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City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Santa Ana Investing in the Artists Opportunity Grant Dear Panel, 714.460.0826 949.253.3125 www.communityengagement.org W I am writing to extend our support of Rebecca Chernow's application for Santa Ana's Investing in the Artists Opportunity Grant. I am the Executive Director of Community Engagement, a nonprofit organization based in Southern California. We seek to stimulate positive social Interaction in diverse communities through innovative and socially motivated art practice. Our mission in Santa Ana has received invaluable support from Ms. Chernow in both the establishment and development of our community based arts programming. Our organization has worked closely with Ms. Chernow for more than a year and I feel confident providing my complete support for her application. Ms. Chernow has been a creative force behind our organization's artistic endeavors. Beyond her talents as an artist, she is a kind and thoughtful individual who always seeks to improve the lives of those around her. Ms. Chernow's involvement with residents of low-income housing in Santa Ana has resulted in the development of improved neighborhood relations and increased inclusivity and cultural awareness. She is extremely adept at building friendships and mentoring youth in the value of self-confidence and respect for your neighbor. Her work has brought happiness, hope, and peace to a community struggling with the challenges of limited financial resources and the social stigmas associated with low-income housing. Our organization is committed to the expansion of artistic efforts in our community of Santa Ana. The positive social interaction we work to provide together builds our understanding and respect for one another and is the first step toward a better world. We strongly believe that Ms. Chernow's proposed grant project will engage, enlighten, and create new opportunities for Santa Ana's youth, creatives, and all members of our community. Sincerely, Jessica Preboski Executive Director Community Engagement, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Tax ID number is 47-4600334.