A Special Thank You – by Jordan

For the past 6 years I had been falling Screaming out and wondering if anyone heard me calling

After doing so much of which I’m not proudI finally realized it was time to turn around

But being so lucky, as to never get caughtDidn’t teach me the lessons that needed to be taught

Looking for resources left and right Thinking this could be the end of my life

Finally someone gave me a helping handThank you Taller San Jose for walking me through

the first steps of becoming a man

Taller San Jose Board of Directors - Dan Young, Chair, Shawna Smith, Alex Fortunati, Dolores Gonzalez Hayes,

Richard Heim, Tom Honan, Christopher Leo, Jeff Randolph, Sister Mary Rogers, Bernard Schneider, Jonathan Segal, Rev.

Christopher Smith, Larry Stofko, Angela Wergechik, Robert Wilson

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

student employment updateCongratulations and Continued Success to the following:

PresortedStandard

U S PostagePaid

Permit #113Covina, CA

801 N. BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701-3423(714) 543-5105www.tallersanjose.org

growing tallerA quar ter ly newslet ter for supporters of Ta l ler San Jose

SUmmer 2011

Find us on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/tallersanjose

Meet Jordan Amigo Spotlight

4

Save the Date

richard Heim of Clark Construction, Mark Mardock of McCarthy Construction, wayne lindholm of Hensel Phelps, and David Yount of PCl Construction are some of taller San Jose’s closest amigos.

For several years, their companies have hosted builders luncheons at taller San Jose, raising sponsorships

for the light up a life gala and linking students to employment opportunities in the construction field. this year, 100 construction industry professionals attended the builders luncheon and raised more than $90,000 in light up a life sponsorships and amigo scholarships. in addition, 6 job opportunities were created.

each host took their turn on stage and encouraged their peers to support taller San Jose. “we are in a position to give these young people a second chance,” said wayne lindholm of Hensel Phelps. “and i’m inspired by the outpouring of support from the construction industry.”

in addition to hosting the annual event and sponsoring light up a life, these amigo Sponsors serve on the construction program’s advisory Board. Clark Construction, Hensel Phelps and McCarthy Construction have all hired program graduates, and David Yount of PCl Construction was a partner in Hope Builders’ first homebuilding project (see page 2.)

taller San Jose is grateful to have the ongoing support and dedication from these four amigos.

Everybody Needs an AmigoEach year, 200 young people enroll in Taller San Jose looking for a way out of their troubles. We are looking for an Amigo – a $1,000 scholarship sponsor – for each one of them. By becoming an Amigo, you will provide a student:

• 16 weeks of job training

• Life skills workshops, like money management and healthy relationships

• Weekly sessions with a case manager to sort out their personal barriers and make goals

To sponsor a $1,000 Amigo Scholarship, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121 or visit www.tallersanjose.org

Janet Brown

Tim & Leslie Carter

Bill & Helen Close

Crevier BMW

Custom Metal Fabricators

Ken & Sandra Eberhard

Kevin Finn

Jon Gothold & Katherine Huntoon

Frank & Pat Hall

Key Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc.

Hardin King (In memory of Mary Scott King)

Mary Pat Kramer

Maureen Luebbers

McGuire Contracting, Inc.

Mary Frances Morgan

Outside the Lines, Inc.

Pan-Pacific Plumbing & Mechanical

Paul & Virginia Schloemer

Kathie Schmelzle

Douglas & Barbara Stephen

Ron & Joyce Thibault

Erma Jean Tracy

Western Air Limbach LP

at just 20 years old, Jordan didn’t have any hope for his future. after high school, he got wrapped up in a tough crowd and, as he puts it, dug himself “deep in a hole that seemed impossible to get out of.” then, he found taller San Jose and got to work, learning Microsoft office and business skills. He met with a case manager weekly to sort out personal barriers and received bus passes to save money. “i started to realize a change in me,” remembers Jordan. “i finally felt

encouraged.” Jordan graduated in 2010 and was hired at avrek law Firm as a scanner. He has since been promoted to worker’s Comp assistant and earns $10.00 per hour, plus benefits. “today, i’m a better person in so many ways,” says Jordan.

OFFERING HOPE

ThAnk you To our neweST 2011 AMigoS!

