2012 - Richstone Family Center

For the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse

Winter 2012

Since 1974, the Richstone Family Center has worked to treat and prevent child abuse, strengthen families, and prevent violence in families, schools and communities. We’ve provided thousands of children and families the coping tools, emotional support, education, and advocacy they need to heal and rebuild their lives. Despite our success, the need is still great. With your help, we can do so much more... UÊexpand our programs to better address the overlap between child abuse, domestic violence and alcohol/substance abuse UÊincrease school based counseling services that enable us to serve more children in need UÊbuild upon collaborative partnerships to prevent community violence UÊincrease educational and career development opportunities for our clients UÊprovide educational resources for the public that build awareness and prevent abuse UÊexpand our clinical training program, which prepares future professionals and increases the number of families we can support

Child Abuse in America UÊChild abuse is reported every 10 seconds UÊ5 children die every day as a result of child abuse UÊAn estimated 30% of abused children will later abuse their own children UÊChildren who experience child abuse are 59% more likely to be arrested as a juvenile and 30% more likely to commit violent crime

Together, we can make a difference.

Providing a Safe Place for Children and Families Each year, Richstone gives hundreds of children and families an opportunity to celebrate holidays in a safe and healthy environment. We believe it is so important to provide a space in which families have a sense of belonging and feel like they truly matter. We remain truly grateful to all the volunteers and service groups, including National Charity League, Junior Vistas, local Interact Clubs, North High J’s & V’s and the Girl Scouts, who continue to make these events possible!

Easter Party

Halloween Party

Special thanks to the South Bay Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae for the beautiful baskets and to Yogurtland for making the day extra special!

Thank you Weight Watchers (Torrance) and St. John Fisher School for the giveaway goodies. And, many thanks to Patman Meat Group for sponsoring the event - you brought smiles to so many families!

Helping Children Learn and Grow In 2011, the Fulfillment Fund transformed the Kids Club’s raised sandbox into a garden. The kids greatly enjoyed growing, harvesting, and especially, eating the tomatoes they were able to grow. A year later, I began my Girl Scout Gold Award Project with the goal of expanding the amount of edible plants in the garden and helping the kids take charge of the space. I started weekly lessons and activities in and out of the garden. We began a majority of our plants as seeds in recycled yogurt cups, but before any planting could be done, a name was created for our garden club, now known as “The Olive Garden.” The kids of “The Olive Garden” water the garden everyday and mark it on their watering chart. Due to all the care the kids have given, we have seen a large amount of growth and have enjoyed tasting some beans, squash, mint, and peppers that they’ve grown. ~ Jenny Fukunaga, 12th Grade Volunteer

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Richstone Unveils a New Care-A-Van Mobile Counseling Program to Support its Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs In response to changing demographics and emerging community needs, Richstone created the mobile Care-A-Van program. The Richstone CareA-Van is a converted motor home designed to accommodate counseling, supportive, and educational services. The Care-A-Van provides evidence based, best practice programs including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) at school and community sites in high-risk areas within the Greater South Bay and Southwest areas of Los Angeles. Supportive services such as parenting classes, family support groups and community education programs are also offered. The program targets children and families impacted by behavioral issues or traumatized by abuse and violence, and strives to ensure that services are accessible to those who need them most. In collaboration with the Lawndale, Lennox, and Los Angeles Unified School Districts and Abode Communities, the Care-A-Van provides programs at four elementary school sites and a low-income housing development in Wilmington. By reducing barriers such as transportation, cost and stigma, a greater number of children and families will receive the services they need to enable them to learn, grow and function effectively in their daily lives. The new mobile Care-A-Van counseling unit was funded through the generous support of The Morrison & Foerster Foundation, The Rose Hills Foundation, and Newman’s Own Foundation. This new, customized mobile unit will enable Richstone to continue providing high-quality services to families in underserved communities for many years to come.

Employee Giving Shirley Evans - AT&T IBM Employee Services Tyler Kantor - Nordstrom The Grove Elizabeth Keran - Citigroup Christopher Kinnon - Mass Mutual Financial Group Christopher Lachance Deloitte Los Angeles Postal Service Manuel Meza - Sempra Employee Giving Network Network for Good The Boeing Company Political Action Committee United Way California Capital Region Wells Fargo Community Support Dennis and Vicki Ascher Katherine Carter Alexandra Castro Lan Wong Bank of America Rosa Caldera Bryan and Adele Green Anthony Lombardo Ramona Marquez Chevron Dale Conklin Tom Pacheco Edison Employee Contributions Mary Ash Ronald Straub Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Michael Cunningham Sandra Duran Mary McClure Northrop Grumman Employees Charity Organization (ECHO) Julia Birdwell Antoinette Crichton John Kobal B. J. Luhrs Janellen McDougall Donald Ohnoki

