Center Line Newsletter October 2014

OCTOBER 2014A publication of Center for Human Services

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The Recognition Issue

The Recognition Issue

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GRAPHIC DESIGNERDesiree Holden

Center for Human Services (CHS) is a nonprofit agency serving youth and families since 1970. Our mission is to change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families. We provide proven prevention, education, treatment, counseling and

shelter services in Stanislaus County.

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EMAIL: [email protected]

CALL: (209) 526-1476

VISIT: Center for Human Services

1700 McHenry Village Way, Suite 11

Modesto, CA 95350

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Monica OjciusFund Development Director

(209) 526-1476 ext. [email protected]

Visit centerforhumanservices.org/giving

Include CHS in your Planned GivingVisit centerforhumanservices.org/plannedgiving

Treasure Provide monetary support by giving through the Annual Fund, sponsoring or attending a special event like Edible Extravaganza, donating in-kind goods or supplies or by making a planned gift.

Talent Offer to share one of your talents and create teachable moments with the people we serve and our employees.

Time Become a volunteer in one of our many programs by lending a helping hand to our staff, sitting on a fundraising committee or joining one of our active Boards.

WAYS TO GIVE . . .

What is YOUR legacy?

We are thankful for the many ways our community sup-ports our work. Here are some different ways you can support our work:

www.twitter.com/CHS_Cares

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On September 9th I was invited to join our Ceres Family Resource Center for the 2nd annual celebration of the Renacer Together Promotora group. Renacer means “reborn” in English. The group chose this name because many of the women in this cancer support group felt that, after they where diagnosed, they were reborn and starting a new journey in their life. This celebration was to recognize the battles these women were facing or had faced throughout this journey.

It was so heartwarming to see so many people pay tribute to these courageous women. Ceres Fire Fighters greeted the survivors with pink roses and a hug for each one. They played a song called VIVIR MI VIDA by Mark Anthony which means Live my Life. They recognized Estela “Estelita” Valdivia who created this group with the support of Nora Martinez, Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children Staff. Estela, who lost her battle with cancer in March of this year, felt there was a need for this kind of support group for cancer survivors in Ceres. Her spirit is still visible in the group. The group is also keeping another of her dreams alive by feeding the homeless once a month.

Six survivors shared their stories that day. They were so powerful, each of them recognizing the support of one another.

Finally, one woman wrote a poem/prayer for the women to recognize their battle. The entire experience was very powerful and the message was uplifting. I feel honored to have been part of this event.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cindy Duenas, MFTExecutive Director

Kathryn UsiakDirector of Administration

Rosemary McFadden, MFTProgram Director - Behavioral Health

Taryn MuraltProgram Director - Youth Services

Lori SchumacherProgram Director - Regional Services

Carmen Wilson, CPAFinance Director

Monica OjciusFund Development Director

Kate Trompetter, MPAMarketing/PR Director

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PRESIDENTBruce McClellan

PRESIDENT ELECTAndrew Mosier

TREASURERMark Loeser

SECRETARYBrett Dickerson

Anna BellSarah BirminghamZach DeGoughMark GossStephanie HamiltonDirk HoekPat LoganSusi McMahanWendy PratherPatti ReederLupe RodriguezCarin SarkisTom Solomon

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

CHAIRSheila Carroll

IN-KIND CHAIRShanelle Wilson

EVENTS CHAIRTammy Cruise

Solange AltmanTrever Balzar Geoff BransonBrad de la CruzJorge FernandezLisa Gotelli Mitch LimaGina Machado Steve Pinedo

THE VALUE OFRecognitionWe hope you enjoy this Recognition issue of Center Line. An important part of our culture at Center for Human Services (CHS) is taking the time to celebrate people’s successes and acknowledge their efforts. We believe that recognition and appreciation are very human needs vital to feeling valued and connected. We use these as tools to acknowledge and honor the humanness we share with each other. With this issue we take the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the amazing people we work with every day, both internally and externally.

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. We deeply appreciate your interest and committment to our mission to change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families.

Paying Tribute to Courageous Women

BY Maria Preciado, Human Resources Assistant

Visit centerforhumanservices.org/cerespartnership for more information.

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Meet Geoff Branson – King of getting things done, a Master shower-

upper and an all-around super helpful guy.

Geoff became aware of CHS over 9 years ago through his

involvement with Central Valley Professional Exchange, a local civic

group. Not long after, he joined our Board of Trustees and has been

a committed volunteer ever since.

In August, we honored Geoff as our Volunteer of the Year.

Brittany Heinsaar, Fund Development Coordinator at CHS and one of

Geoff’s biggest fans, had this to say: “Geoff Branson is a superstar.

If you need him, he is there; no questions asked. I don’t know what

I would do without his support sometimes. He is an advocate, an ambassador, an asker, and a champion for CHS. He is

everything you could ask for in a volunteer and Trustee Member.”

Geoff says there isn’t one particular program or service that has

his heart. He says it’s all of them and he especially loves our

staff. “They are the greatest! I just enjoy helping when needed,” he shared.

