Taller San Jose Board of Directors - Dan Young, Chair, Shawna Smith, Alex Fortunati, Dolores Gonzalez Hayes,

Richard Heim, Tom Honan, Christopher Leo, Sister Eileen McNerney, CSJ, Jeff Randolph, Jonathan Segal, Larry Stofko,

Angela Wergechik, Robert Wilson

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

student employment updateCongratulations and Continued Success to the following:

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Meet Nolan Amigo Spotlight

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Jannette ingardia is one of taller San Jose’s longest supporters. She joined the Board of Directors in 1996 and served for 10 years. She also volunteered on the light up a life planning committee and helped evolve the event from a start-up dinner auction to one of the most successful fundraisers in orange County. During this time, Jannette helped mobilize the energy of many others to raise more than $3,000,000 to benefit taller San Jose.

in 2006, Jannette was given the opportunity to touch even more lives when taller San Jose’s Board of Director created a scholarship in her name. today, Janette ingardia Scholarships are awarded annually to students who have exemplified Janette’s generosity, determination, and leadership.

Fifteen years after taller San Jose’s founding, Jannette and her husband Sam still attend light up a life and sponsor amigo Scholarships. we are deeply grateful to have them by our side.

Everybody Needs an AmigoEach year, 200 young people enroll in Taller San Jose looking for a way out of their troubles. We are looking for an Amigo – a $1,000 scholarship sponsor – for each one of them. By becoming an Amigo, you will provide a student:

• 16 weeks of job training

• Life skills workshops, like money management and healthy relationships

• Weekly sessions with a case manager to sort out their personal barriers and make goals

To sponsor a $1,000 Amigo Scholarship, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121 or visit www.tallersanjose.org

AGC Apprenticeship Trust

Anthony and Ginger Allen

Bob and Mary Ann Bercaw

George Brutcher

Raymond and Colleen Casciari

Carter and Kathy Chappell

Commercial Surety Bond Agency

Tom and Cathi Croal

Tim and Marie Crosson

Jayne Dahlgren

Therese DeGroot

Jack and Joni Doherty

Alex and Susana Fortunati

Steve Guzowski

Mike Hagan

Edward and Lynn Haske

Robert and Eileen Haub

Richard and Jamie Heim

Tom and Bridget Honan

Samuel and Jannette Ingardia

Patrick Kapsner and Theresa Thibodeau

Bill and Pat Lenahan

Marina Landscape, Inc.

Robert and Joan McGrath

Verlon and Julia McKay

John and Wendy Northrup

Patrick and Jill Ortiz

Aaron Orullian

Greg and Sally Palmer

Steve and Kathleen Penzes

Thomas and Juana Perez

PIMCO

Pat Powers

Joe and Donna Ryan

William and Jackie Schlater

James and Ann Shea

Ray and Katie Skelton

Frederick and Betsy Smith

Salvador and Gloria Solis

St. John Vianney Chapel Guild

Elliott and Debbie Sternberg

Larry and Laura Stofko

Jim and Susan Tecca

Urban Strategies

Angela Wergechik

Kimberly Whitehead

William and Nancy Thompson Family Foundation

Robert and Katie Wilson

Richard and Louise Winders

Jim Woody and Kathleen McMurray

Dan and Leslee Young

on Saturday, September 10 at the 15th annual light up a life gala, nolan stepped onto the stage to tell his story to 500 guests. “i never thought i could be on this path,” nolan shared. “this entire situation has taken me by surprise.”

nolan was raised by a single mother and spent three years living in a motel room with his mother and three brothers. During that time his older

brothers used drugs and went in and out of jail. “i feared that one day, i would end up like them,” remembers nolan.

nolan graduated high school with good grades; but he lacked the guidance and support to pursue college. “i didn’t have a job or an education. i didn’t even know what i wanted to do with my life.”

a friend convinced him to join taller San Jose. “i started learning how to take vital signs and administer injections. More than that, i discovered a motivation and a passion for a career in the medical field that i never thought i would have.”

Since graduating, nolan was accepted into UCi’s phlebotomy program and works part time at Bristol Park. “i know that i would not be here if it were not for taller San Jose. i have become more determined, more passionate, and extremely well-trained.”

OFFERING HOPE

ThANk you To our NeweST 2011 AMigoS!

