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SEPTEMBER 22 | 5:00-7:30PM

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WELCOME TO CAUSECUPID LOS ANGELES

We’re excited that you’re joining us p Mixer in the Los Angeles area, and we’re thrilled to be facilitating this wonderful event. Our CauseCupid events are a wonderful opportunity for nonprofits to meet engaged community members to join their ranks as Board members. To date, our CauseCupid events have placed more than 200 Board members nationwide

This event brings together a diverse group of nonprofit organizations seeking passionate, committed board members and community members seeking to Increase their Involvement In the community. In this booklet, you’ll find relevant information about all the participating nonprofit organizations, including mission, primary contact at the event, budget, term of service and more.

We encourage you to think about which organizations you’d like to meet – and questions you have about their programs and operations, as well as expectations for Board members We look forward to mingling with you and hope you meet your mission match.

Your Cupids, Matt Kamin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner matt@envisionnonprofit.com

Allison Fuller, Co-Founder & Managing Partner allison@envisionnonprofit.com

P.S. Want to learn about upcoming CauseCupid events? Join our mailing list www.envisionnonprofit.com

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Mission: Alzheimer’s Los Angeles was founded by concerned community members in 1981 with a mission to improve the lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure

Bret Schaefer

Chief Financial Officer

3239306237

Mission: Artworx combats the epidemic high school dropout crisis by engaging students in a long-term, sequential arts program offering a pursuable life path that inspires them to stay in school, evolve as unique individuals and flourish as creative adults

Jaime Zavala

Executive Director

323.465.1404 | jaime@artworxla.org

Mission: To build a stronger future for children, families, and communities through high quality child care resources, education and guidance

Jennifer Cowan

Executive Director

310-452-3325 x201 | jcowan@cfc-caorg

Mission: To impact generational change by pairing paid professional mentors to work with youth in care for 12+ years no matter what

Josie Das Executive Director jdas@friendslaorg

Mission: Established in 2005, The GEANCO Foundation saves and transforms lives in Africa We conduct complex surgical missions and run an innovative program to fight anemia in Nigeria Through our system of modern, solar-powered rural maternal clinics, we help poor, vulnerable pregnant women safely deliver healthy babies

Adam Onyema CEO/Executive Director aonyema@geancoorg

Mission: Haven Hills provides safety, shelter, and support to all survivors of domestic violence while working to break the cycle of abuse We save lives, inspire change, and transform victims to empowered survivors

Iliana Tavera Executive Director

818-887-7481 ext 113 | itavera@havenhillsorg

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Mission: to prepare our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them.

Jake Rodgers

Superintendent jrodgers@ingeniumschoolsorg

Mission: The mission of Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc (JNCS) is to enable individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities to live fulfilling lives as members of the community by providing support services customized to their individual needs.

Edward Amey

CEO / Executive Director 818.361.6400 | www.jaynolan.org

Mission: Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is a nonprofit organization that advances educational equity. Together with families, schools and the community, LAEP facilitates access to & opportunities for quality educational and wellness practices so that children thrive from diapers to diplomas

Sara Noji

Special Projects Manager and Board Liaison snoji@laeporg

Mission: The mission of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride, values and heritage of Mexican-American culture This is accomplished through programs in early childhood education and family services, job training, and senior lifestyle development throughout the multicultural communities served by MAOF.

Ciriaco Pinedo President & CEO

323.236.3010 | cpinedo@maof.org

Monterey, Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego

Mission: Hosts many programs which support new musicals in development

John Mitchell

President, Board of Directors

818.303.6238 | jmitchell024@twc.com

Mission: Through a combination of individual representation, high impact litigation and public policy advocacy, NLSLA combats the immediate and long-lasting effects of poverty and expands access to health, opportunity, and justice in Los Angeles' diverse neighborhoods

Elizabeth Weinberg

Vice President of Development & Marketing elizabethweinberg@nlslaorg

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Mission: Pathways LA strengthens low-income and vulnerable working families, promotes high quality early care and education services for children of all abilities, develops knowledgeable early care providers and promotes economically resilient communities

Charlotte Hennessy Director of External Affairs 2134272700 | shennessy@pathwayslaorg

Mission: Improving the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, recreation, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism

Akila Gibbs Executive Director

6266856703 | AkilaG@PasadenaSeniorCenterorg

Mission: Our mission is to find loving homes for children in foster care.

Maggie Bohlman Board Co-Chair

323-351-6805 | maggie@studio51consultancy.org

Mission: Westside Food Bank's mission is to end hunger in our communities by providing access to free, nutritious food through food acquisition and distribution, and by engaging the community and advocating for a strong food assistance network

Genevieve Riutort President & CEO 3108286016 | genevieve@wsfborg

Mission: Guiding young people as they pursue pathways to purposeful lives

Julee Brooks CEO 2132499293 | jbrooks@woodcraftrangersorg

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Mission: We do everything in our power to help men, women, young adults and Veterans overcome difficult challenges so they can achieve the dignity of work, and The Power of a Paycheck™

Chris Porsena, Board Member

Bonni Pomush, CEO 7142102460 | bonnip@workingwardrobesorg

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