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Orange County Youth Commission <br />Santa Ana, California <br />championships. He is enthusiastic about our programs and thus effective in sharing this <br />enthusiasm with Santa Ana school administrators, thus getting referrals to the boxing. He <br />is a Certified Boxing Trainer by USA Boxing. <br />Isabel Monje oversees our 18 MAD Clubs that take place in schools in Santa Ana. She is <br />not involved in the WIA Program. <br />In 2009 our operating budget was $188,000. Our sources of revenue are corporate gifts, <br />individual support, private foundation support, special events, corporate sponsors and our <br />WIA Government grant. All the services or activities that happen with the Orange County <br />Youth Commission are done for no charge to the youth that we serve. Our Boxing Club <br />is the only Boxing Club in Orange County that does not charge dues or an admission fee. <br />2. Length of Service <br />The Orange County Youth Commission founded in 1997, by Rosemarie "Rosie" Avila, <br />for the purpose of serving the needs of inner-city at-risk youth. This is our 13a' year <br />serving the youth of Santa Ana. <br />3. Our Impact on the Community <br />We have made a positive impact on hundreds of youth in Santa Ana. There isn't a day <br />that goes by that someone doesn't come into the Santa Ana Boxing Club that used to <br />come there years ago. Just recently a man in his 30's came in to show co-workers the <br />Santa Ana Boxing Club where he learned to box and work out. He now works for <br />Southern California Edison. He and his co-workers applied for a grant from SCE on our <br />behalf. Because people feel that we impacted their lives in a positive way they want to <br />give back to us. <br />B. EXPERIENCE: <br />1. During the last two Years OCYC has operated these programs: <br />*M.A.D. Clubs (Making A Difference Clubs) <br />We currently operate 18 after-school clubs, located at elementary and intermediate public <br />school sites. Programs include mentoring, homework assistance, structure sports (team <br />and individual sports such as soccer, basketball, and wrestling are offered and character <br />education (The character education lessons teach character traits which include: respect, <br />responsibility, integrity, initiative, compassion, and cooperation as well as other qualities <br />that will help the children live out ethical lifestyles and become good employees. We use <br />stories from historical heroes to bring home the lessons.) <br />MAD Clubs are located at the school sites. This provides a safe after-school option for <br />children, and the comfort to parents knowing their child does not have to leave the school <br />premises. <br />*Santa Ana Boxing Club <br />17 <br />EXHIBIT A