Name Title Company Wage Per Hour

Adrian Receptionist Intern Taller San Jose $10.00 Anthony Carpentry Apprentice West Coast Construction $21.00 Anwar Service Technician ServPro $10.00 Ashley Medical Assistant UCI Medical Center $14.81 Bryane Marketing Intern St Joseph’s Health System $12.00 Christina Account Manager Kendrick & Co $10.00 Cynthia Customer Service St Jude Heritage Group $12.77 David laborer ATC Construction $11.00 Elizabeth Medical Assistant UCI Medical Center $14.81 Eric laborer ATC Construction $11.00 Gabriela Production Associate Medix Staffing Solutions $9.00 Gloria Medical Assistant Bristol Park Medical Group $14.50 Isaias Painter Action Painting $9.00 Ivan Job Coach Goodwill Industries $12.00 Jonathan Apprentice laborer Clark Construction $14.67 Jose Solar Installer Real Good Solar $16.00 Joshua Sprayer Artistic Maintenance $10.50 lizbet Administrative Assistant KCA Electronics Inc. $11.00 Maria Sales Associate Sprint $10.00 Mathew Tire Technician NTB Tires $10.00 Nolan Front Office Assistant Bristol Park Medical Group $13.33 Raeann ER Admitter Chapman Medical Center $14.00 Rithya laborer Brownco $10.50 Samuel laborer ATC Construction $11.50 Victor Data Entry Miles Bauer Bergstrom & Winters llC $14.00 Victor laborer Brownco $18.00 Vincent Solar Installer Real Good Solar $18.00

Corporate Sponsors of the 15th Annual Light up a Life gala. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

AGC Apprenticeship Trust & TrainingCapitalSource BankMission HospitalParadise DesignRay & Catherine Skelton

SARES-REGIS GroupSt. Joseph HospitalTait & Associates, Inc.William and Nancy ThompsonFamily Foundation

Hensel Phelps Construction Co.Insight Investments, LLC

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Barefoot Wine and BubblyBeecher CarlsonBernard Schneider & Janet KellerBrady CompanyWilliam & Helen CloseD/K Mechanical Contractors, Inc.DELOITTEFirst American Financial CorporationThe Frome Family FoundationHonda CenterMemorialCare Medical Foundation

Morley Construction CompanyMorrow-Meadows CorporationOrange County RegisterPCL Construction Services, Inc.PDC Facilities, Inc.Performance Contracting, Inc.Signature Party RentalsSukut Construction, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank

A.O. Reed and CompanyBergelectric CorporationBragg Crane and Rigging CompanyCal State Steel Corp.Commercial Surety Bond AgencyFirst BankHelix Electric, Inc.Letner Roofing, Inc.McGuire Contracting, Inc.

Pacific Rim Mechanical Contractors, Inc.Penhall CompanyRutherford Co., Inc.Ryan, Datomi & Mosely LLPShaw & Sons, Inc.Southland IndustriesSt. Jude Medical CenterThe Conco CompaniesWoodbridge Glas

Dan & Leslee Young

National American University

Premier

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Copper

25

50

75

100

125

150

175

200

Goal: 200Student Sponsors 12/31

85Student Sponsors as of 9/22

Jannette Ingardia with Norma – the 2010 recipient of a $1,000 scholarship

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In 2007, Sister Eileen McNerney celebrated her Golden Jubliee, marking 50 years of service as a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange. This summer, she was elected Assistant General Superior for their General Council. “During my five year term I will make certain that the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph is strong and thriving wherever we are,” says Sister Eileen.

As the founder of Taller San Jose and a leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sister Eileen is a luminous figure in our community. To honor her contributions to the community, Taller San Jose established an endowment fund. Become a member of the Sister Eileen Legacy Society by making a gift to our

permanently endowed fund at the Orange Catholic Foundation, or leave Taller San Jose in your living will or trust. For more information on the Sister Eileen Legacy Society, please call Christa Sheehan at (714) 543-5105 ext. 112.

Dear Friends,

Over the past 15 years, we’ve learned that people don’t learn how to work by sitting in the classroom. That’s why Taller San Jose is focused on that critical gap between where a disadvantaged youth is stuck and where a good entry level job begins. This focus has proven successful. Taller San Jose graduates are employed and stay employed, are apprentices, and college students. The need for Taller San Jose is not going away; in fact, it’s growing.

