2026-05-15T17:15:28-07:00 2025-06-30 272210124 Steven D Mocalis 555 N El Camino Real A225 San Clemente CA 92672 990 2024-07-01 954523780 CHAMPIONS IN SERVICE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAM 8188919399 12607 OSBORNE STREET PACOIMA CA 91331 WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ Executive Director 2026-05-15 true true STEVEN D MOCALIS P00698737 9494855522 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ 12607 OSBORNE STREET PACOIMA CA 91331 5504329 false X CISGLA.ORG X 1994 CA PROVIDE COUNSELING, GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, JOB READINESS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. 7 7 61 15 0 4483873 5398562 105600 105600 2034 167 0 4591507 5504329 0 0 3285024 4162142 0 35422 1181124 1228649 4466148 5390791 125359 113538 1689325 1889487 656083 705995 1033242 1183492 PROVIDE COUNSELING, GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, JOB READINESS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. false false 4557887 105600 The fiscal year 2024-2025 again was filled with challenges that CIS endeavored to provide street crisis violence intervention intensive services and integrative case management services, to provide positive life changing opportunities, to primarily throughout the San Fernando Valley. Though the report will indicate we have had several accomplishments, the most important aspect of our work was creating hope in our community impacted by violence, the realities of poverty, drug addiction, and gang violence. The following represents a synopsis of the activities through the various that CIS provides:Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD)is Now in our 16th year of providing services. Gang intervention services to the San Fernando Valley, in particular, the Foothill and Mission Police Divisions. Our 12 Community Intervention Workers and 5 case managers succeeded in providing our over 372 clients with the following services: one-on-one mentoring,court advocacy, education advocacy, and support, including food and hygiene products, providing resources to keep clients housed and in rehabilitation centers, unemployment through finding job opportunities, trade schools, and paying utilities bills, Boxing/gym classes, and providing safe passages to and from schools and after-school recreation programs. Through the GRYD Program, CIS hosted community 15 events and field trips to promote peace and deter violent activity. We helped with burials and resources for families and victims.California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP)Program is a comprehensive gang violence reduction program in the San Fernando Valley, that has demonstrated measurable success in reducing violence, expanding outreach and prevention efforts, and strengthening support systems for high-risk individuals and communities. The project also provided 215 substances use and health treatment services, removed 200 tattoos in support of participant transformation and reentry efforts, delivered 19,323 supportive service interactions, and created 9,852 outreach opportunities. In addition, the program contributed 26,810 community engagement hours, strengthening relationships, trust, and visibility throughout the San Fernando Valley community. These accomplishments were achieved by a dedicated team of 11 staff members. The program also demonstrated substantial growth across its core service areas. Community engagement and outreach efforts remained consistently high, reaching a combined total of 39,487 hours over the grant period. Mental health and treatment services expanded significantly, totaling 842 hours and reflecting the program's increased integration of behavioral health supports focused on trauma, stabilization, and recovery. Case management services grew to a total of 22,879 hours, demonstrating continued investment in individualized participant care.Gang intervention and prevention services experienced the most dramatic growth, reaching a total of 10,243 service hours. Substance use of treatment and prevention services totaled 329 hours. Reentry Integrative Case Management Services (R.I.C.M.S.): Over the past year, our reentry program successfully served 365 justice-involved individuals by providing comprehensive support services focused on stability, rehabilitation, and long-term success. Through case management, mentorship, employment readiness, housing navigation, behavioral health referrals, and life skills development, participants were connected to critical resources that supported successful community reintegration and reduced barriers to self-sufficiency. The program continued to strengthen pathways toward positive outcomes by promoting accountability, personal growth, and increased access to opportunities for individuals returning to the community. Juvenile Justice Diversion Program (JJDP) Successfully served 60 youth through a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach designed to reduce justice system involvement and promote positive youth development. The program empowered participants to overcome personal challenges, build critical life skills, and strengthen resilience through individualized care plans, mentorship, therapeutic support, and skill-building workshops. As a result, many youths successfully re-engaged in education, explored employment opportunities, and improved their family and community relationships while developing healthier pathways toward long-term success. Restorative Enhanced Diversion for Youth (REDY) Successfully served over 30 youth through a transformative, strengths-based program dedicated to reducing justice system involvement and creating pathways toward long-term success. Through intensive mentorship, individualized case management, life skills development, and restorative support services, participants demonstrated growth in personal accountability, emotional resilience, and community engagement. The program helped youth strengthen positive decision-making skills, reconnect with educational and employment opportunities, and build healthier relationships with their families and communities. REDY continues to empower young