Name Title Company Wage Per Hour Amelia Bergelectric electrical Apprentice $13.00 Anthony Couts Heating & Cooling Shop Union Sheet metal Worker $9.78 Anthony Plumbing Concepts Plumbing Assistant $10.00 Daniel ATC Laborer $10.00 David Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 David robo Bargains Warehouse/Office Clerk $10.00 David Verengo Solar Plus Solar Technician $10.00 Donna Bolsa medical Clinic medical Assistant $9.00 Drew ABC Company Diesel Bus mechanic $12.00 edder manny’s Framing Apprentice Carpenter $14.67 eduard Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 emmanuel Hope Builders Laborer $12.00 Gloria Bristol Park medical Group Float medical Assistant $14.50 Helmut ABm Building engineer $18.00 Isaias Associated General Contractors Cement mason Apprentice $14.67 Isamar Bergelectric electrical Apprentice $13.00 Jessica Bristol Park medical Group Front/Back Office Float $14.50 Jessie Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 John B-Braun Quality Control $10.15 Jordan Avrek Law Firm Worker’s Comp Assistant $10.00 Jose reborn Cabinets Cabinet manufacturer $13.00 Jose Verengo Solar Plus Solar Technician $9.50 Joshua Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 Juan Plumbing Concepts Plumbing Assistant $10.00 Juliana morgan Strause receptionist $10.00 maria Advantage Sales and marketing Demonstrator $10.00 maria De Bristol Park medical Group Front/Back Office Float $14.50 miranda Zyxel Administrative Assistant $11.00 Oscar manny’s Framing Apprentice Carpenter $14.67 ry Video Voice Data Communications Data entry $10.00 Shantae GmC engineers Laborer $14.67 Victor Hope Builders Laborer $12.00 Williams Aliso Viejo Towing Driver $10.00

Saturday, September 10, 201115th Annual Light up a Life

honoring

Premier

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Copper

AGC Apprenticeship TrustCapitalSource BankMission Hospital

SARES-REGIS GroupSt. Joseph HospitalTait & Associates, Inc.

Hensel Phelps Construction Co.Insight Investments, LLC

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Barefoot Wine and BubblyBrady CompanyWilliam & Helen CloseD/K Mechanical Contractors, Inc.First American Financial CorporationMorley Construction Company

Morrow-Meadows CorporationPCL Construction Services, Inc.PDC FacilitiesPerformance Contracting, Inc.The Frome Family Foundation

A.O. Reed and CompanyBergelectric CorporationBragg Crane and Rigging CompanyCal State Steel Corp.First BankHelix Electric, Inc.Letner Roofing, Inc.Letner Roofing, Inc.McGuire Contracting, Inc.

McGuire Contracting, Inc.Penhall CompanyRutherford Company, Inc.Shaw & Sons, Inc.Southland IndustriesSt. Jude Medical CenterThe Conco CompaniesWoodbridge Glass Inc.

Dan & Leslee Young

grand Prize: 2011 Chevy Volt

early Bird Prize: $1,000 American Express Gift card

1 ticket for $100 | 6 tickets for $500To enter, call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121. Only 800 tickets are available for entry into the raffle. The drawing will take place at Light up a Life on Saturday, September 18, 2011 and you need not be present to win.

CorPorATe SPonSorS

Thank you, Light up a Life Corporate Sponsors. (as of 06/14/2011). For sponsorship opportunities, call Laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

enTer To win

TSJ NewsSummer2011.indd 1-2 6/16/11 12:55 PM

Get Involved

: Best of Friends Awardee

I n 2008, i left taller San Jose in Shawna Smith’s capable hands, so that the organization could continue to grow and flourish. Just recently, i was elected assistant general Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of orange. i will serve on the general Council for the next five years, working to make certain that the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph is strong and thriving wherever we are.

this new role will take me around the state, and even across the country, but, my heart will never be far from taller San Jose.

i founded taller San Jose 15 years ago after witnessing countless stories of young men and women braving the battles of poverty, and coming out wounded. today, these stories continue – and to ensure that taller San Jose can continue to provide job training, case management, and employment services to more than 200 youth annually, we have set up a permanently endowed fund at the orange Catholic Foundation.

we have a short term goal of $100,000 over the next three years to jumpstart this fund. those who contribute will be a part of our Sister eileen legacy Society, which also includes those who have left taller San Jose in their living will or trust.

