Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE MISSION OF THE ETTA ISRAEL CENTER IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ENABLE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO LIVE FULLY ENRICHED AND ACTIVE LIVES AS MEMBERS OF THE LOS ANGELES JEWISH COMMUNITY.
THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY BY OFFERING DIRECT CARE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES, AND COUNSELING.
THE ORGANIZATION'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM OPERATES FULL-TIME ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (GROUP HOMES) FOR INDIVIDUALS, AGES 18-59, WHO HAVE MILD-TO-MODERATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE FOUR HOMES ARE THE ONLY ONES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CUSTOMIZED FOR THE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH DISABLED. AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, NUMEROUS SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE RESIDENTS.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (SLS AND ILS). BOTH SLS AND ILS OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR APARTMENT, WHILE RECEIVING SUPPORT TO ATTAIN LIFE GOALS AND DREAMS, EXERCISE PERSONAL CHOICE, ACHIEVE COMPETENCE IN DAY-TO-DAY AREAS OF LIFE, AND PURSUE DIGNIFIED RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS, FROM A FEW HOURS A WEEK TO EXTENSIVE CARE, AND, IF NEEDED, CAN BE MAINTAINED FOR A CLIENT'S ENTIRE LIFETIME. BOTH SLS AND ILS ARE VENDORED BY (I.E., APPROVED TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM) CALIFORNIA'S REGIONAL CENTERS.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DOZENS OF YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES EVERY MONTH AND A MULTIWEEK SUMMER EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. SUMMER@ETTA GIVESTEENS ANDADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDSA REMARKABLE OPPORTUNITYTO PARTICIPATE INAN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM, IN WHICH THEY LEARN NEW LIFE SKILLS, GAIN SELFCONFIDENCE, AND BUILD SELFESTEEM, WHILE CREATING LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS. ETTA PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO OFFER PROGRAMS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CLIENTS.THE ORGANIZATIONS CLIENTS JOYFULLY PARTICIPATE IN COUNTLESS ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Michael Held | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $329,752 |
| Allen Remer | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $115,601 |
| Navid Bayanfar | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Rabbi Eliezer Gross | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Levine | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Krieger | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Yebri | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Garden | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Moise Hendeles | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Kam Babaoff | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| Betty Ryzman | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Jamie Sohacheski | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 5 | $0 |
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