The number of young adults in Central Orange County living in poverty is somewhere around 55,000. It’s a shocking statistic and to meet this growing need, Taller San Jose is focusing on sustainability. Whether it is through the continued development of Hope Builders, our general contracting company, or relationships with post-secondary institutions linking graduates to college degrees, Taller San Jose is singularly focused on moving young people from poverty to self-sufficiency.

You make it possible for us to provide essential job training, mentoring, life skills, career coaching and job placement to 200 young men and women annually. We continue to work diligently to ensure that your investment in a young life makes a difference into the future.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY BUILDING FUTURES

Gratefully,

Shawna Smith, CEO/Executive Director

Best of Friends Awards

“15 Years and Just Getting Started”

On September 10th, Taller San Jose celebrated the 15th Annual Light up a Life Dinner Auction and the transformation of 4,500 young lives. The event hosted

500 guests at Mission San Juan Capistrano and raised $515,000 in net income. The event festivities included a vibrant silent auction, a delicious meal served by Turnip Rose Elite Catering, and an inspirational program featuring student speaker Nolan and a video produced by DGWB Advertising. CEO/Executive Director, Shawna Smith proudly shared that Hope Builders, Inc., Taller San Jose’s licensed general contracting venture, is on track to generate $300,000 in revenue for the organization annually. She also honored 2011 Best of Friends recipients, Bruce & Cindy Hamlin of Guaranty Chevrolet, and recognized the company for their donation of 11 cars to Taller San Jose, valued at more than $400,000.

Next, bidders snagged exciting live auction items – like a Disney Dream Vacation and Alaskan Getaway – and sponsored 64 $1,000 Amigo scholarships. The night culminated with the grand prize drawing for a 2011 Chevy Volt, donated by Guaranty Chevrolet of Santa Ana.

Special thanks to all who supported the 15th Annual Light up a Life Dinner Auction, including its event guests, underwriters, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.

We hope to see you at the 16th Annual Light up a Life Dinner Auction on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

For several years, DGWB Advertising has donated their time and talent to produce short films for Light up a Life. Guests are treated to a premier

viewing of the film during the event’s dinner, which is one of the highlights of the evening.

For Taller San Jose’s 15th anniversary celebration, DGWB produced a film that tells the story of our founding and shows what the organization is doing to keep moving forward. You can watch the video by typing bit.ly/15YearsVideo into your web browser.

Each year at Light up a Life, Taller San Jose selects an outstanding individual or business to honor at Light up a Life with the Best of Friends Award. By providing

financial contributions, recruiting more supporters, hiring graduates, volunteering their time, serving on boards, and much more, these Best of Friends are truly committed to impacting the lives of the young people at Taller San Jose.

15th Annual Light Up a Life Gala

First Bank began supporting Taller San Jose

in 2010 and in just one year has had a great impact on students like Maggie.

When Maggie joined Taller San Jose’s office training program, she had only used a computer a few times and felt shy and uneasy around her classmates. “I was struggling with myself and didn’t have any direction,” remembers Maggie.

“I wanted to provide a better life for my daughter and make her proud of me, so I just pushed forward.”

As Maggie progressed in the 16 week program, she began preparing for her mock interview.

She developed her resume and learned how to dress professionally. On the day of her mock interview, she met with volunteer, Cydney Olea, VP/Branch Manager of First Bank.

“I enjoyed being a part of someone’s career path,” says Cyndey.

Maggie did continue on with her career path – today she works full time for American’s Helping Center. Last Spring she was nominated for the Orange County Spirit of Volunteering Award for her work with MOMS OC.

In the meantime, more First Bank employees have gotten involved with Taller San Jose, volunteering as mock interviewers and serving on an advisory board. The company also sponsored the 15th Annual Light up a Life Gala.

“When I volunteered, I truly got to see how effective of a program this is. The students did an exceptional job and it’s great to see their personal growth,” says Therese DeGroot, Market President.

First Bank is truly committed to helping young people like Maggie, and we are grateful to have them by our side.

You can help build futures at Taller San Jose by getting involved. Here are just a few ways you can help:

Volunteer Help a young person advance their business skills by volunteering as a Mock Interviewer; or, join the Planning Committee and help us plan our 16th Annual Light up a Life Gala in 2012. For more information, contact Laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

Hire a GraduateIf your company is seeking trained and reliable candidates, consider hiring a Taller San Jose graduate as your next employee. For more information, contact Meghan Medlin, Job Developer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 138.

