CONTACT 1 Volume 93 | Spring 2011 CONTACT THE SABAN FREE CLINIC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FREE HEALTH CARE, DENTAL CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES SINCE 1967 For more than 500 Clinic patients, the warmth and good cheer they received at the Clinic’s 21st Annual Patient Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 14th made their holiday season a little brighter. Guests in attendance were treated to a festive holiday celebration and left with essential items including warm clothes, blankets, books, toiletries, backpacks and toys. Attendees enjoyed a delicious hot lunch donated by Bossa Nova, Chick’s Chicken and Kathy and Mark Fogel; beverages from Izze, Whole Foods Markets and Minute Maid; fruit from Gelson’s Market and baked goods from Panera Bread. This year, to the delight of the children in attendance, the Power Rangers made a surprise visit. A special thanks to Saban Brands for arranging this special treat for the children, in addition to the incredible donation of Paul Frank clothes, bags and other items. (Continued on pages 4 - 5) Extending the Holiday Spirit to Homeless, Youth and Families Honoree Robert Greenblatt with Clinic C0-CEOs Abbe Land and Jeff Bujer Lenny Somberg Award recipient, Martha Henderson, with her family. On Monday, November 22, The Saban Free Clinic held its most successful Dinner Gala yet, raising more than $1.4 million. Hosted by the Friends of The Saban Free Clinic, over 800 attendees showed their support of the Clinic’s continued efforts to provide quality medical, dental and social services to the uninsured and most vulnerable. Continuing the tradition of honoring prominent figures in the Los Angeles community, Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, received the 2010 Friends of The Saban Free Clinic Leadership Award in recognition of his professional achievements, charitable contributions and belief in the Clinic’s mission. Martha Henderson, Executive Vice President and Manager of City National Bank’s Entertainment Division, received the Lenny Somberg Award. The award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit of Lenny Somberg, the founding Executive Director of the Clinic. For nearly a decade, Ms. Henderson has devoted countless hours to the Clinic as a member the Friends of The Saban Free Clinic. She recently served as the Treasurer of the Friends of The Saban Free Clinic. Her charitable spirit is seen through her continuous support of the Clinic’s Annual Patient Holiday Party and the Annual Poker Tournament. Held once again at the Beverly Hilton, the Dinner Gala was chaired by Ellen Hoberman, Kevin Reilly, Tom Hoberman and Leah Fischer, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Matthew Blank, Peter Chernin and Leslie Moonves. (Continued on page 6 - 7) Friends of The Saban Free Clinic 34th Annual Dinner Gala Raises $1.4 Million
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Volume 93 | Spring 2011CONTACT
THE SABAN FREE CLINIC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FREE HEALTH CARE, DENTAL CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES SINCE 1967
For more than 500 Clinic patients, the warmth and good cheer they received at the Clinic’s 21st Annual Patient Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 14th made their holiday season a little brighter. Guests in attendance were treated to a festive holiday celebration and left with essential items including warm clothes, blankets, books, toiletries, backpacks and toys.
Attendees enjoyed a delicious hot lunch donated by Bossa Nova, Chick’s Chicken and Kathy and Mark Fogel; beverages from Izze, Whole Foods Markets and Minute Maid; fruit from Gelson’s Market and baked goods from Panera Bread. This year, to the delight of the children in attendance, the Power Rangers made a surprise visit. A special thanks to Saban Brands for arranging this special treat for the children, in addition to the incredible donation of Paul Frank clothes, bags and other items.
(Continued on pages 4 - 5)
Extending the Holiday Spirit to Homeless, Youth and Families
Honoree Robert Greenblatt with Clinic C0-CEOs Abbe Land and Jeff Bujer
Lenny Somberg Award recipient, Martha Henderson, with her family.
On Monday, November 22, The Saban Free Clinic held its most successful Dinner Gala yet, raising more than $1.4 million. Hosted by the Friends of The Saban Free Clinic, over 800 attendees showed their support of the Clinic’s continued efforts to provide quality medical, dental and social services to the uninsured and most vulnerable.
Continuing the tradition of honoring prominent figures in the Los Angeles community, Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, received the 2010 Friends of The Saban Free Clinic Leadership Award in recognition of his professional achievements, charitable contributions and belief in the Clinic’s mission. Martha Henderson, Executive Vice President and Manager of City National Bank’s Entertainment Division, received the Lenny Somberg Award. The award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit of Lenny Somberg, the founding Executive Director of the Clinic. For nearly a decade, Ms. Henderson has devoted countless hours to the Clinic as a member the Friends of The Saban Free Clinic. She recently served as the Treasurer of the Friends of The Saban Free Clinic. Her charitable spirit is seen through her continuous support of the Clinic’s Annual Patient Holiday Party and the Annual Poker Tournament.
