Through Education, Leadership Development, Community Service and Advocacy Year in Review

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1 Through Education, Leadership Development, Community Service and Advocacy 2014 Year in Review

2 Our Story Started with Five In 1986, five local Latinas recognized the need for an organization that would advocate for the full and equal participation of Latinas in the social, educational, economic and political arenas. Since that time, our organization has developed and sustained programs that serve to achieve the mission of empowering Latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy. Run by a volunteer board, three part-time staff and volunteer led committees, the organization has grown to be the largest and most active chapter of the National MANA organization s 17 chapters, with more than 2,900 members and supporters! MILESTONES THROUGH THE YEARS: 1986 MANA de San Diego chapter was founded 1987 Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor program began with 12 Hermanitas 1990 Inaugural MANA de San Diego Brindis celebration 1991 Scholarship Program commenced, first scholarship of $1,000 awarded 1994 First Hermanitas class graduated from high school 2004 Inaugural Health Fair 2007 Awarded best Hermanitas Program nationwide th Anniversary Celebration & Legacy Circle of Donors Established 2012 Hiring of first Development Director 2013 Hiring of Hermanitas Coordinator 2014 Accomplishments Record attendance at Latina Success Conference with 450+ attendees Two MANA de San Diego members appointed to MANA National Board Inaugural Hermanitas & Scholarship Alumnae Receptions Awarded $30,500 in scholarships to 29 Latinas, including 8 Hermanitas Formed permanent Endowment with the San Diego Foundation Recruited 400+ volunteers serving 8,000+ hours Inaugural Annual Report I m thankful to serve another year as President. My goal is to foster a culture of philanthropy for Latinas for generations to come through our new Endowment. Catherine Arambula MANA de San Diego Board President

3 Hermanitas Creating a Lasting Bond Hermanitas, the Spanish word for little sisters, promotes higher education, leadership development, community service and advocacy through one-on-one mentoring of Latinas between grades 7 to 12. The primary goal of this program is to develop successful and responsible young Latinas, while lowering the Latina high school dropout and teen pregnancy rate. This year, Hermanitas graduated the 20th class of high school seniors; all of which are attending college. Our Hermanitas are paired with a Mentor for one year based on interests, hobbies and goals. Mentors are diverse women who range in career fields including, but not limited to education, health sciences, legal, and finance. Those relationships and interactions provide growth beyond the required monthly leadership sessions and build strong interpersonal skills and career guidance. Our Hermanitas have many first time ever experiences including leaving home to visit college campuses around the nation, flying on an airplane to learn about policy impacting Latinas, and engaging with various community partners to learn about career choices and community service. For many, the bonds that are created are truly life changing and continue to be meaningful for both Hermanita and Mentor, beyond the one year commitment MILESTONES: 69 Hermanitas and Mentor pairs; to date served over 750 Hermanitas 100% of graduating Hermanitas are now attending some form of higher education 8 Hermanitas attended the HOPE Latina Action Day in Sacramento, and visited with legislators at the State Capital 9 Hermanitas went on the annual College Trip, and visited 5 universities in the Los Angeles/Orange County area First ever Hermanitas Alumnae Reunion I like Hermanitas because we come together as one, we are like family. I ve learned to never give up and keep on trying. Alondra Gonzalez Hermanitas Program Participant

4 Educational Opportunities Path to Graduation Financial challenges are almost always listed as a barrier when considering attending college. The MANA de San Diego Scholarship program was established in 1991 to honor the memory of Sylvia Chavez, a talented and tireless MANA de San Diego volunteer who believed in the power of higher education as a means to equal participation for Latinas. This vision has continued to resonate through the work of the scholarship committee. From one initial scholarship of $1,000, the program has grown to $30,000 annually with participation from individual donors, corporate sponsorships and foundation grants. Applicants are selected on academic and non-academic criteria including leadership, community involvement, educational aspirations, career goals, GPA and financial need MILESTONES: $30,500 in scholarships granted to 29 Latina students, including 8 Hermanitas Since 1991, 414 individual scholarships have been awarded totaling over $397,500 72% of scholarship recipients are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree 28% of recipients are pursuing a graduate degree This year s new recipients gathered with former recipients for the first ever Scholarship Alumnae Reception 70% of Scholarship committee volunteers have served over 5 years Fields of study include: Arts, Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, Health & Human Services, Law, Marketing/Communications A MANA de San Diego Scholarship not only assists Latinas pay for college expenses, it tells them that we believe in them. Dr. Patricia Cantero Scholarship Committee Chair Also Featured: MANA de San Diego Scholarship Recipient (on the right)