DonateSponsor a $1,000 Amigo Scholarship, make a gift in honor of someone special, or ask about your company’s matching gift program. Any amount that you can generously give will help change a

life at Taller San Jose. To make a gift, contact Abigail Castillo at (714) 543-5105 ext. 121.

Attend Taller San Jose WORKS

Get an insider’s tour of the organization – walk through Taller San Jose’s 10,000 square foot warehouse, step into its mock medical office, learn about our 7 Steps to Success, and much more.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

• November 8, 1:00 PM

• December 13, 8:30 AM

• January 10, 1:00 PM

To RSVP for a monthly tour, or set up a private tour (Taller San Jose can also visit your corporate event), contact Laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext.123.

Event Recap

Greetings from Shawna Smith

Now that Taller San Jose has been successfully changing young peoples’ lives for 15 years, it is clear that Sister Eileen has left a legacy that is deserving of support today and in the future. I can’t think of a better way to be assured that what she founded continues, than by contributing to the Legacy Fund.”

Mike Hagan, donor and past member, Taller San Jose Board of Directors

2011: Guaranty Chevrolet

2010: Bristol Park Medical Group

2009: St. Joseph Health System

2008: Tait & Associates, Inc.

2007: Jezowski & Markel

2006: Lennar Homebuilders

2005: Mike and Arlene Hagan

2004: DGWB Advertising

2003: Clark Construction Group

2002: Patrick and Jill Ortiz

2001: Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

2000: Patrick Powers

1999: Dr. Edward Hernandez

1998: Paul Schloemer

Shawna Smith honors Bruce Hamlin of Guaranty Chevrolet with the Best of

Friends Award

Jon Gothold of DGWB Advertising pledges an Amigo Scholarship

Cydney Olea, VP/Branch Manager of First Bank participates in a mock interview with student, Maggie

Jim and Susan Tecca, Sister Eileen McNerney, Shawna Smith, Cindy Bobruck

of Orange Catholic Foundation, and Mike Hagan

Black & Decker sponsors Amigo Scholarships, donates tools to the construction program, and

participates in Mock Interviews. “The students are well prepared and ready to take the next step to their

future,” says Rafaela Cisneros of Stanley Black & Decker after volunteering as a Mock Interviewer.

Sister Eileen Legacy Society

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Featured Partner

In 2007, Sister Eileen McNerney celebrated her Golden Jubliee, marking 50 years of service as a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange. This summer, she was elected Assistant General Superior for their General Council. “During my five year term I will make certain that the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph is strong and thriving wherever we are,” says Sister Eileen.

As the founder of Taller San Jose and a leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sister Eileen is a luminous figure in our community. To honor her contributions to the community, Taller San Jose established an endowment fund. Become a member of the Sister Eileen Legacy Society by making a gift to our

permanently endowed fund at the Orange Catholic Foundation, or leave Taller San Jose in your living will or trust. For more information on the Sister Eileen Legacy Society, please call Christa Sheehan at (714) 543-5105 ext. 112.

Dear Friends,

Over the past 15 years, we’ve learned that people don’t learn how to work by sitting in the classroom. That’s why Taller San Jose is focused on that critical gap between where a disadvantaged youth is stuck and where a good entry level job begins. This focus has proven successful. Taller San Jose graduates are employed and stay employed, are apprentices, and college students. The need for Taller San Jose is not going away; in fact, it’s growing.

The number of young adults in Central Orange County living in poverty is somewhere around 55,000. It’s a shocking statistic and to meet this growing need, Taller San Jose is focusing on sustainability. Whether it is through the continued development of Hope Builders, our general contracting company, or relationships with post-secondary institutions linking graduates to college degrees, Taller San Jose is singularly focused on moving young people from poverty to self-sufficiency.

You make it possible for us to provide essential job training, mentoring, life skills, career coaching and job placement to 200 young men and women annually. We continue to work diligently to ensure that your investment in a young life makes a difference into the future.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY BUILDING FUTURES

Gratefully,

Shawna Smith, CEO/Executive Director

Best of Friends Awards

“15 Years and Just Getting Started”

On September 10th, Taller San Jose celebrated the 15th Annual Light up a Life Dinner Auction and the transformation of 4,500 young lives. The event hosted

500 guests at Mission San Juan Capistrano and raised $515,000 in net income. The event festivities included a vibrant silent auction, a delicious meal served by Turnip Rose Elite Catering, and an inspirational program featuring student speaker Nolan and a video produced by DGWB Advertising. CEO/Executive Director, Shawna Smith proudly shared that Hope Builders, Inc., Taller San Jose’s licensed general contracting venture, is on track to generate $300,000 in revenue for the organization annually. She also honored 2011 Best of Friends recipients, Bruce & Cindy Hamlin of Guaranty Chevrolet, and recognized the company for their donation of 11 cars to Taller San Jose, valued at more than $400,000.

