
Project Youth OCBF offers programs and services that have been proven to make a positive impact on youth, their families, and our community.
Negative peer pressure, gangs, drugs, lack of parental support, economic disadvantage, and lack of resources are just a few risk factors that can mislead youth. The Project Youth programs fill a gap in our community for much needed intervention and services that can increase resiliency for youth to overcome challenges and move forward with accomplishment. We have dozens of incredible stories that demonstrate the effectiveness of our work.
Project Youth’s Board of Directors is comprised of more than 40 professionals, many of whom are from the local legal community. Our highly active board is responsible for fundraising, as well as managing, the resources of Project Youth. With such outstanding leadership and programs, it is no secret why Project Youth continues to grow into an outstanding charitable organization that changes the quality of life for so many youth and families.
Equally impressive is Project Youth’s staff, which I believe is the heart and soul of our programs. We are committed to carrying out the vision of Project Youth and ensuring that every child and parent who receives our services has the ability to feel a sense of achievement.
By learning about and supporting our organization, we hope you will come to appreciate the mission of Project Youth.
Sincerely,
Karen Ruan, Executive Director
NAME | POSITION | PROGRAM | (714) 480-1925 |
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Daniel Cacho | Instructional Assistant | STOP SHORT of Addiction & SHORTSTOP | ext. 127 |
Alejandra Diaz | Coordinator | Higher Education Mentoring Program | ext. 100 |
Nancy Garcia | Associate Director | Fund Development & Project SELF | ext. 108 |
Manny Gutierrez | Health Educator & Coordinator | ¡Cuídate! & SHORTSTOP | ext. 114 |
Maricruz Hernandez | Instructional Assistant & Health Educator | SHORTSTOP & Youth Making Proud Choices | ext. 111 |
Martha Madrid | Associate Director | Diversion, Education & Health Programs | ext. 107 |
Nazly Restrepo | Associate Director | Clinical Services | ext. 102 |
Gabriel Ruan | Instructional Assistant | STOP SHORT of Addiction & SHORTSTOP | ext. 129 |
Karen Ruan | Executive Director | Administration | ext. 101 |
Natalie Sanchez | Health Educator | ¡Cuídate! & Youth Making Proud Choices | ext. 120 |
Kathleen Scatton | Controller | Administration | ext. 103 |
Frances Torres | Health Educator | ¡Cuídate! & Madres Unidas | ext. 122 |
Sujei Vazquez | Assistant | Administration | ext. 111 |
Martha Veliz | Bilingual Coordinator | STOP SHORT of Addiction | ext. 119 |
Rosa Victor | Health Educator & Coordinator | Youth Making Proud Choices & Higher Education Mentoring Program | ext. 121 |