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Alumni Spotlight My introduction to Richstone was in the fourth grade. My mom, a single parent, worked all day to support our family and needed to find a place for me to stay after school. Richstone became a home to me shortly after I enrolled in the Kids Club program. I grew up there, and have felt nurtured and supported by them from the moment I arrived to this very day. I found many opportunities at Richstone and was able to attend great schools thanks to their financial and academic support. I first got into Vistamar School, a prestigious small private high school, and with the help of Richstone’s generous Getzelman Scholarship, I was able to go to the college of my choice this year -- I am currently writing from Randolph College in Virginia. But life hasn’t always been as great; I have endured my share of grief, loss, and abuse. I’ve worked hard, though, to overcome and evolve from those times. I am grateful to have always had Richstone on my side. I plan to finish my undergraduate studies here at Randolph College. In the future, I intend to continue my education in graduate school furthering my studies in studio art and psychology.

Dear Friends of Richstone, The Angel Campaign celebrates all of you who made a difference in the lives of the thousands of children and families we served last year. You were the Angels who helped us guide: · The mother who, for the first time in her life, felt empowered to take her two pre-school children out of an abusive home and rebuild their lives in a safe environment. · The young adult who chose education over being a gang member, defying years of emotional abuse and all those who told him he was a failure. · The abused child who is now a graduate student, confident she can achieve the bright future and better life she’s always imagined. Your support enables us to continue working with clients like these and pursue our mission to prevent and treat child abuse, strengthen families and prevent violence in families, schools and communities. A gift of $1,800 will support a child for one year through counseling and supportive services. We know that without intervention, the cycle of abuse will continue. But with your support, we can provide the counseling, coping skills, parenting classes, and educational resources families need to help break the cycle. Join us in helping vulnerable children and families heal and thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to end violence in families and our communities. By making a tax deductible donation to our Angel Campaign, you can make a world of difference in the life of a child.

~ Danielle Ochoa, Richstone Kids Club Alumni

In Remembrance On November 9, Richstone lost one of its most beloved volunteers, Kosmo. For more than five years, Kosmo served as loyal therapy dog, patiently listening to the children read and bringing smiles to our hearts. Kosmo touched many lives and helped so many children he will be deeply missed.

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Angel Campaign Donors 2011-12 Your contributions large and small make our work possible.

Angel of Hearts ($10,000 +) Stan and Maureen Moore Kemper and Joann Shaw Angel of Hope ($5,000 - $9,999) Bob and Dorothy Courtney Crail-Johnson Foundation Rob and Ranae DeSantis Henry Jordan Paul Mellinger David and RL Peters Paul and Catherine Rosenberger Karen Wagner Matt and Amy Zisette Gary and Wanda Walsh Private Foundation Angel of Trust ($1,500 - $4,999) Alcast Foundry, Inc. Steve Portner David and Kathleen Boochever Bill and Anita Bronstein Skip and Nancy Burke Jeff & Roberta Coppersmith Marge Enders Richard and Dorothy Fahrney Howard Higholt Keith and Sherri Holmes Peggy Johnston Christina Kirkpatrick Los Angeles Air Cargo Service Mgrs. Ms.Terry Sue Aiken Kurt Natter - Natter Family Foundation Pacific Physical Therapy Christine Spryer & Lori Egglefield Helen Ristani Nina Ritter Chad and JoAnne Sanger Prem Setty N2 Imaging Systems, LLC Peter and Carole Wagner Vallianos Ida VanderPoorte David and Claudia Watson Angel of Care ($500 - $1,499) Mike and Helena Aaker Roger and Carolyn Ayers Tom and Lore Burger Peggy Busto Christine Campisi Thomas and Patricia Carter, M.D. Donald Davies