Next, bidders snagged exciting live auction items – like a Disney Dream Vacation and Alaskan Getaway – and sponsored 64 $1,000 Amigo scholarships. The night culminated with the grand prize drawing for a 2011 Chevy Volt, donated by Guaranty Chevrolet of Santa Ana.

Special thanks to all who supported the 15th Annual Light up a Life Dinner Auction, including its event guests, underwriters, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.

We hope to see you at the 16th Annual Light up a Life Dinner Auction on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

For several years, DGWB Advertising has donated their time and talent to produce short films for Light up a Life. Guests are treated to a premier

viewing of the film during the event’s dinner, which is one of the highlights of the evening.

For Taller San Jose’s 15th anniversary celebration, DGWB produced a film that tells the story of our founding and shows what the organization is doing to keep moving forward. You can watch the video by typing bit.ly/15YearsVideo into your web browser.

Each year at Light up a Life, Taller San Jose selects an outstanding individual or business to honor at Light up a Life with the Best of Friends Award. By providing

financial contributions, recruiting more supporters, hiring graduates, volunteering their time, serving on boards, and much more, these Best of Friends are truly committed to impacting the lives of the young people at Taller San Jose.

15th Annual Light Up a Life Gala

First Bank began supporting Taller San Jose

in 2010 and in just one year has had a great impact on students like Maggie.

When Maggie joined Taller San Jose’s office training program, she had only used a computer a few times and felt shy and uneasy around her classmates. “I was struggling with myself and didn’t have any direction,” remembers Maggie.

“I wanted to provide a better life for my daughter and make her proud of me, so I just pushed forward.”

As Maggie progressed in the 16 week program, she began preparing for her mock interview.

She developed her resume and learned how to dress professionally. On the day of her mock interview, she met with volunteer, Cydney Olea, VP/Branch Manager of First Bank.

“I enjoyed being a part of someone’s career path,” says Cyndey.

Maggie did continue on with her career path – today she works full time for American’s Helping Center. Last Spring she was nominated for the Orange County Spirit of Volunteering Award for her work with MOMS OC.

In the meantime, more First Bank employees have gotten involved with Taller San Jose, volunteering as mock interviewers and serving on an advisory board. The company also sponsored the 15th Annual Light up a Life Gala.

“When I volunteered, I truly got to see how effective of a program this is. The students did an exceptional job and it’s great to see their personal growth,” says Therese DeGroot, Market President.

First Bank is truly committed to helping young people like Maggie, and we are grateful to have them by our side.

You can help build futures at Taller San Jose by getting involved. Here are just a few ways you can help:

Volunteer Help a young person advance their business skills by volunteering as a Mock Interviewer; or, join the Planning Committee and help us plan our 16th Annual Light up a Life Gala in 2012. For more information, contact Laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

Hire a GraduateIf your company is seeking trained and reliable candidates, consider hiring a Taller San Jose graduate as your next employee. For more information, contact Meghan Medlin, Job Developer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 138.

DonateSponsor a $1,000 Amigo Scholarship, make a gift in honor of someone special, or ask about your company’s matching gift program. Any amount that you can generously give will help change a

life at Taller San Jose. To make a gift, contact Abigail Castillo at (714) 543-5105 ext. 121.

Attend Taller San Jose WORKS

Get an insider’s tour of the organization – walk through Taller San Jose’s 10,000 square foot warehouse, step into its mock medical office, learn about our 7 Steps to Success, and much more.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

• November 8, 1:00 PM

• December 13, 8:30 AM

• January 10, 1:00 PM

To RSVP for a monthly tour, or set up a private tour (Taller San Jose can also visit your corporate event), contact Laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext.123.

Event Recap

Greetings from Shawna Smith

Now that Taller San Jose has been successfully changing young peoples’ lives for 15 years, it is clear that Sister Eileen has left a legacy that is deserving of support today and in the future. I can’t think of a better way to be assured that what she founded continues, than by contributing to the Legacy Fund.”

Mike Hagan, donor and past member, Taller San Jose Board of Directors

2011: Guaranty Chevrolet

2010: Bristol Park Medical Group

2009: St. Joseph Health System

2008: Tait & Associates, Inc.

