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Covenant<br />

House<br />

California<br />

COVENANT HOUSE<br />

CALIFORNIA<br />

<strong>2020</strong>


OUR SUCCESS IS BECAUSE OF YOU<br />

A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR AND CEO<br />

Greetings to our Covenant House California Community! After celebrating 30 years of incredible service last year, we have<br />

used 2019/<strong>2020</strong> as a jumping off point for what is to come in the next 30 years. Launching our vision of growth in the midst<br />

of a pandemic is not something we expected. The impact of the virus has had a devastating impact on our economy, and<br />

nearly everyone in our country. But the ones who have suffered the most are those who were most vulnerable already. One<br />

thing is clear; there is so much more to do to help youth who are suffering through homelessness and human trafficking in<br />

California. With over 12,000 young people that don’t have a safe place to sleep each night in California, the need is<br />

immense. Therefore, this year has been one of significant growth, planning and fundraising for our plans to expand, beyond<br />

our Hollywood site, and our three sites in the Bay Area. In the coming 12-18 months, Covenant House California is looking<br />

forward to completing the following key projects:<br />

— Hollywood: 20% increase in the number of shelter beds, and kitchen dining renovation at<br />

our Hollywood site<br />

— Oakland: The addition of 25 beds, and a total site renovation at our Jack London Square site,<br />

including the addition of a medical clinic on site, that is now operational<br />

— Berkeley: A new 24-hour site for our 30-bed YEAH Shelter program<br />

— The Crenshaw Project: The opening of a new 30-bed Apartment-based site in Los Angeles,<br />

that will accommodate parenting youth and their children<br />

— Orange County: The development of a 25-30 bed site for youth in Anaheim, CA.<br />

The first shelter program for homeless Transitional Aged Youth in Orange County!<br />

— Rapid Re-Housing: Expansion of our apartment placement and support programs in both<br />

Southern and Northern California<br />

In all, the projects will enable us to house close to 200 additional youth each night, and to serve countless more through our<br />

street outreach, drop-in centers, medical clinics, and aftercare programs. We can only do these things because of the<br />

incredible support of our Covenant House community; donors who give so generously, volunteers who enrich the lives of our<br />

youth each day, corporate partners who pledge their employee support and resources, and even government agencies. We<br />

feel incredibly blessed to be a part of a community who cares so deeply for the most vulnerable young people in our country,<br />

and are the reason we have been able to increase our services in a time when many other providers reduced or closed their<br />

programs. But, you made sure Covenant House was there for the youth who needed us most! And because of your<br />

compassion and generosity, we can’t wait to see how many lives can be transformed over the next 30 years!<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

PAGE 4:<br />

David’s Story<br />

PAGE 6:<br />

Growth in <strong>2020</strong><br />

PAGE 8:<br />

Our Support:<br />

Community<br />

PAGE 10:<br />

Our Impact<br />

PAGE 12:<br />

Expenses & Revenue<br />

PAGE 14:<br />

Our Support:<br />

Staff<br />

PAGE 16:<br />

David’s Story (cont’d)<br />

PAGE 18:<br />

Our Leadership:<br />

Board<br />

PAGE 20:<br />

Our Leadership:<br />

Staff<br />

Omid Yazdi<br />

Chairman,<br />

CHC Board of Directors<br />

Bill Bedrossian<br />

Chief Executive Officer,<br />

Covenant House California<br />

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WHY DAVID MEANS SO MUCH TO US<br />

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE<br />

After exiting the foster care system, David Hornsby was left to fend for himself. He didn’t know where to go or<br />

what to do with his life and soon ended up sleeping at a children’s playground. Parents of children at the park<br />

threatened him before they realized he was homeless. So, one of the families offered David a place to stay.<br />

For a few months, he thrived and bonded with the family and their teenage son. But, his luck soon changed.<br />

