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We Salute our Project Leaders
February, 2005

Project Leader of the Month

Sandy Boscarino

The last few months we've talked about important to our mission "adopting" a project can be. This month we salute Sandy Boscarino, another "new" Project Leader who has taken the big step of committing to lead the same project twice each month, thereby allowing her to create consistency and continuity for the kids at Alegria.

We asked Sandy to tell us a bit more about herself and why she chose to lead the Activities with Kids project at Alegria:

"I moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago from Florida after graduating from Florida State University. I came to LA to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and did just that as I currently work as a producer for E! Entertainment Television!

I first started with L.A. Works in April of 2004 during a transitional period in my life. I have volunteered with quite a few groups with L.A. Works including, The girls at Aviva, the elderly at Alliance Nursing home of Echo Park, Friends of Animals in West Los Angeles and the wonderful children of Alegria. I have given the children at Alegria my ongoing commitment because I truly found something so special and have made such a great connection with each of them. I have always held a special place in my heart for children and through teaching and laughing with them I have come to realize that these children have made more of an impact and difference on my life than I ever could have on theirs. I feel it is so important to continue to give these children my time and commitment as a constant in their lives so that we can truly learn from one another and be able create a bond between us by, along with the other volunteers, helping them learn new and exciting things while having a great time.

I have greatly enjoyed volunteering especially the time I spend with these incredible children. You will be surprised by how much you truly help yourself and improve your quality of life by helping others. I encourage others to take the time out of their busy schedules to give back to the community and to yourselves. It's an incredible and fulfilling feeling to know that you are making a difference in these people's or even animal's lives and you will forever feel rewarded."

Alegria is a 64 bed, 16 family, residential shelter for women and children with AIDS. They provide food, shelter, comprehensive services, and compassionate care to these families. If you'd like to sign up to volunteer for this wonderful project, click here. You'll be glad you did!

And thanks to Sandy -- for taking the big step of becoming a Project Leader, adopting this project, and bringing her warmth and friendliness to these special kids!

This Month's Project Leaders

Thanks to all of our Project Leaders who are leading projects during the month of February.

You are the real leaders in our community! The Staff & Board of Directors of L.A. Works thanks you for being the real superstars of our community!

Andrew Abeyesinghe
Bobbi Marin
Bryan Kadatani
Cindy Finocchi
Cynde Knerr
David Trilling
Ed Simon
Elvin Albino
Glenn McClanan
Helga Hung
Henry Meyer
Jacquie Moreno
Jay Ross
Kristin Yolas
Lori Kneser
Luis De Avila
Margaret Conway
Mark Kimura
Mary Lawler
Meghan Dougherty
Mia Farrell
Michael Hicks
Sandy Boscarino
Suzanne Studer Iselt
Teresa Castelli

Want to join the ranks of L.A.'s most involved citizens? Become an L.A. Works Project Leader.

It's easy, it's fun, and it doesn't require a huge amount of your time.

Go to the Courses section of the website and sign up for Project Leader Training or call Natalie at (323) 224-6510 to find out the date of the next session.

Past Project Leaders Of the Month

January, 2005 - Andrew Anura Abeyesinghe

December, 2004 - Jacquie Moreno

November, 2004 - Timothy Dickey and Howard Weiner

October, 2004 - Russell Ali

September, 2004 - Suzanne Wiener

August, 2004 - Veronica Cruz

July, 2004 - Margaret Conway

June, 2004 - Ellen Dugas

May, 2004 - Luis de Avila

April, 2004 - Mandana Dayani

Mar, 2004 - Cindy Finocchi

Feb, 2004 - Viet Hoang

Jan, 2004 - Teresa Castelli

Dec. 2003 - Mary Lawler