Celebrating Our Story Year in Review

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1 Celebrating Our Story 2013 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 27 chapters, with more than 380 members! MILESTONES: My sisters and I are dedicated to making a difference in the of lives of Latinas. That is why we volunteer. -Giselle Gonzalez, Board Member Cover (Right to Left): Barbara Medina (Member/Past Mentor), Nellie Andrade (Past Board Chair), and Elizabeth Alvarez (5-Year Hermanita Participant) 1986 MANA de San Diego chapter founded by Josie Silva, Martha Villegas, Maria Galvan, Josie Hernandez & Irma Cazares 1987 Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor program began with 12 Hermanitas 1990 Inaugural MANA de San Diego Brindis celebration 1991 First scholarship awarded at $1,000 and annual program implemented 1994 First class of Hermanitas graduate from high school 2001 First employee hired 2004 Inaugural Health Fair was held at City College 2007 Awarded best Hermanitas Program nationwide th Anniversary Celebration & Legacy Circle of donors was implemented 2012 Hiring of first Development Director 2013 By the numbers 1,180+ constituents served in San Diego Recruited 320+ volunteers who served more than 7,400 hours 3,365 social media contacts 47,189 website visitors Hiring of Hermanitas Coordinator

3 Hermanitas Creating a Lasting Bond Hermanitas, the Spanish word for little sisters, promotes higher education, leadership development and peer support through one-on-one mentoring to Latinas between the ages of enrolled in middle and high school. 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 19th 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. 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 ACHIEVEMENTS: 55 Hermanitas/Mentor pairs; to date served over 700 Hermanitas Eight Hermanitas attended Latina Action Day in Sacramento and 16 visited Washington D.C. and east coast universities Mentors are diverse women who range in career fields of but not limited to: education, health sciences, legal, and finance Celina Caprio, Hermanitas Director, received San Diego Magazine s recognition for Outstanding Latino Leader I love spending time with my Hermanita, Kareli. I m very proud of her growth and know she will be successful in life. -Bernadette Enojo, Hermanitas Mentor Also Featured: Kareli Mendez (11th Grader)

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 for $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: $30,000 in scholarships granted to 30 Latina students Seven Hermanitas received the scholarship To date over 385 individual scholarships have been raised in memory of loved ones, and on behalf of organizations totaling over $367,000 in scholarships As a scholarship recipient 14 years ago, I was able to finish my Ph.D. and as an active MANA member, I am paying it forward. Scholarship recipient degrees have included: Physics, Engineering, Health Sciences, Political Science, Education, Business, Law, Environmental Justice & Women Studies 70% of Scholarship committee volunteers have served over 5 years -Dr. Patricia Cantero, Scholarship Committee Chair

5 Creating Healthy Communities 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: 800+ families served with over 200 volunteers 20+ types of screenings and 4,700 health screenings provided Examples of health screenings: breast and cervical cancer, bone density, cholesterol, HIV, glucose and diabetes, kidney, vision, dental, BMI, child immunizations 24 health care providers and 21 health exhibitors participated Our families recognize the importance MANA de San Diego plays in order to have resources and services to keep us healthy. -Maria Mendez, Hermanita Also Featured: Laritza Quevedo (7th Grader)

6 Growth & Success Networks of Empowerment Engaging with community leaders, providing professional leads and learning networking skills are just a few of the resources shared at each MANA de San Diego event throughout the year. This year MANA de San Diego celebrated the 19th Brindis Gala; the largest fundraiser for the organization which celebrates community achievements, honors role models and recognizes sponsors and allies. We also hosted two Platicas, Spanish for Talks, that provided tools relevant to career adv ancement, community engagement and personal growth. The summer Mega Networking Mixer is an opportunity to connect with other Latino professionals and learn about membership opportunities. In 2014, the organization will showcase the Latinas Success Conference, a one-day conference focused on the professional development of the participants MILESTONES: Brindis was a sold-out event where sponsorship efforts doubled the event s net income! Platica topics covered: First-time Homeownership and Getting Involved and Advocating for your Community Over 150 people attended the Summer Mega Networking Mixer, and the event was co-hosted by Latino professional organizations including: San Diego La Raza Lawyers, SD Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Society of Hispanic MBAs, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Hispanic Dental Association and the National Latina Business Women s Association. We are an organization that really cares about making long-lasting change in the community. -Delia Talamantez, MANA SD Member Member for Over 20 Years

