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Calexico Neighborhood House Annual Report January-December 2016

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506 E. Fourth Street, Calexico, CA 92231

(760) 357-6875 www.nhclx.org facebook.com/nhclx

Annual Report April 20, 2017

“You Make a Difference!”


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Calexico Neighborhood House

Calexico Neighborhood House has been operating continuously as a community center and

social services agency since it was first founded in 1938. Neighborhood House was initially

established as a settlement house to assist and work with residents of the border community.

A product of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church,

Neighborhood House provides a comprehensive array of direct services in the areas of case

management, preschool services, early literacy, shelter for homeless women and children,

micro-business support, thrift store, volunteer services, special events for low income families,

and meals for children.

Calexico Neighborhood House was established in response to the need of women and children

in a community with high unemployment and a large population of immigrants employed in

under paid and minimum wage jobs.

The Purpose of Calexico Neighborhood House is to deliver direct services, engage in social

action, be mindful of the principle of self determination, and to care about all human beings.

All this is possible thanks to the generous and continuous support of the community. Calexico

Neighborhood House is able to continue providing direct services to a vast number of

individuals. We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards individuals, organizations,

agencies, and our collaborative partners who made all the services of Calexico Neighborhood

House possible.

God Bless You All and Thank You For Making a Difference!


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Services Provided with Your Donations & Support January to December 2016

Micro-Business Service Center

The Micro Business Service Center (MBSC) of Calexico Neighborhood House (CNH) focuses to create opportunities for Imperial County residents to begin their business and to become micro business entrepreneurs. In order to achieve such opportunities we provide business consulting. In addition, MBSC has the Cottage Food Program that focuses on financial assistance to pay for permits and business licenses to run a home-based business by selling homemade food (nonperishable).

Number of clients assisted in business consulting in 2016: 34 Number of clients with open businesses in 2016: 12

Emergency Assistance Program

The Emergency Assistance Program provides immediate, short-term aid to low-income families and individuals in need throughout the Imperial County. These services include food pantry, rental assistance, clothing and utility assistance.

Number of unduplicated persons served during 2016: 137 Number of emergency food bags provided in 2016: 977 Number of persons assisted with homeless prevention service in 2016: 95 (Water, electricity, gas utilities assistance, rental assistance)

Holiday and Special Events

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Through the generous donations of 40 turkeys by the Yuma & Imperial County Hogs Motorcycle Club, Calexico Neighborhood House provided a full thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day to 600 low-income individuals.

Number of unduplicated persons served in the 2016 Thanksgiving Luncheon: 600

2016 “Christmas Gift for a Child” Drive

This event was made possible by many contributions, volunteers, local businesses, community organizations and individuals in our community who opened their hearts to help less fortunate children during this holiday season.

Number of children given a toy for Christmas Toy Distribution in 2016: 500

Children’s Christmas Toy Store

Our Children's Christmas Store event was held on Tuesday, December 20th, and was open from 9 am to 1 pm. The event was f or children ages 4 to 11 years old to come in to our store and choose for themselves which toys and other articles to buy for 25 cents apiece.

Number of who attended the Children’s Christmas Toy Store: 180


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Services Provided with Your Donation & Support January to December 2016

Early Literacy Program

The Calexico Neighborhood House Early Literacy Program is a free program provided to expectant parents and parents with children ages 0-5 years old. During our six learning sessions; parents are taught techniques to read and educate their children using creativity and imagination with tools provided by caseworkers that encourage school readiness.

Number of children enrolled in 2016: 190 Number of reading sessions provided in 2016: 1,140

“An excellent program for all families with young children!! I’ve enjoyed the sessions with my daughter; it’s a very rewarding Program and I have learned a lot of new techniques to help my daughter. Thank You.”

Preschool and Day Care Centers

Neighborhood House California State Preschool Program believes that every child is a unique individual. Our Program nurtures their growth with kindness, love and respect. Each child’s cultural background and family traditions are celebrated in our environment. Neighborhood House Preschool Program operates under the assumption that every child has the right to develop to his/her full potential. Neighborhood House Preschool Provides a developmentally diverse environment that honors every child. We provide year round day-care and pre-school services for low-income working families.

Number of unduplicated children provided preschool services during 2016: 592 Number of preschool enrollment days provided to children in 2016: 148,000

After School Snack and Summer Children Food Program:

Provision of after school snacks to children below the age of 18 during the school year and full lunch meals during the summer.

Number of meals served to children during 2016: 52,456

Number of Children Provided Meals during 2016: 372


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Services Provided with Your Donations & Support January to December 2016

El Centro Mission Thrift Store

The El Centro Mission Thrift Store (aka Mission Thrift Store) provides of low-cost clothing and Household items to low-income families.