Held once again at the Beverly Hilton, the Dinner Gala was chaired by Ellen Hoberman, Kevin Reilly, Tom Hoberman and Leah Fischer, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Matthew Blank, Peter Chernin and Leslie Moonves. (Continued on page 6 - 7)
Friends of The Saban Free Clinic 34th Annual Dinner Gala Raises $1.4 Million
The Saban Free Clinic IS The Los Angeles Free Clinic.
Marilyn Barrett, J.D.Christy L. Beaudin, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.Gov. Gray Davis, J.D. (Ret.)Sam Fischer, Esq.Paul HernandezNorair Z. JemjemianNicole Kuklok-Waldman, J.D.Rajit MalhotraSusan Mandel, M.D.Kenneth E. Neisser, J.D.Karl PettijohnRichard K. Rifenbark, J.D.Neil E. Romanoff, M.D., M.P.H.Karen B. Siteman, J.D.Dana Walden
A Message From The Co-Ceos Jeff Bujer & Abbe Land
Just over a year ago, we ushered in the promise of health care reform when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Though full reform is still years away, many, including patients and community clinics, are already seeing positive impacts.
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organization providing free health care and social services to people in need.
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Shannon Cisch Director of Development
Angela Preston Communications and Marketing Manager
A major piece of the reform is the increase in grant dollars to the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) program, which is a Federal program for safety net providers of primary and preventive health care services to underserved populations under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. The increase in the Federally Qualified Health Center Program created an opportunity for non-FQHC community clinics to apply for 330 funding. With the support of the Board, the Clinic submitted its application for FQHC funding in December. Meanwhile, at the start of 2011, the Clinic received the good news that the application to receive Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) status was approved.
The decision to pursue FQHC funding is in line with the Clinic’s mission statement and strategic directions, which focus on the medical home model. What is a medical home? A medical home is very much what it sounds like, a place where an individual or a family can receive comprehensive primary and preventive services as well as coordination of specialty care. A medical home provides a strong partnership between the provider and patient in all their health care needs. Applying a medical home model ensures our patients receive the best quality care they need.
Integral to all the change happening at the Clinic, we will continue to plan for the implementation of an electronic health records system, another key piece of health care reform.
Through all the change, the Clinic is more committed than ever to ensure all patients feel welcome, comfortable and cared for every time they step through the Clinic’s doors.
Look for more updates in the coming months on the Clinic’s progress, and thank you as always for your support.
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Message From The Board President Stanley M. Toy, Jr., M.D.
In my work with The Saban Free Clinic over the years, I have witnessed and been proud to be a part of its evolutionary process to become an organization best positioned to face the multitude of changes and challenges to come. I have been so impressed by the many individuals, from patients to staff to board members, who have consistently shown a level of commitment to the Clinic’s success that is worthy of praise.
At the end of last year, the Clinic applied to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This decision showed yet again the Clinic’s willingness to evolve and change in order to meet the needs of its patients. Becoming an FQHC will strengthen and grow the health care services and programs the Clinic provides, and positions the Clinic for other funding opportunities. As part of the application process, the Clinic changed the composition of its Board of Directors. Previously, 23 members of the community served on the Board. Today, it is comprised of 11 members, 51% of whom are consumers of the Clinic’s services.
Eleven former Board of Directors members will remain active as part of the Board of Trustees. They will continue to lend their expertise in an advisory capacity by sitting on Board committees and attending the monthly Board meetings.
Four of the newest Board of Directors were recruited from the Community Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB is a committee of patients who graciously volunteer their time and efforts to improve the overall patient experience at the Clinic. They meet three times per year with members of the Clinic’s Board, executive and management staff to provide feedback on Clinic policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as share their experiences as a patient. I recently participated in a CAB meeting. I left the meeting grateful for the invaluable input each of the members brought to the table and the strong collaboration between the patients, Clinic staff and Board Members to resolve issues presented.
With your continued support, the Clinic Executive Team, the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees will strategically lead the Clinic through the many exciting changes with health care reform in the coming years. We all remain as dedicated as ever to guaranteeing the Clinic continues its mission to providing care.
