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The Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board/Youth Council 2012 Youth Business Network Project (YBNP) II. ABOUT YOUR OGRANIZAITON A. Qualifications Currently Napsac has about 4 employees that manage the store front as well as all accounting functions. They also have about 5 volunteers who assist with day to day operations as well as community events that Napsac does for free for the youth in the area. Some of these events have been car washes, dance contests, mentoring. Although Napsac is not known formally as a Youth program in the City of Santa Ana, the store front has served in the past 7yrs as a place for many youth in the community as a refuge, a safe haven, a place where they could go and `hang-out', complete homework and most of all stay out of trouble. Owner Eddie C. Napper has volunteered in the City of Santa Ana in various programs and was awarded in the Porter Volunteer Award of the Year for his invaluable service particularly in coordinating activities and entertainment for the Black History Parade. As a long time member of the Santa Ana community, Eddie is well aware of the challenges that face youth in today's society and because of that has chosen to give back through providing a formalize training ground through WIA for the youth and has been able to network with other local business owners to do the same. Napsac average annual operating budget runs anywhere between $85K to $98K and the main source of revenue are merchandise from companies such as New Era, Adidas, Mitchel & Ness, Dallas Cowboys, Carl Banks and G - III. B. Experience Napsac Sports Apparel Urban Gear is located in the heart of Santa of Ana surrounded by the main offices of the Unified School District, Social Services Department. It also sits within a business/ entrepreneurial complex that is vibrant with a variety of products and services, capturing all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Napsac first opened its doors in 2005 providing individuals and families with sports gear that could be customized to their needs. Napsac also has worked with youth/adult teams for uniforms for sports leagues and tournaments within the community i.e. Santa Ana Pop Warner, `Our Lady' a private school in Santa Ana for girls, BGA — Basketball Academy, Santa Ana Boxing Team — Boxing Academy. Napsac also hosted community past events that included coordinating entertainment for adults and youth for the annual Black History Parade. Currently they host a `Shuffling Sesh Contest' a free 7week contest for the ages of 4yrs to 20yrs old. The contest is held every Saturday and creates a positive competitive environment that allows youth to express themselves through music and dance. Since opening in 2005, Napsac has expanded their brand and name nationwide through products, community involvement and Church relations. On a personal note, owner of Napsac Sports Apparel Urban Gear, Eddie C. Napper has worked in youth programs specifically Olive Crest in level 12 group homes and level 14 facilities. In his 8yrs of service he was trained and eventually became a trainer weekly in -services training, copying skills, intervention skills, de-escalation techniques, observation, compromising, 9 1 11 a g e Exhibit A