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Legacy of Hope 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends:Villa’s legacy lies within each of our students, adults, family members, employees, volunteers and donors. Now celebrating 50 years, we reflect on where we have been and look forward to the journey ahead. Our rich history beginning as a school for children with Down syndrome has grown into a thriving organization serving individuals with a variety of disabilities and ages. We are proud to continue Villa’s culture with the completion of the 2010 fiscal year. During this year we experienced continued program growth, emphasizing the greater need for quality services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our commitment to strengthen each person’s abilities and promote opportunities for them to interact, access and integrate in their community is what helps our clients be successful. Villa remains fiscally responsible and, although we received cuts from the state, we completed the year in the black. This next year will be more challenging as we work through deeper budget cuts from the state. Villa’s commitment to quality programs and the growth of these programs will propel us through these tough times.

Keeping with Villa’s tradition, we consistently forecast the needs of our clients and prepare for the next greatest need in the community. We will continue to expand our programs where possible and be a champion of hope for families and individuals with disabilities. Thank you to all of our donors who are a major part of our heritage. It is with your help that we are able to fulfill our mission and celebrate 50 years of service to the community. Thank you. Sincerely,

Wendy Petry Kelly White, MA, LMFT Chairman, Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer

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Villa Esperanza Services • 2010 Annual Report 1

SCHOOL• A special needs school serving

individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities

• Elementary, Middle & High School• Speech & Language Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Behavior Modification• Music, Recreational & Art

Therapies• “School to Work” Transition

Program• Ages 5-22

HJELTE-PHILLIPS SPEECH & LANGUAGE CENTER• Evaluation and treatment of a

variety of communication difficulties• Includes specialties in

communication needs associated with autism, augmentative and alternative communication

• Early Intervention Programs• Provides services to the public,

regional center clients and students from a variety of local school districts

• Serves all ages and abilities

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLINIC• Provides assistance in developing

functional sensory motor, fine and gross motor, visual motor and sensory processing skills needed to be successful at home, school and in the community

• Full OT assessments and consultations

• Classroom and clinic-based treatment available

• Early Intervention Programs• Provides services to the public,

regional center clients and students from a variety of local school districts

• Serves all ages and abilities

DIMENSIONS ADULT DAYPROGRAM• For those who have aged out of

school or are retired from a work program

• Develops and maintains an individual’s functional, cognitive, and behavioral skills required for successful integration in the community

• Offers pre-employment training through volunteer work in the community

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES • Provides an inclusive, community-

based employment and work placement program

• Offers a choice of group or individual supported employment

• Matches work desires and career goals of individuals with disabilities to community employers

• Provides job coaching support to foster employment stability.

INTEGRATED WORK PROGRAM • Community-based• Meets the needs of adults living with

developmental disabilities who have a strong desire to work

• Strengthens employment related skills through supervised employment, volunteer opportunities, as well as skill-building activities

ADULT RESIDENTIAL & INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAMS • Provides built-in levels of support for

60 residents in their own home• Provides quality living with an active

lifestyle in their community• Eight group homes located in

Pasadena and one in Thousand Oaks

• Six independent living apartments in Pasadena

ADULT DAY PROGRAM • Assists those with physical, mental or

developmental challenges, including age-related frailty and Alzheimer’s disease

• Maintains an individual’s independence and decreases social isolation

• Provides day respite for caregivers

ProgramsVilla continues to grow and provide services based on the needs in the community. Villa’s legacy began with a school in 1961 and today Villa offers a wide range of programs serving individuals at all stages of life.

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Thank You to Our Community of DonorsVilla Esperanza Services has a long history of committed donors that help Villa stay at the forefront of community needs. Thank you to each of the following for continuing to support Villa. Every gift makes a difference, every gift changes lives.

VILLA VISIONARIES

The Ahmanson Foundation Ayrshire Foundation California Community Foundation Tracy & Richard HirrelEstate of Margaret Mowrey Moore Tomlinson Foundation Tournament of HopeVilla Esperanza GuildWells Fargo Foundation

1961 FOUNDERS CIRCLE

CIBA Foundation Community Conscience Board, Under

One RoofThe DJP Fund of the Jewish Community

FoundationThe Green Foundation Marian & Pinkus Happ Fund Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hubinger J. W. & Ida M. Jameson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert MooreMr. & Mrs. Paul NorgaardPasadena Independent Schools

FoundationThe Patron Saints FoundationMr. & Mrs. Ashfaqur Rehman-DittuMrs. Paul TassiJ.B. & Emily Van Nuys CharitiesMs. Madalyn Youell

BENEFACTORS CIRCLE

Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. AlanisMr. & Mrs. Mark BagaasonMrs. John D. BennettBILAThe Capital Group Companies

Charitable FoundationCity of Thousand OaksCity of Westlake VillageConfidence FoundationFishman Family FoundationMr. Joseph G. Gorman, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Aron KuppermannMr. Brij Lal, Wrapper, USAMatrix International Textiles Inc.The MENTOR Network Charitable

FoundationMountain View FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard NarvesonThe Parsons Group Keller WilliamsPasadena-Foothills Association

of RealtorsSouthern California EdisonMs. Kelly WhiteMr. & Mrs. Warren B. Williamson

ESPERANZA AMBASSADORS

AnonymousEdmund A. & Marguerite L.A. Burke

FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard ByrdCDS Insurance ServicesMr. & Mrs. Scott CebulaMs. Nancy Cook & Ms. Emily TellezFair Ladies Auxiliary

Kaiser PermanenteThe Katherine Estes Rogers

Foundation, Inc.Ms. Susan L. Jackson &

Mr. James Sweatmon Mrs. James KnowlesDr. Baruch D. Kuppermann &

Ms. Jan Krisanayuth Mijares Mexican RestaurantThe Lluella Morey Murphey FoundationNational Charity League San MarinoPillsburyMr. Thomas J. PowersFoundation of San Marino

Community ChurchWarren & Katherine Schlinger

FoundationSkeehan & CompanyState Bank of India (California)Sysco Food ServicesMr. & Mrs. Rick TucciUnion Bank FoundationMr. & Mrs. A. William Urquhart

SPECIAL ADVOCATES

Mr. & Mrs. Nick AlexanderAmeron International Corp.Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert J. BarajasBCD Employee ContributionsHon. & Mrs. Bill BogaardMs. Stephanie BranonMr. George L. CassatChevron HumankindMr. & Mrs. Walter ChingComerica Bank

The Greater Conejo Valley Community Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. John CosgroveMr. & Mrs. Richard CrowtherMr. & Mrs. Gordon de LangEast West BankFabrique, Inc.FIA Insurance Services, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Gregory T. ForgatchDr. & Mrs. Ronald GambleMr. Travis GemoetsRowe & Gayle Giesen TrustMr. & Mrs. Bennie GrantHahn & Hahn LLPPeggy & Thornton HamlinMr. Jay R. Henneberry &

Ms. Roberta ManshelDr. Henri HodaraMr. & Mrs. Charles HofgaardenMr. & Mrs. William IrvingMr. & Mrs. Frank W. JamesonMr. & Mrs. James JimenezMr. & Mrs. Louis W. Jones, Jr.Katz & Varon, CPAsKiwanis Club of PasadenaThe LA County Tax Assessors OfficeMrs. James W. LewisMrs. Ruth MartinMr. James McDermott, Jr. &

Ms. Cynthia J. KurtzMr. & Mrs. David R. McKinleyMr. & Mrs. Joe Medina, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Byron NelsonMr. & Mrs. Larry OberlanderThe One Hundred Percent FoundationPasadena MagazineGioia & Larry Pastre

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the acknowledgement of donors from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. We sincerely regret any omission or error, and would appreciate having our Development Office notified of any corrections or additions that are needed. Thank you.


BFFsHow many guys still get to hang out with their childhood buddies? For Tommy,

James, Greg and Carson, it seems like only yesterday that they were all back at the ranch.