FRIENDS OF THE SABAN FREE CLINIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS2010-2011
OFFICERS
Dana WaldenPresident
Kevin Reilly1st Vice President
Aaron Kaplan2nd Vice President
Jordan LevinTreasurer
Michael PlonskerSecretary
Martha HendersonMember-at-Large
Ted HarbertImmediate Past President
MEMBERS
Lou AdlerRobert AdlerKenneth A. AugustIrving AzoffMarilyn Barrett, Esq.Peter BenedekLloyd BraunBarbara CordayJohn B. EmersonSam Fischer, Esq.Budd FriedmanAndy FriendlyDavid T. FriendlyMarc GraboffRobert GreenblattEllen HobermanTom HobermanJason KaplanWarren LittlefieldHoward C. Mandel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.Steven MarenbergBarbara MarshallStephen McPhersonFaye MillerLeslie MoonvesDavid NochimsonMichael OgiensLou PittBruce Rosenblum
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It was the many generous in-kind and financial donations from members of the community, including Karl Pettijohn, Martha Henderson, and Focus on Children Now, who made an impact in the lives of the adults, teens and children at the party. The event would not be possible without the steadfast dedication of Friends Board Member Marcia Steere, creator of this event. Thanks to her efforts from the planning of the event to recruiting the tireless support of Roz Boulianne, John Carlucci, Erin and Mark Centanni, Kathy and Mark Fogel, Susan Gottfurcht, Carol Irvin, Ellen Monblatt, Macki Singer, Harry Steere, Karen Sterling and Maddy Zimring, the Patient Holiday Party is always an afternoon enjoyed by all. The Clinic would also like to acknowledge the continued support of Jonathan Chu. Over the years, he has graciously given much of his time and donated food for the event.
Extending the Holiday Spirit to Homeless, Youth and Families
Co-CEO Jeff Bujer, Friends Board Member Marcia Steere, Board of Trustees Member Karl Pettijohn, Friends Board
President Dana Walden, Co-CEO Abbe Land
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Individuals
Bela BajariaRoz BoulianneErin CoppolaFereidoun Daftary, D.D.S.Kathy and Mark FogelFred HuebscherLaurie HughesMary and Evan HuieApril and Casey KirkHartNicole LondonMary Long BlindermanJennifer MacDonaldBarbara and Garry MarshallJane MazzoniMargaret MendelsonSara Rothstein RossKaren E. SterlingDiane and Michael Ziering
Company Donation Drives
Cerrell AssociatesCity National BankComcast Entertainment GroupThe Gersh AgencyUniversal MusicWillis GroupZiffren Brittenham LLP
The Clinic acknowledges the following businesses, community partners and individuals for their generosity:
Rich AgularAna BarbosaRoz BoulianneLynn and Richard BraceErin and Mark CentanniJonathan ChuElizabeth C. ElyFocus on Children NowPaul GibbsSusan GottfurchtMatt HarrisMartha HendersonBarbara and Garry MarshallMedPoint ManagementFaye MillerNicole Kuklok-Waldman and
Stuart WaldmanKarl PettijohnMarcia and Harry SteereKaren E. SterlingDelanne WalkerBarbara and Zev YaroslavskyDiane and Michael Ziering
Companies and Organizations99 Cent Only StoreAIDS Walk Los AngelesBig 5 Sporting GoodsBossa NovaChick’s ChickenCostcoFirst Presbyterian Church
of HollywoodThe Ella Fitzgerald FoundationGelson’s MarketGymboreeIzze BeveragesMarix Tex Mex RestaurantMinute MaidNeff HeadwearOutdoor Recreation GroupPanera BreadPaul Frank/Saban BrandsPhilosophyRoss Dress for LessShelter PartnershipSociety of Children’s Book
Writers and IllustratorsTargetTJ MaxxWhole Foods Markets
Financial Donors In-Kind Donors
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(Continued from page 1) Comedian Chelsea Handler served as the evening’s host and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Melissa Etheridge provided a heart-warming performance. Peter Krause from NBC’s hit series Parenthood presented the Leadership Award to Mr. Greenblatt, while Bruce Rosenblum, President of Warner Brothers Television Group, bestowed the Lenny Somberg Award to Ms. Henderson.
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Centerpieces featured children’s books donated by The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and Lin Oliver. Books were distributed at the Patient Holiday Party and Clinic sites following
the Dinner Gala.
Tom Hoberman, Jeff Bujer, Leah Fischer, Abbe Land, Martha Henderson, Kevin Reilly, Dana Walden, Bruce Rosenblum, Guy Fieri and Ellen Hoberman
Lauren Graham and Peter Krause
Singer-Songwriter Melissa Etheridge performs Jimmy Smits and Chelsea Handler
Curtis Stone and Lindsay Price
Cheryl and Haim Saban
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The evening’s lineup also featured a short film, “The Safety Net,” created by Mike DeWitt of Human Interest Films, which highlights how vital the Clinic’s services are to the community from the patient’s perspective.