Sister eileen Mcnerney , Founder and President emerita

For more information on the Sister eileen Legacy Society, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 112.

Dear Friends,

For 15 years, young men and women, like Jordan (see page 1), have come to Taller San Jose looking for a place to deposit their hope. It’s typically a little beaten up, tattered and bruised, sometimes barely visible. I think of their first few weeks at Taller San Jose as Hope CPR. Through the development of new skills, new values like responsibility, and lots of love and support, we breathe new life into their battered hope. What emerges is a second chance at life, a new life, a life restored. As Jordan said so well,

“Today, I’m a better person in so many ways.”

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned during my thirteen years at Taller San Jose is that hope realized revives us all. Taller San Jose’s focused efforts to offer hope, teach responsibility, and build futures for troubled young lives still compels me in a powerful way. I’m grateful that it moves so many of you, too.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY BUILDING FUTURES

Gratefully,

Shawna, CEO/Executive Director

Social enterprise…then and now

who we Serve…then and now

When taller San Jose first opened its doors, young men and women came to earn their high school diploma and learn how

to build benches. Students spent many months becoming skilled craftsmen and learning the dignity of a hard day’s work (a core value that taller San Jose still teaches today.)

over time, taller San Jose became more familiar with the construction industry – and the needs of its students – and launched its construction training program. the program taught hands-on construction skills, and was just 16 weeks long in order to quickly move students into the workforce. it also strengthened its life skills workshops and support services to help students reduce their barriers to employment. the program was a great success, and served as a model for launching taller San Jose’s office and medical training programs, too.

Taller San Jose’s training programs and social enterprises have evolved over the years; however, the young man and women that taller San Jose

serves continue to walk through our doors with the same wounds. they are undereducated and lack basic skills. Some are single parents, while others have criminal records.

with more than 15 years or experience working with this population, taller San Jose has seen that despite these barriers, its students are eager to seize the opportunity to learn and grow. Since 1995, Taller San Jose has walked more than 4,500 young adults out of poverty through job training that leads to living wage employment.

Taller San Jose learned early on the importance of building long-term sustainability and impacting its ability to grow. in 1997 taller

San Jose opened an entrepreneurial venture, “the Benchmakers”, which hired students to craft and carve unique garden benches for sale to home owners and businesses. over the years the

“Benchmakers” business expanded to include the design of custom cabinetry and entertainment centers.

although taller San Jose no longer makes benches, social enterprise remained a part of the organization’s strategy to sustain itself and grow; in 2007, taller San Jose launched Hope Builders, inc.

- a venture that hires taller San Jose alumni to build and rehabilitate affordable housing and provide commercial and tenant improvement services.

Hope Builders, inc. completed its first project with the construction of three homes for low-income Santa ana residents in 2009. Since then, Hope Builders, inc., has renovated facilities at three nonprofits and completed several small remodeling projects for local homeowners. Currently, Hope Builders, inc. employs a crew of 12 and is working on five job sites throughout orange and los angeles Counties. this summer, the crew will begin building two more homes for low-income residents in Santa ana. To learn more about hope Builders, visit www.tallersanjose.org/hope-builders

15 years of walking young People out of Poverty

M ichelle arcos, age 19, works full time as a receptionist at guaranty Chevrolet. She attends community college, and is

grateful to have direction and goals – because it wasn’t always this way.

last year, Michelle felt lost. “i wanted to change my life, but didn’t know where to turn,” remembers Michelle. then, she decided to join taller San Jose, where she became certified in Microsoft word and office excel. “i learned life skills too,” says Michelle. “i can now say i’m a good employee, and an even better person.”

guaranty Chevrolet gave Michelle the chance to prove she is, indeed, a good employee by hiring her last December. Since then, they have promoted her to full time with benefits. the company is one of taller San Jose’s earliest supporters, and will be honored with the Best of Friends award at the 15th annual light up a life gala.

general Manager, Bruce Hamlin,has served on taller San Jose’s Board of Directors,hired graduates, provided amigo scholarships,and, for more than a decade, has sponsored light up a life by donating a car for the event’s raffle. He has also donated a truck to Hope Builders, inc.