Terry and Eva Dibble Jeff and Miranda Dooley Cindy Ertman Thomas and Wendy Fileti Howard Fischkes Robyn W.B. Fung Jerry and Jacky Glass Tim and Cathey Graves Joel and Claire Greenwald Maryann Guthrie Jim and Timmi Jandro Jerry Marcil Marcil Family Foundation Steve and Linda Nelson Mountain Lion Trading Post Rex and Lisa Ours Roman and Anne Villasenor Perez Pamela Rector Carrie Rognlien Chuck and Missy Sheldon Mike and Karen Sidney Don and Kathy Smith Robert Stephenson Jerry and Ann Thomas Tom and Deborah Thomas Al and Dorothy Villasenor Unisure/Villasenor Insurance Associates Angel of Peace ($100-$499) Mike and Helena Aaker Robert and Lenore Anderson Nasrin Anvaripour Rosa Arroba Douglas and Jane Bell Jennifer Borden George Boullianne Chris Bremer Robert and Jill Bronstein Rose-Marie Browning Steve and Mary Sue Brubaker Milton and Kathleen Campbell Rose Campbell Ken Castonguay Loren and Kathy Clapp Gerry and Jo Clark Alan and Bonny Cook Jeri Corcoran-Martin Robert and Nathalie Corry Cheryl Costa The Costa Family Trust Tim and Peggy Curry Robert and Theresa Dawson Ron and Catherine DeFrees Walt & Barbara Dougher Patricia Dreizler Richard and Virginia Eastom

Mary Elwell Jack Esensten George and Barbara Farinsky Federico Figus Randy and Lauren Forbes Amanda Freeman Randy and Pam Freer Douglas Fretty Gardena Emblem Club No. 257 - Barbara Brooks Carol Gentry Patricia Gleason George and Barbara Gleghorn Kurt and Dara Golden William and Bridgette Goodman Kathryn & Jonathan Goulding Dimitrios and Cheryl Gourgouris Thomas and Catherine Grove Sean Guthrie Tera Guthrie Buzz and Joyce Handschumacher Michael Hanrahan Tom and Dianne Harrington Michael Hatley David Hilliard - Merle Hilliard Charitable Trust Richard and Theresa Horner Steven and Jayne Horowitz Jack and Margaret Hourigan Ricardo and Adele Icaza JoAnn Isken Kathryn Jackson Clay and Mary Jandro Debra Gallagher JD Turner Group Bob Kerslake Theresa King Jeff and Lisa Knudsen Ian and Sherry Kramer Paul Kratz Anne Marie Lasher Claudia Lindwall Hector Luque Tom and Mary Malone Homer and Linda McPherson Wady and Adrienne Medawar Jesal Mehta Donne Moen Michael and Marnell Moore Angela Mosinskis Kevin Nolan Reyn and Patty Parke Gary Parsons

Richard and Emma Perez Oscar & Joanne Pichardo Ann Poole Pamela Popovich Frank Poturica June Pulcini Frances Richmond David and Barbara Rognlien Joan R. Roney Katrina Rosenloecher John and Karen Russo Kathy & Howard Siegel Brian Sieroty Richard and Lisa Silver Lester Silverman Cathy Silverwood Jeffery and Peggy Stark David and Sarah Stoker John and Carol Stratton Angela Sumser Chuck and Dorie Theel Anne Tobin James and Lori Tonder Torrance Memorial Health Information Management Terry and Jo Ann Turk Karen Ulman Robert and Joyce Vaughn Debbie Walmer Michael and Kimberly Warner Gordon and Sharon Waterous O. J. and Ailene Watson Gary and Kelly Wedbush Janet White Richard Whitman Patricia Williams Marian Wilson El Segundo Woman’s Club Angel of Love ($50 - $99) Dorothy Adland Bruce and Lois Anderson Anthony and Susan Arndt John and Jeanne Back Sylvia Barham Ralph & Lisa Beers Susan Evans Bohan Dale and Barbara Bowman John & Elizabeth Brady Robert and Kathleen Brezovec Terri Bunnag Stephen and Beverly Busby Constance Carroll David & Jennifer Caskey Huntley and Kim Castner Sara Chamberlain Katherine Chambers Jay and Colleen Cole Dorris Cragg

Dan, Denise, Ava and Max Crevin Steven and Susan Derian Adair Douglas Terry and Virginia Evans Margot Farris Louise Flaherty Candice Freeman Fredrick Fruhling James and Cheryl Furlan Laurie Gilson Deel Vitaly and Elizabeth Glozman William and Bridgette Goodman Craig & Jennifer Hendrickson Barry and Eileen Horowitz Kamala Horowitz John and Kristine Isaak Randall and Deborah Jolls John and Elizabeth Keating Grant and Shaya Kirkpatrick Paul and Suzanne Kobel Steven and Miriam Levy Ray W. Lewis Diane Liebenson Marisol Lugo Charles and Lillian Lunt Mike and Patti Mahoney Shauna Mattis Charles and Nancy McDonough Linda Miller Mary Ann Mollenkamp Bruce and Grace Murphy Ed and Karen Nowacki Richard and Emma Perez Ralph and Mary Elizabeth Perry Leon Pond Neil and Patti Riley Round Table Pizza Hermosa Beach Gerel Santiago David Schlichter Mark and Lynne Sedlacek Ann Shaw Todd and Angela Springer John & Patricia Sullivan L.M. & J.M. Taub Michael and Shelley Theodore Ashleigh Thompson William Watson Clearspring Jane Waxman Bob and Elaine Weiner Ken and Carolyn Wolf Elaine Wrigh

