| Register Ralphs Card Annually! |
FYI: Every September,, you need to RE-REGISTER to continue supporting HSFC. Register your Ralphs Rewards Card with California Hospital Medical Center Foundation, and Ralphs will contribute 1-3% of your grocery bill to Hope Street Family Center. How to sign up... 1. Sign-in online at Ralphs (My Ralphs / Community Contribution / Enroll) or 2. Call 800-660-9003 for assistance. Be sure to use our NPO# 92047.
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| Capital Campaign Update |
Fundraising: In November, CHMC Foundation received a $400,000 grant from the Weingart Foundation for this project! Funds raised to date total $12 miilion (76%) of the $15.7 million project budget.
Construction: Ground stabilization, plumbing and foundation work are in progress this month.
Hope Street Family Center
is building a new 26,500 sf LEED certified building to expand its wellness and recreation services to children and families in the Downtown and Pico Union communities.
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 Greetings!
The Thanksgiving holiday reminds Hope Street of all that we have to appreciate. In this month's newsletter, Nashuva celebrates seven years of thanksgiving with Hope Street; Maria shares her story of giving back to KABC-7; and Elizabeth talks to Hoy newspaper about what she's thankful for this season. Enjoy the newsletter and keep a look out for a holiday card coming to you soon! Please feel free to contact me directly at (213) 742-5869 or by email Amy.Costello@chw.edu. |
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Kosher Thanksgiving Celebration for 300
Nashuva Families Volunteer to Support Hope Street Families
  
On Sunday November 20th, 45 families (nearly 225 persons) from Hope Street Family Center and over 80 volunteers from Nashuva celebrated together for the Thanksgiving holiday. Children enjoyed the many craft activities, which included face painting, coloring festive hats, designing picture frames, and spinning paint art. At noon, a homemade lunch was served. The event concluded with colorful food baskets being distributed for the Pico Union Family Preservation Program families. This year, the event was highlighted by KABC-7 and KMEX-34. Newsclips will be available on the Hope Street website soon. For more information about the event, please contact Tania Benacerraf at (213) 742-5828. |
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Maria is a Featured Channel 7 "Cool Kid"
Danny Romero from KABC-7 Visits Hope Street!
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On November 8th, Danny Romero and Channel 7 visited Hope Street Family Center to interview Maria. Maria originally came to Hope Street when she was seven years old. She is now a senior in high school and mentors younger students at the Hope Street Youth Center. "They look up to you, (so) you have to be a good person and be a role model. And it's just fun helping kids. You feel satisfied that you can help a kid out and it makes you feel right," Maria said. Watch the video above to see her story as reported by KABC-7. For anyone interested in volunteering or mentoring at Hope Street Family Center, please contact CHMC's Director of Volunteers Tracy Nordbak at (213) 742-5707. |
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Elizabeth & Family Highlighted in Hoy
Family's Story Told Both in HSFC Video & Hoy Newspaper 
As a result of the Hope Street video being shared with local media, Elizabeth and her family were interviewed by Hoy for a story that was printed on November 18th.
Se acerca el Día de Acción de Gracias, y Elizabeth Valadez sabe que tiene mucho que agradecerle a la vida este año, especialmente por su encuentro con "La Calle de la Esperanza" hace siete años. ..."Hope Street Family Center es el hogar que me abrió las puertas cuando nadie creyó en mí. Ahí encontré guía emocional, educacional e inspiración para salir adelante y querer ayudar a otros", expresó Valadez, quien ahora tienen 25 años. Full story... |
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Coming soon..."It's a Small World" Event
Annual Winter Festival for Children and their Families!
On Friday, December 9th, Hope Street Family Center is inviting over 300 families to Keck Hall for entertainment, snacks, and special activities. Hope Street families are being to invited to attend at either 11am or 3pm. This year, "It's a Small World" is the theme. Please feel free to come see the festivities. To volunteer with this event or to RSVP to attend, please contact Sherrie Segovia at (213) 742-6039. |
 Upcoming Events "Have you seen...?" Hope Street Mission Tour Typically 3rd Thursday of each month December 15, 2011 at 3:30pm January 19, 2012 at 1;30pm It's A Small World Winter Festival, Keck Hall at CHMC December 9, 2011 at 11am and 3pm For more information, please contact Amy Costello at (213) 742-5869. |
| Contact Information
Amy Parsons Costello
Development Associate
California Hospital Medical Center Foundation |
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