Adam Jensen

Adriana Jensen

David Jensen

Craig Jimenez

J-M Consultants

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Johnson

Linda M. Johnson

Miriam Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jones

Oscar M. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Jones

Cynthia Jordan

Joshua International Medical Group

Gerald Juergens

Brittney Julian

Cristina Vergas and Barbara Kalish

Mark Kaminsky

Rita Karlsten

Jerome Katz

Mr. and Mrs. F. John Kavak

Mr. and Mrs. Terry R. Kay

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kaye

Gail G. Kelly

Rhoda S. Kelpner

Gail Kennard

Mary B. Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. David Keyon

Mr. and Mrs. Majdi Khatib

Mr. Ernie Khirallah

Mr. and Mrs. Hyung K. Kim

Jacqueline R. Kimble-Cummings

Mary C. Kincaid

Sandra L. King

R. R. Kirkpatrick

Sheldon M. Kirsch

Blanche A. Kline

Gale Kohl

Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Kortemeier

Rhoda Kosslyn

Lucille M. Kostovny

Brian Kouroubacalis

Mr. and Mrs. Stan Krasnoff

Marilynn B. Kretschmer

James Krichham

Gloria Kucenas

Michele Kunselman

Mr. and Mrs. Curt Kurtz

Victoria Laham

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lam

Bobbie Lambert

Evelyne Lambrecht

Palmer Langdon

Denise Larson

Brenda Latimer

Anne Laughlin

Margaret J. Leake

William Leavy

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ledbetter

Lois Ledger

Sharon Lee-Paturzo

Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Lehman

Mary Jane Leland

Martha M. Leonhardt

Violet Leslie

Barbara A. Lesure

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Leuschen

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Levine

Lawrence S. Levy

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H. Lewin

Teri Lewis

Della Leyva

Khon Lieu

Kathryn Lilje

Steven Lim

Rich Lipeles

Edythe L. Lippey

Jay L. Lipsky

Richard Liskov

Patrice and Doug Litchfield

Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Little

Robert A. Lockshire

Barbara Longwell

Arnel Lopez

Cecilia Lopez Arreola

Los Angeles Police Relief Association Inc.

Honor Roll of Contributors

Individuals and Organizations $100 and Above continued

Edward Butler

Cabot & Sons Funeral Directors

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

Timothy Crane

William R. Cranham

Heather A. Cunterty

Mary A. Curran

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

Thomas R. Emick

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Engberg

Environmental Federation of California

Diane Esquivel

Elise T. Esquivel

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Esquivel

Mr. and Mrs. Ismael Estrada

Anna Eustace

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Everett

Melissa Everett

Anne L. Farber

Christine Favro

Hilarie Favro

Steve Fedde

Mr. Jose Fermin

Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Fernandes

Barbara J. Feybush

Chad Fietsam

Tony Firth

Shawn Foley

Jetty Fong

Sandra Fontenot

Susan L. Footdale

Gerald Ford

Kristen N. Ford

Mr. and Mrs. Keith N. Foster

Pam Foster

Joel Fox

Steve Fox

Kevin Foye

Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Fraire

Carla Frank

David C. Frankenthal

Maria French, Ph.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Frick

Carmen Fried

Kenneth and Tammy Fujii

The Fujita-Haffner Family

Baudelia Gaeta

Russell Gaither

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gamm

Mr. Victor Garcia

Garden Grove Moose Lodge #620

Bertha B. Garrett

Matt Geis

Charlene K. Getz

Gloria Gibbs

Theresa M. Gibbs

Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley, & Jennett LLP

Betty E. Gill

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Gill

Lora L. Gilmore

Stacey Girdner

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Glassman

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goldsobel

Dacia Gonzalez

Daniel Gonzalez

Deysi Gonzalez

Herminia G. Gonzalez

Good Earth Recycling Center

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gooden

Mark Googins

Robert A. Gorahi

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Gough

Alice Grazziani

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Greco

Joan Green

Kevin W. Green

Susan Green

Greenleaf Settlement Services

Adam Avi Grein

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Greulich

Mr. and Mrs. John Grobaty

Lance Gross

Laura E. Gross

Nowell Grossman

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gruen

Kathleen Grzegorek

Shelly Y. Guan

Thomas J. Guiman

Vanessa M. Gutierrez

Guyana Social Club

Ron Hackworth

Joan D. Haden-Colimar

Don Haggstrom

Barbara Hall

Honor Roll of Contributors

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Robin Hood Music Co.