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Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital Richards, Watson, and Gershon Road Radios, LLC Unisure Insurance Services, Inc. Venice Baking Co. West Oak Capital, LLC Skater Sponsors Baja Sharkeez Citizens Business Bank Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Manhattan Village Shopping Center Neptunian Woman’s Club Spectrum Athletic Clubs The Kramer Family Contributors

Celebrating National Child Abuse Prevention Month Many thanks and congratulations to the winning teams in each category: Top Community Teams

Top Company Teams

Top School Teams

1st Team Kosmo

1st Wells Fargo Capital Finance

1st Pennekamp Elementary

2nd Team Kinecta

2nd Hermosa View/ Valley

2nd The Sleepwalkers 3rd Team Keira 4th Care 4 Kids

3rd Shorewood Realtors 4th Bank of Manhattan

3rd Manhattan Beach Middle School 4th Chadwick

Special thanks to Paul Silva, our Event Chair, and the 2012 Richstone Walk Committee. Their compassion and commitment to the cause helped make the event a great success! 2012 Walk Committee Paul Silva, Chair Elaine & Scott Beals Anita Bronstein Karen Cavallo Frank Chiella Colleen Cole

Sean Guthrie Cris Hayes Mary McClure Donna McMahon Mary Ann Mollenkamp Karina Pacific

Richstone Staff Patricia Schilling Michael Shaw Karen Sidney Elizabeth Stuart

Thank you to the many parents,teachers, advisors, and students who are leading the Kids Helping Kids efforts in the schools. 6 Richstone Family Center

Surfrider Sponsors

Spiker Sponsors Bill & Anita Bronstein Chevron Corporation Howard W. Higholt, MD. Karen & Mike Sidney Opus Community Foundation Patman Meat Group Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Shorewood Realtors The Pipkin Family Watson Land Company Strand Cruiser Sponsors AES Redondo Elizabeth Stuart Greenberg Glusker Kinecta Federal Credit Union Melfred Borzall Peggy Busto

“Once More” Allegra Print & Imaging Becker’s Bakery BevMo Bristol Farms Manhattan Beach Café Rio California Pizza Kitchen – Manhattan Beach City of Hawthorne City of Hermosa Beach City of Manhattan Beach City of Manhattan Beach Fire Department City of Manhattan Beach Police Department Costco El Sombrero Restaurants Free to Be Me Drum Circle Fresh & Easy Gabriel Altieri Good Stuff Restaurants Grow, The Produce Shop Hawthorne Interact Club Hyperion Outfall Serenaders Le Pain Quotidien Manhattan Beach Fire Association Manhattan Bread and Bagel Co. Mira Costa HS Cheerleaders My Fit Foods Peet’s Coffee & Tea Shellback Tavern Shellback Tavern Sparkletts The Beach Reporter The Counter Hermosa Beach The Easy Reader The Kettle Tin Roof Bistro Toe-2-Toe Dancers Trader Joe’s Vistamar High School Vitality City Vons Hermosa Beach Vons Manhattan Beach Waste Management Whole Foods - El Segundo

Pictures and team totals can be found at Richstonewalk.org

An Evening in Tuscany On October 20, Richstone held its annual An Affair of the Heart Gala in the stunning, historical showroom of Lexus Santa Monica. Themed “An Evening in Tuscany,” the evening featured silent and live auctions; a tasting of premiere wines, courtesy of Geoff Nicoll and Bristol Farms; and a buffet of Tuscan-inspired dishes created by Chef David Sutton. Each year, the event recognizes individuals and businesses that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting the welfare of children and enhancing the lives of families in our community. This year we were proud to honor long-time supporters Maryann Guthrie, Les Guthrie (1926-2011), King Harbor Marina, the Guthrie Family, and John and Janet Zar.

Honoree, Maryann Guthrie

Mike Sullivan

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our committed and hard working event co-chairs and committee, as well as to the sponsors and contributors who made the evening a great success!

