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EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT SUMMARY St. Joseph Health has along history of service to the people of Santa Ana. Through a needs assessment, it was identified that although there are hundreds of fitness facilities in Orange County, not asingle facility is in this particular neighborhood. St. Joseph Health's appreciation of the impact these types of resources have in creating a health community has inspired it to bring wellness, fitness and clinic services to the workers and residents of the area. In fact, St. Joseph Health has been actively looking for an appropriate location for the last two years. Taller San Jose has a strong desire to strengthen its presence and expand the services that it currently provides. The need for Taller San Jose in Orange County continues to grow; according to the 2010 U.S. Census, there are more than 55,000 impoverished youth between the ages of 18 and 28 living in Central Orange County. High unemployment among Taller San Jose's target population, along with high rates of criminal recidivism and an incarceration system stretched beyond its capacity will continue to exacerbate this situation for the foreseeable future. California has the highest recidivism rate in the nation, with 70% of past offenders returning to jail or prison within 24 months of their release. Taller San Jose has a unique opportunity to impact the ability of this young adult population to achieve and maintain self- sufficiency by expanding its ability to provide services to this vulnerable population. Taller San Jose's highly focused, goal oriented program helps students develop into self- reliant adults through three keyjob- training academies — office careers, medical careers and construction —as well as support services such as mentoring, legal assistance, substance abuse recovery support and job placement. Last year, "faller San Jose placed 175 previously unemployed young people into employment at an average salary of $11.13 per hour. On average, 72% of Taller San Jose graduates placed into employment remain employed one year later. Furthermore, 92% of graduates with a criminal background do notreoffend. The YMCA building represents areal opportunity for SJH and Taller San Jose to positively impact the community of Santa Ana in a new and significant way. Our intent is to create a multi- purpose place of gathering for health, wellness and learning in the YMCA building, with the following approximate breakdown of space allocation: Medical Fitness - 17,000 square feet (45 %). This space will offer fitness facilities to the public (through paid or scholarship subscriptions) for general fitness or recreation, with additional specialized programs for those with chronic health conditions Taller San Jose - 19,000 square feet, (50 %). This area will provide vocational training to local youth Clinic - 2,000 square feet (5 %). This space will provide primary care and worksite wellness to the community workers and residents The team believes these services are complementary to the location. The YMCA building is located on a major thoroughfare in a Civic area of Santa Ana, and is prominent in the way that it stands majestically across from the old Court House. It seems fitting to house services that are accessible by the public so that the building can be enjoyed by a wide cross section of the 25C -24