Geoff is a “YES” person. We’re continually glad he chooses to say

yes to helping us achieve our mission to change lives and build

futures. He’s an extension of our Marketing and Fund Development

Family at CHS and we’re so glad he continues to be part of our

team.

WE NEED YOU! We’re looking for volunteers to help us make a difference. So, how about it?Visit centerforhumanservices.org/volunteers or call (209) 526-1476 for details.

HEADLINES

VOLUNTEEROF THE YEAR

SANDRA CHAVARRIAGraduation Coach, Youth ServicesAward Category: Direct Service

STEVE COLLINSProgram Coordinator, Behavioral HealthAward Category: Indirect Service

Center for Human ServicesEMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR

This year, CHS employee Lourdes

Perez was honored as “Amiga of the Year” by El Concilio

of Stanislaus County at their

Annual Gala Dinner. El Concilio

is a non-profit community based

organization working to improve the

quality of life of Latinos and other

communities in the Central Valley of California.

Lourdes is a Program Coordinator with Ceres Partnership for

Healthy Children, a Center for Human Services Family Resource

Center (FRC), as well as a committed community leader and

health advocate.

Congratulations Lourdes!

El Concilio’s AMIGA OF THE YEAR

Each year we recognize two outstanding individuals as

Employees of the Year in the categories of direct service and

non-direct service. In 2013-2014 the award goes to Sandra

Chavarria and Steve Collins. Congratulations to them both!

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We’re looking for volunteers to help us make a difference. So, how about it?

Dear Ms. Stacey, I’m sure you remember me, right? Well, four years later, I’ve become a completely different person, thanks to your help. You were one of the biggest reasons I graduated. I’m very glad that you were there for me when I needed you. Anyway, I thought of you and I know it’s extremely late, but I’m stopping by to thank you for everything. - Sincerely, R.J.

BECAUSE OF YOU . . .#MakingADifference

I hope you are

having a great life.

I would like to recognize my client who recently graduated. He has a 35 year history of addiction. He’s shown perseverance by attending and completing our alcohol and drug treatment program. He’s talked about and processed his past lifestyle of gangs and addiction in a way that enabled him to begin the healing process.- PETER MALDONADO, ADULT ALCOHOL

AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

I want to recognize a fierce single mom who has twins. Though life is difficult, she has pushed through the storms and is getting the support she needs at our family resource center. She recently landed a job and is working hard to become more self sufficient. - TAMBERLY STONE, OAKDALE FAMILY

RESOURCE AND COUNSELING CENTER

I want to recognize one of the teens I recently worked with. He didn’t want to stay in our program and complained about being at Hutton House for the first couple of days. But, he stayed. He told me he knew it was going to be better for him in the long run. I’m proud of him for making the decision to stay and work towards positive change. - RAQUEL GUTIERREZ, HUTTON HOUSE

TEEN SHELTER

I want to recognize one of my students. She was referred to me to deal with anger issues. Within 5 sessions, she was remarkably self reflective, and aware of alternative ways to deal with her anger. To see her “get it” as we finished our session last week warmed my heart. I know it wasn’t easy for her.- BARRY JACKSON, STUDENT ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

I want to recognize a particular client who was struggling with setting healthy boundaries with someone in a personal relationship. They were able to utilize resources and skills taught to them in our treatment program to find safe housing, leave this toxic relationship and successfully complete treatment.- MIKE BREWER, TEEN ALCOHOL AND

DRUG TREATMENT

Recognizing Our Youth and Families

“He told me he knew it was going to be better for him in the long run. I’M PROUD OF HIM for making the decision to stay and work towards positive change.” - HUTTON HOUSE COUNSELOR WORKING WITH TEEN

QUOTABLES

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Mental Health Services

Community Counseling - no or low cost counseling services

Support Groups - depression and anger management support groups

Parent Mentor Program - providing support services to parents

LMFT & LCSW Training Site - in association with local universities

LIFE Path - treatment, support and connections for youth and young adults experiencing early symptoms of psychosis (A partnership with Sierra Vista Child & Family Services)

Youth Services

Friday Night Live - youth development / leadership training program

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse - prevention, intervention and education programs

Harvesting Futures - youth leadership and entrepreneurship training

Youth Court - a peer jury program for first time juvenile offenders

School Based Services

Counseling Services - for youth, individuals and families

Student Assistance Program - education, prevention and intervention for students K-12

Nurtured Heart - evidence based curriculum intended to transform the cultures of schools and build emotional resiliency in students

Graduation Coach Program - comprehensive K-12 student engagement intervention program

Family Resource Centers

Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children

Oakdale Family Resource and Coun-seling Center

Patterson Family Resource Center

Newman Family Resource Center

Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance Abuse Treatment - teen and adult drug and alcohol treatment

First Step - outpatient treatment for pregnant and parenting women with children 5 years of age and younger. (A partnership with Sierra Vista Child & Family Services)

Shelter Services

Hutton House - temporary shelter for 13-17 year old youth in crisis

Pathways - transitional living, life skills and employment training for 18-21 year olds experiencing homelessness

Center for Human Services (CHS) was established as a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1970 to serve youth and families. Currently, CHS

serves tens of thousands of children, individuals and families annually in Stanislaus County through six core program areas.