Jeannie Robinson

Robinson’s Manor

Mr. and Mrs. Jon S. Robison

Mr. and Mrs. Rafaell Robles

Rock Tenn CP, LLC

Jaquelin Rodriguez

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rogers

Brett Romero

Caryn Romo

Jean P. Rose

Michael Rose

RSM McGladrey, Inc.

Ruby’s Diner, Inc.

Clarence Rucker, Jr.

Anne Russell

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Ryall

Elizabeth Saba

Cesare Safieh

Debbie Salcido

Mr. and Mrs. Saul M. Salka

Sal Sanaee

Doug Sanchez

Arlene Sanford

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Sauter, Jr.

Savor the Flavor

Donna M. Scarantino

Leslie Schaluch

Gail Schaper-Gordon

Steve Scheinwald

Lesley Scheller

Steven J. Schoch

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schreiber

Eva Schroeder

Brett L. Schulz

Ryan Schwartz

Robert A. Schwinger

SCO LLC

George and Stephanie Scott

Rise M. Sedillo

Wanda Sewak

Robert Sheedy

Stellina K. Shepherd

Amy Sheyer

Robert L. Shipp

Guy Short

Margaret S. Short

Susan Short

Todd Short

Vikki A. Showe-Gaither

Mr. and Mrs. David Siber

Peter Siberell

Richard W. Silbert

Linda Silver

Mr. and Mrs. Neil J. Silverstein

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Simmons

James W. Simonds

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Simpson

Gerry Sinclair

Mr. and Mrs. John Sinnema

Jango Sircus

Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Slavin

Smidt Family Foundation

Bill Smith

Joyce Smith

Kenneth Smith

Mildred Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Smith-Cox

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Sorensen

Herminia G. Soto

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Springer

Susan R. Sprouse

SR Machining

Keith Stark

James Starks, Jr.

Margaret C. Steenken

Paul E. Sterba, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stewart

John E. Stokdyk

Art Stoll

Thomas P. Stover

Yim Mei Sui Kwok

Janine Swanson

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Sykora, Jr.

Janet D. Sylvester

TA Industries, Inc.

Tahoe Trio, LLC

Kevin Takabayashi

Lauren Taniyama

Mr. and Mrs. John Tanner

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Taylor

Teresa Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thatcher

Joy Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. King H. Thomas

Harlan H. Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Thompson

Mike Thompson

Jean B. Thorn

Sheila Thornsberry

Caroline M. Thorpe

Pamela J. Titone

Kelly Tofolo

Kristi Toia

Cheryl J. Torricelli

Jae Townsend

Linh M. Tran

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Trine

Mr. A. James Tucker

George R. Turk, II

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Turner

Katherine C. Turner

Delia C. Valenzuela

Family of Adam Valenzuela

Mrs. Elaine Van Amburgh

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Van Haastert

Peter Van Valkenbsurg

Maria P. Vargas

Jonathan Vasquez

Mary Velenick

Ruth J. Veprin

Verizon Foundation

Michele Vestey

Joann Vicino

Andrea Victor

Marilyn Virgen

Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Visconti

Heather J. Vonheydenreich

Dr. and Mrs. Lalit H. Vora

John Wacker

Ruth E. Wales

Cecil A. Walker

Craig D. Walker and Judy Anderson

Jewett L. Walker, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Walley

Barbara R. Walsh

Vera Mae Walsh

Russell A. Walters

Anna Wang

James Wang

Sharey Wang

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wanous

Christina Warden

Fennie Washington

Waterworks Plumbing

Tammy Watlington

Honor Roll of Contributors

Individuals and Organizations $100 and Above continued

Los Cabos Cantina Mexican Bar & Grill, LLC

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

Keith H. McCoy

Linda McCoy-Murray

Nancy McCurley

Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McFadden

Mr. and Mrs. Walt McKee

Larry McKeown

Bette L. McKinney

Helen J. McKinney

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McNulty

Charles Medinnis

Patricia A. Meguiar

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meisenholder

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph H. Melinat

William Mellor

Michelle Mendez

Miriam Mendlinger

Christina Mendoza

Donna Merrill and Mike Premro

Pat Merwin

Ling Liu Michael

Michelangelo Hair House

Leslie Michihira

Mike Richardson Construction

Lyn Miles

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Miller

Macy Miller

Janet Miller

John Miscevich

Charlotte M. Mitchell

Lindi Mitchell

Miriam E. Mode

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Moffitt

Mr. and Mrs. P. William Moga

Mario and Therese Molina

Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Montanez

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Moore

Mr. and Mrs. John Moore

Mordena M. Moore

June E. Moore-Logan

Oscar Morales

Melina A. Morgan

Marjorie Morley

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Morrill

Craig L. Morris

Michelle Morris

Thomas Morrison

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy C. Moser

Booker T. Moten, Jr.