Our roots in the West Region started taking hold when a property in Agoura Canyon came up for sale in 1978. The opportunity for expanded programs in a rural environment was viewed as a well-suited addition to Villa’s urban base. The vocational and residential training programs proved to be a welcome addition for students who thrived in the open space and spent their days caring for small farm animals and gardening. For Tommy, James, Greg and Carson, “Rancho de los Robles” as it was called, was also a place to build friendships and happy memories.

The boys are now grown and still thriving under Villa’s wing. Tommy (now Tom)

lives in one of Villa’s apartments and is also part of our Independent Living Skills program. Thanks to Villa’s Employment Services program, he has a job at Target. James lives at the Allen House and is part of the Food Services crew. Carson is also at the Allen House and recently created two paintings that were displayed at Pasadena City Hall as part of an exhibit done in partnership with the Accessibility and Disability Commission. Greg, who got an early start with Villa in the Infant and Toddler Program, now works on an Employment Services cleaning crew.

The continuum of care that Villa Esperanza Services offers not only provides the basic needs of education, employment, adult day programs, and residential housing, it also provides a community for its children and adults. It’s a place where friendships can blossom and last a lifetime.

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Esper A. Petersen FoundationMs. Nancy Barden Pierson &

Mr. Dennis DortMr. & Mrs. James D. Power, IIIMr. John P. PringleRAM Island Advisors LLCMs. Dunia RamadanSCA Barony of the AngelsMrs. Carol SchardtMr. & Mrs. Philip V. SwanMr. & Mrs. Charles S. TapertMr. & Mrs. John D. TaylorThe Taylor-Leis Group, Inc.Teledyne Scientific & ImagingMr. Harlan P. TrippTwin Peaks SoftwareMr. & Mrs. Chris VancuraMr. & Mrs. Steve VoorsWestlake Village Junior Women’s ClubMr. & Mrs. Andrew WuCarl E. Wynn Foundation

CARING ADVOCATES

Mr. & Mrs. Roberto AcostaMs. Patricia AcunaMrs. Irene K. AlbeckAnonymousMrs. Francis BasslerMr. & Mrs. Paul BennettMr. & Mrs. Craig BonelliMr. & Mrs. Spike BoothMs. Judy BrandtBroadway Solutions Inc.Mrs. Gerald BurrillCalifornia Supply, Inc.Mrs. Thomas CaugheyCity of CalabasasMr. & Mrs. J. Bradford DaltonMr. D.J. DaltonMr. & Mrs. Karl F. DietzelMrs. Laurence DietzelMr. Faisal DittuEleven Twenty Seven FoundationMr. & Mrs. James EwingMs. AnnMarie Flaherty

Forensis Group, Inc.Ms. Lauren F. FrankelMs. Marjorie FriedlanderMrs. Jean W. Fricks GlennMr. & Mrs. Tucker GrantMs. Casey GreggMr. & Mrs. Gary A. HartMr. Rufus HaydenMr. & Mrs. Minoru HigaHinton, Kreditor & Gronroos, LLPMr. & Mrs. G. Craig HjelteMr. & Mrs. Gene HouseholderMr. & Mrs. Stephen HuangImagescan Inc.Insignia PMGMr. & Mrs. Philip ItoJ.H. Cohn LLPMrs. George D. JagelsMr. & Mrs. Terry KellerChristianne & Charles KernsMs. Genena KriewaldtDr. Nathan Kuppermann &

Dr. Nicole GlaserMr. & Mrs. Brij Lal Mr. & Mrs. Rakesh LalMr. Jorge J. LambrinosMs. LaVonne LawsonLeisure Capital ManagementMr. Robert LoebbeckeMr. & Mrs. Michael LuckiMr. Michael MagamezMagnet ApparelMr. Paul Marks & Ms. Kerri C. SpeckMrs. Wallace L. MartinMartin Werbelow LLPMethodist Hospital of

Southern CaliforniaMr. Albert Meymarian &

Ms. Jennifer LewisMitchell Laboratories South GateMs. Margaret H. MorrisMs. Wendy MungerMrs. Thomas P.M. NeelyNeman Brothers & Assoc., Inc.Neufeld Marks Gralnek & MakerMrs. Robert NewellMr. & Mrs. Douglas Nielsen

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy NolanOnTracMr. & Mrs. Charles W. Paddock, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Brian PalmerThe Parsons Group Keller WilliamsAlexandra & Brian PaschalMr. & Mrs. Christopher PaskerPlanning Company Associates, Inc.S. Bravo Systems, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Theodore SamuelsMs. Audrey SandovalMrs. Patricia SanoraEdmund & Mary Shea FoundationRary & Frank SimmonsMr. & Mrs. Mark SparksSt. Patrick’s Episcopal ChurchMr. & Mrs. Howard SteenwykMr. & Mrs. Bernard SullivanDr. Matthew Tan & Dr. Shirley Zien TanTemo A. Arjani & Co., LLPTower General ContractorsUnited AgenciesUnited FabricsMr. & Mrs. John VancuraMs. Vanessa VoorsMr. & Mrs. Brian J. WalshN. & G.J. WasserburgWatson Land CompanyWaxie Sanitary SupplyMr. & Mrs. Parker D. WeinerMs. Andrea WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Peter A. WilsonMs. Pamela J. Youell

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Mr. & Mrs. Frank AbbottMr. Paul AbrahamianMrs. Mary E. AchtermanThomas T. AckersonMr. Charles Adams, IIIAlbertsonsMr. & Mrs. W. Reid Allen, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen V. AllenAllstar Cable Products, Inc.Allstar FinancialMr. Leopoldo John Alonzo

Adult Awards Night Recipients 2009

Dimensions Achievement Award Suzanne Strothers Katherine Gomez

Julia Stahl Residential Award Ronnie Reed Michael Conkey

The Michael Canter Star Award Jonelle Pressley Alden Marshall

Elene Chaffee Loebbecke Employee of the Year Award Gregory Guerrero Aaron Blackwell

Betty De Santis Residential Award Mike Hale

Community Outreach Award Ms. Lilla M. Wright

Dottie Nelson Outstanding Participant of the Year Award David Brown


Commitment to Our Clients

Villa recognizes the value of offering additional opportunities for people with special needs to interact, access and integrate into their community. We proudly sponsor additional activities including:· Kiwanis Aktion Club· Civitan Special Friends Club· Special Olympics· Community social activities

Mr. & Mrs. James AltmanMr. Scott AlversonAmerican ExpressMr. Mahesh AnandMr. Pradeep AnandMr. & Mrs. Donald AndersonMr. Oscar AnguianAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Felice AnselmoMrs. Gene W. ArcherMr. & Mrs. Michael ArdMr. Jefferson ArnettMr. & Mrs. John B. AshmoreMr. & Mrs. Ronald AuthMr. & Mrs. Guilford C. BabcockMr. & Mrs. Desdy Kellogg BaggottMr. & Mrs. Charles G. Bakaly, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Eugene BaldridgeMs. Kay BaldwinMr. & Mrs. Merle Henry BantaMr. Ali BararMs. Jenny BarnettMs. Kim BassMr. & Mrs. Bob BeatyDr. Jesse Beauchamp &

Dr. Patricia GeorgeMr. Mark Beck & Ms. Bonnie J. SalandMrs. Richard BeckerMr. & Mrs. Cornelius H. BegerowMrs. Eugene W. BellMr. & Mrs. Paul BellanMr. & Mrs. Woody BelsheimMs. Linda BeltonMr. Jose BenitezMs. Alice BennettMrs. Cynthia BennettMs. Karla BerentsenMr. & Mrs. Gerald K. BergmanMr. & Mrs. Robert A. BerryMr. & Mrs. Ronald BerryMr. Andre Berthet &