2007: Jezowski & Markel

2006: Lennar Homebuilders

2005: Mike and Arlene Hagan

2004: DGWB Advertising

2003: Clark Construction Group

2002: Patrick and Jill Ortiz

2001: Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

2000: Patrick Powers

1999: Dr. Edward Hernandez

1998: Paul Schloemer

Shawna Smith honors Bruce Hamlin of Guaranty Chevrolet with the Best of

Friends Award

Jon Gothold of DGWB Advertising pledges an Amigo Scholarship

Cydney Olea, VP/Branch Manager of First Bank participates in a mock interview with student, Maggie

Jim and Susan Tecca, Sister Eileen McNerney, Shawna Smith, Cindy Bobruck

of Orange Catholic Foundation, and Mike Hagan

Black & Decker sponsors Amigo Scholarships, donates tools to the construction program, and

participates in Mock Interviews. “The students are well prepared and ready to take the next step to their

future,” says Rafaela Cisneros of Stanley Black & Decker after volunteering as a Mock Interviewer.

Sister Eileen Legacy Society

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Taller San Jose Board of Directors - Dan Young, Chair, Shawna Smith, Alex Fortunati, Dolores Gonzalez Hayes,

Richard Heim, Tom Honan, Christopher Leo, Sister Eileen McNerney, CSJ, Jeff Randolph, Jonathan Segal, Larry Stofko,

Angela Wergechik, Robert Wilson

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

student employment updateCongratulations and Continued Success to the following:

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growing tallerA quar ter ly newslet ter for supporters of Ta l ler San Jose

FAll 2011

Find us on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/tallersanjose

Meet Nolan Amigo Spotlight

4

Jannette ingardia is one of taller San Jose’s longest supporters. She joined the Board of Directors in 1996 and served for 10 years. She also volunteered on the light up a life planning committee and helped evolve the event from a start-up dinner auction to one of the most successful fundraisers in orange County. During this time, Jannette helped mobilize the energy of many others to raise more than $3,000,000 to benefit taller San Jose.

in 2006, Jannette was given the opportunity to touch even more lives when taller San Jose’s Board of Director created a scholarship in her name. today, Janette ingardia Scholarships are awarded annually to students who have exemplified Janette’s generosity, determination, and leadership.

Fifteen years after taller San Jose’s founding, Jannette and her husband Sam still attend light up a life and sponsor amigo Scholarships. we are deeply grateful to have them by our side.

Everybody Needs an AmigoEach year, 200 young people enroll in Taller San Jose looking for a way out of their troubles. We are looking for an Amigo – a $1,000 scholarship sponsor – for each one of them. By becoming an Amigo, you will provide a student:

• 16 weeks of job training

• Life skills workshops, like money management and healthy relationships

• Weekly sessions with a case manager to sort out their personal barriers and make goals

To sponsor a $1,000 Amigo Scholarship, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121 or visit www.tallersanjose.org

AGC Apprenticeship Trust

Anthony and Ginger Allen

Bob and Mary Ann Bercaw

George Brutcher

Raymond and Colleen Casciari

Carter and Kathy Chappell

Commercial Surety Bond Agency

Tom and Cathi Croal

Tim and Marie Crosson

Jayne Dahlgren

Therese DeGroot

Jack and Joni Doherty

Alex and Susana Fortunati

Steve Guzowski

Mike Hagan

Edward and Lynn Haske

Robert and Eileen Haub

Richard and Jamie Heim

Tom and Bridget Honan

Samuel and Jannette Ingardia

Patrick Kapsner and Theresa Thibodeau

Bill and Pat Lenahan

Marina Landscape, Inc.

Robert and Joan McGrath

Verlon and Julia McKay

John and Wendy Northrup

Patrick and Jill Ortiz

Aaron Orullian

Greg and Sally Palmer

Steve and Kathleen Penzes

Thomas and Juana Perez

PIMCO

Pat Powers

Joe and Donna Ryan

William and Jackie Schlater

James and Ann Shea

Ray and Katie Skelton

Frederick and Betsy Smith

Salvador and Gloria Solis

St. John Vianney Chapel Guild

Elliott and Debbie Sternberg

Larry and Laura Stofko

Jim and Susan Tecca

Urban Strategies

Angela Wergechik

Kimberly Whitehead

William and Nancy Thompson Family Foundation

Robert and Katie Wilson

Richard and Louise Winders

Jim Woody and Kathleen McMurray

Dan and Leslee Young

on Saturday, September 10 at the 15th annual light up a life gala, nolan stepped onto the stage to tell his story to 500 guests. “i never thought i could be on this path,” nolan shared. “this entire situation has taken me by surprise.”