The Saban Free Clinic extends its gratitude to Kaiser Permanente, Prime Healthcare and the Saban family for their generosity in underwriting the Dinner Gala. Special thanks to Cindy Broder, Trisha Cardoso, Susan Gurman, Blaire Kaplan, Patty Kestin, Michael McCraine and Ande Rosenblum for all their behind-the-scenes support in the months leading up to the Dinner Gala, as well as to Tony Carey, who has impressed us for the last 16 years with his talents, time and effort to produce an incredible and flawless show.
The 35th Annual Dinner Gala is set to take place on November 21, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton. Details will be available at www.thesabanfreeclinic.org/dinner.
Friends of The Saban Free Clinic 34th Annual Dinner Gala Raises $1.4 Million Friends of The Saban Free Clinic 34th Annual Dinner Gala Raises $1.4 Million
Curtis Stone and Lindsay PriceHonorable Zev Yaroslavsky, Ret. Honorable Gray Davis, Sharon
Davis and Clinic Board President Stanley M. Toy, Jr., M.D..
Cheryl and Haim Saban Robert Greenblatt and Matt LeBlanc Allison Janney and Robert Greenblatt
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FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE(Above $50,000)
IndividualsCheryl and Haim Saban/
The Saban Family Foundation
Foundations and TrustsThe California Wellness
Foundation The John W. Carson Foundation The Eisner Foundation Inc. The Lincy Foundation The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation The Fran and Ray Stark
Foundation
Corporations and OrganizationsPrime Healthcare Services, Inc.
DIAMOND CIRCLE($25,000 - $49,999)
IndividualsCindy and Bob BroderBarbara and Garry Marshall
Foundations and TrustsAnonymousBlue Shield of California
Foundation California Community Foundation Dental Health Foundation The Wunderkinder Foundation
Corporations and OrganizationsKaiser Permanente - Kaiser
Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Loeb & Loeb LLP NBC Universal Showtime Networks, Inc. TPG Capital, L.P. Twentieth Century Fox Television Warner Bros. Television Group
STERLING CIRCLE($15,000 - $24,999)
IndividualsJames L. Brooks Robert Greenblatt Martha HendersonMarta Kauffman and
Michael Skloff
Foundations and TrustsElton John AIDS FoundationSusan G. Komen for the Cure, LAAnthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family
FoundationThe Rose Hills FoundationLon V. Smith FoundationMike and Corky Hale Stoller
Foundation
Corporations and OrganizationsCity National Bank Comcast Entertainment GroupCommunity Partners DIRECTV, Inc. Disney/ABC Television Group Hansen, Jacobson, Teller,
United Talent Agency WME EntertainmentZiffren Brittenham LLP
PLATINUM CIRCLE($10,000 - $14,999)
IndividualsDeborah and Mark Attanasio
Drs. Mary Martha and Faustino Bernadett
Jeff Bianco Sharon and The Honorable
Gray Davis (Ret.)Leah and Sam Fischer Laurie Goodman and Don Spetner Ellen and Tom Hoberman Deirdre and Paul Lee Nancy Stephens and Rick Rosenthal/
The Rosenthal Family FoundationAlison Whalen and
Steven A. Marenberg Diane and Michael Ziering
Foundations and TrustsThe Apatow Family Foundation, Inc. The Faro Foundation Ferrell/Paulin Family
Foundation, Inc. The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable
Foundation Kaiser Foundation Hospitals The Maurice Marciano Family
Foundation The Louis & Harold Price
Foundation The Vons Foundation Mary Ann Weisberg and
Bryce Perry Foundation West Family Trust Wilshire Health & Community
Services, Inc.