Ms. Jane Bountis-BerthetMs. Susan BertolinaMr. Mark H. Bevan &

Ms. Maureen CrowPhyllis & Calvin SmithMr. & Mrs. Robert S. Biery

Big Tease SalonMr. & Mrs. David L. BlackwellMr. & Mrs. Ivol J. BlaylockBLK International, Inc.Mrs. Ralph BogleMs. Yuriko BondsMr. & Mrs. Joseph BoskovichMr. & Mrs. Marc D. BowenMs. Jean M. BoydMs. Hilary BraceMs. Kathie BradleyMr. Martin BrandMs. Annette BrandinMs. Elke BransonMr. & Mrs. Jack BricksonMr. & Mrs. Daniel Brigham, Jr.Drs. Sonia & Garry BrodyPatricia & Dennis BrosanMs. Yolanda BrownMr. & Mrs. Peter BrowneMr. & Mrs. Jim BrunoBruno FinancialMrs. Elizabeth D. BuchananMr. & Mrs. John J. BucklinBudlong & Associates, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Steven BurchiantiMr. Dennis P. BurkeDr. Daniel R. BurschingerMr. & Mrs. Steven L. BushMr. & Mrs. C. D. ButlerMs. Mary Ann ByrneDr. & Mrs. James CaillouetteCalifornia Fashion AssociationCalifornia General BankRobin & Marion Riley CampbellMrs. Robert A. CampbellDr. & Mrs. Howard CantwellMr. & Mrs. Richard CanzoneriMr. Richard CardenasMr. & Mrs. Joshua CarlonMr. & Mrs. Tom CarlsonMr. & Mrs. Ross S. CarmichaelMs. Helen Carpenter &

Ms. Brenda J. King-PappasMr. Tom CarrCars 4 CausesDr. & Mrs. Juan Casillas

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. CassanegoMr. & Mrs. David S. CastelanMr. & Mrs. Johnny CastilloMs. Nikki A. Cavalier & Mr. Paul CastroMs. Karen Lu B. CayabaMr. & Mrs. Alfred ChaixDr. & Mrs. John ChandlerMr. & Mrs. Chi-Ching ChangChem-Dry of BurbankChih-Tien Chen & Shu-Shen HungMr. & Mrs. Paul F. CheneaMrs. Catherine CheneyChildrens Hospital of L.A.United Methodist Church

of Westlake VillageMr. & Mrs. Vito CiarvinoMs. Mary CisnerosMs. Marcella CiszewskiCIT Commercial ServicesCity of PasadenaMs. Marla CiuffetelliMr. & Mrs. Al ClarkJan & Bill ClaytonClearman’s RestaurantsMs. Sue CoadMr. & Mrs. Ted J. CocoresProf. & Mrs. Marshall CohenDr. & Mrs. Ivan P. ColburnMr. & Mrs. Perry L. ColliganMr. & Mrs. David H. ColvilleMr. Michael ConkeyMr. & Mrs. Barry M. ConnellConnell Insurance Agency, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Gary ConradMrs. Mathilda ConstantinidesMs. Beth ConwayMs. Linda V. CookMr. David CookJanice & Bill CoreyJanice & Robert CorpMr. Thomas CostonMichelle & Brandon CoxMs. Laurel CrossMr. David CunninghamCustom Construction, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Mike D’AmatoMs. Cyndi L. Curry Davis


Mr. Timothy DavisMr. Arthur M. Day &

Ms. Marianne Waggoner DayMr. & Mrs. Dennis De La PazMr. & Mrs. John De SantisMr. Antonio Del RosarioMs. Lois B. DerryProf. Peter B. Dervan &

Prof. Jacqueline BartonMrs. Charles J. DetoyDr. & Mrs. William DietrickMr. Ryan DietzMr. Leslie DifrancescaMrs. Robert Digges, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. DionMrs. Frances P. DixonMrs. Larry DoanMr. & Mrs. Craig DonahueMr. & Mrs. Darryl Dott-KittellMs. Sharon N. DotyMs. Louise Olmstead DoughertyMr. & Mrs. David A. DowdMs. Neelam DuggalMr. & Mrs. Jerry DurgerianMr. & Mrs. Robert EddyMrs. Robert EdmonstonMr. & Mrs. Dean EfstathiouMr. Peter Eisenhardt &

Mrs. Mary Ellen KramerEl Portal RestaurantMrs. S. Edward EllerbeEM Graphic DesignMs. Ann ErdmanMr. & Mrs. Paul A. ErskineMs. Nancy EscobosaEscripMrs. Mary Pat EwaldMr. & Mrs. Paul FarringtonFashion ElementsMrs. Mariette FayFedde’s Furniture CompanyMr. & Mrs. Michael FedrickMr. Philip C. FeghaliMs. Joan FeserMr. John FickMr. & Mrs. Gordon FishMr. & Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald

Ms. Catherine FlandersMr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. FlayterMr. & Mrs. Richard FletcherMr. John FletcherMr. Robert FloeMs. Nora A. FloresMr. & Mrs. John ForanMr. & Mrs. Jeff FosterMr. & Mrs. Thomas FowlerMs. Linda B. FoxMr. & Mrs. Walter B. FraserMrs. Donald FreshwaterMr. John FricksRandi FriedlandMs. Lauriann FrietzeMr. & Mrs. Ghazwan FudilMr. Mark FullertonMs. Reva FurmanMs. Julie GallantMr. Matthew GambleMr. & Mrs. James B. GarberMs. Kimberly GarberMs. Ramona S. GarrisonMr. Clarence GauldinMr. & Mrs. John GeeGeneral Mills Box Tops for EducationMs. Erin GermainMr. & Mrs. Vance GerryMr. Jason GersteinDr. & Mrs. Steven GiannottaMr. William GilchristLiz & Graeme GilfillanMr. & Mrs. Michael GiordanoMr. & Mrs. Stephen GiovanisciDr. & Mrs. Stephen GiovanisciGMAC Financial ServicesMr. & Mrs. Ronaldo GomezMr. & Mrs. Thomas GomezMr. Armando L. GonzalezMs. Donna GonzalezMr. Richard GoodspeedMr. & Mrs. Harold GordonMr. Daniel GrabowPeggy & Donald GrannisMs. Sandy GrantMs. Martha Grant &

Mr. Rodney Thompson

Mrs. Christine C. GrantMs. Jamie GrassMrs. David GreenawaltMr. & Mrs. Samuel GreenschlagMr. & Mrs. David GreggJoyce & Allen GreifAudrey E. Griesbach, MDGriffin Dyeworks & Fiber ArtsMs. Maria GuerreroMr. & Mrs. Phil GuidryDr. & Mrs. Samuel GulkisMr. John M. Gustafson & Ms. Ann DalyMrs. Jane R. GustafsonMr. Richard L. HaleMr. & Mrs. Larry D. HallMrs. Kelsey B. HallMr. James A. HallMr. & Mrs. Richard HamlinMs. Renee Block HansonMr. & Mrs. Tom HaralambosMr. & Mrs. Don HarrisMr. & Mrs. Donald F. HarrisMr. & Mrs. Ronald HarrisMr. & Mrs. Matthew HarwichMs. Sandra HarwoodMs. Sandra A. HashimotoMs. Cynthia HathawayMs. Mary Pete HawnMrs. Willard HaydenMr. & Mrs. Edward HaynesMrs. Georgia L. HeardMr. & Mrs. William G. HeidemanMr. & Mrs. Harold HennacyMr. & Mrs. Armando G. HernandezMr. Tony HernandezMr. & Mrs. Joseph A. HerronMs. Gerry L. HertzbergMs. Betty M. HerzogMs. Brenda HeslinMs. Mary Kathryn HessMrs. Vincent W. HeubleinMr. Toshio HigaMr. & Mrs. Akio HigakiMr. & Mrs. James HilandsMr. Sanford Hirsch &

Ms. Deborah BebloMs. Patricia J. Hodges

Special Purpose Funds

The Ann and Ernest Loebbecke Endowment FundExists as a constant fund to safeguard Villa’s future.