Number of Transactions at the Mission Thrift Store in 2016: 2,118

“Although sales and income generation is an important aspect of the Thrift store; we find that the most impor-

tant aspect of our store is the help and impact we have on our client’s lives. Like the lady in a wheelchair who

came in with her two daughters. While her daughters shopped she quietly watched. As they were leaving we

gave her a yarn crochet blanket. The pleasure in her eyes and smile were remarkable. She thanked us profusely.

Consequently she and her daughters have returned. She now makes it a point to us a blessing “Que Dios los

Bendiga”.

Neighborhood House Shelter/Transitional Housing

The Neighborhood House Shelter is an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. In providing those in need with room, food, clothing, and intensive case management, the shelter presents homeless women and children with the opportunity to get back on their feet, and be self-sufficient, contributing members of the community. Each resident is assisted in a home-like environment with the ultimate goal of securing permanent housing, becoming self-sufficient, and increasing self-esteem.

Number of unduplicated women & children provided shelter in 2016: 125 Number of shelter nights provided in 2016: 6,199

NH Volunteer Program:

Provision of community service by individuals participating in student community service activities,

student intern projects, employee volunteer programs, court ordered community service, and other

volunteer referral programs.

Number of volunteer hours served during 2016: 9,888

Number of unduplicated volunteers during 2016: 292

In-kind dollar amount provided by volunteers in 2016: $103,834

TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 3,117 TOTAL NUMBER OF SERVICE UNITS IN 2016: 220,790


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Thank You for Your Donations!

Keithly-Williams Seeds

Famous Selwicks

Sun Community Federal Credit Union

Elsie Perkel and Janelle Cabanas

Javier Trejo

Fancisco Portillo

Gloria Guerra

Suzanne P. Mulivrana

Heffernan Memorial Health Care District

Lake Elsinore Church UMW

Foothills United Methodist Women

California Community Foundation

Pastor Eduardo Saenz

Nancy Castillo

California Cosmetic Laser Center

Caroline JT Beauchamp

Tonnee Ritchey-Addison

John Francis Glaser

Calexico Knights of Columbus Council

Frances P.S. Newell

John A. Jackson

Marilyn A. Bernstein

United Methodist Women of Escondido

Yolanda Rojas

Rosemary H. Bentley

Wells Fargo Foundation

John Glasser

Humberto Felix

Jose Carrillo

Linda Western

Charles Wattles

Mickey J. Western

Pay Pal Giving Fund

La Mesa First UMC- UMW

Law Offices of Payman & Rahnama

Genny Alberts

St. Paul's UMC of the Voyages

Shepherd of the Valley UMW

Loren Linholm

Lake Elsinore UMW

Palisades UMC MW

Aurelio Castillo

John Cabrera

Maria Ojeda

Imperial Regional Detention Facility

United Way of Imperial County

Cindy Alba

Raul Ureña

First United Methodist Women San Diego

Elsie Perske

United Way Cal Cap

Mary Rangel Ortega

Karina Marquez

United Methodist Women La Jolla

Rosa Corona

Victor and Ernestina Rodriguez

Ernesto Medina

Liza Barraza-Manriquez

Jesus Escobar

Angel Esparza

First Imperial Credit Union

Gloria Grijalva

Paul and Natalia Arter

Sylvia Bernal

Linda Western

Catherine E. Hickey

Lorena Cueva

Angelina Perez

Ignacia Avila

Denise Velasquez

Amilkar Alonso

Lydia Solorzano

California Health and Wellness

Rev. M. Guadalupe Alonso-Redondo

Arely Alcaraz

California Retina Associates

Jennifer Meza

Rosa Isela Castro

Christiane Menesses

Jennie Velasquez

Claudia Arguelles

Armando Meza

Lorena Villanueva

Ma. Elena Cervantes

Elia Cruz

John and Eileen Jackson

Leticia and Kenneth Taylor

Carolyn Beauchamp

Yuma & Imperial County Hogs

VISTA United Methodist Church,

Julian United Methodist Women

International Brotherhood of Electrical

Workers Local 569

Javier Diaz

Imperial County Children & Families

First Commission

Alliance Healthcare Foundation

City of Calexico

Imperial County

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Board of Directors

May 2017 to April 2018

President– Richard Cordero

Vice President– Liza Barraza-Manriquez

Secretary– Rev. Saul Garcia

Treasurer — Open

Members:

Christian Legaspi, Rev. Eduardo Ramirez Sanez, Bertha Fletes-Karnes,

Javier Trejo, Lourdes Quintero, Francisco Portillo, Richard Cordero,

Rev. Saul Garcia, Liza Barraza-Manriquez, Nancy Castillo

Ex-Officio:

Diane Vogan, Polly Petersen, Mele Faiva Blagojevich

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