Recent News El Viento was the non-profit featured in the August 2010 Orange County Communty Foundation's Donor Link newsletter. You may take a look at the story by clicking here. Newest Board Member, Dr. Ding-Jo Currie, Chancellor of the Coast Community College Distrct, recently visited our summer program at the Tiger Woods Learning Center. She wrote about her visit in the most recent issue of the Coast Community College Newsbrief. Click here to see how much she enjoyed her visit. Congratulations Flight 3! This past Friday evening, June 18th, our Flight 3 students had their El Viento Graduation Ceremony. Click here to see coverage of the event by the Huntington Beach Independent. Please click here to see photos of the event. Don't forget, your support makes all this possible. Are you looking for something fun to do that will also benefit El Viento? Our board member, Brenda Glim, is part of an improvisational group, the Corporate Recess Players, that holds performances at Old World German Restaurant in Huntington Beach. They are fantastic and you are guaranteed to have a great time! Plus, they will donate $3 from each ticket you purchase, if you bring along the attached flyer. Their next show is Friday, June 18th, at 8pm, and only costs $15. It's a win-win for everyone! The Golden Handshake (Huntington Beach Independent) March 24, 2010 - El Viento Foundation welcomes 25 more students to the fold, with the induction of Flight 11. The Mountain of Success (Huntington Beach Independent) January 2010 - El Viento students celebrate Joe Chariez' successful ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. El Viento Instills Business Sense in Teens (OC Register Article) December 2009 - Flight Three student and entrepreneur Brian Fuentes talks about how El Viento's new social enterprise venture and partnership with Junior Achievement has inspired him to think big about his future. Woman Trades Survival Skills for Success Plan (OC Register Article) November 2009 - Flight One student Diana Hernandez recalls how El Viento enabled her to overcome adversity and achieve her goals. She is currently attending California State University, Fullerton and serves as a Student Trustee on El Viento's Board of Directors. El Viento Teaches Courage and Discipline (OC Register Article) November 2009 - El Viento is selected as one of eight agencies to have a Possible Dream funded by proceeds from the OC Register's Season of Caring partnership with the Festival of Children Foundation. Read the first of three stories here. Board Member Joe Chairez in OC Metro Magazine August 2009 - Joe Chairez is highlighted in the August 2009 issue of OC Metro Magazine. See the PDF above for the full story . Flight 9 in the March 2009 Balboa Yacht Club Newsletter  March 2009 - El Viento Foundation was featured in the Balboa Yacht Club's monthly newsletter, Talewind. See the PDF above, and scroll to page 11. Rotary Club's Sweatheart Ball [28:58 video] March 2009 - El Viento Foundation was recognized at Rotary Club's Sweetheart Ball which was covered by the HBTV3 station. Click the link above to visit the video page, then scroll down in the menu below the video and select Sweetheart Ball (HB Rotary). El Viento in Wavelength Magazine - by President Wes Bryan March 2009 - Wes, on behalf of the El Viento family, thank you for the recognition and support Golden West has provided over the past 12 years. GWC has, and continues to, play a large role in the success of our El Viento students. El Viento Keeps Huntington Students in School (OC Register Article) November 2007 - Flight One student Freddy Alanis reflects on his experiences with El Viento and his recent achievement of graduating from high school. El Viento Foundation Newsletter Our complimentary newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with what's happening at the El Viento Foundation.
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