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A major part of RPNA’s philosophy is to give back in
ways that make meaningful differences to the community. At RPNA, we
are committed deeply to this principle and approach community
service with the same level of drive, integrity and innovative
thinking as we do our practice. We actively support local civic and
charitable organizations, serving as volunteers, officers, and
trustees. In fact, several partners have served in leadership roles
for various nonprofits including United Cerebral Palsy, City of
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Saban Research Institute
Richard Cordova, CEO of Children’s Hospital Los
Angeles, recently appointed Drew Pomerance to the Board of Trustees
of the Saban Research Institute. A division of Children’s
Hospital, the mission of the Saban Research Institute is to conduct
laboratory and clinical research that will facilitate the
understanding, prevention and treatment of childhood diseases. Mr.
Pomerance sits on a board comprised of community members and
hospital personnel who are dedicated to ensuring continued funding
and the implementation of long range strategic planning for research
at Children’s Hospital.
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The Saban Research Building |
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Mr. Pomerance had previously represented Children’s
Hospital in a dispute with the hospital’s insurance company, a case
which resulted in a multi-million dollar arbitration award in favor
of the hospital. As a result of that experience and establishing a
relationship with several of the hospital's administrators, Mr.
Pomerance became convinced that he could make a meaningful
difference by giving his time to help the hospital on a long term
basis.
“We are very pleased to have Drew on our Board,” says Dr. Brent
Polk, director of the Saban Research Institute. “We are excited to
have someone work with us who has already demonstrated such a
commitment to CHLA.” |
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United Cerebral Palsy:
Casa de la Amistad
Nick Roxborough lends a hand at the grand opening of
an affordable housing project for low-income, developmentally
disabled adults. The $10.6-million Casa de la Amistad — Spanish for
“house of friendship” — is United Cerebral Palsy’s (UCP) 11th
rent-subsidized apartment complex.
The 24-unit apartment complex in Glendale, California
was built to support independent living for disabled adults. It
replaces a blighted apartment complex known for law enforcement and
mismanagement issues.
The building is equipped with key features that
support independent living for the developmentally disabled tenants,
such as remote controlled doors, individual apartment unit emergency
assistance lights, wide walk-ways, and wheelchair accessible
configurations for both the kitchen and bathroom. UCP will also be
providing counselors from its Community Support Living Program.
United Cerebral Palsy is one of the largest
direct-care service providers and advocates for persons with
disabilities in California, with the goal of helping individuals
with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental
disabilities maximize their own potential to live full and dignified
lives. |
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Left to right: Ron
Cohen, UCP President/CEO; Mayor Frank Quintero; Councilman Ara
Najarian; Donald Mincey, Housing Authority; Councilman John
Drayman; Senator Carol Liu; and Nick Roxborough, UCP Board
Chairman. |
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Over 1,000 individuals are served daily, through
UCP’s housing services, physical and occupational therapy, support
groups, education, job placement, and supported living assistance.
Mr. Roxborough has been involved with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
for more than 20 years and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for
UCP Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara
counties. |
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Left to right: Ron Cohen; Ellen Kessler, Chair
of UCP Board of Governors; Nick Roxborough, UCP Board Chairman; and
Lou Cassani, UCP Board of Directors. |
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