Corporations and Organizations3 Arts Entertainment Accenture The Capital Group CompaniesChernin Entertainment, LLC Creative Artists Agency DreamWorks Studios Edison International Front Line Management Group, Inc. Fulwider Patton LLP The Littlefield CompanyParamount Pictures Corporation Providence Equity Partners LLCSony Pictures Entertainment
Honor Roll | July 1 To December 31, 2010
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Wells Fargo
GOLD CIRCLE($5,000 - $9,999)
IndividualsAnonymous Sara and Robert Adler Marilyn Barrett Gail Berman Barbara J. and Jeffrey V. Blake Lloyd Braun Angela J. Bromstad and
Matthew T. Moles Stephen Chin Joel Cohen Jonathan Coon Wanda De Jesus and Jimmy Smits Sheril and Bob Freedman Jeff Frost Drs. Susan and Howard MandelStacey McKenzie and
Bobby Bowman Cheryl and James Miller Faye Miller Ann and Jerry Moss A. J. Neilan Jeanne and Gary Newman Gail and David Nochimson Robert Philpott Jeannie Phillips and Walter Harris/
The Jay and Rose Phillips FamilyFoundation
LeAnn Poole Rebecca Rothstein Renee Rousselot and Barry Jossen JoAnne and Henry Shields, Jr.Lynne and Eric Siegel Mace Siegel Deena and Martin Singer Dr. Martin E. Widzer
Foundations and TrustsThe Cecile & Fred Bartman
Foundation The Dharma Grace Foundation
Entertainment AIDS Alliance Ronald S. Haft Foundation Robert J. Kahn Foundation The Barry and Wendy Meyer
Foundation The Ronald Newburg Foundation The Albert Parvin Foundation
Corporations and OrganizationsAnonymous Bell and Company CPA’s P.C. Cerrell Associates, Inc. The Collective Management
Group LLC Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLP HBO Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP Lavely & Singer Lionsgate Entertainment Media Rights Capital Mediabase Medpoint Management Meschures, Campeas, Thompson,
Synder, Pocras & Levin, LLP Perry & Neidorf, LLP Provident Financial Management RHI Entertainment Savitsky, Satin & Bacon Southern California EdisonTurner Broadcasting System, Inc. Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman &
Rabkin, LLP
UNDERWRITERS’ CIRCLE($1,000 - $4,999)
IndividualsSteven Afriat and Curtis Sanchez/
The Afriat Consulting Group Anonymous Bernard J. Beiser Rachel Bendavid The Honorable Lili and Jon Bosse Ira W. Brodsky Adrian Brown Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer
Debbie and James Burrows Trisha Cardoso Lynda and Jonathan S. Chu Laurel and Aaron C. Clark Rebecca and Robert M. Clements Barbara Corday and Roger
Lowenstein Suzanne and Daniel Ferleger Jessica and Joel Fields Pat and Andy Friendly Lionel Furst Patricia L. Glaser and Sam Mudie Robert Goldman Deborah and Marc Graboff Mary Jennifer Howell Tania and Eric Idle The Honorable Abbe Land and
Martin Gantman Elizabeth A. Latshaw Richard Lutz Leslie S. Lyndon and
William R. Carey Margaret E. Maxwell and
William H. Wright, III Susan McNamara Jesus Barron Melendez Patricia Chenet and Judson Mock Jimmy Mulville/Hat Trick
ProductionsElizabeth and Yehuda Naftali Ilse and Kurt Oetiker Suzanne and Jim Packer Dr. Eleanor R. and
Glenn A. Padnick Karl A. Pettijohn Berta and Lou Pitt Russell Rothberg Robert Saget Gretchen I. Schaffner and
Alex Reid Jackie and Charles H. Schwartz Richard Scott Ellen R. Silver and Jeffrey L. Bujer Shana and Scott Silveri Rick Steele Marcia and Harry Steere
July 1 To December 31, 2010 | Honor Roll
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Stuart F. Sucherman/SuchermanConsulting Group Inc.
Penny and Dr. Ronald Sue Janet Gilbreath and
Robert D. Swartz Blair J. Taylor Denise Taylor Annie and Tony Thomas Julie and Frank Von Zerneck Renée Weitz Marilyn and John Wells Nancy Yee
Foundations and TrustsPhilip and Daniele Barach
Family Foundation Beverly Hills Rotary Club;
Beverly Hills Rotary Community Foundation
The Louis L. Borick Foundation California Consumer Protection
Foundation Discover A Star Foundation;
Universal Studios Hollywood Focus on Children Now Inc. The David Geffen Foundation Earl B. Gilmore Foundation The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce CommunityFoundation
In-N-Out Burger Foundation Laemmle Theatres Charitable
Foundation The Marmor Foundation Milken Family Foundation The Kenneth T. and Eileen L.
Norris Foundation The Seidel Family Foundation The Streisand Foundation The Strickland Family Foundation Tides Foundation
Corporations and OrganizationsAltman Greenfield &
Selvaggi, LLP The Bentley ClubBloomingdales, Inc.