One night, while he was traveling with the family’s son, the father, the uncle and the father’s friend, their car was<br />

pulled over by the police. Several pounds of marijuana, cocaine, and three guns were found in the trunk. Despite<br />

having no connection to what was in the car, David was charged and sent to prison for two years.<br />

It was “the worst time of my life,” he said. “The only time I ever had a visitor was my lawyer whenever there was<br />

a court date.” After he was released from jail, David headed to California for a job. Sitting by himself on a beach in<br />

San Diego, he decided to cut ties to his old life and to start anew in the Golden State. Eventually, he made his way<br />

to L.A., staying at the beach in Santa Monica before ending up in Hollywood.<br />

Without a place to stay, he lived in Covenant House California’s transitional housing facilities before<br />

eventually moving out on his own. At the Cov, he learned how to take care of himself, manage his own finances,<br />

and find a career where he would thrive. (continued on page 16)<br />

“I’m taking this more seriously than anything I’ve ever done in my life.”<br />

- David, recent graduate and CHC Alumni<br />

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EXPANDING TO HELP EVEN MORE YOUTH<br />

GROWTH IN <strong>2020</strong><br />

ALAMEDA COUNTY | served 1,973 youth<br />

1997, 2007 | Covenant House California, Oakland<br />

2017 | YEAH! Youth Services, Berkeley<br />

2018 | DreamCatcher Shelter, Oakland<br />

LOS ANGELES COUNTY | served 2,796 youth<br />

1988 | Covenant House California, Hollywood<br />

2018 | Precise Barber College / Social Enterprise<br />

<strong>2020</strong> | Covenant House California, Crenshaw Apartments<br />

ORANGE COUNTY | coming soon!<br />

2021 | Covenant House California, Anaheim<br />

TOTAL YOUTH SERVED IN <strong>2020</strong> | 4,769<br />

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OUR SUPPORT<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

“Although the number of homeless youth and the dangers they face while living on the streets may seem overwhelming,<br />

there is hope. Covenant House helps change the lives of these kids, providing them with the housing and supportive<br />

services they need – and most importantly, giving them a new chance to thrive and fulfill their dreams.”<br />

- Tae Yoo, SVP of Corporate Affairs, Cisco<br />

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OUR IMPACT<br />

THE YOUTH WE SERVE AND HOW WE SERVE THEM<br />

Covenant House California has progressed substantially year over year. The following represents the percentage of growth among important areas that affect how we provide overall support to youth experiencing homelessness and<br />

trafficking living in Los Angeles County and the Bay Area.<br />

Year over Year (YoY)% GROWTH | FY 2016-2019<br />

52%<br />

74%<br />

35%<br />

13%<br />

YOUTH SERVED<br />

EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENTS<br />

MEALS SERVED<br />

NIGHTS OF CARE<br />

TOTAL YOUTH SERVED YoY % GROWTH | FY 2016-2019<br />

Data representative of all campuses (CHC - Hollywood, CHC - Oakland, DreamCatcher, and YEAH!)<br />

2,395<br />

1,827<br />

2017<br />

2016<br />

3,238<br />

2018<br />

4,769<br />

2019<br />

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EXPENSES & REVENUE GROWTH<br />

COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY<br />

$16,050,688<br />

EXPENSES FY2019<br />

Total Functional Expenses Before Depreciation and Amortization<br />

REVENUE FY2019<br />

JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 $16,221,571<br />

$15,259,893<br />

PROGRAM &<br />

SERVICES<br />

FY2018<br />

JULY 2017 - JUNE 2018<br />

$15,869,982<br />

$645,015<br />

FUNDRAISING &<br />

ADMINISTRATION<br />

FY2017<br />

JULY 2016 - JUNE 2017<br />

$10,810,853<br />

OUTREACH SERVICES (7%)<br />

$1,036,434<br />

COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />

8%<br />

CENTER (8%)<br />

$1,223,021<br />

1%<br />

MEDICAL SERVICES (3%) $548,922<br />

3%<br />

PUBLIC EDUCATION (1%)<br />

$130,867<br />

CONTRIBUTED SERVICES,<br />

MERCHANDISE AND PROPERTY (8%)<br />

8%<br />

SPECIAL 8% EVENTS (8%)<br />

April May June July August September<br />

PROGRAM & SERVICES<br />

SHELTER 51% &<br />

CRISIS (51%)<br />

$7,773,712<br />

INDIVIDUAL<br />

10%<br />

GIVING<br />

ON- AND OFFLINE (10%)<br />

SOURCES OF REVENUE<br />

GOVERNMENT<br />

50%<br />

GRANTS (50%)<br />

TRANSITIONAL<br />

HOUSING (30%) 30%<br />

$4,546,937<br />

DIRECT MAIL 11% (11%)<br />

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PLANNED GIVING 13% (13%)<br />

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OUR SUPPORT<br />

STAFF<br />

The most interesting office—filled with<br />

flags, figurines, and art supplies—<br />

belongs to Rafael. Always within his<br />

eyeshot, though, on his desk, is a rock.<br />

The rock serves as a reminder of why<br />

he continues to champion<br />

homeless youth. “A few years ago, I<br />

took a group on an outing to<br />

Malibu. Just as we were getting ready<br />

to leave, a youth told me that he had<br />

never been to the beach in his life,”<br />

says Rafael. The youth shared, “Rafael,<br />

I am giving you this rock with holes in<br />

it to remember me by, and to thank<br />

you for bringing me to the beach. This<br />

rock is like my heart—full of holes.”<br />

Years later, that same youth returned<br />

to visit Rafael and asked if he<br />

remembered that day at the beach.<br />

And, with a big smile, Rafael pointed<br />

to the rock on his desk.<br />

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“Seeing the smiles on our youth’s faces when I take them on an outing<br />

to the beach, or when they perform a song, maybe for their first time,<br />

and forget in that moment what they’ve been through. It’s the very best<br />

part of my job.”<br />

- Rafael Robledo, CHC Activities Coordinator


WHY DAVID MEANS SO MUCH TO US<br />

ABSOLUTE RESPECT<br />

(continued from page 4)<br />

Over the last few years, David has attended Precise Barber College (PBC), a social enterprise of<br />

Covenant House California, at least three times a week. Under the guidance of Gabe Torres, co-owner of<br />

PBC, David found his calling.<br />

“When I first got this opportunity, I wasn’t really taking it too serious. I thought I would just try it out for<br />

a couple weeks,” David said. “But I’m in love with this, everything I’m doing. Now I think of my future<br />

completely differently than I used to.”<br />

After a lot of hard work to perfect his craft, David is now the very first graduate of Precise Barber College!<br />

He is employed as a barber in Hollywood and is making a life for himself with the unwavering support of<br />

his Cov family.<br />

“David’s killing it right now,” Gabe said. “When it comes to hair coloring and design, he just shines. He’s<br />

still raw, but the big thing with this is not having the fear, and he’s just got no fear at all when it comes to<br />

trying things out. I can’t wait for the day David has his own shop. That’s going to be one of my proudest<br />

days, too.”<br />

“Covenant House has changed my life and gave me a future. They gave<br />

me hope and helped me understand more about myself. They showed<br />

me how to put together a 5-year plan when I didn’t have one. The<br />

opportunity to succeed in life and become a barber! My hands... for<br />

art... gave me hope for my future. Without their help, I wouldn’t be<br />

where I’m now. Gabe has pushed me into the direction of succeeding<br />

at the Barber College. Thanks Gabe & Covenant House California!”<br />

Covenant<br />

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- David, recent graduate and CHC Alumni<br />

