Alyce Morris Winston CEO and Founder
Dear Friends, Valentine's Day is celebrated to express affection between relatives, friends, and special someones every February. We send you this Valentine, The Jeffrey Foundation's February/March 2021 Newsletter, with love and heartfelt thanks. The Jeffrey Foundation is so grateful to all our dedicated supporters, as well as new friends, all who help us make a difference in the life of a child with special needs and their families. Without your support, especially during these challenging pandemic times, our vital programs and operations would not be able to survive. In our 49th year of operation, the Foundation is hopeful about making plans to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2022. We are placing a shout out to all Circle of Love members and any interested volunteers to assist the Foundation with our programs and operations' funding and the planning of our 50th celebration. Please reach out to me by email at amorris@thejeffreyfoundation.org or by calling me at 323.965.7536. Wishing YOU & YOURS A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
5470 W. Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90016 323.965.7536 thejeffreyfoundation.org
February March 2021
A Message from our Founder
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Current Foundation Programs
Remote Learning
California State Pre-K Program (CSPP) began on September 8, 2020 and runs through June 11, 2021 UCLA’s Jumpstart Program started 1/19/2021 and runs through the end of May.
Thank you to The Jeffrey Foundation Staff for your dedicated service
The Jeffrey Foundation's remote learning programs continue online. To find out more about our programs, call (323)-965-7536.
Lorraine McCall - 25 years Veronica Solano - 21 years Angélica Conde - 18 years Alma Saldivar- 17 years Patricia Romero - 16 years Rosa Camacho - 16 years
Adriana Monterrosa- 14 years Zoraya Herrera - 4 years Patricia Escobar - 3 years Manuela Garcia - 3 years Mark Naegle- 2 years Elisa Alfaro- 2 years
Jumpstart provided brand new backpacks filled with school supplies for each child enrolled in the CSPP whether they are attending on campus or remotely.
On January 25, 2021, The Jeffrey Foundation received a $25k grant from The Donald T. Sterling Charitable Foundation
Special Thanks for your generosity
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Alyce Morris Winston - 49 years
Peter Mark and Helen Richman
Steve Allen, Alyce, Peter Mark (1989)
Helen, Larry Covin, Peter Mark, Joyce Fickett, and Alyce (2018)
In Memoriam Peter Mark Richman
Courtesy, petermarkrichman.com
Christine Devine, Helen ,Peter Mark and Alyce
Peter Mark, Alyce & Connie Stevens
A great Light has circulated Hollywood for decades, shining brightly upon countless audiences of the stage, big and small screens - and that Light was the actor named Peter Mark Richman. A professional from the word go, Richman shared his enormous and multifaceted talents with the world for over 50 years. Name any television program of any worth that ever aired, and Richman appeared on it. Measure any scene in any T.V. show, motion picture, or play in which he ever performed, and he hit his mark with precision. There are not enough numbers in the decimal system to correctly calculate the number of times Richman delivered the goods of his vocation. On television alone, his impact is astounding. From his early T.V. days on anthology shows like The Armstrong Circle Theatre, Alfred Hitchock Presents, The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone, through the 1960s on his classic series, Cain's Hundred, to action/adventure shows like The Man From U.N.C.L.E., It Takes A Thief, through the 1970s on detective shows such as Longstreet, (on which he had a regular role), Baretta, Barnaby Jones, and Charlie's Angels, through the 1980s with Hart to Hart, Knight Rider, Dynasty, Star Trek: The Next Generation, on into the 1990s with Beverly Hills, 90210, and beyond. Whether voicing God or playing Suzanne Sommer's minister father on Three's Company; whether voicing an animated Spider-Man or confronting The Six Million Dollar Man live, Richman did it all - with class, sophistication, and elegance. Since The Jeffrey Foundation's early days, Peter Mark donated his talent and time. After the passing of Hollywood great Steve Allen, Peter Mark took over as the Foundation's go-to MC for hundreds of events. Both Peter Mark, his wife Helen, and their family were loving, generous Foundation supporters. Peter Mark, we LOVE and MISS you. God Bless.