nolan was raised by a single mother and spent three years living in a motel room with his mother and three brothers. During that time his older

brothers used drugs and went in and out of jail. “i feared that one day, i would end up like them,” remembers nolan.

nolan graduated high school with good grades; but he lacked the guidance and support to pursue college. “i didn’t have a job or an education. i didn’t even know what i wanted to do with my life.”

a friend convinced him to join taller San Jose. “i started learning how to take vital signs and administer injections. More than that, i discovered a motivation and a passion for a career in the medical field that i never thought i would have.”

Since graduating, nolan was accepted into UCi’s phlebotomy program and works part time at Bristol Park. “i know that i would not be here if it were not for taller San Jose. i have become more determined, more passionate, and extremely well-trained.”

OFFERING HOPE

ThANk you To our NeweST 2011 AMigoS!

Name Title Company Wage Per Hour

Adrian Receptionist Intern Taller San Jose $10.00 Anthony Carpentry Apprentice West Coast Construction $21.00 Anwar Service Technician ServPro $10.00 Ashley Medical Assistant UCI Medical Center $14.81 Bryane Marketing Intern St Joseph’s Health System $12.00 Christina Account Manager Kendrick & Co $10.00 Cynthia Customer Service St Jude Heritage Group $12.77 David laborer ATC Construction $11.00 Elizabeth Medical Assistant UCI Medical Center $14.81 Eric laborer ATC Construction $11.00 Gabriela Production Associate Medix Staffing Solutions $9.00 Gloria Medical Assistant Bristol Park Medical Group $14.50 Isaias Painter Action Painting $9.00 Ivan Job Coach Goodwill Industries $12.00 Jonathan Apprentice laborer Clark Construction $14.67 Jose Solar Installer Real Good Solar $16.00 Joshua Sprayer Artistic Maintenance $10.50 lizbet Administrative Assistant KCA Electronics Inc. $11.00 Maria Sales Associate Sprint $10.00 Mathew Tire Technician NTB Tires $10.00 Nolan Front Office Assistant Bristol Park Medical Group $13.33 Raeann ER Admitter Chapman Medical Center $14.00 Rithya laborer Brownco $10.50 Samuel laborer ATC Construction $11.50 Victor Data Entry Miles Bauer Bergstrom & Winters llC $14.00 Victor laborer Brownco $18.00 Vincent Solar Installer Real Good Solar $18.00

Corporate Sponsors of the 15th Annual Light up a Life gala. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.

AGC Apprenticeship Trust & TrainingCapitalSource BankMission HospitalParadise DesignRay & Catherine Skelton

SARES-REGIS GroupSt. Joseph HospitalTait & Associates, Inc.William and Nancy ThompsonFamily Foundation

Hensel Phelps Construction Co.Insight Investments, LLC

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Barefoot Wine and BubblyBeecher CarlsonBernard Schneider & Janet KellerBrady CompanyWilliam & Helen CloseD/K Mechanical Contractors, Inc.DELOITTEFirst American Financial CorporationThe Frome Family FoundationHonda CenterMemorialCare Medical Foundation

Morley Construction CompanyMorrow-Meadows CorporationOrange County RegisterPCL Construction Services, Inc.PDC Facilities, Inc.Performance Contracting, Inc.Signature Party RentalsSukut Construction, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank

A.O. Reed and CompanyBergelectric CorporationBragg Crane and Rigging CompanyCal State Steel Corp.Commercial Surety Bond AgencyFirst BankHelix Electric, Inc.Letner Roofing, Inc.McGuire Contracting, Inc.

Pacific Rim Mechanical Contractors, Inc.Penhall CompanyRutherford Co., Inc.Ryan, Datomi & Mosely LLPShaw & Sons, Inc.Southland IndustriesSt. Jude Medical CenterThe Conco CompaniesWoodbridge Glas

Dan & Leslee Young

National American University

Premier

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Goal: 200Student Sponsors 12/31

85Student Sponsors as of 9/22

Jannette Ingardia with Norma – the 2010 recipient of a $1,000 scholarship

Thank you

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