“we all live and work in this community – and when we help local troubled young people get skills that enable them to get a good paying job,it’s a win-win situation for everybody,” says Bruce Hamlin.

taller San Jose is grateful to count on guaranty Chevrolet as a partner in walking young lives out of poverty.

guaranty Chevrolet will be honored with the Best of Friends award at light up a life on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Mission San Juan Capistrano. For more information on the event, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 123 or visit www.tallersanjose.org.

See back page for details on how you can win a 2011 Chevy Volt, generously donated by guaranty Chevrolet!

You can help build futures at taller San Jose by getting involved and taking action. Here are just a few ways you can help:

Volunteer Help a young person advance their business skills by volunteering as a Mock interviewer, Math tutor, or english tutor. For more information, contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

Hire a Graduateif your company is seeking trained and reliable candidates, consider hiring a taller San Jose graduate as your next employee. For more information, contact Meghan Medlin, Job Developer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 138.

DonateSponsor a $1,000 amigo Scholarship, make a gift in honor of someone special, or ask about your company’s matching gift program. any amount that you can generously give will help change a life at taller San Jose. to make

a gift, contact abigail Castillo at (714) 543-5105 ext. 121.

Attend Taller San Jose WORKS

get an insider’s tour of the organization – walk through taller San Jose’s 10,000 square foot warehouse, step into its mock medical office, learn about our 7 Steps to Success, and much more.

Upcoming tour Dates: • July 12, 1:00 PM • august 9, 8:30 aM • September 13, 1:00 PM

to rSVP for a monthly tour, or set up a private tour (taller San Jose can also visit your corporate offices), contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext.123.

Job Training…then and now

In the organization’s early years, Taller San

Jose spent many months training students how to

build benches.

The Benchmakers, 1997

Today, Taller San Jose offers short-term, intensive

job training programs in construction, medical, and

office careers.

Bruce Hamlin, a long supporter of Taller San Jose, hired Michelle – a graduate of Taller San

Jose earlier this year. Guaranty Chevrolet will be honored with the Best of Friends Award at the

15th Annual Light up a Life gala.

“Volunteering gives me a chance to interact with these incredible students. They touch my heart with their

earnest effort to improve their lives, and I would hire them all if I could,” says Leslie Carter (pictured right)

of UnitedHealthcare.

Hope Builders, Inc., 2009

One of three homes Hope Builders, Inc. built for low-

income families in Santa Ana

One of three homes Hope Builders, Inc. built for low-

income families in Santa Ana

Sister Eileen Legacy Society

Greetings from Shawna Smith

TSJ NewsSummer2011.indd 3-4 6/16/11 12:55 PM

Get Involved

: Best of Friends Awardee

I n 2008, i left taller San Jose in Shawna Smith’s capable hands, so that the organization could continue to grow and flourish. Just recently, i was elected assistant general Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of orange. i will serve on the general Council for the next five years, working to make certain that the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph is strong and thriving wherever we are.

this new role will take me around the state, and even across the country, but, my heart will never be far from taller San Jose.

i founded taller San Jose 15 years ago after witnessing countless stories of young men and women braving the battles of poverty, and coming out wounded. today, these stories continue – and to ensure that taller San Jose can continue to provide job training, case management, and employment services to more than 200 youth annually, we have set up a permanently endowed fund at the orange Catholic Foundation.

we have a short term goal of $100,000 over the next three years to jumpstart this fund. those who contribute will be a part of our Sister eileen legacy Society, which also includes those who have left taller San Jose in their living will or trust.

Sister eileen Mcnerney , Founder and President emerita

For more information on the Sister eileen Legacy Society, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 112.

Dear Friends,

For 15 years, young men and women, like Jordan (see page 1), have come to Taller San Jose looking for a place to deposit their hope. It’s typically a little beaten up, tattered and bruised, sometimes barely visible. I think of their first few weeks at Taller San Jose as Hope CPR. Through the development of new skills, new values like responsibility, and lots of love and support, we breathe new life into their battered hope. What emerges is a second chance at life, a new life, a life restored. As Jordan said so well,

“Today, I’m a better person in so many ways.”

