Thursday, September 20, 2012
Get to know your Wrap/RBS staff!
Hi my name is: Armidelena Vizcarra
I’ve been at Hillsides for: 4 years
I currently live in: Highland Park
I love working @ Hillsides because: I like helping people here and I love the staff
My favorite things to do are: Shop, read books, workout, hang out with friends
My favorite movies are: Courageous, American Graffiti, and
Sex and the City
My favorite places to eat around Hillsides are: Chipotle and Tender Greens
My favorite artists are: Bobby Darin, The Doors, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Marvin Gaye
My sign is: Virgo
My farthest Wraparound commute is: La Puente
The earliest I’ve ever taken a crisis call is: 6:00 AM
My favorite types of clients to work with: Are young
mothers
My favorite brands are: Ann Taylor, Versace, Armani, and Coach
I believe that: “God comes first. Everything else will follow”
My favorite verse in the bible is: Matthew 6:33 “ But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.”
Hi my name is : Arturo Carrasco
I’ve been at Hillsides for years: 4yrs and counting…(waiting to become a mega-millionaire)
I currently live: @ Hillsides, that’s how much I’m there
I love working at Hillsides because: At this point I would like to use a life line and ask the audience….
My favorite things to do are: Download music, DJ, listen to music and hang out with friends
My favorite movies are: Scratch, 300, Old School, Euro Trip, Waiting, Star Wars, Black Hawk Down, Hurt Locker, and all Marvel movies
My favorite place to eat around Hillsides is: Well, when I get to eat probably Wienersnitchel
My favorite album is: Don’t have one in particular but probably Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory…I loved all the tracks on that album
My favorite artists are: Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Michael Jackson (the dark version), DJ Beatbreaker, DJ Revolution, DJ Shortee, DJ Coke-E, DJ Riz, DJ Scissahands, DJ Qbert, Jay-Z, Kanye, Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Rick Ross, E-40, Tupac, Biggie, Too $hort…..list can go on!!!
My sign is : Will work for food!
My dream vacation would be to go to: Anywhere I can sleep undisturbed!
My farthest wraparound commute is: I don’t wanna jinx myself but San Diego (shout out to my Ride or Die partner Paul Almazan thanks for coming with me)
The latest I have ever taken a crisis call was: Past my shift hours is considered late for me!!!!
Hi my name is: Carla Mangini
I’ve been at Hillsides for: 3 years
I currently live in: Glendale, CA
I love working at Hillsides because: It’s rewarding to help our youth & families! And because I have awesome co-workers!
My favorite things to do: Traveling, hanging out with family, friends, the future hubby, and Tyson (our dog)
My favorite movies are: Fools Rush In, Pretty Woman, Slumdog Millionaire, Ratatouille
My favorite place to eat around Hillsides is: Eagle Rock Pollo a la Brasa, My Taco or the fruit guy on York & 6My favorite album is: Best of.. Mary J Blige, Marc Anthony, Aventura
My sign is: Taurus!
My dream vacation would be to go to: Bora Bora
My farthest Wraparound commute: Has been Palmdale, CA
The latest I have ever taken a crisis call was: 1 a.m.
My favorite types of clients to work with are: Teens!
Hi my name is: Alex Jackson
My sign is: Leo
I’ve been at Hillsides for: 5years.
I was a on call childcare worker in residential
I love working at Hillsides because: I enjoy my coworkers, I enjoy working with children
My favorite books are: The Social Animal by David Brooks, Mere Christianity by CS Lewis, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, and Stuff My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
My favorite quotes are: To err is human, to forgive is divine.
Every man likes the smell of his own fart.
You wasn’t with me writing my notes.
My favorite movies are: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (w/Gene Wilder), The Sound of Music, Chris Rock: Bring the Pain, and The Wake Up Show Freestyle Video Volume 1
My favorite place to eat around Hillsides is: The Munch Company in South Pasadena, CA and Original Thai Barbeque in Glendale, CA
My favorite artist is: Notorious B.I.G.
My dream vacation is: Peter Island.
My farthest Wraparound commute is: San Bernardino, CA
The latest I have ever taken a crisis call was: 12:00 am
My favorite types of clients to work with are: the ones that have a keen sense of humor and laugh at my silly jokes
My favorite website to visit are: Youtube, TED.com/ talks, SermonAudio.com, and Vice.com/video
My favorite apps are Workout Trainer, waze, Silva Relax, Atomic Lite, and Pandora, and Emoji.
Community Resource Spotlight
Informal supports can be found in a variety of settings: Schools, local park leagues, afterschool care, even at your grocery store. In this issues’ community resource spotlight, we highlight the local Church. A great place to meet dedicated people and programs designed to help the community. Where else can you find the best community resources?
