AWARDS

2014 CNN Hero

2010 Medal for Service, California Nonprofit of the Year, presented by California Governor and First Lady Maria Shriver

2009 Ruby Award, Soroptimist International of Los Angeles

2009 Finalist, California Governor and First Lady’s Medal for Service

2009 Springfield College School of Human Services "Community Hero Award"

2008 Finalist, Women Making a Difference Award, Los Angeles Business Journal

2008 Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

2007 Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

2006 Soroptomist International, Making a Difference for Women Award

2006 Certificate of Achievement, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

2006 Governor Arnold Swartzenegger Commendation Letter

2006 Senator Gilbert Cedillo, 2nd District of CA, Commendation

2006 Gloria Molina, Supervisor, 1st District of California, Commendation

2006 Fabian Nunez, Speaker of the Assembly, Certification of Recognition

2006 Congressman Ed Reyes, 1st District of Los Angeles, Commendation

2005 Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

2004 President’s Volunteer Call to Service Award