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned during my thirteen years at Taller San Jose is that hope realized revives us all. Taller San Jose’s focused efforts to offer hope, teach responsibility, and build futures for troubled young lives still compels me in a powerful way. I’m grateful that it moves so many of you, too.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY BUILDING FUTURES

Gratefully,

Shawna, CEO/Executive Director

Social enterprise…then and now

who we Serve…then and now

When taller San Jose first opened its doors, young men and women came to earn their high school diploma and learn how

to build benches. Students spent many months becoming skilled craftsmen and learning the dignity of a hard day’s work (a core value that taller San Jose still teaches today.)

over time, taller San Jose became more familiar with the construction industry – and the needs of its students – and launched its construction training program. the program taught hands-on construction skills, and was just 16 weeks long in order to quickly move students into the workforce. it also strengthened its life skills workshops and support services to help students reduce their barriers to employment. the program was a great success, and served as a model for launching taller San Jose’s office and medical training programs, too.

Taller San Jose’s training programs and social enterprises have evolved over the years; however, the young man and women that taller San Jose

serves continue to walk through our doors with the same wounds. they are undereducated and lack basic skills. Some are single parents, while others have criminal records.

with more than 15 years or experience working with this population, taller San Jose has seen that despite these barriers, its students are eager to seize the opportunity to learn and grow. Since 1995, Taller San Jose has walked more than 4,500 young adults out of poverty through job training that leads to living wage employment.

Taller San Jose learned early on the importance of building long-term sustainability and impacting its ability to grow. in 1997 taller

San Jose opened an entrepreneurial venture, “the Benchmakers”, which hired students to craft and carve unique garden benches for sale to home owners and businesses. over the years the

“Benchmakers” business expanded to include the design of custom cabinetry and entertainment centers.

although taller San Jose no longer makes benches, social enterprise remained a part of the organization’s strategy to sustain itself and grow; in 2007, taller San Jose launched Hope Builders, inc.

- a venture that hires taller San Jose alumni to build and rehabilitate affordable housing and provide commercial and tenant improvement services.

Hope Builders, inc. completed its first project with the construction of three homes for low-income Santa ana residents in 2009. Since then, Hope Builders, inc., has renovated facilities at three nonprofits and completed several small remodeling projects for local homeowners. Currently, Hope Builders, inc. employs a crew of 12 and is working on five job sites throughout orange and los angeles Counties. this summer, the crew will begin building two more homes for low-income residents in Santa ana. To learn more about hope Builders, visit www.tallersanjose.org/hope-builders

15 years of walking young People out of Poverty

M ichelle arcos, age 19, works full time as a receptionist at guaranty Chevrolet. She attends community college, and is

grateful to have direction and goals – because it wasn’t always this way.

last year, Michelle felt lost. “i wanted to change my life, but didn’t know where to turn,” remembers Michelle. then, she decided to join taller San Jose, where she became certified in Microsoft word and office excel. “i learned life skills too,” says Michelle. “i can now say i’m a good employee, and an even better person.”

guaranty Chevrolet gave Michelle the chance to prove she is, indeed, a good employee by hiring her last December. Since then, they have promoted her to full time with benefits. the company is one of taller San Jose’s earliest supporters, and will be honored with the Best of Friends award at the 15th annual light up a life gala.

general Manager, Bruce Hamlin,has served on taller San Jose’s Board of Directors,hired graduates, provided amigo scholarships,and, for more than a decade, has sponsored light up a life by donating a car for the event’s raffle. He has also donated a truck to Hope Builders, inc.

“we all live and work in this community – and when we help local troubled young people get skills that enable them to get a good paying job,it’s a win-win situation for everybody,” says Bruce Hamlin.

taller San Jose is grateful to count on guaranty Chevrolet as a partner in walking young lives out of poverty.

guaranty Chevrolet will be honored with the Best of Friends award at light up a life on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Mission San Juan Capistrano. For more information on the event, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 123 or visit www.tallersanjose.org.

See back page for details on how you can win a 2011 Chevy Volt, generously donated by guaranty Chevrolet!

You can help build futures at taller San Jose by getting involved and taking action. Here are just a few ways you can help:

Volunteer Help a young person advance their business skills by volunteering as a Mock interviewer, Math tutor, or english tutor. For more information, contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

Hire a Graduateif your company is seeking trained and reliable candidates, consider hiring a taller San Jose graduate as your next employee. For more information, contact Meghan Medlin, Job Developer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 138.