CVS Caremark The California Endowment Connon Wood
Scheidemantle LLP Cope Health Solutions Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka,
Finkelstein & Lezcano Dreamweaver Consultancy,
A Medical Corp. Duban Sattler & Associates, LLP Freedman, Broder & Company Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown GENERATE Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs,
Howard & Shapiro, LLP Haber Corporation Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker The Kaplan-Stahler Agency Kaufman + Bernstein, Inc. Lagnese, Peyrot & Mucci, Inc. Liberty Media Corporation Laura Lizer & Associates, Inc. MSI Management Services, Inc. Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co. LLP NBC Universal - Universal City
Studios LLP Nederlander of New York, Inc. Power & Twersky, LLP QueensCare RBZ, LLP The Rothman Brecher Agency Sheppard Mullin Richter &
Hampton LLP Sobul, Primes & Schenkel, CPAsSource Print Media Summit Entertainment United Way - California
Capital Region Andrew Weiss Gallery Weissman Wolff Bergman
Coleman Grodin & Evall LLP Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PARTNERS
American Career CollegeCalifornia Family Health
Council, Inc. California HealthCare Foundation California Hospital Medical
CenterCalifornia Primary Care
AssociationCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCharitable Auto Resources, Inc.Children’s Bureau of
Southern CaliforniaChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles City of Beverly Hills City of West Hollywood Community Clinic Association
of Los Angeles County County of Los Angeles/
Department of Health Servicesand Department of MentalHealth Services
First 5 LAHealthcare LA, IPA Jewish Family Service of
Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente L.A. Care Health Plan Los Angeles Unified School District Northeast Valley Health
Corporation Radnet, Inc.State of California UCLA School of DentistryUnited Way of Greater
Los Angeles University of California
San Francisco
Honor Roll | July 1 To December 31, 2010
If your name is not listed, or listed improperly, please accept our apologies and call 323-330-1670 so a correction can be made.We deeply appreciate the support of our friends. Due to space restrictions, we are unable to list gifts under $1,000.00.
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Save the date for an evening of food, wine and fun in support of The Saban Free Clinic! Returning once again to the iconic Sunset Gower Studios, the 14th Annual Extravaganza for the Senses will be held on Saturday, July 16th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
With the Hollywood sign as the backdrop, guests will sample delicious bites from more than 40 of LA’s best restaurants, sip the offerings of over 80 world-class wineries, and savor the many entertainment options including a silent auction, tarot card readings, photo booth and more! There’s no better way to spend a summer evening under the stars.
For sponsorship information and further details, please contact 323-330-1665 or
In October 2010, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation granted $2,500 in support of the Clinic’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Education and Outreach Program. The program promotes education, intervention and prevention of HIV infection, and strives to direct HIV-infected individuals to care and treatment. The Clinic’s Education and Outreach Department works hard to break down cultural, ethnic and gender-based barriers in reluctant populations, providing important preventive and health education to those at risk for HIV infection. The Clinic also provides direct services and helps patients with referrals to available community resources. Between January 1 and December 31, 2010, the Clinic counseled and tested 2,773 patients for HIV/AIDS.
Thank you to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation for recognizing the community’s need for this vital program. The funding from the grant will help ensure greater HIV/AIDS prevention and education for our patients throughout the community.
A Much-Needed Boost for the Clinic’s HIV/AIDS Program
The Saban Free Clinic receives a grant from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation
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In Memory of:
All our service men overseas –Shirley Lu and Norman Davidson
Maasi–Harshit R. Suri
Nacho, my precious feline –Luis A. Mon
Pat Abramo –Yelena Kulik
Nathaniel Jefferson Belger –Therese Marie Hagan
Andrew Bergner–Isidore Bergner
Mildred Bilby –Isidore Bergner
Dr. Harvey Crystal –Bobbi Cohen
Stephen Eyraud –Domenica C. Scorsese