people with the confidence, support, and resources needed to achieve stability and create meaningful futures. Employment Development Program: Our employment program successfully served 150 clients through workforce development, job-readiness training, resume assistance, interview reparation, and ongoing career support. Through individualized employment planning and strong employer partnerships, the program successfully placed 40 participants into employment opportunities, helping clients increase financial stability, build confidence, and create pathways toward long-term self-sufficiency and career growth.Care First-Community Investment (CFCI): The CFCI program integrates conventional crisis intervention techniques with a faith-based approach to provide holistic support for individuals navigating personal challenges. By combining practical strategies with spiritual guidance, the program helps clients build a strong foundation rooted in faith, hope, and resilience. Designed to meet both emotional and spiritual needs, CFCI empowers participants to overcome crisis situations while deepening their spiritual well-being. To date, the program has successfully served60 clients and is currently providing ongoing support to individuals seeking personalized care that reflects their unique circumstances and faith journey.UPI- LA Peacemakers LA Peacemakers is dedicated to fostering safer communities by actively engaging in violence interruption and prevention strategies, aiming to reduce conflict and promote peace. While addressing the root causes of violence through targeted intervention efforts, engaging with individuals and groups at risk. In addition to these immediate actions, LA Peacemakers support long-term peace initiatives that strengthen relationships and foster cooperation among community members. By focusing on both prevention and intervention, they play a crucial rolein sustaining peace and creating a safer, more resilient community. RAY Program Made a profound impact on the lives of justice-involved and high-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County by creating opportunities for stability, healing,personal growth, and long-term success. Since beginning services under the contract, the program successfully enrolled 35 youth participants, many of whom entered services facing serious barriers including court involvement, family instability, educational struggles, financial hardship, trauma, and lack of positive support systems. Through consistent mentorship, advocacy, and individualized support, youth were given the opportunity to rebuild trust, develop goals, and begin creating healthier futures for themselves and their families.Nature and Family Wellness (NAFW) Program aims to improve the emotional well-being of parents and families by providing nature-based parenting and family support groups. These weekly support groups will focus on exercise, nutrition, nature, and mental wellness while providing socialization and family bonding opportunities. Accessibility plays a prominent role in seeking services. Therefore, transportation and childcare will be offered to reduce barriers for interested families. The nature-based component of the program also increases opportunities for families to practice wellness methods in groups to be utilized on their own, such as in parks or their homes. Additionally, monthly field trips will provide exposure to natural spaces that families may not usually have access to. Our community will receive education and methods to increase wellness in an inviting, community-based environment through participation. Tattoo Removal Program: Through the expansion of trauma-informed reentry and intervention services, Champions In Service successfully completed over 1100 tattoo removal sessions for participants across seven CIS programs. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Statement Note 1 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUATION)ADDITIONAL SERVICES: CIS has been providing gang intervention services and safe passage for the San Fernando Valley for 36 years. Gang Intervention specialists are first responders to gang violence in the San Fernando Valley and create and adhere to the yellow tape protocol. We focus on families and the community by building strong relationships with community stakeholders and community partners. We also oversaw Summer Night Lights for 18 years. We oversee 6 local parks and recreation centers: San Fernando Gardens, Humphrey Park, Sun Valley Park, Valley Plaza, Sepulveda Park, and Delano Park.Law Enforcement Trainings - Under the leadership of CIS Executive Director, BlinkyRodriguez, CIS continued their orientation at the police academy for a wide spectrum of law enforcement personnel, including, but not limited to, senior staff, captains, gang detectives, beat police officers, Mayors Office staff, and new LAPD recruits. The focus of the training sessions were topics such as, what is intervention, what is it that we do and do not do, and roundtable discussions on gang intervention. San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs - Under the leadership of Bobby Arias,President of CIS, CIS has facilitated the San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs, aunique partnership between law enforcement, public sector service agencies, non-profit service agencies, and private entities, to call the question on education, service delivery, and youth violence in the San Fernando Valley.Eagle Rock School: Eagle Rock School located in Estes Park, Colorado Partnership - Now in our 17th year of continued collaboration Eagle Rock School and in partnership with the Honda Foundation has allowed CIS to continue to send inner city youth from the San Fernando Valley to gain success in life skills, adaptable tools, education, building a network, and high education scholarship. This year we were able to send four youth from our various programs to participate in this outdoor oriented live-in experience.Though 2025 presented numerous obstacles to overcome, CIS was most proud of ouraccomplishments in which we demonstrated creative alternatives to continuing services within our community.