5 Action Through Resources Initially started in 1999 as a discussion or Platica (talk/seminar in Spanish), the MANA de San Diego Family Health Fair has grown into an annual event that provides free health screenings, education, and patient navigation for the underserved Latino community of San Diego County. For many, this is their first experience with preventative care due to the inability to access health care and/or cultural barriers generated by social traditions and cost. The recipients of these services are always grateful for the ability to discuss their health with a medical professional and many family members line up before 6 am for the doors to open at 9 am. MANA de San Diego collaborates with health care professionals, hospitals and clinics, educational institutions, exhibitors and hundreds of volunteers to provide these resources and to increase the numbers served every year MILESTONES: 700+ families served with over 200 volunteers 17+ types of screenings and 3,400 health screenings provided 25 health care providers and 21 health exhibitors participated Serving more than 6,000 underserved individuals with health & wellness since 2004 Health screenings included: breast and cervical cancer, bone density, cholesterol, HIV, glucose and diabetes, kidney, vision, dental, BMI, child immunizations MANA de San Diego successfully promotes education, leadership and a healthy lifestyle for Latinas. I am truly inspired by its mission and dedication to our community. Dr. Lilia Larin MANA de San Diego Board Member Also Featured: Dr. Ana Meigs (on the left) and Angela Gonzales, MANA Board Member (on the right)

6 Growth & Success Networks of Empowerment In 2014, MANA de San Diego celebrated many accomplishments during its 28th anniversary year, including the formation of a lasting Endowment with the San Diego Foundation and held the most successfully attended Latina Success-Mujeres de Exito Conference. MANA de San Diego has risen to the challenge to continue to build and strengthen its relationships in the community with Latinas and instill a culture of philanthropy. The establishment of a permanent Endowment supports MANA de San Diego s longevity in the community as a philanthropic organization making vital contributions through Hermanitas, Scholarships, Platicas and the Family Health Fair. The endowment was formed with an initial $50,000 investment from the San Diego Foundation. The Latina Success-Mujeres de Exito Conference is a one-day, bilingual conference which provides women with professional and leadership workshops, as well as seminars geared toward health and wellness. The Conference was themed Champions of Change to inspire Latina attendees to recognize that when women succeed, they become Champions of Change instilling a cycle of giving and leadership, while improving our community for the future. The Conference also yielded the development of the Latina Success Leadership Program, commencing in 2015, with the support of Co-Chairs Adela C. Garcia and Dr. Lupe H. Buell MILESTONES: Created an Endowment at the San Diego Foundation. Latina Success Conference Highlights: 450 attendees at the Latina Success Conference including national attendees from MANA de North County San Diego, Imperial Valley, Sonoma, Santa Fe and Albuquerque 12 workshops were given on leadership, career development, finance, health & mentoring 67 new and renewing memberships were registered during the conference Latinas want to assume leadership positions. It's our job to bring them training and connect them to resources to help them advance into those positions. Adela C. Garcia & Dr. Lupe H. Buell Latina Success Leadership Program Co-Chairs Also Featured: Sofia Salgado, MANA de San Diego (on the right)