Hal Glucksman –Phyllis and Sam Bay
Marat Govlich –Irina Govlich
Belle Greene –Freda R. Goodman andLauri A. Goodman
George Gruber –Zena Ginsberg
Roberta Beagles Herr –Marjorie B. and Edward Lux
Cheryl Hinds –Adrienne and Selwyn Enzer
Elyse Salinger Kline and Peter Andrew Rosenbaum –Anita Rosenbaum and Dr. Michael V. Kline
Ruth Levitch –Leon Levitch
Johoney Afable Lobos – In loving memory of my niece –Jeromina Afable-Santos
Hope Loffredo –Anthony J. Loffredo
Dr. Judd Marmor –The Marmor Foundation
Gladys Mead –Dawn Schnabel
Mike Mejia –Rosa L. Flores and Michael M. Mejia
Pat Metzger–Richard Metzger
Mitch Miller –Alan A. Rosenblum
Assadollah Rashidian –Valeh Rashidian
The Honorable Maxwell Salter– Janet Salter
Suzanne Siegel –Robert Siegel
Lillian Stawisky –Michele Byer
Mary Trelinski –Carolyn and Richard Saltsman
Florence Tucay –Gloria Weiswasser
Bernie West –Lionel Furst –Marvin March –Lois Olmstead–Cathy and Joel S. Schwartz
Joanne “Joey” Willens Widzer –Carol L. Soskin
Dr. Joe Yamamoto –Maria Yamamoto
Milton Young –Jeff and William Young
Harriet Zellman –Marion and Irving Fein
In Honor of:
All our service men overseas–Shirley Lu and Norman Davidson
Parsa Aminian’s 1st Birthday –Alireza Aminian and Negar Khanlou
Rachel Barboza –Lee Jay Cobin
Marilyn Barrett–The Audrey and Sydney IrmasCharitable Foundation
Isidore Bergner’s 102nd Birthday –Ruth Benson
Jeff Bujer, Abbe Land, and Thomas Tibbits–Aurora L. and Esmeraldo B. Abejo
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Tributes | July 1 To December 31, 2010Bill Bullock and Charles Collier –Setsuko D. Kono
Jonathan Chu –Ramona and Dr. Allan Pacela
Ms. Lottie Flaks’ Birthday –Kurt S. Adler
Andrew Friendly, Maddie Friendly,The Hookstratten Family,Hannah Mark, John Mark, Noah Mark,Ronan Mark,Sandy Mark,Chris Nicholson,James Nicholson,The Osher Family,Ali Zaslav,Jaime Zaslav andJordan Zaslav – Happy Chanuka! –Pat and Andy Friendly
Emmett Fryman –Nick Fryman
Laurie Goodman and Don Spetner –Jeff L. Bianco
Laurie Goodman and Don Spetner – Happy Anniversary! –Joan R. and Howard I. Goodman
Rachel Griffin Gordon and Keith Gordon Griffin –Judith Thomas and James Griffin
Jensen and Sam Gores – Merry Christmas!–Mary B. Jensen Marc Graboff –Sucherman Consulting Group Inc.
Martha Henderson –Lesley and Brian Kleinman –Perry S. Oretzky–John S. Perry
Hirshland Family –Heidi Walters
Ellen and Tom Hoberman–Renee Rousselot and Barry Jossen
–Bonnie Germain –Robert Saget
Ellen, Tom, Sarah & Eric Hoberman –Linda T. Ullom Tom Hoberman –Rachel Bendavid –Patricia and William Finnegan –Jeff Frost–Janet Gilbreath and Robert D. Swartz
Ellen and Tom Hoberman’s Wedding Anniversary –Jackie A. and Bernard G. Hoberman
Dr. James Honigman – Happy Birthday Uncle Jim!–Arlene Hershman
Mary and Donald Hoy – Merry Christmas! –Jacqueline Rocco
Andrew Koenig –Judith Ann Levitt-Koenig andWalter Koenig
Abbe Land –Allyne Winderman and Glenn Wasserman
Abbe Land’s Birthday –Arline L. Land
Robert Larriba – Christmas Blessings!–Eleanor M. and Orlando C. Paray
Paul Lasman – Happy Hanukah!–Sharon Lasman
Bob Lewis’ Birthday –Mickey and George Winard
Sharon and Howard Littman –Patricia A. Alexander
Dr. Howard Mandel –Leslie K. and Martin E. Isenberg
Drs. Susan and Howard Mandel –Renée Weitz
Barbara and Garry Marshall –Betty McMicken
Gary Newman –Sucherman Consulting Group Inc.
Molly Rodriguez –Mary C. Heiss
Haim Saban –Adrienne and Stanford Rubin
Roz Swartz – Happy Birthday Mrs. Roz Swartz! Hope you return to good health!–E. Muriel and Julius B. Moster
Dana Walden –Sucherman Consulting Group Inc.
Dana Walden’s Birthday –Barbara and Stanley Walden
Andrea Wong –Sucherman Consulting Group Inc.
Tributes | July 1 To December 31, 2010
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Last year, The Saban Free Clinic was awarded a service grant by the Taproot Foundation, which pairs local non-profits with teams of professionals who volunteer their time and skills to help organizations address specific needs. The service grant enabled the Clinic to develop its first-ever Patient Services Handbook, a much-needed resource.
The handbook clearly communicates helpful tips on how patients can best use the services and programs available at the Clinic. In addition, the handbook includes a comprehensive listing of all the services provided and the hours for each of the Clinic’s locations. The contents are all enclosed within a well-designed pocket folder with which patients can place additional forms and literature relevant to their Clinic visits and health care needs. The Clinic began to distribute the handbooks to patients at the beginning of this year at all sites.