The Donald H. Albeck Education FundServes to encourage Villa staff who seek college and graduate level degrees by providing limited financial assistance for educational development.

Anna M. Cebula Respite Fund Covers support services for family caregivers providing daily care for a loved one.

Helen A. Nelson Fund Provides supplemental needs or additional resources for our Care Management Outreach Collaboration Program.

The George Schardt Memorial Client Assistance FundAssists clients in need when a family is unable to provide new clothing or funds for recreational and educational outings.


Breaking through BarriersFrom the very beginning, families have been the heart of Villa Esperanza

Services. They are the parents of children with developmental disabilities who knew that their children deserved a future just like any others. They stepped up and made it happen. One such parent was Katie Nack.

When her youngest daughter, Susie was born with Down syndrome, it was a turning point that took her down a path of politics and public service as she fought to ensure that Susie and thousands like her would receive the education and services they needed. Instrumental in the creation of the California Regional Center system, she spearheaded an advocacy movement that succeeded in obtaining rights for all who are disabled. She dedicated her life’s work to speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves and was one of Villa Esperanza Services’ strongest advocates and supporters.

Today, her daughter Susie is a living example of the success of her mother’s

mission. Susie started at Villa in the Infant Toddler Program and continued through high school. As an adult, she now lives at the Wynn House, one of Villa’s nine residential group homes. She and her five housemates go to dance and exercise classes, help with chores at their home, and enjoy shopping and other outings. Through our Employment Services program, Susie is a member of a Villa work crew. She and her peers earn their paycheck by providing cleaning services at our offices and school.

Following in her mother’s footsteps of community involvement, Susie is active in Aktion Club, which is a Kiwanis sponsored service club and attended their regional convention this year. As a fierce advocate for the developmentally disabled community, Katie was a voice for those who could not speak for themselves. Thanks to all her mother’s efforts, Susie now has a voice of her own.

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Tournament of Hope

After 22 years the legacy of our Tournament of Hope continues to be a driving force supporting Villa. This year’s event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, raised $140,000. Jorge Jarrin, “Captain Jorge” of KABC’s Talk Radio and the Los Angeles Dodgers was the evening’s MC.

Two awards were presented. One award was given to Richard Byrd who served on Villa’s Board of Directors for seven years beginning in 2000. He is past Honorary Chairman of the Tournament of Hope and is still an active advocate for Villa as a member of the Community Council for Excellence.

The second award was given to Robert Loebbecke for his 15 years on the golf committee and over 300 volunteer hours last year.

Ms. Julianne Michele HoeferMr. & Mrs. William Holbrook, IIIMs. Ofelia Orona HolguinMs. Sylvia M. HollingsworthMr. & Mrs. Randall K. HolmMrs. John C. HooverMr. & Mrs. Mrs. Richard A. HotalingMs. Norma D. HowardMr. James HubingerDr. & Mrs. Arthur HudsonKevin HughesMr. & Mrs. Harold J. Hunter, Jr.Ms. Patricia HunterMrs. Stirling HuntleyDale W. Hurley, MDMr. & Mrs. William H. HurtMs. Michelle HussenMs. Liz HustonMr. & Mrs. Matt HutaffMs. Victoria HutchinsMrs. Nancy IgnatieffMs. Karen IngramItalian Catholic Fed Br. 108Mr. & Mrs. Rick JacobsMs. Sharron JacobsMr. & Mrs. Scott JacobsonMr. & Mrs. William JamesonMrs. Jo JardonMr. & Mrs. Jorge JarrinMr. & Mrs. William JennettMr. & Mrs. George JenningsMr. & Mrs. Mike JensenMr. Rudy Jimenez & Ms. Ritha RamosMr. & Mrs. Larre JohnsonMr. Claire JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Frederick Johnson, Jr.Ms. Regina JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Nelson JonesMr. & Mrs. Richard JonesMr. & Mrs. Thomas S. JonesTom & Sharyn JonesMrs. Warren JonesJulienneMr. & Mrs. Jon KagawaMr. Kenneth S. KasamatsuMr. & Mrs. D.R. KasperMr. & Mrs. Dan Kassel

Mr. & Mrs. B. Marshall KatzAgavni Kavoukjian & Shunt OvakyanMs. Laura KazMr. & Mrs. Stuart KeenMs. Brynna KelleyMs. Nancy Powers Kellum-Rose &

Mr. Scott W. DeuelMs. Mary M. KellyMr. & Mrs. John T. KellyMrs. J. Darrell KerckhoffVenu G. KeshavanSunil KhannaMr. Paul T. KimMs. Jessica KingMs. Chelsea KingMr. & Mrs. Aaron KitzmanMr. Kjell KlingMr. & Mrs. William N. KloveMr. & Mrs. Michael KniestMs. Margarethe Bertelson KnoblockMr. James KnowlesMr. & Mrs. Allen T. KosterMr. & Mrs. Steve KostykMs. Carolyn KuninMs. Monika KunzMs. Brenda KuoDr. Miriam Kuppermann &

Dr. Andy AvinsLa Salle High SchoolMr. & Mrs. Kary R. LaforsMr. & Mrs. Lance LanfearMr. & Mrs. Ray LanfearMr. & Mrs. Prince LankfordMr. & Mrs. Donald LarrabeeLaw Office of Dennis M. SchusterMs. Katherine LawrenceMr. & Mrs. Bruce LawrenceMr. Hung Le &

Mrs. Hong Thi Bich NguyenMs. Marisa LedinaMs. Kirsten LeeMr. Robert Lee &

Ms. Karina Man Wai ChowMr. & Mrs. Dennis LeeMr. Mitch LehmanProf. & Mrs. Henry LesterMrs. Harry Letton, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley D. LevittMs. Frances LewisMrs. Robert C. LewisMrs. Sarah Marble LewisMr. & Mrs. Russell D. LillyMrs. Gertrude LindemierMr. Frank LinebaughMs. Hilarie A. LinkMr. & Mrs. Edward LoftusMs. Roberta LopezMs. Barbara LopezMs. Margarita LopezMr. & Mrs. Samuel J. LoshMs. Rebecca LoyaMr. & Mrs. Elton LuiMs. Antoinette MagamezMs. Allison MaginnMs. Vickie MainwalDr. & Mrs. Stanley MajcherMr. & Mrs. Richard MajorMr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. MalloryMr. Robert W. MaloneMr. & Mrs. Tim ManakaMr. Joseph P. ManfrediMr. Kevin MansfieldMargaret Duque MarbleMs. Josephine MarinelliMs. Suzanne MarksDr. & Mrs. Albert D. MarleyMs. Barbara MarshallMs. Molly MartinMr. & Mrs. Roberto MartinezMr. & Mrs. George D. MartinezMs. Adelaide R. MassengaleMs. Linda Matsuno-ParmenterMr. & Mrs. Phillip MatthewsMr. & Mrs. John MatthiessenMr. Daniel MaydeckMayfield Junior SchoolMr. & Mrs. John Mc CourtMr. & Mrs. Don McBrideKatherine & Dale McBrideMr. Michael McCaffreyMs. Sheri McCanlessCarlin & David McCarthyMs. Carolyn L. McCartneyMr. & Mrs. Ken McCormick


Mrs. Meta McCulloughMr. Steve McDonaldMr. & Mrs. John McGheeMrs. Donna L. McGregorMs. Susan P. McGuirlMr. & Mrs. A. Kingston McKeeMrs. Albert MeadMs. Shirley A. MeadeMr. & Mrs. Ronald MedeirosMr. & Mrs. Marston L. MedlockMr. Bob MeeksMs. Wendy MeridaMs. Lucille MerkerMs. Susan MerkerMr. & Mrs. Ronald MerrimanMrs. Dorothy Hjelte MeyerMs. Carol MeyerhofMs. Debbie MeymarianMr. Samuel Michael &