Moti Gur, Inc.

Virginia L. Mouzakis

Paula Mundo

Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Murphy

Murphy, Murphy, And Murphy, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Near

Edelvira Necesito

Debra Neipris

Virginia Nelson

Richard J. Ney

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nida

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Nielsen

Aileen Obedoza

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. O’Brien

Timothy P. O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Connor

Mr. and Mrs. Martin O’Donnell

Susanne W. O’Gara

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oldfield

Virginia Oleen

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Olifson

Miguel and Monica Oliver

David Olson

Dr. and Mrs. William Olson

Ynez V. O’Neill

Lynn Oskin

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Osterman

Stephen Ostrow

Marlene R. Otto

Sally Otvos

Jeanne L. Overton

Karen Oxman

Tito and Rachel Parallag

Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Parker

Barbara Patch

Gloria G. Patterson

Mr. and Mrs. Sanieev Pawar

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Payne

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell N. Peletier

Oren Peli

Dimeson Pepin

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Perett

Julietta Perez Cruz

Evelyn R. Perl

Jacquelin Perry, M.D.

James L. Perzik

Charles and Madeline Peters

George C. Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Phillipi

Brian Phillips

Henrietta Pinkney

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Plante

Leanne A. Polacco

Arthur Polansky

Chad T. Pratt, Esq.

Ophelia G. Privitt

Kathryn Puterman

Quality Packing Supplies

Dr. and Mrs. John Quigley

John Radeleff

Rainbow Center for Spiritual Enrichment

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

Honor Roll of Contributors

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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

Naomi White

Sylvia V. Whitlock, Ph.D.

Billy Wiers

Shirley Wiewel

John and Emma Wilby

Wilden Pump & Engineering

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Williams

Matthew Winefield

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Winsett

Gregory J. Witherspoon

Carol S. Wolf

Diane M. Wolf

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

Valerie J. York

You, Me, and the Trees

Hana Zafrani

Jay A. Zercher

Stephen K. Zimmerly

Tribute Gifts - In Honor Of During fiscal year 2010-2011, gifts were made to AbilityFirst to honor the following individuals, groups and events:

Adrian Anderson

Christopher Benson

Mary Alice Braly

Woody Brown’s Birthday

Kerry Castel de Oro

Bradley Chapman

Melissa Clingman

Matt Connell

Joseph Conticehio

Ryan Davison

Steve Falkner

Taylor Fedde

David Fessenden

Jeri Formby

Annemarie Forster

Oscar Franco

Lief, Val and Austin Frederick

Ritchie and Pam Geisel

Diane Gentile

Daniel Goddard and Goddard Family of Fans

James Dietrich Hankla

John Harriet

Jay Henneberry

Darryl Henry

Molly Herman

Elizabeth and Margaret Holland

Christine Horn

Bill Jordan

Kelly Kunsek

Sandy and Curt Kurtz

Daniel Lee

Long Beach Center Staff

Melanie Kay Lynn

Melissa Manfredi

Emilia Martinez

Mr. and Mrs. George McMichael and Family

Denny and Mar Morrill

Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin

Pamela’s Birthday

Alexandra Parrish

M.E. Powell

Jackson Rhinehardt

Maura and Tim Richmond

Sherry Rohan

Adam Rose

Stacey Santomauro

Richard Schlottman

Russell Shackelford

Debbie Speicher

Daniel Sperry

Tyson Strobel

Gil and Melanie Stroshein

Cidambi Suresh’s Birthday

Andrea Victor for her years of service to AbilityFirst

Mitzie Weiss

Zack Wood

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Zelsdorf

Honor Roll of Contributors

Tribute Gifts – In Memory Of During fiscal year 2010-2011, gifts were made to AbilityFirst in memory of the following individuals:

Fannie Allen

Mrs. E.O. Bachmann

Dr. Warren Barr

Debra J. Braxton

Alice Bown

Richard Carr

Eugenie Castagna

Norbert Castel de Oro

Joseph and Faye Colton

Robert L. Cook, M.D.