The Clinic is grateful for all the time, effort and dedication each of the project volunteers, Jacqui Genow, Laurie Hughes, Thomas Humphreys, Michael Jaye and Thomas Philp, provided
to the project. They delivered a thoroughly useful and professional-quality product that the Clinic is proud to distribute to its patients. The Clinic also thanks Erica Williams, Taproot Foundation program manager, for her supervision of the project and team.
Members of the WME Entertainment team surprised several deserving families with a heartfelt welcome and a bountiful array of holiday gifts. Friends Board Member Cori Wellins Lagao led the efforts to gather the gifts from employees at WME Entertainment and her friends, in addition to donating a number of items herself.
With her colleagues at WME Entertainment, including Friends Board Member Richard Weitz, she encouraged them by sharing the stories of the families and by creating a little friendly internal competition. “The goal was to make this a fun and meaningful experience for my colleagues,” said Cori Wellins Lagao. “I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of items and the sheer generosity of everyone who participated. The most rewarding part was meeting the families and seeing the joy on their faces when they received with the gifts.”
Each family received gifts tailored specifically to them based on the ages of the children and their needs. Items included sports equipment, board games, bicycles, clothing, toiletries and gift cards. This is the third time that Cori has coordinated this donation of gifts. We thank her for her incredible donation and her dedication to making the holiday season special and memorable for these families.
Holiday Cheer for Deserving Families
Taproot Foundation Helps Improve the Patient Experience
Dr. Paul Gore, Mikki Levi, Clinic patients, Friends Board Member Cori Wellins Lagao, Tammy Fojut
Sarah Adolphson and Helena Fils of WME Entertainment with Clinic patients
Clinic patient with Friends Board Member Richard Weitz
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The Saban Free Clinic’s 16th Annual Golf Classic will take place on Monday, June 27th at the renowned El Caballero Country Club. Every year, the tournament raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund the nearly 90,000 patient visits the Clinic provides to the uninsured and needy in the Los Angeles Community. The Clinic is pleased to honor Patrick Whitesell, Co-CEO, WME Entertainment. Mr. Whitesell’s illustrious career as a talent agent began more than 20 years ago. One of today’s most prominent talent agents, Mr. Whitesell’s current clients include Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, Denzel Washington, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Ellen Page, Joaquin Phoenix, Kevin Costner and Pearl Jam. He joined Endeavor as a partner in February 2001, where he was a member of the company’s Executive Committee and was instrumental in shaping Endeavor’s June 2009 merger with the William Morris Agency.
“It is such a privilege to be selected as this year’s Golf Classic honoree by The Saban Free Clinic. I hold the utmost respect for the organization and the vital services it provides to the community,” noted Mr.
Whitesell.
The Annual Golf Classic will be chaired by Irving Azoff, Andy Friendly and David T. Friendly, joined by co-chairs John Frankenheimer, Peter Grosslight, Ted Harbert, Marcia Steere and Andrea Wong.
Players will start the day with a continental breakfast, followed by a shotgun start at noon. The day concludes with dinner and an awards ceremony.
For information about the event, including sponsorship, please contact us at 323-330-1665 or [email protected].
Taking a shower or just being able to clean up every day is something most of us take for granted. For thousands of men and women who are living on the streets it is a luxury that is often unavailable. Thankfully, The Saban Free Clinic provides free access to a shower on a walk-in basis at two of its locations; the Beverly Health Center and S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Center in Hollywood. The Clinic is the only agency in the Hollywood-Wilshire area to provide this much needed service.
Murad Skincare answered the Clinic’s Shower Program call for products, generously donating and delivering hundreds of its premium doctor-branded skincare products. Clients of the Clinic can now use Murad body washes, facial cleansers, sunscreens, lip balms, moisturizers, kits with sample-sized and hotel products and more. Many thanks to Murad for the donation in support of The Saban Free Clinic’s Shower Program.
The Clinic relies on the generosity of companies like Murad, as well as organizations and individuals, to provide the supplies to sustain the shower program. The Clinic accepts all toiletries, including soap, body wash, shampoo,
Murad Showers the Clinic with Products
Patrick Whitesell to be Honored at The Saban Free Clinic’s 16th Annual Golf Classic
conditioner, deodorant, sunscreen, hotel products and sample-sizes are preferred. The Clinic offers a fresh change of clothing to those who use the shower facilities. Donations of new socks, underwear and clothing (new or gently-used) are also welcomed.
For more information on how to make a donation to the Shower Program, please call 323-330-1670.