Presenting Sponsors Lexus Santa Monica Mike Sullivan – LAcarGUY Platinum Sponsor King Harbor Marina The Guthrie Family Silver Sponsors Chevron Corporation Dorothy & Bob Courtney L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe The David & RL Peters Family Bronze Sponsors Comerica Bank John Chuka – NW Real Estate Brokers Rob & Patti Palmer Nigro Karlin Segal & Feldstein, LLP Brad & Ellen Scott The Villaseñors – Unisure Insurance John & Janet Zar Additional Sponsors American Honda Motor Company Bristol Farms - Geoff Nicoll Northrop Grumman Swift Charities Special Thanks To… David Sutton Catering Dennis Rizza Doug Mockett

Jane Sullivan LAcarGUY - Mike Sullivan Lexus Santa Monica Meghan Sullivan Paige Runnels Sean Sullivan Steven McClintock Zislis Group Event Co-Chairs Erica Mangham & Barbara Van Remmen Event Committee Sandy Boarts Barbara Bowman Mary Bowman Lindy Coe-Juell Colleen Cole Dorothy Courtney Nikki David Kathy Doerner Jessica Dholakia Janet Estivariz Debbie Holden Donna Morita Geoff Nicoll Karina Pacific Anne Villasenor Perez RL Peters Ashlea Raymond Pflug Brad Scott Peggy Stark Jane Sullivan Carole Wagner Vallianos Lynn Wolf

Honorees, John & Janet Zar with Richstone Board President, Roger Van Remmen

Event Co-Chairs, Barbara Van Remmen & Erica Mangham

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26th Annual Golf Tournament On September 10, the Richstone Family Center and Wells Fargo Capital Finance hosted the 26th Annual Richstone/Wells Fargo Capital Finance/Don Klosterman Memorial Golf Classic at the tranquil Palos Verdes Golf Club. Savory bites, grilled up by Outback Steakhouse, and the addition of a helicopter golf ball drop topped off a great event that raised vital funds to support Richstone’s child abuse treatment and prevention programs. The day would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, particularly Wells Fargo Capital Finance. We are truly grateful for the continued caring and compassion of the team from Wells Fargo Capital Finance, led by Dennis Ascher, Rhonda Noell and Tricia McLoughlin, who bring together a philanthropic group of colleagues from around the country to share in the event each year. Title Sponsor Wells Fargo Capital Finance Gold Sponsors Buchalter Nemer Goldberg Kohn Ltd. Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Silver Sponsors Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Clear Thinking Group LLC CTS Capital Advisors LLC Great American Group Greenberg Traurig LLP Macquarie Capital Nomura Securities Int’l Inc. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP TPG Opportunities Partners TPG Specialty Lending Winston & Strawn LLP Bronze Sponsors Capital One Deloitte Focus Management Group

Girardi & Keese Hilco Appraisal Services LLC Jefferies & Company, Inc. Paul Hastings LLP Tiger Valuation Services Wells Fargo Securities Beverage Sponsor Emerald Technology Valuations, LLC Reception Sponsor McGuireWoods LLP Additional Contributors Anheuser-Busch Callaway Golf George E. Boullianne Howard Higholt Jim & Chickie Leonard LAcarGuy Lynn DeGregorio National Charity League-PV Outback Steakhouse Torrance

Park Hyatt Aviara Ron Defrees Sal Settineri Serratore Law, PC The Courtney Family The Norris Family Unisure Insurance 2012 Golf Committee Jim Jandro, CHAIR Dennis Ascher Colleen Cole Bob Courtney Dorothy Courtney Jake Courtney Paul Frederick Michael Harrington Cris Hayes Tricia McLoughlin Jim Moss Rhonda Noell Bobbie Olson Pete Veris Tom Harrington, Emeritus

2012 Calendar Of Upcoming Events Holiday Shoppe & Party December 14-15, 2012 Holiday Adopt-a-Family December 5-19, 2012 26th Annual Richstone Pier-to-Pier Walk April 27, 2013

Please contact us at (310) 970-1921 to receive additional information: Programs and Services

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Volunteer Opportunities /Special Events

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Financial and In-Kind Donations

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Administration and Finance

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Richstone Family Center Board Of Directors 2012-13 Executive Committee Roger Van Remmen, President Maryann Guthrie, Vice President David Peters, Vice President Michael Moore, Financial Officer Barbara Bowman, Secretary Dennis Ascher Peggy Busto, MFT Colleen Cole Terrence Dibble Jim Jandro Erica Mangham Steve Napolitano Candace Poindexter, Ed.D Mary Ellen Rae Karen Sidney Carole Wagner Vallianos Larry Wolf






















































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