7 Financial Overview Statement of Activities & Change in Net Assets: YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2013) Temporarily REVENUES & OTHER SUPPORT Unrestricted Restricted Grants $47,378 $0 $47,378 $64,223 Contributions $177,280 $11,000 $188,280 $128,750 Special Events $0 $0 $0 $43,195 Interest Income & Other $594 $0 $594 $637 Memberships $11,859 $0 $11,859 $9,960 In-kind Contribution $28,789 $0 $28,789 $29,390 Net Assets Released from Restrictions $14,740 ($14,740) $0 $0 Total $280,640 ($3,740) $276,900 $276,155 Temporarily EXPENSES Unrestricted Restricted Program Services $203,097 $0 $203,097 $164,684 Managment & General $88,335 $0 $88,335 $91,918 Fundraising Expenses $8,718 $0 $8,718 $18,098 Total $300,150 $0 $300,150 $274,700 Temporarily NET ASSETS Unrestricted Restricted Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($19,510) ($3,740) ($23,250) $1,455 Net Assets Begining of Year $232,040 $14,740 $246,780 $245,325 Net Assets End of Year $212,729 $11,000 $273,729 $246,780 MEMBERSHIP DATA: SOURCES OF REVENUE 2014: MANA de San Diego had 414 members in Our members consist of professionals, students and retirees both female and male. INDIVIDUAL (27%) FOUNDATION GRANTS (25%) REGULAR HERMANITAS SENIORS STUDENTS SPECIAL EVENTS (23%) CORPORATE (11%) IN-KIND/OTHER (9%) MEMBERSHIP (4%) GOVERNMENT GRANTS (1%) SUPPORTING MEMBERS SMALL BUSINESS

8 Thank You to Our 2014 Sponsors & Donors $50,000+ Anonymous Donor $35,000+ The California Wellness Foundation $15,000+ SD County Supervisor Greg Cox Southwest Airlines Wells Fargo Bank $10,000+ Cox Communications San Diego Gas & Electric Jewish-Weingart Community Foundation $5,000+ Comerica Bank Community Health Group Creative Images Studio Eileen Fisher, Inc. Goggio Family Foundation Kaiser Permanente Nordstrom SD City Council Member David Alvarez Scripps Health Union Bank $3,000+ Barona Band of Mission Indians Chevron Corporation Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. Gamma Psi Chapter Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest San Diego State University San Diego Unified Port District Sea World Susan G. Komen for the Cure The Old Globe Vivendi Group, Inc. /Annie Chavarria $2,000+ Chula Vista Elementary School District Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Lolita s Restaurants Inc. Mission Federal Credit Union Neighborhood House Association Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz San Ysidro Health Center Southwestern College The San Diego Foundation UC San Diego $1,000+ Nellie Andrade* Catherine Arambula* Dr. Patricia Cantero Norma Diaz Dr. Yessica Diaz-Roman* Beatriz Fernandez* East Bay Community Foundation Family Health Centers of San Diego Norma Jasso Lolita Lizarraga* Vivian Moreno NAMM/Mercy Physicians Medical Group NBC Universal NovoNordisk, Inc. Rose Reyes Elisa Sanchez SD City Council Member Marti Emerald Sempra Employee Giving Network Alejandra Sotelo-Solis* Delia Talamantez* Dolores Wiarco Dweck Media Partners: Azteca San Diego 15 Univision Radio Entravision-Univision/Telemundo UniRadio Corp-La Invasora/Pulsar UT San Diego/Enlace/Vida Latina NBC 7 San Diego El Latino San Diego San Diego Magazine *Indicates Legacy Circle Member 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Catherine Arambula, President Northwestern Mutual Venus Molina, Vice President Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Louis Murillo, Vice President of Programs San Diego State University Amanda Cheyney, Secretary San Diego Workforce Partnership Leilani Rasmussen,Treasurer Leichtag Foundation Marissa Bejarano San Diego District Attorney's Office Celina Caprio Senomyx, Inc. MANA de San Diego Leadership Dr. Yessica Diaz Roman HSHPS Hispanic Health Services Angela Gonzales Rimon PC Giselle Gonzalez Centon Electronics Dr. Lupe Holguin Buell ADVANCE Educational Consulting Company Dr. Lilia Larin South Coast Dental William Lopez Gregorio Vivian Moreno Office of Councilmember David Alvarez 2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dr. Patricia Cantero, Scholarships Elizabeth Escobar, Hermanitas Adela C. Garcia & Lupe H. Buell, Latina Success Giselle Gonzalez, Membership Dr. Ana Navarro, Health Fair 2015 STAFF Sofia Salgado, Operations Director MANASD.ORG MANASD@MANASD.ORG PH: FX: CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH, STE 228 SAN DIEGO, CA MANA.D.SANDIEGO