2011 Annual Report from LEON FOUNDATION
www.leonfoundation.org
A Message from the President
It is my pleasure to provide this annual report that captures the work done by the Leon Foundation Projects in 2011. Such volume and quantity of accomplishments is only possible through the diligent efforts of the Leon Foundation’s staff, the enduring support from the Leon Foundation Board of Directors, and the essential and growing involvement and contributions from family, friends and volunteers. Although our endeavors in 2011 may qualify as exceptional. I am particularly proud of our invigorated support to the community of Moron-Peru with the implementation of the computer laboratory for juan Pablo II School, our work with teachers in the Department of Education at Juan Pablo II School to launched the project “Knowing my District” and to develop a plan for the “Environment and Health” project supporting critical thinkers and future leaders. The creation of a Health Brigade to cultivate middle and high school students’ appreciation for the place where they study, for civic engagement and community service on their path to adulthood.
Thank you to all who make it possible for us to realize our vision of a world where people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and ideologies engage in mindful and collaborative dialogue through respectful and engaged discussion-based program.
Dr. Joyce Leon-Gomez
Founder-President
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Programming
In 2011, Leon Foundation delivered on the organization’s vision and promise by remaining focused on its core long-term objective to be in every lower income school of Peru and to make our programs available to all who seek them. Among many other gains in 2011, Leon Foundation
· Engaged students in inclusive and collaborative team work in over 500 students from primary and secondary and over 75 students from high school in the project “Knowing my District.” Research that involved, teachers, students and community. Started on April 1, 2011 ending September 15, 2011
· Provided long distance training to 6 Peruvian teachers
· Supplying more than $6,500 in free new computers, software, antivirus and necessary tools including donated professional service to 520 students and 24 teachers
· Ran on-site workshop for 20 Peruvian teachers
· Presented a conference for 4th and 5th grade high school about “The Role of Students in the New Millennium”
· Joined with Children’s Juan Pablo II School to know better about their educational needs
· Conference with the Mayor of Chaclacayo to address educational support in the community of Chaclacayo
· Launched a Five month Students Engagement Program exploring community engagement with students, adult, young leaders and community in the project: Knowing my District
· Gave more than 40 volunteer hours of pro bono support to school principal and technology teacher
Detailed Program Growth
In 2011, Leon Foundation added an educational program to students and teachers
· 1 school, Juan Pablo II Moron-Peru, 520 students
· 24 teachers
· 1 church
In 2011, Leon Foundation launched and supported the project “Knowing my District” to research about the place they are living involving students, teachers and community
Leon Foundation encouraged Juan Pablo II School Moron-Peru to develop a 50 Years Book Anniversary using research and information collected by students of 4th and 5th grade high school from the project Knowing My District.
Leon Foundation incorporated volunteer engagement in USA and Peru in programming activities in 2011:
· Leon Foundation coordinated 46 volunteers, including 37 first -time volunteers.
· 9 volunteers in USA donated their time to programming all the activities and fundraisings.
· 5 volunteer Peruvian students donated their time to repair and paint 10 bathrooms at Juan Pablo II School.
· 5 volunteer Peruvian teachers gave their time to work in the project “Knowing my District.“
· 10 volunteer Peruvian students donated their time to coordinate community visits for the “Knowing my District” project.
· 5 volunteer Peruvian teachers donated their time to coordinate and supervise projects.
. 2 volunteer donated time for General Supervision of “Knowing my District” project.
. 5 volunteer gave their time to coordinate computers, monitors, and technology tools transportation.
. 5 volunteers donated their time to set up computer lab.
Leon Foundation gratefully acknowledges pro bono services received in 2011 from:
- Xiong Insurance Agency, for facility space in Sacramento.
- The owner of Jesse’s Restaurant, Zenon Robles in the city of San Jose, CA for facility space for LF activity engagement program
- Pedro Marenco for photography.
- Sacramento band music, The American River Brass Band.
- Champion Design Print in the city of Sacramento for website update.
- Mike Jaguar from Tech Solutions.org
- Annette Shahedi in the city of San Jose, CA for blog and media communication construction.
2011 Expenditures
Leon Foundation total budget in 2011 was $5,185.86
Contributions: 5185.86
Expenses: 00.00
Expenditures 2011: 100% Donation to Programs
Financial Position as of December 31, 2011
Cash: 250.00
Checking: 1484.66
Savings: 301.00
Other Assets: 2,500.00
Additional Projects and Accomplishments
The Leon Foundation also launched the following projects in 2011:
Locating a second pro bono office in Sacramento, CA, saving the organization facility expenses
Presented five awards to teachers and principal from Juan Pablo II for guidance and students support in the Contest “Knowing my District”
Launched a Blog and posting regularly to the Foundation’s Blog. Use of media communication such as face book and tweeter to informed the community about activities and accomlishments
Launched a cause: Supporting Education Through Technology on Causes.com
Launched a new donation page on the Leon Foundation website to foster greater giving flexibility and ease.
Leon Foundation in Peru
Leon Foundation started its mission on October 06, 2009. Leon Foundation was working during 2010 to supplying new computers, and necessary tools to implement computer labs in schools of low income in Peru:
La Cena del Senor Church in the community of Santa Anita-Peru, on December 24, 2010 received new computers and necessary tools to implement their Catechesis and Evangelization Program with the use of technology, engaging more than 350 students and parents.
Juan Pablo II School, Moron-Peru, on November 16, 2011 received 10 new computers to implement their computer lab in the “A Dream Come Through” project 2011-2012 serving more than 520 students and 24 teachers.
Leon Foundation Board of Directors 2012
Dr. Joyce Leon-Gomez
Founder-President
El Dorado Hills, CA
Ms. Annette Shahedi
Vice-President
San Jose, CA
Mrs. Jacqueline Clark
Treasurer
San Jose, CA
Ms. Elizabeth Leon
Secretary
San Jose, CA
Mr. Mason Leandro
Public Relations Director
Sacramento, CA
Col. USA Army Augustine Gomez
Advisor Committee
El Dorado Hills, CA
Dr. Anamaria Arellano
Advisor Committee
Lima-Peru
Dr. Silvia Barreto
Advisor Committee
Lima-Peru
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