Ms. Dina Z. ZaklamaMrs. Alice Mijares RecendezMr. & Mrs. Al MilesDr. & Mrs. Stuart C. MillerMs. Cheryl A. Miller-ReaganMr. & Mrs. Donald C. MillsMs. Rita MilostanMs. Dee Dee Moffat BrewerMs. Martha Molina-AvilesMs. Mary B. MollerMr. D. Harry MontgomeryMr. Michael MontgomeryMr. Richard Mooney &

Ms. Hallee GouldMr. Joseph F. MooreMr. & Mrs. John MooreMrs. Henry MoormanMr. Michael M. MoreauMr. & Mrs. Donald MorelandMr. & Mrs. Juan MorenoMr. & Mrs. Daniel MorganMs. Claudia MorganMs. Carolyn MoriMs. Linda MouleMr. Harlan Moyer &

Mrs. Virginia Lark-MoyerMs. Geraldine K. MoyerMr. & Mrs. Jim Muller

Mr. & Mrs. George MullerMr. & Mrs. Gregory MurchlandMr. Patrick MurphyMrs. Louis MuttyMr. & Mrs. Alan NackMs. Barbara NackMs. Susan NackMr. & Mrs. Dave NakamuraMr. & Mrs. Tom T. NarasakiMs. Kelly NardoniMrs. Robert NeherMs. Nancy NeilsonMr. & Mrs. David NielsenMrs. Hiroko NishiyamaGinny & Gene NollMr. & Mrs. Leonard E. NoriegaNortheast Men’s ClubMr. & Mrs. Craig NortonMs. Sandra NunezMrs. Charles NuttMs. Jacqueline Ochoa-RoselliniDr. & Mrs. William OgardMr. Mark Ogden & Mr. Bradford FroehleMs. Monica Ohlin BurnessMrs. Winifred O’JibwayMs. Louisa OllagueMr. Paul OlsonMr. & Mrs. Stephen OnderdonkMr. & Mrs. William OpelMs. Deb Ann OrfaleaJulie & Robert OropalloMr. & Mrs. Stephen B. OshinMs. Ann Owen-LaraMr. Jim OyamaMrs. Martha PackardMr. & Mrs. C. Eugene PageMs. Debbie PageMr. & Mrs. Trifone M. PagoneMs. Nora Elizabeth PallerMr. & Mrs. Charles Palmer, IIIMr. Gordon PalmerMr. Eric ParkerMrs. Gary ParkerMr. Brian ParsonsMr. & Mrs. Kenneth ParsonsMr. & Mrs. John Pasqualetto, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Pastre

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. PattonMs. June PearsonMr. Harold E. PembertonMr. & Mrs. Anthony Robert PerezMs. Diane PerrowDr. & Mrs. Donald W. PetitMs. Wendy PetryMr. & Mrs. Anthony L. PeyserMr. & Mrs. PhilippouMrs. Kathleen PiccolaMs. Marcy PiersonMs. Sherna PinnockMr. Luis PintorMr. & Mrs. William PlunkettMr. & Mrs. John R. PoindexterMr. Joel Polinsky &

Dr. Margaret PolinskyMs. Linda PolwrekMr. & Mrs. Douglas PorteousDr. & Mrs. Bernard PortnoyMr. & Mrs. Humphrey PriceMs. Jane QuinnMr. & Mrs. Rex B. QuinnMr. & Mrs. Uzzi RaananMr. Laurence RabbMs. Natalie RaderMr. Erich RailThe Rainier Group Fire SystemsMr. & Mrs. Manuel RamosMr. Simon RawlinsonMr. & Mrs. Harold RayRed White & BluezzMr. Edwin ReeserMr. & Mrs. William ReganMs. Linda ReichMr. & Mrs. Louis ReinosoMr. & Mrs. Lynn P. ReitnouerMr. David M. RezaMr. & Mrs. Kenneth RileyMrs. Eugenia Riordan-MuléDr. John D. RobertsMarilyn & Jud RobertsMs. Rhea RobertsMr. Alan RobertsonMarcie & Barry RobinsonRobinsons ManorMr. & Mrs. Richard A. Rodney

Day at the Races

Villa Esperanza Guild’s 12th Annual “A Day of Thoroughbred Racing” raised $68,000 for Villa’s Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center and Residential and Independent Living programs. Though the weather stalled the live racing, guests still enjoyed the annual event. Thank you to the Guild for their tremendous support! Villa Esperanza Guild was formed in 1968 to increase awareness of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. They have done a great job doing just that and have also succeeded in raising $1,825,000 to support Villa’s very special children, adults and seniors.


Ms. Candice RogersMr. Erik RogersMrs. Robert E. RohtertMrs. Katherine RojasMr. & Mrs. John RomanoMr. Paul RomeroMr. Robert RoszkosMr. & Mrs. Victor RuizMrs. Toni RyanMr. & Mrs. Leverett Sacre, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Adarsh SaigalMr. & Mrs. James SandersMr. & Mrs. Abe SantopMs. Irene SantucciMs. Rosanne SaracioneMr. & Mrs. Dann SarnoskiMs. Elizabeth ScannellMrs. Estelle SchlueterDr. & Mrs. Maarten SchmidtMr. & Mrs. Fred Schoellkopf, IIIMr. & Mrs. SchowMr. & Mrs. Bob SchowMs. Edith Hsu SchwartzMs. Evelyn S. ScribnerMr. & Mrs. Emmons SebeniusMr. & Mrs. Jerry SecundyMs. Maryann Seduski &

Mr. David Stuteville Senex Retirement Plan Services, LLCMs. Megan SetteHamid Shalviri & Haleh ShirvanianMr. & Mrs. Stuart SheldonMs. Carol ShermanMr. & Mrs. Clyde ShivesMrs. Marion ShlaudemanMr. & Mrs. John C. SicilianoMr. & Mrs. George H. SickmanSierra Painting CompanyMr. & Mrs. Robert E. SimeMr. & Mrs. Randy SimpkinsMr. John SoughtonMr. & Mrs. Bob SpencerMr. David SpiroMs. Janet R. StarnesDr. & Mrs. Evan SteinbergMs. Angela P. StellaMr. & Mrs. Charles Stephens

Mr. Andrew StephensMr. Gregory Stevenson &

Ms. Mary FialkowskiPeggy & Bill StillMr. & Mrs. William StindeMr. & Mrs. William H. StocklyMs. Jackie StoneMr. & Mrs. James StoneMr. & Mrs. Russell StoneMr. & Mrs. Gene StreetMrs. William I. StrubleMs. Cheryl SulaMr. Tod R. SwordMr. & Mrs. John P. Symes, IIIMr. & Mrs. Harumi TakedaMr. & Mrs. Brad TaltMr. & Mrs. Ashok TalwarMr. & Mrs. Kenneth TangMr. Mike TaoMr. Donald TapertTargetMr. & Mrs. Lloyd Sherman TelleenTextile Association of LAMs. Nichole ThomasMr. Joseph ThomasMr. & Mrs. Eugene ThomasMs. Angi Thomas-EnriquezMr. David ThomsenMs. Barbara Thorn-OttoMrs. James M. TisdallMr. & Mrs. David TookerMrs. Paul TosettiMr. & Mrs. Gary TownsendMr. & Mrs. Tommy TranCol. & Mrs. Robert TravisMr. Ronald TravisanoMs. Carole TremblayMs. Kathryn TrimbleMr. & Mrs. John TrimbleMr. & Mrs. Mel TrousdaleMr. & Mrs. Suk H. TsangTwin PalmsMrs. Ann M. TylerMs. Christine S. UptonMs. Avianna UribeMs. Elizabeth Van VoorhisDr. & Mrs. Richard Vanderhoof

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. VargoMrs. Helen K. VaughanMr. & Mrs. Peter VaughnMs. Louise VertefeuilleMr. & Mrs. John VincentiMr. Robert D. VioletteMs. Amy Luftig VisteMs. Alison VoorsBruce Wallace &