DonateSponsor a $1,000 amigo Scholarship, make a gift in honor of someone special, or ask about your company’s matching gift program. any amount that you can generously give will help change a life at taller San Jose. to make

a gift, contact abigail Castillo at (714) 543-5105 ext. 121.

Attend Taller San Jose WORKS

get an insider’s tour of the organization – walk through taller San Jose’s 10,000 square foot warehouse, step into its mock medical office, learn about our 7 Steps to Success, and much more.

Upcoming tour Dates: • July 12, 1:00 PM • august 9, 8:30 aM • September 13, 1:00 PM

to rSVP for a monthly tour, or set up a private tour (taller San Jose can also visit your corporate offices), contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext.123.

Job Training…then and now

In the organization’s early years, Taller San

Jose spent many months training students how to

build benches.

The Benchmakers, 1997

Today, Taller San Jose offers short-term, intensive

job training programs in construction, medical, and

office careers.

Bruce Hamlin, a long supporter of Taller San Jose, hired Michelle – a graduate of Taller San

Jose earlier this year. Guaranty Chevrolet will be honored with the Best of Friends Award at the

15th Annual Light up a Life gala.

“Volunteering gives me a chance to interact with these incredible students. They touch my heart with their

earnest effort to improve their lives, and I would hire them all if I could,” says Leslie Carter (pictured right)

of UnitedHealthcare.

Hope Builders, Inc., 2009

One of three homes Hope Builders, Inc. built for low-

income families in Santa Ana

One of three homes Hope Builders, Inc. built for low-

income families in Santa Ana

Sister Eileen Legacy Society

Greetings from Shawna Smith

TSJ NewsSummer2011.indd 3-4 6/16/11 12:55 PM

A Special Thank You – by Jordan

For the past 6 years I had been falling Screaming out and wondering if anyone heard me calling

After doing so much of which I’m not proudI finally realized it was time to turn around

But being so lucky, as to never get caughtDidn’t teach me the lessons that needed to be taught

Looking for resources left and right Thinking this could be the end of my life

Finally someone gave me a helping handThank you Taller San Jose for walking me through

the first steps of becoming a man

Taller San Jose Board of Directors - Dan Young, Chair, Shawna Smith, Alex Fortunati, Dolores Gonzalez Hayes,

Richard Heim, Tom Honan, Christopher Leo, Jeff Randolph, Sister Mary Rogers, Bernard Schneider, Jonathan Segal, Rev.

Christopher Smith, Larry Stofko, Angela Wergechik, Robert Wilson

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

student employment updateCongratulations and Continued Success to the following:

PresortedStandard

U S PostagePaid

Permit #113Covina, CA

801 N. BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701-3423(714) 543-5105www.tallersanjose.org

growing tallerA quar ter ly newslet ter for supporters of Ta l ler San Jose

SUmmer 2011

Find us on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/tallersanjose

Meet Jordan Amigo Spotlight

4

Save the Date

richard Heim of Clark Construction, Mark Mardock of McCarthy Construction, wayne lindholm of Hensel Phelps, and David Yount of PCl Construction are some of taller San Jose’s closest amigos.

For several years, their companies have hosted builders luncheons at taller San Jose, raising sponsorships

for the light up a life gala and linking students to employment opportunities in the construction field. this year, 100 construction industry professionals attended the builders luncheon and raised more than $90,000 in light up a life sponsorships and amigo scholarships. in addition, 6 job opportunities were created.

each host took their turn on stage and encouraged their peers to support taller San Jose. “we are in a position to give these young people a second chance,” said wayne lindholm of Hensel Phelps. “and i’m inspired by the outpouring of support from the construction industry.”

in addition to hosting the annual event and sponsoring light up a life, these amigo Sponsors serve on the construction program’s advisory Board. Clark Construction, Hensel Phelps and McCarthy Construction have all hired program graduates, and David Yount of PCl Construction was a partner in Hope Builders’ first homebuilding project (see page 2.)

taller San Jose is grateful to have the ongoing support and dedication from these four amigos.

