"HELPING PEOPLE HELPTHEMSELVES"

Southwest Community Center1601 W. Second Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703

www.swcommunitycenter.org T: 714-547-4073

Our mission is to provide food, clothing, shelter, guidance, healthand referral services to economically disadvantaged individualsand families, and assist and encourage self-sufficiency amongthose whom we serve. Orange County has over 3 millionresidents, of those 24% live within the poverty range.

2016 Accomplishments

Food Distribution

• 128,000 hot mealsserved

• Over 5,000 family foodbags distributed

·360 USDA food bagsdistributed

• 504 food bagsdistributed tohomeless clients

• 360 "Hope" foodboxes distributed toour community

• 376 food vouchersgiven to families inneed

Clothing Distribution and other services provided

• 410 families/homelessreceived clothing

• Over 2500 diaperswere distributed

• Helped 42 familiesavoid eviction

• 48 nights at motel forhomeless families

• 12 families receivedassistance to pay theirutilities

• 135 hygiene kits tohomeless distributed

• 60 bus passes given toassist in finding work

UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL lS-CHILDREN'S EASTERPARTY 1-3 PM

MAY 29-MEMORIAL DAYOFFICE CLOSED

NO BREAKFAST SERVEDLUNCH SERVED 1-3 PM

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SAVE THE DATEAUGUST 19-ANNUAL GALA

SWCC has been helping OrangeCounty for over 45 years.We offer the following services toour clients:

• Food Distribution• Clothing Distribution• Health Screening• Computer labs• Transportation• Showers and laundry access

Do you have something you canoffer our community?Get involved! We'd love to haveyou help the cause!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

KAY CRASKAS EACH RECEIVED A GIFT. USE IT TO SERVE ONE

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"I love the fact that SWCCservesmeals, but the missionof "helping people helpthemselves" really resonated with me from the beginning" says Kay Craskexplaining how she got involved with SWCC almost 5 years ago. Kay wasintroduced to SWCC by board member Stacey Petersen several years agowhen Stacey invited her to the Harvest Banquet. Although Kay no longer lives inOrange County she continues to support SWCc.

SWCCis so grateful for volunteers like Kay Crosk,Stacey Peterson,SWCC boardmember had the opportunity to spend some time asking her some questionsabout her involvement with the center.

S:What aspects of SWCC'smany servicesand programs caught your attention:

K: The goal of becoming self-sustaining gives back an individual's dignity andmakes room for the next person in need of services. SWCC does not stop withfeeding a person who is hungry, there are services to provide clothing, help towrite a strong resume, and even assistance with transportation to a jobinterview.

S: How have you blessed the Southwest Community Center with your giftsand talents?

K: I first assisted the Center with financial donations, but as time went on. Iwanted to do more. Since you (Stacey Petersen)were working on the firstGalaFundraiser,it was a natural fit for me to help with entertainment. As a violinistandteacher, I found a student string quartet to provide music for the firstbanquet. Iwas able to attend that firstyear, but for the second Gala I decided toenlist my fellow violinist and educator Gary Hung in providing music for thecocktail hour and together we entertained the guests. Interestingly enough,Gary is now interested in finding ways for himself and his many students tobecome involved with SWCc.

S: When you firstbecame involved with the SWCCyou lived in Yorba Linda. Nowyou live in Three Rivers,near Sequoia National Park. Living so far away, what hasprompted you to stay connected to the Center?

K: In 2013 I retired and moved from Orange County to Three Rivers,a small.village near Sequoia National Park. It never occurred to me to stop myinvolvement with the Center! I still support the Center with my yearly financialcontribution, but I love giving the gift of music when entertainment is neededand will continue to do so. .

S: Some people are under the impression that the only ways to support anorganization are through direct financial support or direct volunteerism. Can youshare some of the creative ways you've provided support to the Center?

K: I love finding creative ways to volunteer and sometimes prefer that tofinancial donations. A fun way I gave back to the Center in 2015was to ask myfrlends to donate food to the Center in lieu of birthday gifts. It made me sohappy to drive up to the Center and request help unloading my car, which wasfilled with heavy bags of canned and dried foods. This year I hosted aSeptember birthday celebration with a couple friendsand we asked our gueststobring school supplies and backpacks in order to outfit SWCCchildren for the newschool year.

WILCOX MANOR

GALA 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Adopt a NeighborAbiding Savior Lutheran Church, Lake ForestAnjie's Care GroupB-K Donuts, Santa AnaChrist Pacific Church, Huntington BeachChurch of the Foothills, Santa AnaCommunity United Methodist Church, HBCynthia Shaffer & FriendsFirst American Title CompanyFirst Presbyterian Church, Santa AnaFirst Presbyterian Church, WestminsterFirst United Methodist Church, Santa AnaFloral Park AssociationFood FindersFountain Valley School DistrictFriends Church, Yorba LindaHoly Spirit Catholic Church, Fountain ValleyIrvine Presbyterian Church, 'IrvineJack Werner and FriendsKaren Shaffer and FriendsKFC, Bristol Street, Santa AnaKorean Martyrs Catholic Church, WestminsterKris Kozak & FriendsLa Purisima Church, OrangeLoaves and Fishes X 10

Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, Costa MesaMount of Olives Lutheran Church, Mission ViejoNewport Beach and Corona del Mar Kiwanis ClubNotre Dame Alumni Club of Orange CountyOur Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, NBPadmakaraRoma d'italia RestaurantRussell Sherrie and FriendsSaiBabaSanta Ana Food MarketShachi RanaShepherd of the Hills United Methodist, Mission ViejoSt. Bonaventure Church, Huntington BeachSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, IrvineSt. George Episcopal Church, Laguna HillsSt. Joachim Catholic Church, Costa MesaSt. Killian's Catholic Church, Mission ViejoSt. Martin's Catholic Church, Yorba Lindast. Mary's Catholic Church, Fullertonst. Paul's Episcopal Church, TustinTCCOTemple Beth Shalom, Santa AnaTrinity Episcopal Church, OrangeTrinity United Presbyterian Church, Santa AnaWestminster Presbyterian Church, Westminster

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

,.Congregants of the La Purisima Catholic Church in Orange have been serving meats at theSouthwest Community Center for almost 40 years. La Purisima is a multicultural diversecongregation in the Purisima parish of the Catholic Diocese of Orange, which can document itsorigins back to the 1920s, first as mission parish, then as a Church.