The winner in the Special Child USA Art Contest is 4-year-old Foundation student Mia Hernandez Mijangos for her drawing "Spirit of Play." (Pictured left) Congratulations, Mia! Thank you to Alyce Morris Winston, Joanna Kermani, and other Circle of Love members who worked to support this contest. Thank you, Joanna for providing the winner's prizes.
"Spirit of Play" by Mia Hernandez Mijangos
Friday, February 12, 2021, Virtual Pre-Valentine's Day Event The Jeffrey Foundation will host a Virtual Pre-Valentine’s Day Event. Friday February 12, 2021 10 AM to 10:20 AM & 2:00 PM to 2:20 PM. RSVP to The Jeffrey Foundation at 323--965-7536. March 18, 2021, Noon (Tentative) The next Foundation Board meeting will take place virtually on March 18, 2021 at Noon. For more information on our programs & events call (323) 965-7536.
To Jeffrey with Love Available on AMAZON, in Bookstores, and at The Jeffrey Foundation!
Mia Hernandez Mijangos
In the News
“A guiding light from above directs Alyce in all she does to benefit (her children.) She is unique and we appreciate and love her.” -Helen and Peter Mark Richman “Once in a while, a foundation comes along that meets the needs of the special needs children and their families in our community. I have watched The Jeffrey Foundation grow through the years and commend Ms. Alyce Morris Winston and her staff and volunteers for all their dedicated service to the community for over 47 years.” –Honorable Diane Watson “A fabulous, quintessential woman who has made the world a better place is my longtime friend, Alyce Morris.” – Connie Stevens “I have been a strong supporter of The Jeffrey Foundation since my son Brian was in The Jeffrey Foundation’s After School program, Saturday Fun Club, and Jeffrey Boy Scout troop. It is remarkable what Alyce and her team have accomplished and how many children and families the programs have served in 47 years! - Marcia Brickley, Vice Chair of The Jeffrey Foundation Board of Directors
BOOK PRAISE
Jamie Pope (pictured left top & bottom) was a student and poster child of The Jeffrey Foundation in the early 80s. Today, she lives in Seattle and is now working with Special Child USA (specialchildusa.org). Gloria Leiva (pictured right with her daughter Angie Monzon-Leiva who attends The Jeffrey Foundation) works with parents of children with special needs providing virtual (online) assistance. To reach out to Gloria with questions, concerns, ideas, and support, contact Gloria at The Jeffrey Foundation, 323-965-7536.
& Happenings
Circle of Love Hollywood Chair Joanna Kermani and Alyce
Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer, Public Relations, for Book Signing events. Proceeds from the book to benefit the Foundation. Call 323-965-7536
Special Child USA Art Contest Winner Mia Hernandez
Donations for PPE Donate Toward TECH Expenses Memorial and Tribute Donations Legacy / Charitable Gift Annuity YOUR NAME:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________________CITY:_________________________________STATE:________ZIP:_____________ Make your check payable to: THE JEFFREY FOUNDATION or provide credit card information below. Our Programs are vitally dependent on your support. Your gift is greatly appreciated and Tax Deductible. Tax ID # 23-7208851 Enclosed is my tax deductible gift of ________$50 ________$75 ________$100 ________$500 _______ Other Gift amount check enclosed, or Bill my credit card for the amount listed above ________American Express ________Master Card ________Visa ________Discover or $__________Check Enclosed Card#_____________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date________________ CVV_________ Signature_________________________________________________________________ Phone #__________________________________ PRINT Name on card_________________________________________ Email________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________________CITY:________________________________STATE:________ZIP:______________ _______Please let me know of upcoming functions that benefit The Jeffrey Foundation _______I am interested in learning about your VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CALL 323-965-7536 or info@thejeffreyfoundation.org
Foundation Goal for 2021 $500,000.00 Received: $178,980.00 Amount needed: $321,020,00
YOUR GIFT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE! TAX ID # 23-7208851
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