Everybody Needs an AmigoEach year, 200 young people enroll in Taller San Jose looking for a way out of their troubles. We are looking for an Amigo – a $1,000 scholarship sponsor – for each one of them. By becoming an Amigo, you will provide a student:

• 16 weeks of job training

• Life skills workshops, like money management and healthy relationships

• Weekly sessions with a case manager to sort out their personal barriers and make goals

To sponsor a $1,000 Amigo Scholarship, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121 or visit www.tallersanjose.org

Janet Brown

Tim & Leslie Carter

Bill & Helen Close

Crevier BMW

Custom Metal Fabricators

Ken & Sandra Eberhard

Kevin Finn

Jon Gothold & Katherine Huntoon

Frank & Pat Hall

Key Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc.

Hardin King (In memory of Mary Scott King)

Mary Pat Kramer

Maureen Luebbers

McGuire Contracting, Inc.

Mary Frances Morgan

Outside the Lines, Inc.

Pan-Pacific Plumbing & Mechanical

Paul & Virginia Schloemer

Kathie Schmelzle

Douglas & Barbara Stephen

Ron & Joyce Thibault

Erma Jean Tracy

Western Air Limbach LP

at just 20 years old, Jordan didn’t have any hope for his future. after high school, he got wrapped up in a tough crowd and, as he puts it, dug himself “deep in a hole that seemed impossible to get out of.” then, he found taller San Jose and got to work, learning Microsoft office and business skills. He met with a case manager weekly to sort out personal barriers and received bus passes to save money. “i started to realize a change in me,” remembers Jordan. “i finally felt

encouraged.” Jordan graduated in 2010 and was hired at avrek law Firm as a scanner. He has since been promoted to worker’s Comp assistant and earns $10.00 per hour, plus benefits. “today, i’m a better person in so many ways,” says Jordan.

OFFERING HOPE

ThAnk you To our neweST 2011 AMigoS!

Name Title Company Wage Per Hour Amelia Bergelectric electrical Apprentice $13.00 Anthony Couts Heating & Cooling Shop Union Sheet metal Worker $9.78 Anthony Plumbing Concepts Plumbing Assistant $10.00 Daniel ATC Laborer $10.00 David Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 David robo Bargains Warehouse/Office Clerk $10.00 David Verengo Solar Plus Solar Technician $10.00 Donna Bolsa medical Clinic medical Assistant $9.00 Drew ABC Company Diesel Bus mechanic $12.00 edder manny’s Framing Apprentice Carpenter $14.67 eduard Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 emmanuel Hope Builders Laborer $12.00 Gloria Bristol Park medical Group Float medical Assistant $14.50 Helmut ABm Building engineer $18.00 Isaias Associated General Contractors Cement mason Apprentice $14.67 Isamar Bergelectric electrical Apprentice $13.00 Jessica Bristol Park medical Group Front/Back Office Float $14.50 Jessie Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 John B-Braun Quality Control $10.15 Jordan Avrek Law Firm Worker’s Comp Assistant $10.00 Jose reborn Cabinets Cabinet manufacturer $13.00 Jose Verengo Solar Plus Solar Technician $9.50 Joshua Hope Builders Laborer $11.00 Juan Plumbing Concepts Plumbing Assistant $10.00 Juliana morgan Strause receptionist $10.00 maria Advantage Sales and marketing Demonstrator $10.00 maria De Bristol Park medical Group Front/Back Office Float $14.50 miranda Zyxel Administrative Assistant $11.00 Oscar manny’s Framing Apprentice Carpenter $14.67 ry Video Voice Data Communications Data entry $10.00 Shantae GmC engineers Laborer $14.67 Victor Hope Builders Laborer $12.00 Williams Aliso Viejo Towing Driver $10.00

Saturday, September 10, 201115th Annual Light up a Life

honoring

Premier

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Copper

AGC Apprenticeship TrustCapitalSource BankMission Hospital

SARES-REGIS GroupSt. Joseph HospitalTait & Associates, Inc.

Hensel Phelps Construction Co.Insight Investments, LLC

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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1 ticket for $100 | 6 tickets for $500To enter, call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121. Only 800 tickets are available for entry into the raffle. The drawing will take place at Light up a Life on Saturday, September 18, 2011 and you need not be present to win.

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Thank you, Light up a Life Corporate Sponsors. (as of 06/14/2011). For sponsorship opportunities, call Laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

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