Covina Assembly of God Church | 250 E. San Bernardino Rd. | Covina, CA 91723 | (626) 966-4488
Mission statement: “Covina Assembly of God is a place for every person to experience a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to share His Love with others. More specifically, we are a team of multi-ethnic, multi-generational congregations in the Los Angeles area focused on reaching young families of ethnic diversity in our local communities”
A few Wraparound families in the area have had the privilege of attending this church and benefiting from several of the different activities and resources this great church has to offer. Programs such as the “Champions club” a ministry focusing specifically on children with special needs and an awesome Wednesday night service for Jr. High and High school students which happens every Wednesday from 7-8:30 make this a youth friendly church. The “Five” is a service/ministry designed to reach out to young adults and young families. This service occurs at the family life center on Saturdays at 5 pm. Celebrate Recovery is a place to find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Based on Matthew's teaching in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12), Celebrate Recovery leads people through a 12-step recovery process. Celebrate Recovery is held every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Adult Development Center, Room 424. Childcare is available. Covina Assemblies of God also offers a financial peace group which helps those interested in taming spending habits, learning to budget, and wanting to break away from debt. The Economic Relief Center is open Tuesday through Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. to distribute food and quality clothing, both new and previously owned. Food and clothing is available every 30 days. Our Food Bank is located at 436 N. First Avenue. Recipients must be residents of one of the following areas: Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Glendora, La Puente or West Covina and must provide a valid I.D. Our Clothing Rack is located at 430 N. First Avenue.
Christian Assemblies 2401 Colorado Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 255-1421
Mission Statement: God's grace compels us to lead spiritually convinced and unconvinced people to complete commitment to Jesus Christ.
With programs such as the Special Needs Buddy program (giving special needs youth a one on one during their kids service to help with socialization) and Divorce Care for Kids (a ministry specifically focusing on helping kids who are going through a divorce in their families) Christian Assemblies is on the forefront of providing great community resources and support for the city of Eagle Rock and it’s surrounding areas. Services for infants-2nd grade occur on Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 9am, 11am, and 6pm. For kids 3rd-5th grade, services happen on Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 9am and 11am. For Jr. high students, Christian Assemblies or CA offers a Saturday night service from 6-7:30 pm called Power Pack . Vertical Reality is a Wednesday night service from 7-8:30 for the community’s high school students. An advertised casual atmosphere, Christian Assemblies encourage attendees of the church to come as you are and of ten members are dressed in flip flops and shorts. Saturday 6 pm, Sunday at 9am, 11:15 am, and 6 pm are the typical services offered at this church. Low cost counseling ($50 for members and $75 for non-members) is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Call 323 315 0963 for more details. Specific male and female and female groups cover several topics from Men’s Fraternity to Women’s adventure group. A definite mover and shaker in the northeast Los Angeles community. Christian Assemblies has great people who are committed to serving those in need.
What's going well?
Jared S. (Los Angeles, CA) graduated from Wraparound!
Gabby P. (La Puente, CA) graduated from Wraparound!
Rosa D. (La Puente, CA) graduated from Wraparound!
Victor C. (Los Angeles, CA) graduated from Wraparound!
Jocelyn H. (Altadena, CA) just started High school!
Mario H. (Altadena, CA) graduated from Wraparound!
Team Alex (Burbank, CA) is proud of the progress he has been making!
Team Christian (Burbank, CA) is proud of the improvements
he has been having with the team!
Daniel G. (Los Angeles, CA) is graduating from RBS
Raymond A. (La Canada, CA) is graduating from RBS
Angel K. is doing well in School.
Jarnecia W. is doing well in school.
Michael C. is doing well and his team is proud of him.
Imani C. is graduating from RBS
SierraW. Is graduating from RBS
Informal support spotlight: SEZE
SEZE loves the KIDS
Informal Support Carlos Chavez AKA “SEZE”works with the youth at Graff Lab located in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles. Hillsides has worked with Seze to help mentor a few of our youth in the ways of one of the four elements of hip hop “Graffiti” . Almost done with his Masters in fine arts. SEZE is awesome at what he does best. Check out the piece he did for us. For more information contact SEZE at SEZE.art.@gmail.com
Happy Birthday to you!
9/7 LaShante C. Altadena
9/14 Armida B. (Parent Partner)
9/15 Maria B. Pasadena
10/3 Jarnecia W. North Hollywood
10/6 Dina G. Pomona
10/6 Gery G. Pasadena
10/6 Hector L. Pasadena
10/8 Nereida C. (Facilitator)
10/19 Nathan K. Pasadena
10/23 Jocelyn H Altadena
11/2 Nanette A. Altadena
11/4 Jessica B. (Facilitator)
11/7 Abdul H. Los Angeles
11/8 Angie R. (Facilitator)
11/10 Jason V. (CFS)
11/11 Anjure J. (Facilitator)
Words from Us.
Are you kidding me, you want me to go to world history?
When my mental state is complete misery.
When death, drugs, and thugs surround and keep stressin’ me.
To me life itself seems worse than a modern day Shakespearean tragedy
Gang-banging yesterday, today, and tomorrow is my cruel reality.
Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, brothers, sisters and all
Gang-banging in my family goes back to when Michael Jordan
first touched a basketball.
In fact, been throwing up gang signs since I could crawl.
Yeah, I think I’m hard, big bad and tough
You mess wit me I’m crazy enough to call your bluff.
Family doesn’t really exist, but I’m not pissed cuz my gang is my team.
Foster homes, group homes, lonely, no guidance and I’m only 14.
College—yeah right. Death and the Pen seem to be my American Dreams.
Putting in work for my set is my CAHSEE,
Perfecting crime capers for paper are my SATees.
While you were learning to formulate a solid thesis,
My homie was teaching me how to move pieces.
Nevertheless, I want someone to care, I want someone to help and
Someone to show me some genuine love.
My deviant behavior and outward bravado are all phony—
Covering up my internal pain like a glove.
In need of a friend, an advocate, or even a WRAPPER to give me a hope.
Cuz, I don’t know how much longer I got to live or how much longer
I can cope?
-Original work by Alex Jackson (Child and Family Specialist)
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