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CHISPA Spotlight: Scholarship Students
Volume Seventeen
Fall 2014
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Three students at Hartnell College and two students at California
State University Monterey Bay were awarded a total of $4,220 of
CHISPA scholarships.
CHISPA scholarships are offered to students at Hartnell College and CSUMB whose families live in
CHISPA apartments or homes.
Scholarship Winners for this 2014-2015 School Year:
Hartnell College:
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Juan Ochoa anticipates graduating this fall with an A.S. in Business Administration. He will apply
to San Jose State, where he will pursue a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in
accounting.
Estee Perez left a full time position as an administrative assistant to attend Hartnell College’s
Registered Nursing Program. After graduation, Estee will work as a nurse and pursue a BS in Nursing.
Juliana Gonzalez is a freshman biology major. She plans to graduate with an Associate of Science
degree and transfer to UC Berkeley or UC San Diego in 2016.
California State University Monterey Bay:
Cinthia Estrada is a junior, having transferred from Hartnell College with an Associate’s Degree in
Business Administration. She intends to graduate in the fall of 2015.
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Mirel Mejia is a junior majoring in liberal studies. She intends to continue her studies to become an
elementary school teacher.
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Cambria Park
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Juan Ochoa
Cinthia Estrada
Juliana Gonzalez
Mirel Mejia
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Nancy Valdez, Vice Chair
Nancy Valdez, Distinguished Events, Specialist for the American Cancer Society, Silicon Coastal Region, joined CHISPA Board of Directors
four years ago. She is now the Board Vice Chair.
“It has been an honor to be part of the CHISPA board for the past four years and to have a role in
the decision making for the future of this great organization and the residents it serves”
Nancy is an asset to the CHISPA board as she brings over 11 years of experience in reaching
out to diverse and underserved communities with programs and services in the Central Coast.
She would like to see people in the community become empowered to help improve their own
families’ lives and advocate for themselves.
Nancy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University,
Monterey Bay (CSUMB). She is the President of Council 2995 of the League of United Latin
American Citizens (LULAC) and serves on the board of the Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL).
Nancy was born and raised in Salinas, where she lives with her husband and four children. In 2012, her two month old daughter was
diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. While Baby Bella is currently in remission, Nancy continues the fight.
The VNA at CHISPA
During the past two years, the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) and Gabilan Hill Townhomes residents have collaborated to
implement Salud Para Todos, a three-year program that educates residents about preventive health care, early identification of
health issues and health maintenance.
CHISPA Resident Manager Rosaura and VNA identified three resident leaders “Lideres de Salud” who have played an invaluable
role in planning and implementing program. VNA’s registered Nurses Rosie Trapp and Bonnie Tucker also have been key in this
project.
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The program’s short term goal is raise awareness of health risks and to link participants to local health services. The long term
goals are to encourage behavioral changes and to facilitate a clear understanding of the link between lifestyle choices and chronic
health conditions.
Salud Para Todos focuses on parents with young children. These parents can establish lifelong habits and choices which will
benefit the entire family and the community.
This initiative was made possible through funding from The Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Outcomes to date:
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44% Improvement in Physical Activity and Fitness
62% Improvement in Blood Pressure
31% Improvement in Cholesterol
40% Improvement in Blood Sugar Level
CHISPA
D e v e l o p m e n t
Cambria Subdivision, City of Greenfield
CHISPA purchased the 36-lot Cambria Park subdivision in Greenfield several years ago. CHISPA owns and manages three rental homes in the
subdivision.
Central Coast Residential Builders (CCRB), CHISPA’s construction subsidiary recently completed four new homes and is qualifying home buyers.
CCRB will begin construction of six additional homes in October 2014. Interested buyers should contact Carolina Nunez to put themselves on
the interest list: cnunez@chispahousing.org or 831-757-6251.
Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments, City of Marina
CHISPA has secured planning approvals for a 47-unit senior apartment building on De Forest Road in the
City of Marina.
Buena Vista Apartments, County of San Benito
CHISPA owns a five-acre piece of property in Hollister. CHISPA is subdividing the property into a site for a 41-unit apartment building and 13
single-family home lots.
Renovation of Foreclosed Homes and duplexes in Monterey County (NSP2)
CHISPA purchased and renovated eighteen foreclosed homes using funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development under the NSP2 Program. Information is available from CHISPA’s Housing Program Manager Maria Ortega Reich at
831-757-6251.
Cambria Park and Buena Vista
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New Homes in the Cambria Park Subdivision, Greenfield
Construction is underway on six new homes in the Cambria Subdivision in
Greenfield. CHISPA recently completed four homes (above). The homebuyers
are expected to be in these homes by December.
Buena Vista Apartments and Subdivision, Hollister
To the right: CHISPA’s plan for the Buena Vista Apartments and Subdivision at
890 Buena Vista Road in Hollister.
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Contact CHISPA
Board of Directors
Steve Holett, Chair
Nancy Valdez, Vice Chair
Don Cline, Secretary
James Earhart, Treasurer
Kalah Renwick Bumba
Al Espindola
Rodney Evans
Mike Garcia
Aurelio Gonzalez
295 Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, California 93901
831. 757.6251 • TDD 831.758.9481 • Fax 831.757.7537
www.chispahousing.org
Chispa Housing
CHISPA thanks Office Depot for its grant for the
support of CHISPA’s partnership with The Read to
Me Program at CHISPA’s Harden Ranch Apartments.
NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
Save The Dates
First Fridays Art Walk, Oldtown Salinas
Upcoming First Fridays Art Walks of 2014 take place on November 7th and
December 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine. CHISPA Community
Services program participants will perform and display their art.
Salinas, CA 93901
295 Main Street, Suite 100