7 Financial Overview Special STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES & CHANGE IN NET ASSETS: YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 (WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2012) SOURCES OF REVENUE 2013: Events (27%) Corporate (14%) Foundation Grants (22%) Individual (14%) Government Grants (8%) In-kind/other (12%) Membership (3%) Temporarily REVENUES & OTHER SUPPORT Unrestricted Restricted Grants $64, 223 $0 $64, 223 $9,000 Contributions $114,010 $14,470 $128,750 $128,741 Special Events $43,195 $0 $43, 195 $0 Interest Income & Other $637 $0 $637 $0 Memberships $9,960 $0 $9,960 $13,360 In-kind Contribution $29,390 $0 $29,390 $62,294 Net Assets Released from Restrictions $8,202 ($8,202) $0 $0 Total $269,617 $5, 538 $276,155 $213,762 Temporarily EXPENSES Unrestricted Restricted Program Services $164,684 $0 $164,684 $142,753 Managment & General $91,918 $0 $91,918 $76,441 Fundraising Expenses $18,098 $0 $18,098 $22,198 Total $274,700 $0 $274,700 $241,392 MEMBERSHIP DATA: MANA de San Diego had 388 members in Our members consist of professionals, students and retirees both female and male. REGULAR HERMANITAS Temporarily NET ASSETS Unrestricted Restricted Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($5,083) $6538 $1,455 ($27,630) Net Assets Begining of Year $237,123 $8,202 $245,325 $272,955 STUDENT/SENIORS SUPPORTING MEMBERS SMALL BUSINESS Net Assets End of Year $232,040 $14,740 $246,780 $245,

8 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Catherine Arambula, President Northwestern Mutual Amanda Cheyney, Secretary San Diego Workforce Partnership Thank You to Our 2013 Sponsors & Donors Venus Molina, Vice President of Operations Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Louis Murillo, Vice President of Programs San Diego State University Marissa Bejarano Office of San Diego District Attorney Celina Caprio Senomyx, Inc. Dr. Yessica Diaz Roman HSHPS Hispanic Health Services Angela Gonzales Rimon/Cross Border Law Group Giselle Gonzalez Centon Electronics Dr. Lilia Larin South Coast Dental William Lopez XMG, Inc. Becky Mendoza San Diego Private Bank Vivian Moreno Office of Councilmember David Alvarez STAFF: Sofia Salgado, Operations Director $35,000+ California Wellness Foundation $15,000+ Southwest Airlines New York Life SD County Supervisor Greg Cox San Diego Gas & Electric $10,000+ Baja Printing Cox Communications Union Bank Wells Fargo Foundation Weingart Foundation $7,500+ Anonymous Donor* SD Council Member David Alvarez Walmart & Walmart Foundation $5,000+ Comerica Bank Creative Images Studio San Diego Zoo and Safari Park Anthony Robbins Foundation Chargers/Courtyard by Marriott $3,000+ AT&T Barona Band of Mission Indians Chevron Corporation Kaiser Permanente Media Arts Center Nordstrom Scripps San Ysidro Health Center SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Susan G. Komen for the Cure $2,000+ Community Health Group City National Bank Kaiser Permanente Mission Federal Credit Union NBC Universal Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Port of San Diego San Diego State University SDSU/UCSD Comprehensive Partnership UC San Diego $1,000+ American Diabetes Association Nellie Andrade* Catherine Arambula* Patricia Cantero, PhD Carrillo and Sons Collision Repair Celina Caprio* Maria Carrillo* Rafael Castellanos* Adela Garcia* Norma Jasso* NovoNordisk Lolita Lizarraga* Louis Murillo* Rose Reyes Linda Sierra* Alejandra Sotelo-Solis* San Diego Magazine Media Partners: ABC 10/Azteca San Diego 15 Univision Radio- La Nueva/Recuerdo Entravision- Telemundo/Univision UniRadio Corp- La Invasora/Pulsar UT San Diego/Enlace NBC 7 San Diego El Latino *Indicates Legacy Circle Member Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Development Director Cecily Cortez, Hermanitas Coordinator MANASD.ORG MANASD@MANASD.ORG PH: FX: CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH, STE 228 SAN DIEGO, CA MANA.D.SANDIEGO