Marian Grider-WallaceMr. Bill WallerMr. & Mrs. James P. WalshMr. & Mrs. Kevin WaltzMr. & Mrs. Alan WannMs. Marion T. WardMr. Gordon A. WarnockMr. & Mrs. Emmett WarwickMrs. Ada WatsonMs. WattsWaxie Sanitary SupplyMr. & Mrs. Dick WeaverMrs. Earll Weaver, Jr.Ms. Roseanne L. Wegrich &

Mr. Michael E. GibbsDr. Phillip WeiseWells FargoMs. Christy WestcottMr. John WestlakeDr. & Mrs. Ward WhalingMr. & Mrs. Gary WheatcroftMr. James C. Whisenant &

Ms. Susan M. DowMr. & Mrs. Ted J. WhiteMr. Jack D. WhiteheadMr. & Mrs. Joel WilkMr. Carson WilkMrs. J. Clifford WillcoxMrs. Steven WillettMr. Chris WilliamsMargaret & John WilliamsMs. Olivia WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Thomas S. WilsonMr. Larry WimerMr. W.C. WinterhalterMr. Skip WohlMs. Margery WolfeMr. Pete Woll

Blue & White

Villa Esperanza Services Blue & White headed South to New Orleans and Jazzed’ it up at the private home of Mary & Bill Urquhart of South Pasadena, raising $110,000. This was the 13th year honoring individuals who support Villa in a variety of ways. Guardian Angel Awards were bestowed upon Jane Kaczmarek, actor and philanthropist, and Brij Lal, owner of clothing manufacturing company Wrapper USA and former Board Member of Villa Esperanza Services. Actor, Annie Potts, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies and said “Villa Esperanza is an archetype of person-centered learning that is going to be a model for schools across the country.”

The event also provided an opportunity to launch Villa’s 50th Anniversary logo and theme— “Where Hope is Hard at Work.” It includes “hope”, Villa’s very name, while underscoring all of the hard work and commitment it takes to make Villa special.


C is for CaringStarting with the original group of Villa’s founding mothers, the teachers and

staff at Villa Esperanza Services have been the key component in uncovering and strengthening the abilities of our children and adults.

Dedicated Villa teachers like Joan Feser (left photo), whose experience in teaching the developmentally disabled has spanned decades, were instrumental in the development and success of countless students under their care. This standard of care and commitment set by teachers and other program staff has earned Villa a reputation as a place where children and adults are treated like family and afforded the dignity and respect they deserve. Like many Villa families, careers and lives often intertwine. So is the case with Joan whose two sons Michael and John are

currently participants in Villa’s Employment Services program. Today, Villa’s staff continue the legacy of hope established by their predecessors.

Zenola Gibbons (right photo, pictured third from the right) sets the bar high for her group of 6 kitchen helpers at Dimensions Adult Day program. She has been part of Villa’s staff for 15 years. Monday through Friday she leads her well-trained team through all the tasks required to prepare and deliver lunches to the school and the Adult Day Program. Watching the cooking crew, you can sense the pride of accomplishment in her kitchen. With Zenola’s care and coaching, these adults, like so many others at Villa are productive, contributing members of our community.

Legacy of Hope


Mr. Kevin WongMrs. Sally Wood, IIMr. & Mrs. Kenneth V. WorleyMs. Karen WrayMs. Jennifer M. WrayMrs. Howard W. Wright, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Tim C. WrightMr. Anderson WuMs. Sophia WuJoseph & Marjorie WyattMs. Barbara A. YarbroughMr. Brian YinglingMs. Jeanne YoungCandice S. Yu & Douglas ZeeMs. Marie ZakMr. & Mrs. D.C. ZdarstekDr. & Mrs. Richard ZeissMr. Mark R. ZieglerMr. Kenny ZitoMr. & Mrs. Robert Zuber

IN HONOR OF

Greg Albeck Mr. & Mrs. Dean EfstathiouLawrence Cao Ms. Carolyn MoriAlex Carroll Sierra Painting CompanyChristopher Chen Mr. & Mrs. Andrew WuMichael Conkey Mrs. Kathleen PiccolaGloria Constantinides Mrs. Mathilda ConstantinidesBrian Cross Ms. Sharron JacobsR-lene Mijares De Lang Mr. & Mrs. Nick Alexander Ms. Monica Ohlin Burness Ms. Wendy MungerKevin Donahue Mr. & Mrs. Craig Donahue

Toby Dort Audrey E. Griesbach Ms. Nancy Barden Pierson &

Mr. Dennis Dort Dr. & Mrs. Evan SteinbergLaura Dow Mr. James C. WhisenantLauren Frankel The Capital Group Companies

Charitable FoundationKyle French Budlong & Associates, Inc. Mr. Samuel MichaelAllison Grant Patricia & Dennis Brosan Ms. Linda B. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Greenschlag Mr. & Mrs. Kary R. Lafors Mrs. Louis Mutty Ms. Marion T. WardTucker Grant Mr. & Mrs. Robert EddyMike Hale Mr. Richard L. HaleWesly Haynes Mr. & Mrs. Edward HaynesSteve Hjelte Mrs. Frances P. Dixon Mr. & Mrs. Donald LarrabeeRoza & Aron Kuppermann Prof. & Mrs. Marshall Cohen N. & G. J. Wasserburg Dr. Phillip WeiseSharon Kuppermann Dr. Jesse Beauchamp Drs. Sonia & Garry Brody Ms. Reva Furman Dr. Miriam Kuppermann &

Dr. Andy AvinsCynthia Kurtz California General BankKate Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Bruce LawrenceTommy Le Mr. Hung LeCynthia Lewis Liz & Graeme Gilfillan Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Oshin

Christopher Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Al ClarkAntoinette Magamez Mr. Michael MagamezMary Anne Magamez Ms. Laurel CrossLisa McBride Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. RodneyDebbie Meymarian Mrs. James W. LewisMari Moore Mr. & Mrs. David H. ColvilleVirginia Myers Mr. & Mrs. Richard NarvesonSusan Nack Mr. & Mrs. David TookerJennie Ngo Mr. Anderson Wu Ms. Sophia WuPaul Nolan Mrs. Francis Bassler Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius H. Begerow Mrs. Nancy IgnatieffGioia Pastre Mr. & Mrs. John D. TaylorSusan Pringle Mr. John P. PringleAnthony Michael Ramos Ms. Ofelia Orona HolguinAlice Mijares Recendez Mijares Mexican RestaurantMark Schardt Mr. & Mrs. Woody BelsheimAlbert Toro Mr. & Mrs. Victor RuizBrenden Tury Mr. & Mrs. Daniel MorganBenjamin Vaughn Mrs. George D. JagelsSean Watts Mrs. Meta McCulloughDanny Williams Mr. Chris WilliamsAlex Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Al Miles

VYP’s –Villa Young Professionals

Villa’s newest support group is the Villa Young Professionals. The VYP’s mission is to support the programs of Villa and bring awareness about the population Villa serves. The six members of the VYP’s Executive Committee successfully planned and executed fundraising mixers and volunteer opportunities in their first year. The VYP’s is developing into an enthusiastic, creative and service oriented group of individuals, which is vital to Villa in so many ways.


