Beit T’shuvah
West Los Angeles
CEO Harriet Rossetto
2010 Revenue $8,283,398
Mission To restore lost souls and return them to themselves, their families, and the community through a healing community of Jewish spirituality, 12-Step recovery, and psychotherapy.
History An outgrowth of the Jewish Committee for Personal Service (formed in 1921), Beit T’Shuvah is a residential recovery facility for people battling all forms of addictive behavior. It has operated in its current location since 1999 and in 2001 became an independent agency.
Getting Involved Visit www.beittshuvah.org/How-you-can-help for information on the many ways to support this nationally recognized leader in faith-based recovery.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Ventura County
CEO Lynne West
2010 Revenue $1,055,100
Mission To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.
History Big Brothers was started in 1904 by a New York City court clerk who recruited adult volunteers to help guide kids away from trouble. At around the same time, members of Ladies of Charity were befriending girls who had come through the New York Children’s Court. In 1977, Big Brothers Association and Big Sisters International joined forces and became Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Getting Involved For information about mentoring or donating,
visit them online, bbsvc.org
Boys and Girls Clubs
Conejo & Las Virgenes
Founder Cal Johnston
2010 Revenue $2,016,542
Mission Enhance the lives of young people and their families by providing a positive environment that cultivates academic success, healthy lifestyles, character, and citizenship.
History Established in 1860, Boys and Girls Clubs help some 3.6 million young people connect with opportunities for personal growth and achievement. More than 1,500 new Clubs have been formed since 1997.
Getting Involved Volunteers are needed for the 8th Annual “Stand Up for Kids” Gala Dinner & Auction at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village on Oct. 23. Contact Wendy Brenner at 818/706.0905, ext. 104 for more information.
Casa Pacifica Camarillo
CEO Steven E. Elson
2009 Revenue $22,150,430
Mission To provide help for neglected, abused, or at-risk children and their families.
History Casa Pacifica opened in 1994 and became a safe residential haven for neglected children. Casa Pacifica currently provides residency for children of all ages on their 23-acre location in Camarillo and has three on-site schools.
Getting Involved The Amigo Program consists of over 70 volunteers who act as role models for the children living at the facility.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
President/CEO Richard D. Cordova
Revenue in 2009 $585,547
Mission To provide children with excellent quality health care and improve that care for the future through research.
History The first and largest pediatric hospital in Southern California, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is the only children’s hospital on the West Coast ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Getting Involved Volunteers are needed in many departments at CHLA. Visit them online to find out more.
City of Hope
Duarte
President/CEO Michael A. Friedman
2010 Revenue $540,000,000
Mission To fight cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and any other deadly diseases through research, treatment, and education.
History City of Hope was founded in 1913 in Duarte by a group of people who wanted to help individuals who were suffering. Since then, it has become an innovative hospital that aims to fight diseases and gain knowledge that can lead to breakthroughs.
Getting Involved City of Hope participates in corporate sponsorships and partnerships that help companies be philanthropically active and helps the hospital receive funds.
Giving Back Fund
Los Angeles
Founder/President Marc Pollick
2010 Revenue $2,574,000
Mission To create new philanthropic role models in the entertainment, sports, and business industries who will give back to their community and inspire the public to help inadequately represented groups in need.
History Founded in 1997, the Giving Back Fund has since been a key factor in creating philanthropists out of many celebrities. The Giving Back Fund provides consulting and managing to celebrities, helping them become philanthropists in the public eye.
Getting Involved The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Giving Back Fund host the Inaugural Golf Classic at the Wilshire Country Club on Oct. 3.
The Heart Foundation
Westlake Village
Executive Director Tony Loren
2010 Revenue n/a
Mission To eliminate heart disease by educating the public, advocating early detection, and supporting research.
History Founded in 1996, the Heart Foundation (formerly called the Steven S. Cohen Heart Fund) aims to eradicate heart disease through a series of preventative measures.
Getting Involved Registration is open for the Galpin Motors Golf Classic at Sherwood Country Club, on October 24, with proceeds benefiting the Heart Foundation.
Jewish Community Foundation
of Greater Los Angeles
President/CEO Marvin I. Schotland
2010 Assets $731,000,000
Mission To help people create an enduring charitable legacy to improve the lives of today’s and future generations of both Jews and non-Jews alike, in Los Angeles and beyond.
History Formed in 1954, the organization has enhanced and overseen charitable assets of donors and leveraged that money to support the needs of the community.
What They Do Provides substantial grants to transformative community programs to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations. Expert advice also given on charitable, estate, and tax planning.
Getting Involved Explore the Foundation’s planned giving opportunities by visiting them online.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Los Angeles
President & CEO Ronald Munman
2010 Revenue $5,000,000
Mission To fight and find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
History After her 9-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1970, Lee Ducat organized a cocktail party to raise money for the cause, spawning the birth of the Juveniles Diabetes Foundation, which now has more than 100 locations worldwide.
Getting Involved JDRF sponsors many walks across the nation that raise money for research. The Los Angeles Walk is Nov. 6; the San Diego Walk is Nov. 12. Find more information on events and volunteer activities by visiting them online.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Santa Monica
President and CEO Jonathan W. Simons
2010 Revenue $40,433,904
Misson To cure prostate cancer through research and funding.
History Michael Milken founded the Prostate Cancer Foundation in 1993 to continue his philanthropic efforts and involvement in the medical community. There are now nearly 200 Prostate Cancer research centers worldwide.
Getting Involved The PCF sponsors many events, including the Home Run Challenge, Step 2A Cure, A Dollar for Dads, and Athletes for a Cure. Complete event listings are available online.
United Way of Ventura County
Camarillo
President/CEO David M. Smith
2010 Revenue $2,188,060
Mission To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities.
History United Way of Ventura County was started by three founding fathers — Milton M. Teague, Douglas Shively and Roy Pinkerton — as the War Chest of Ventura County in 1945. Since then, United Way of Ventura County has transformed itself from an organization focused on raising dollars to support other organizations’ needs to an organization that is increasingly focused on “advancing the common good” by targeting education, income and health as the main areas of concentration.