.The team of volunteers, led by Maryellen and Mike Keating, serve lunch at the Center on thesecond Saturday of each month. Their menu includes hot dogs and quesadillas, salad, dessertand a drink. The team usually includes four to six members of the Church; of which some areyoung people from Confirmation classes, those preparing for their First Communion or juststudents from the Church's K-8 Grades school who want to perform community service. TheKeatings, who started the team, make sure that each of the young people who accompany themunderstand the true meaning of giving back by serving the community in need.

In addition to her duties as leader of the food service team, Maryellen has recently taken on thevolunteer support role of helping the Center conduct outreach activities for our fundraisingevents. We have truly benefited for her efforts in getting supporters for our annual Gala and ourHarvest Banquet.

La Purisima Catholic Church is one of several churches in the Orange diocese that supports theSouthwest Community Center both in heart and service and we are overwhelmingly blessed andgrateful for their service.

(114) 541-4073

KEY SWCC SPONSORS

Boeing Company

Church of the Foothills, Santa Ana

Community United Methodist, HB

Disneyland

Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley

Edwards LifeSciences

First Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana

First Presbyterian Church, Westminster

First United Methodist Church, Santa Ana

Fluor Corporation

Irvine Presbyterian Church

J. Derek Lewis and Associates

Martfam Foundation

Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, MV

O.L. Halsell Foundation

Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, NB

Pacific Life Foundation

Pix Video, Film & Multimedia

Second Baptist Church, Santa Ana

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine

St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine

Telephone Pioneers, De Anza Chapter

The Green Foundation

Thrivent Financial Services

Toyota of Orange

Trinity Episcopal Church, Orange

Trinity United Presbyterian Church, SA

Stillwell Charitable Trust

United Methodist Women

United Parcel Service

Weingart Foundatoin

Women's Club of Santa Ana

Ways To Get InvolvedOrganize a Food Drive: We accept contributions of canned and packaged foods from individuals.We also accept surplus food from restaurants and groceries. Try a canned food drive throughyour school or employer. We.can never have too much, and it all goes to the needy.Contribute clothing: We accept used and new clothing for distribution to children and adults.Contribute toys: We accept used and new toys for distribution to children.Contribute money: No amount is too sm;~II!!Contribute gift cards: Costeo, Staples, Walmart, Groeery Stores are a few ideas!! .Contribute time and skill: We all have special skills and knowledge that can contribute to ourmission. We can use office help, computer input and modernization, clerical help and helpworking with our clients. Whatever your gilts and skills, you are welcome at SWCC.Contribute through the United WayContribute through your employerContribute through your churchContribute through your community groupOrganize a fundraiserContact Connie or Jessie at 714-547-4073

Help Support the Work of the Southwest Community Center

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Thisyear SWCC again hosted our annual Christmas Party. Santa and Mrs.Claus decided to leave the reindeer at home and instead arrived in trueSouthern California style, a yellow convertible. Over 240 children waitedpatiently for the chance to meet Santa Claus, Each child received, treats,a gift and a stocking. We had over 64 volunteers and supporting donorswho made this possible. A special thank you to Boy Scout Troop 700, theyhave participated in this event for the last 15 years, And Thank You toToyota of Orange and Telephone Pioneers for donating the stockings.

2017 WISH LIST

The Southwest Community Center depends upon the donations and contributions to support manyof our services. We continue to experience increased demand for services and decreased fundingresources, as well as increased operational costs-all result in significant deficits in both programand operational funds. We provide tax-deductible receipts for donations upon request. You mayhelp by giving a cash donation; conducting food, hygiene and clothing drives or donating new orused clothing and household items or any of the following items:

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER1601 West Second StreetSanta Ana, California 92703

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017John J. Collins, PresidentDonna Threat Ford, Vice PresidentAlan Oleson, Vice President (Finance)Anita Harvey, TreasurerArlene Forrest, SecretaryJessie R. Allen, MemberDiona Corbo, MemberRichard Dixon, MemberVon Roy, MemberMichael Ruck, MemberRhonda Smith, MemberLarry Tripp, MemberTyrone Tripp, MemberConnie J. Jones, Executive Director

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PANTRY NEEDSFAMIL Y AND HOMELESS FOOD BAGS NEEDS

• Canned Food items (Individual and Family Sizes)• Peanut Butter• Rice• Dry Beans (Pinto, Red Beans, Kidney, etc.)• Cereals (Dry)• Jellies/Jams• Coffee (for Meals-Extra Large Cans)• Creamer (Dry)• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

INFANT CARE NEEDS

• Baby Diapers (All sizes-particularly sizes 3, 4, 5)• Baby Wipes• Baby Clothes (New and gently used)• Baby Formula (Enfamfl)

KITCHEN/SHOWER/LAUNDRY NEEDS

• Paper Plales (for meals)-Divided 10'• Cups (for meals}-8-12 ounces• For1<s(for meals)• Spoons (for meals)• Napkins (for meals)• Trash Bags (33-39 gallon)• Plastic Aprons• Plastic Gloves• Plastic Tablecloths• Laundry SoaplFabrtc Softener for Dryer

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