IN MEMORY OF

Dorotha Abbott Ms. Kelly NardoniVance Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Joel WilkJoan Carmichael Mrs. Willard HaydenJune Cavalier Mr & Mrs. Jack BricksonWilliam Corbett Mrs. Thomas P.M. NeelyElsie Di Simori Mr. & Mrs. Ted J. CocoresEileen Feser Ms. Joan FeserMolly Gorman Mr. Joseph G. GormanMargaret Grant Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eddy Mr. & Mrs. Byron NelsonNathan Heiler Mr. & Mrs. James D. Power, IIIDr. George Hjelte Anchor Pacific Co.George & Phyllis Hjelte Mr. & Mrs. G. Craig Hjelte Mr. & Mrs. Ronald MedeirosWalter Hubinger Mr. & Mrs. Richard HubingerWalter & Eileen Hubinger Mr. Michael M. MoreauDarrell Kerckhoff Mrs. Thomas P.M. NeelyAnn Leary Mrs. Robert A. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Chenea Mrs. Christine C. Grant Ms. Martha Grant Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Greenschlag Mr. & Mrs. George Jennings Ms. Susan Merker Ms. Lucille Merker Mrs. Martha PackardErnie Loebbecke Mr. Clarence GauldinJohn Mace Mrs. Thomas P.M. Neely

Veronica McDermott Mr. & Mrs. Byron NelsonMary McKey Mrs. Thomas P.M. NeelyNancy Merriman Mr. & Mrs. Ronald MerrimanVerne & Edna Myers Mr. & Mrs. Richard NarvesonDon & Katie Nack Mr. & Mrs. Alan Nack Carlos Nieto Mr. & Mrs. Roberto MartinezSoflora Olson Ms. Sandra A. HashimotoGeorge & Rachel Pastre Mr. W.C. WinterhalterGeorge Pastre Dr. & Mrs. William OgardEsther Rabb Mr. Laurence RabbIsmael Recendez Mr. & Mrs. James Jimenez Mijares Mexican RestaurantRobert Rohtert Mrs. Robert E. RohtertChristopher Schultz Mr. Scott Alverson Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ard Ms. Kay Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Berry Mr. Mark H. Bevan Ms. Stephanie Branon Mr. & Mrs. Peter Browne Mr. Dennis P. Burke Chem-Dry of Burbank Connell Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Arthur M. Day Mr. John Fick Ms. Catherine Flanders Ms. Lauriann Frietze Mr. & Mrs. James B. Garber Ms. Kimberly Garber Ms. Mary Pete Hawn Mr. & Mrs. Scott Jacobson Agavni Kavoukjian Mr. & Mrs. Terry Keller Ms. Monika Kunz La Salle High School

Ms. Rebecca Loya Ms. Josephine Marinelli Ms. Barbara A. Marshall Ms. Carolyn L. McCartney Mr. & Mrs. Marston L. Medlock Ms. Carol Meyerhof Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Mills Mr. & Mrs. Dave Nakamura Mr. & Mrs. Trifone M. Pagone Ms. Irene Santucci Ms. Rosanne Saracione Ms. Evelyn S. Scribner Senex Retirement Plan Services, LLC Mr. John Soughton Ms. Angela P. Stella Ms. Cheryl Sula Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Tran Ms. Carole Tremblay Mr. & Mrs. Alan Wann Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Wilson Ms. Karen Wray Ms. Jennifer M. Wray Ms. Barbara A. Yarbrough Mr. & Mrs. D.C. ZdarstekBob Sime Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. SimeChuck Stovall Mr. & Mrs. Byron NelsonSavannah Turner Mr. & Mrs. Byron NelsonLouis Tury, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth V. WorleyJohn Wilfong Mr. John FricksJackie Wilson Mrs. Cynthia Bennett Ms. Susan Bertolina Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. Flayter Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hubinger Ms. Mary M. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Lilly Mr. & Mrs. Byron Nelson Mrs. Ann M. TylerKing Wong Mr. & Mrs. Byron NelsonErnest Yee Mr. & Mrs. Elton LuiPaul Young Mr. & Mrs. Elton Lui

Angel Frames

The annual therapeutic art program is made possible through generous grants from the Green Foundation and Rowe and Gayle Giesen Trust.


IN-KIND

A & A Food Services Co.Pooyan AbrahimiAce Beverage Company Inc.Allen Avenue Self StorageAmadeus SpaAnchor Pacific Co.AnonymousThe Armory Center for the ArtsMr. & Mrs. Robert A. BerryMr. & Mrs. Frank BoccalatteThe Body FirmBurke Williams SpaMr. & Mrs. Felipe CarinoMr. Jason L. CarterMs. Nikki A. Cavalier & Mr. Paul CastroCell Business EquipmentMs. Cindy CervantesCigars By ChivasMs. Nancy Cook &

Ms. Emily TellezCorner BakeryCostco WholesaleCreative FramingMs. Laurel CrossDave & Buster’s of Santa AnitaMs. Mary Louise DiazPasadena Diggers Garden Club

of PasadenaMr. & Mrs. Richard DurantFair Ladies AuxiliaryHonorable William M. FineFoothill Autism AllianceMr. & Mrs. Gregory T. ForgatchThe Frame HouseThe Frame Shop, Ltd.Dr. & Mrs. Ronald GambleGonzalez Goodale ArchitectsMr. & Mrs. Bennie GrantMiss Ella GroverHalper Fine ArtMr. & Mrs. Howard HamlinMr. & Mrs. Richard HamlinHaralambos Beverage Co.Mr. Bill Hawkins

Heart of CompassionMr. & Mrs. Minoru HigaMs. Ofelia Orona HolguinMs. Liz HustonIncycle BicyclesInternational Special Events SocietyMr. & Mrs. Jorge JarrinJohn Moran Auctioneers, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Larre JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Louis W. JonesKAP PromotionsMr. Evan P. KattenMr. & Mrs. Terry KellerMs. Sarah KitoKiwanis Club, Thousand OaksLA County Board of SupervisorsMr. Jorge J. LambrinosLevine Custom FramingLicher Direct Mail, Inc.Lionsgate FilmsLos Angeles ClippersMs. Susanne S. Mac MillianMaddalena VineyardMr. Michael MagamezMr. & Mrs. Joe MedinaMr. Rick MendozaMs. Edith Metcalf &

Mr. Jack DoranMijares Mexican RestaurantMission FramingMission Wine & SpiritsMs. Margaret H. MorrisNature Watch, Inc.Nova Picture FramingOffice SolutionsPacific Rim RehabilitationPasadena MagazinePasadena OutlookMr. & Mrs. Christopher PaskerRCSR & S Sales Company, Inc.Random Custom FramingRusnak Auto GroupSan Luis DesignMrs. Patricia SanoraSeasonal AdventuresMr. & Mrs. Jerry Secundy

Sharp Seating CompanySizzlerMr. & Mrs. Mark SparksSt. George’s Medical ClinicStarbucksMr. & Mrs. Russell StoneStone Tapert FinancialMs. Vanesa SunSysco Food ServicesMr. Juan TarioTrader Joe’sThe UPS Store—

Tom & Mary Bristow, OwnersMr. & Mrs. Steve VoorsWalker & CompanyMs. Kathleen WalshWells FargoMs. Rebecca WilkinsWrapper, USA

VOLUNTEERS

Villa is an organization that has grown out of volunteerism. It was mothers coming together for the greater good that started our organization. Today, Villa’s volunteer program encompasses all ages and a variety of opportunities. Students, adults and families volunteer in the programs, in the offices, serve as board members and committee members.They help beautify our campuses and homes and they are our advocates. Our volunteers make our organization stronger! This past year approximately 250 Villa volunteers donated over 5,500 hours to Villa. Thank you to each of our volunteers. You help broaden our legacy.

Aktion Club of PasadenaAktion Club of Thousand OaksBlue & White CommitteesBoy Scouts of America California State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, NorthridgeCircle K, Pasadena City College

Civitan Club of PasadenaCommunity ConscienceCommunity Council for ExcellenceThe Diggers Garden Club of PasadenaDimensions Day ParticipantsFair Ladies Auxiliary Flintridge Preparatory SchoolFlintridge Sacred Heart Academy Fuller Theological SeminaryGirl Scouts of AmericaKiwanis Club of PasadenaLa Salle High School Loyola High School Mayfield Junior SchoolMayfield Senior SchoolNational Charity League,

San Marino Chapter Occidental CollegePasadena City CollegeRotary Club of PasadenaRotary Club of Thousand OaksSan Gabriel Valley Volunteer CenterTournament of Hope CommitteesUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of Southern CaliforniaVilla Board of DirectorsVilla Esperanza GuildVilla Housing BoardVilla Parent AssociationVilla Young Professionals


Facing ForwardWhen a little school for developmentally disabled children opened its doors in

1961, it was impossible to imagine the evolution that would take place over the next 50 years. Thanks to the Pasadena Civitan service organization, the school opened in its first permanent home on Villa Street. Expanding from 37 students and 4 teachers to 80 students and 17 staff members in just 2 1/2 years, the school and facility kept growing at a rapid pace.