Charles Culbertson

Linda Davis

Yvonne Nelson Dooley

Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy

Verne and Debbie Fariester

Andre Fernand

Paul Flora and Family

Don Foley

Rose Franks

Tony Frye

Rocco Mario Girillo

Mark Gray

JoAnn Haggman

Lloyd Hansen

Katie Hargett

Richard M. Hoffman

Jonathan Hole

Elizabeth Schrack Johnson

Chris Kahr

Gloria Lang

Zev Lapin

Scott Lasater

Lucia Laufeld

Jack Lear

James Logan

Pauline L. Lopez-Jimenez

Michael Maxwell

Rick Mercado

Buzz Miller

Frances Miller

Milton Mills

Alex Mindel

Betty Mofiatt

Rayette Morton

W.E. Nicolai

Bernita Perrine

Christine Pugh

Colton Robert Rhines

Mancel Lee Rose

Rosalie Ruiz

Robin Sachs

Christopher J. Sauter

Sydney Schaberg

Roccie and Lorraine Schavoni

Richard Schlottman

John Sewak

Jack Sievers

Erwin Silverstein

Richard Sobel

Dick Socha

Cecil Speicher

Morgan Steelman

Alberta Pauline Toy

George Vick, Jr.

Yvonne Warden

Jeri Wier

Pauline Zaremba

Legacy Society The AbilityFirst Legacy Society honors individuals who have provided for AbilityFirst in their wills or other estate plans.

We are grateful to the following people who have made AbilityFirst part of their legacies:

Charles F. Axelson

Estate of Nellie P. Bailey

Estate of Robert J. Baker

Estate of Roberta Bode

Mary Alice and Bob Braly

Estate of Isabel K. Chissar

Ercille I. Christmas

Estate of Cloyes Collins

Estate of Albert Crooks

Raymond George De Peters

Joetta Di Bella

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglass

Estate of Katherine J. Fitzgerald

Maria French, Ph.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Estabrook Glosser

Estate of Ruth D. Goodman

Estate of Thekla Grimm

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Harger

Estate of Edward Augustus Harpstrite

Margaret P. Holland

Verona Ingrum

Estate of Robert and Marilouise Jackson

Estate of Ralph Jones

Kupfer Charitable Trusts for the Benefit of David Furth and Harmon Hook

Estate of William and Arna Maas

Estate of Kurt Meyer

Michael Morris

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

Residual Trust of the Schneppershoff Family Trust

Family Trust of Irene Stone

General Trust of Nathan Stone

Estate of Gregg A. and Carol A. Teskey

Estate of Loretta E. Timbrook

Trust of Bertha E. Waterman for the Benefit of William Robert Kistinger

Trust of Marianne F. Waterman

Bequest, Trust and Estate Gifts Estate of Florence S. Aikens

Estate of Selma E. Andrews

Estate of Elizabeth Gertrude Bishop

Memorial Trust of Nancy Brower

Estate of Jeanne A. Carr

William Cooke Living Trust

Estate of Edward L. Jolicoeur

Estate of Gerard LeBeau

Estate of Cecile W. Lewis

Trust of Jocelyn Gibbons and Mary Scott Marks

Estate of John Jack Pick

Estate of Carl Pontrelli

Schavoni Family Trust

Estate of Kittie E. Vencill

Trust of Mona and Geb Von Mueffling

Estate of Ilah Wilstach

Honor Roll of Contributors

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Operating Support and Revenue

Program Revenue

Fund Development

Investment Income

Other

14%

3%

57%

26%

Operating Expenses

Programming Services

Management & General

Fundraising

10%

8%

82%

Audited Statement of Activities ($ in thousands) Revenue and Support Amount Percent Fund Development:

General $ 1,911 10%

Restricted Donations 98 1%

Legacies and Bequests 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% Other Revenue:

Facility Revenue 382 2%

Investment Income 6,402 34%

Change in Value - Trusts 536 3%

Total Revenue / Support $18,736 100%

Expenses Amount Percent Program Services 11,169 82% Support Services:

Fundraising 1,034 8%

Management & General 1,428 10%

Total Expenses $13,631 100%

Change in Net Assets $5,105

2011 Financials

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AbilityFirst Making a Difference for Davis

AbilityFirst Directory and Locations

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.

“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.”

“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.”

Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEERichard R. Frank, ChairSteve Brockmeyer, Vice ChairBerlinda Fontenot-Jamerson, SecretaryJay Henneberry, TreasurerSanford “Sandy” L. Smith, At Large Member

MEMBERSRick M. ArcaroCharles F. Axelson, HonoraryRussell Burkett, HonoraryRay C. CherryMarshal Chuang, HonoraryJim Douglass, HonoraryMark FeddeMaria FrenchRichard N. Frank, HonoraryWilliam HawkinsJohn KellyJon Kmett, HonoraryRalph Laster, HonoraryCarol LlewellynMordena MooreAndrew Peterson, HonoraryAngela J. ReddockRandy ReppDavid M. SeastromKenneth Simon, HonoraryMike DokmanovichJonathan ThomasPatricia Vick

HONORARY CHAIRPERSONSJane KaczmarekLee MeriwetherJaclyn Smith

HOUSING GOVERNANCE BOARDJose Marquez, ChairAlbert Y.R. Huang, Vice ChairJohn Elizalde, TreasurerDavid Oesterreich, Secretary

MEMBERSBarbara FeigaEstabrook “Skip” GlosserCarol LlewellynDarrin LyonsMichael PrabhuHerbert H. SimmonsMark TrabingBetty R. Wilson

CORPORATE OFFICERSLori E. Gangemi, President and CEOSteven Schultz, CFO

HEADQUARTERS 1300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91106Tel: 626.396.1010Fax: 626.396.1021

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ABILITYFIRST EMPLOYMENT SERVICESc/o Career Transition Center3447 Atlantic Avenue 3rd FloorLong Beach, CA 90807Tel: 562.570.3667Fax: 562.570.3670

COMMUNITY CENTERSAnaheim Program 2660 West BroadwayAnaheim, CA 92804Tel: 714.821.7448Fax: 714.821.6160

Claremont Center 480 South Indian HillClaremont, CA 91711Tel: 909.621.4727Fax: 909.624.8388

East Los Angeles Center 154 North Gage AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90063Tel: 323.268.8178Fax: 323.268.2359

Harry A. Mier Center 8090 Crenshaw BoulevardInglewood, CA 90305Tel: 323.753.3101 Fax: 323.753.5472

Lawrence L. Frank Center 201 South Kinneloa AvenuePasadena, CA 91107Tel: 626.449.5661Fax: 626.449.1519

Long Beach Center 3770 East Willow StreetLong Beach, CA 90815Tel: 562.426.6161Fax: 562.426.6148

Newport Mesa Center Mailing Address:P. O. Box 3985Costa Mesa, CA 92628Program Address:1060 Paularino, Room ACosta Mesa, CA 92626Tel: 714.546.6727Fax: 714.546.6725

WORk CENTERS L.L. Frank Work Center 3812 South Grand AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90037Tel: 213.748.7309Fax: 213.748.7248

Pasadena Work Center 2570 East Foothill BoulevardPasadena, CA 91107Tel: 626.449.5662Fax: 626.449.0418

Weston Work Center 6530 Winnetka AvenueWoodland Hills, CA 91367Tel: 818.884.5112Fax: 818.884.9668

RESIDENT HOUSINGAbilityFirst Apartments Hemet1360 East Acacia StreetHemet, CA 92544Tel: 951.766.7089Fax: 951.766.7298

AbilityFirst Apartments Irvine14501 Harvard AvenueIrvine, CA 92606Tel: 949.559.5902Fax: 949.559.5042

Crown House3055 East Del Mar BoulevardPasadena, CA 91107Tel: 626.440.9090Fax: 626.440.0535

Ivy Glen Apartments113 Cedar Street NorthGlendale, CA 91206Tel: 818.241.3888Fax: 818.241.1108

Lakeland Manor Apartments 13331 Lakeland RoadSanta Fe Springs, CA 90605Tel: 562.944.9650Fax: 562.944.9560

Maple Park Apartments711 East Maple StreetGlendale, CA 91205Tel: 818.507.1969Fax: 818.507.4324

Moreno Valley Apartments24545 Bay AvenueMoreno Valley, CA 92553Tel: 951.247.0230Fax: 951.485.6722

Pacific Rim Apartments230 South GrevilleaInglewood, CA 90301Tel: 310.672.7221

Rancho del Valle Apartments6560 Winnetka AvenueWoodland Hills, CA 91367Tel: 818.347.1440Fax: 818.703.0845

Sea Breeze Manor Apartments2067 Alamitos AvenueSignal Hill, CA 90755Tel: 562.494.9086Fax: 562.961.9506

Sierra Rose3053 ½ East Del Mar BoulevardPasadena, CA 91107Tel: 626.578.0120

Villa Malaga Apartments4704 East Dozier StreetLos Angeles, CA 90022Tel: 323.980.8402Fax: 323.980.0676

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