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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 indi- viduals 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 thanks- giving 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
You Make a Difference
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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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