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OUR LEADERSHIP<br />

BOARD<br />

Covenant<br />

House<br />

California<br />

Omid Yazdi, Board Chair<br />

Partner, KPMG, LLP<br />

Michael Kibler, Vice Chair<br />

Partner, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlet, LLP<br />

Melissa Abbott<br />

General Manager, Sales Partnerships, Delta Airlines<br />

Gus Anagnos<br />

CISO, University of Southern California<br />

Fred Ali<br />

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Chair<br />

Development Committee Co-Chair<br />

President & CEO, Weingart Foundation<br />

Honorable William Brodhead<br />

Attorney, Former Congressman (Michigan)<br />

Mia DiMontigny<br />

VP, Controller & CFO at SoCalGas<br />

Kristine Dunn<br />

Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom<br />

Kelly Gordon, Program Committee Chair<br />

COO, Topson Downs (retired)<br />

Paul Hanneman<br />

President of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing & Distribution,<br />

Twentieth Century Fox (retired)<br />

Ilene Harker, Governance Committee Chair<br />

Head of Enterprise Risk, Western Asset Management (retired)<br />

Ricardo Hartigan, Investment Committee Chair<br />

Director, BlackRock<br />

Dennis Jilot, Finance Committee Chair<br />

Retired CEO, Specializing Technology Resources<br />

Daryl Kueter<br />

Senior Vice President of Business Management,<br />

Bank of America<br />

Kevin MacLellan<br />

Chairman, Global Distribution and International,<br />

NBC Universal<br />

John Mavredakis<br />

Senior Managing Director, Houlihan, Lokey Howard and Zukin<br />

Liza Pano, Development Committee Co-Chair<br />

Senior Vice President, Paramount Pictures<br />

James Rossiter<br />

Chief Revenue Officer, Next Gate Solutions<br />

Herbert “Dick” Schulze, Bay Area Chair<br />

Attorney, Holland & Hart, LLP<br />

Shantel Williams<br />

CHC Alumni, Youth Advocate<br />

“Covenant House is in relentless pursuit of hope and healing with a strategic vision, determination and compassion for the<br />

homeless, runaway and trafficked young people that live on the streets and enter their doors daily. They ask: How can we serve<br />

more youth, how can we serve them better, how can we make a lasting difference? We applaud their mission to meet each young<br />

person in their need and support the work of Covenant House to help build solid futures so that all may thrive.”<br />

- Pam Thomas, Grants Administrator of Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation


OUR LEADERSHIP<br />

STAFF<br />

BILL BEDROSSIAN<br />

Chief Executive<br />

Officer<br />

AMI ROWLAND<br />

Chief Operating Officer<br />

AMANDA SATTLER<br />

Chief Development &<br />

Communications Officer<br />

Steve Baker<br />

Director of Strategic Growth<br />

Nan Brown<br />

Director of Human Resources<br />

Stacey Christenson<br />

Director of Operations<br />

Heather Flynn<br />

Director of Development Operations<br />

Andrew Ramaglia<br />

Director of Grant Management and Compliance<br />

Daniel Ballin<br />

LCSW, Director of Clinical Services<br />

Hollywood<br />

Aletheia Broom<br />

Director of Safe Haven Shelter Program<br />

Hollywood<br />

Beverly Meza<br />

Director of Transitional Living Programs<br />

Hollywood<br />

Brian Bob<br />

Director of Community Involvement<br />

Oakland<br />

Jesus Siordia<br />

Director of Residential Services<br />

Oakland<br />

Amba Johnson<br />

Director of DreamCatcher Program<br />

Oakland<br />

DAVID WEAVER<br />

Chief Financial<br />

Officer<br />

MARISSA ESPINOZA<br />

Sr. Vice President,<br />

Southern California<br />

ANDRE GOODE<br />

Sr. Vice President,<br />

Northern California<br />

Jarekhye Covarrubias<br />

Director of YEAH! Program<br />

Berkeley


Covenant<br />

House<br />

California<br />

ANAHEIM | BERKELEY | HOLLYWOOD | OAKLAND<br />

FEDERAL TAX ID: 13-3391210<br />

OUR MISSION<br />

Covenant House California is dedicated to serving all God’s children, with<br />

absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing<br />

homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need.<br />

www.covenanthousecalifornia.org

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