With increasing public awareness and landmark legislation, the developmentally disabled community embarked on a mission to meet the growing demands of the population it served and Villa Esperanza was at the forefront.

As more children required services, Villa expanded. As those children grew up, Villa met that challenge with the addition of programs and services designed to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.

In 1993, Villa offered it first class for children who had autism. As the frequency

of this diagnosis escalated and more students with Down syndrome and similar disabilities were being mainstreamed into public schools, Villa met the challenge by revamping its curriculum and facilities to provide an appropriate educational environment for these students.

In the Villa classrooms today, smartboards and other high tech communication devices combined with a highly-qualified and caring staff allow students to learn and develop their individual abilities and the talents of students like Sarah come shining through. At the school’s annual holiday program, every student played a part in their presentation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Singing in the role of Cindy Lou, Sarah melted the heart of the Grinch and everyone else who was there. Along with her classmates, she validated Villa’s ongoing commitment to forecast the changing needs of the community and strengthen the abilities of each individual. Through love, hope, and care the future is brighter for all of them.

Legacy of Hope


The Villa Esperanza Services Annual Report is published by Villa Esperanza Services2060 East Villa StreetPasadena, CA 91107626-449-2919www.VillaEsperanzaServices.org

Villa Esperanza Services programs are licensed and accredited by:California State

Department of EducationCalifornia State

Department of HealthCalifornia State Department of

Community Care LicensingCARF, the Commission on

Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Villa Esperanza Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Editor: Gioia PastreWriter: Michelle Cox and

Margaret Morris Graphic designer: Roberto San Luis,

San Luis DesignPhotographer: Villa Esperanza

Services Staff

If you would like a copy of Villa Esperanza Services complete audited financial statement, please contact the Development Office at 626-449-2919.

Mission:Providing Love, Care and Hope for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families since 1961.

Loebbecke Legacy

Robert Loebbecke has been a long-time friend and supporter of Villa Esperanza Services. He was first introduced to Villa by his mother, Ann Loebbecke, one of the founding members of Villa’s Guild. The Loebbecke legacy continues through Robert’s volunteer work. He has been a member of our Tournament of Hope Committee for over 15 years and volunteers weekly in our Finance Department.

In 2010 we created a special award inspired by Robert who gives of his time, energy, money and heart. It was created to recognize volunteers who stand out because of their tremendous impact on Villa.

A surprised Robert Loebbecke was awarded the first ever Robert E. Loebbecke Volunteer of Excellence Award for his 15 years on the golf committee and over 300 volunteer hours this past year. We congratulate and thank Robert and the hundreds of volunteers that help strengthen Villa’s legacy.

Program revenues received from the following sources:• Area Agency on Aging• Department of Health• Department of Rehabilitation• Private Clients• Regional Centers• School Districts• Grants and Donations

REVENUE

Development 10%

School 24%

Speech and Language 5%

Occupational Therapy 2%

Adult Day Program 6.5%

Other 2%

Care Management Outreach Collaboration 2%

Independent Living Program 4%

Residential 19%

Employment Services 16%

Dimensions Adult Day Program 9.5%

Number of Employees: 260Annual Budget: $10.6 Million

EXPENSES

Programs 77%

Development 5%

Administration 18%

Villa Esperanza Services 2009-2010 Financial Summary

(unaudited)


2009-2010BOARD OF DIRECTORSWendy Petry, ChairmanRob BerryNancy CookThomas CostonR-lene Mijares de LangJoe W. DeFurAnnMarie FlahertyLauren FrankelPaulette GeragosJoseph GormanTucker GrantSally IrvingJohn T. KellyBina LalLaVonne LawsonJim McDermottJanet PaskerMarybeth Rehman-DittuDamon SickmanDenise SparksKathryn TrimbleHarlan P. Tripp

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERKelly White, MA, LMFT

ENDOWMENT FUNDAnnMarie Flaherty, Chairman

HOUSING BOARDSRichard Hubinger, President

SUPPORT GROUPSJudi MooreVilla Esperanza Guild

Vrajesh LalDon SpeakmanTournament of Hope

COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR EXCELLENCETemo ArjaniAndrea Belz Claire and Bill Bogaard Jim Bruno Yun and Rich ByrdRamon Cortines Nancy DavisBetty De Santis Neelam DuggalAkila GibbsBetty Chin HoDeborah JenkinsJane KaczmarekLena KennedyRoza and Aron Kuppermann Cynthia Kurtz Vrajesh Lal Jorge Lambrinos Maryann McKinleySue and William McSweeneyTracy Nickl Sarah Smith OrrBeth and Uzzi RaananTom SelinskePhilip V. SwanJohn TaylorMarlon WadeWilliam S. WallerColleen Williams

2010–2011BOARD OF DIRECTORSWendy Petry, ChairmanRob BerryNancy CookThomas CostonR-lene Mijares de LangJoe W. DeFurDiane DoolinMichael FedrickLauren FrankelPaulette GeragosJudith GordonJoe GormanSally IrvingBina LalLaVonne LawsonJim McDermottJanet PaskerMarybeth Rehman-DittuCandice RogersDamon SickmanDenise SparksKathryn TrimbleHarlan P. Tripp

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERKelly White, MA, LMFT

ENDOWMENT FUNDJoe Gorman, Chairman

HOUSING BOARDSRichard Hubinger, President

SUPPORT GROUPSMarie JonesVilla Esperanza Guild

Debbie MeymarianChuck TapertTournament of Hope

Kate LawrenceVilla Young Professionals

COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR EXCELLENCETemo ArjaniAndrea Belz Claire and Bill Bogaard Jim Bruno Yun and Rich ByrdRamon Cortines Nancy DavisBetty De Santis Neelam DuggalAkila GibbsBetty Chin HoDeborah JenkinsJane KaczmarekLena KennedyRoza and Aron Kuppermann Cynthia Kurtz Vrajesh Lal Jorge Lambrinos Maryann McKinleySue and William McSweeneyTracy Nickl Sarah Smith OrrBeth and Uzzi RaananTom SelinskePhilip V. SwanJohn TaylorMarlon WadeWilliam S. WallerColleen Williams

MAIN OFFICE 2060 East Villa StreetPasadena, CA 91107Tel 626-449-2919 Fax 626-449-2850info@VillaEsperanzaServices.orgwww.VillaEsperanzaServices.org

WEST REGION OFFICE 756 Lakefield Road, Suite FWestlake Village, CA 91361Tel 805-446-1939Fax 805-446-1959

PROGRAM SITES:

Adult Day Program (ADP) Westminster Presbyterian Church1757 North Lake AvenuePasadena, CA 91104Tel 626-398-4435Fax 626-398-4707

Dimensions Adult Day Program2031 East Villa StreetPasadena, CA 91107Tel 626-449-2919Fax 626-449-2850

Employment Services & Integrated Work Program756 Lakefield Road, Suite FWestlake Village, CA 91361Tel 805-446-1939Fax 805-446-1959

Hjelte-Phillips Speech & Language Center435 North Craig AvenuePasadena, CA 91107Tel 626-795-8355Fax 626-792-1455

Independent Living Skills (ILS)Under One Roof Human Services Center80 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 103Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Tel 877-446-4900Tel 805-446-4500

School Campus & Occupational Therapy Clinic2116 East Villa StreetPasadena, CA 91107Tel 626-449-2919Fax 626-395-0174

Adult Residential Homes:

In PasadenaAllen HouseBrown HouseChester HouseDominion/Morehart HouseMurphy HouseStahl HouseVilla ApartmentsWagner HouseWynn House

In Thousand OaksWarwick House

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