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES

Programs at-a-glance

We are changing lives, building futures, and helping families

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Center for Human Services acknowledges the support of our funding partners who underwrite, in part, the quality services provided to children and families. Partners include but are not limited to: Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Children and Families Commission, Community Services Agency, Probation, United Way, various school districts, foundations, Federal and State agencies. We are grateful to all of our funders for fostering the health and well-being of our communities through their support of Center for Human Services’ shelter, prevention, intervention, treatment & counseling services.PARTNER AGENCY

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The Board of Directors, Trustees, Sta� and Volunteers at Center for Human Services extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our Sponsors, Donors and Vendors as well as to the guests who participated in this year’s event.

CORPORATE SPONSORS VENDORS SPECIAL THANKS

E X T R A V A G A N Z A

Eat. Drink. Do Good.

UnderwritersSave Mart Supermarkets Valley First Credit Union

Media UnderwritersClear Channel Media & EntertainmentCumulus MediaThe Modesto Bee

Venue SponsorDoctor’s Medical Center

Gold SponsorsBronco WineryOak Valley Community BankSierra DentalSound ExpressG3 Enterprises

Silver SponsorsBank of Ag & Commerce CAPAXCloud 9 Balloon CompanyDon Pedro Pump EntravisionFresh Ideas Flower CompanyGallo Family Vineyards

Silver Sponsors (continued)Goss & GossIBEWKRVR – The River Memorial Medical Center/ Sutter Gould Medical FoundationSyscoValley WealthWilley PrintingWinton-Ireland, Strom & GreenYosemite Meats

Preferred SponsorsArata, Swingle, Sodhi & Van Egmond Harris Woolf Hu� ConstructionJoAnn Barnes Certi�ed Insurance Agent Mocse Credit UnionModesto ViewMraz, Amerine and Associates Optimal Hospice CareStanislaus County Housing AuthorityThe Carroll FamilyUmpqua Bank

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice Bank of StocktonBrenden TheatersCache Creek Casino ResortCharlotte WilliamsCHS Sta� and VolunteersChuckchansi Casino and ResortDavid Lee NailsDavid Villers Massage TherapyEl JardinErnie Bucio Big BandExpo DécorFloralicious DesignsFunworksGilton Solid Waste

Gnekow Family WineryGolden Valley AwardsHart FloralIn ShapeJ. Lohr Vineyards & WinesJanet's FlowersKevin Wilson - Wilson Portable WeldingMark LoeserMcHenry BowlModesto Centre PlazaMt. Mikes PizzaMy Little Balloon Co.Never Boring DesignPapachinos Mediterranean CuisinePatty Castillo Davis

Pepsi Beverage Co.Pier 39Portico for the HomeRod Miller - Snap onSalon SalonState TheaterStop Motion Poetry Strange BrewTropical HavenThe Double Tree HotelThe Edible Extravaganza CommitteeTurlock Golf & Country ClubTwo Paws Up

Applebee'sBeckle’s Candies and GiftsBookies Sports Bar & LoungeBread and Butter Personal Chef ServiceBu�alo Wild WingsCencal BeverageChopping Block Butcher Shop and DeliClassic Wines of CaliforniaCold House VodkaConAgra FoodsCrystal Creamery (Foster Family Owned)Deep Eddy VodkaDelicato Family VineyardsDelta Sierra BeverageDickey's BBQ PitDoc's Q'in Pit StopDouble Tree Hotel ModestoDust Bowl Brewing Co.Edible Arrangements Fetzer VineyardsFiscalini Cheese Co.Frost Bakery & Fine FoodsFuzio Universal BistroGallo Family VineyardsGervasoni'sGourmet Fresh Deli - LiciousGreens Inheritance VineyardsInstitute of Technology

Mediterranean Meat & Deli/BBQMy Chef Restaurant & CateringPapa John’sPatogh RestaurantPepsi Beverage Co.Rachel's KitchenS.O.S. Club CateringSave Mart SupermarketsSilkwood WinesSkewersStarbucks Co�eeStewart and Jasper OrchardsSweet Cheeks Fair TreatsTahoe Joe’s Tap Room Pub and GrillTexas RoadhouseTioga Sequoia Brewing Co.Trinchero Family EstatesToscana's RistoranteUno Chicago GrillValley Harvest Nut Co. Varni Brothers - 7up Bottling Co.Vito's Ristorante

BEST IN SHOWCongratulations to

Frost Bakery & Fine Foods and Fuzio Universal Bistro

for being voted BEST IN SHOW!

Frost Bakery & Fine Foods901 N. Carpenter Road

Modesto, CA (an additional location in Turlock)

Fuzio Universal Bistro1020 10th St, Suite 100

Modesto, CA

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 at Modesto Centre Plaza

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