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1 | Relationship | Use 20 words or fewer to tell a short story about IVYP. | What do you want people to know about IVYP? | What do you wish people will feel about IVYP? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Leader | It gives children a sense of belonging and hope by meeting them where they are and offering them wisdom and support | It’s welcoming | It’s approachable | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | NP Partner | A place for support, affirmation, community and joyful learning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Leader, Donor, NP Partner | It's an embrace from the community, for the community! | It creates a neighborhood for everybody | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Donor | IVYP provides support both concretely and emotionally to children and families | that it is here as a resource and fun as well as care/treatmenet for children and families | that it is an excellent, first rate, effective, empathetic program/service for children and families | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Board, NP partner, Donor | They gave study desks for children to use at home during the shutdown. | How it helps families and children | Supportive | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Donor, NP Partner | IVYP has been a location for families to pick up food, bring their children for child care and lead other organizations in doing what's right in our community. | IVYP is a safety net for so many families and a valuable resource for assistance to the wider community. | Grateful and respected | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Donor | I remember the first time I met Lori; she had recently taken over as ED of IVYP, and her enthusiasm was contagious. She was beaming, she had hope, she was filled with excitement, and she had great ideas for what she wanted to do with IVYP, including changing the name. I remember her saying that it was important to her that everybody knows that IVYP serves more than IV, to know that the services are for the how Goleta community, and that she wanted a name to help the everybody understand IVYP beying IV. Since that initial conversation with Lori, IVYP has made a much bigger impact on the community, and at this point, I think that most people know that IVYP is much bigger than IV. | IVYP does a little bit of everything. And if they don't do it, but there is a need for it, they will find a way to do it. They hear their neighbors, they listen, they respond, they take action. IVYP understands that children and families need wraparound support. | Grateful, appreciative, a trusted place, a safe place, a place to turn to for help, a place to learn, a place for children to thrive, a place to go to when in need, a place that brings unity to community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Leader, Donor | providing support, resources and care for children and their families during challenging times | trust and gratitude | |||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Leader | IVYP is a community focusing on supporting the whole child and family. From nutrition to school support IVYP is a vital partner in our community. | IVYP is a safe heaven for so many in our community. | Proud and confident about the mission and services provided to our community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Donor | IVYP was one of the most responsive organizations during the pandemic, both internally with respect to staff needs and externally with respect to community needs. | IVYP is more than a preschool. You provides family support that strengthens connections and helps families and the community thrive. | Supported, protected, safe | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Client/Parent | We did club choice and played games inside and outside and learned | It fun | Happy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Client/Parent | I remember going to IVYP as an elementary student back in 2006 or 2007, Kristen was our instructor, I remember thumping up and down the metal ramp from the portable classroom, running on the blacktop, checking out the Isla Vista classrooms (since I went to Ellwood) and doing many crafts! | Its a great place | Non judgmental, open minded. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | NP Partner | IVYP takes initiative to offer what is needed to those in need. | IVYP is making a difference in improving our Community. | Cared for, respected, and valued. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Employee | My foster daughter was in the infant classroom. She got the structure she needed to thrive and a loving, safe environment. | IVYP changes lives. I witnessed so many families get help they needed without judgment or shame. Just JOY in serving them. | Hope and joy. There are people in this world who genuinely care. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Donor, NP Partner | The load is lighter, my smile is brighter, this outstretched hand, helps me to stand, with strength and dignity. | You will be treated with respect, you will be listened to, you can reach out for help without fear of judgment. | Valued, accepted, embraced, energized, hopeful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Donor | IVYP sees a need in the community and works to fill it. | IVPY supports families, which support youth. This support strengthens the community in which we all live and/or work. | That it's a valuable organization and a good investment. They can trust IVYP. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Parent | This help children in need of safe secure environment | Great child care | |||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Community | "it takes a village" and IVYP is a village | Resourceful, warmly receptive, caring | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Leader | IVYP helps families with small kids who need resources, referrals, or just a little support to make it through. | That you serve families with no judgement and no income requirements so that children can grow up loved, cared for, and taken care of. | That you serve no matter what. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Client/Parent | a connection to community resources with staff that reflect the populations in which they serve. | flexible in meeting the needs of the community | it's a trusted resource | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Leader, Donor | Empowering Families. Providing information to access opportunities | the one-stop-shop to navigate a confusing and complicated world | It's on your side | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Donor | how critical it's work is to the people and families who make our region go | home | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Employee, NP Partner | IVYP provides a supportive inclusive early childhood program that supports development of young children, healthy families and strong communities. | The staff at IVYP care deeply about the children in their care, the families they work with and the community they serve. IVYP believes in their mission and works hard to execute it. | Trusting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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26 | Employee, NP Partner | I worked there about 40 years ago as a teen coordinator. An amazing program focused on an important community. | Value to our community. | Financial success | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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28 | Board, Donor | It's pro youth AND pro family AND pro community. not one or the other. | safe. known. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Board, Donor | The quality of its staff and programs. Its concern for a vibrant, healthy community. | That they are a part of it and that all its programs support them and their communities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Client/Parent | My fist granddaughter Alexandra started IVYP in the bears class when she was 2 1/2 years old. With the support of the teachers she was fully Potty trained and learned more vocabulary words, improved her language and use of full sentence. | IVYP office staff and teachers work with pride while teaching children in a warm loving safe learning environment, with a diverse group of children. The teachers dedication and commitment to the children and families are transparent. My experience with IVYP through out the years on a daily base, have been positive even throughout Covid-19 challenges. The resources available to families are remarkable. I personally have taken some learning parent classes, use of free diapers, food distribution and Vaccine clinic. | What I wish people would feel about IVYP they can Trust with confidence all staff and teachers will do their best to provide care to each induvial child as they learn the learning needs of the children. Teachers and staff will communicate with parents as needed when parents ask how the children's day was in the IVYP program , class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Client/Parent, NP Partner | IVYP was the only one that took the time to help me get my mom's medi-cal | You get treated with respect and dignity | The same way I did. Grateful | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Community | I remember a conversation with the previous executive director discussing the safety net services IVYP provides. She shared their necessity, and we talked about what would happen if a hole developed in the net. What would happen if you fell through the hole? Thus, putting into perspective one of the important roles IVYP plays in the community. | That IVYP is an important touchstone for the families and communities it serves. | I want people to feel the security and stability IVYP provides to its participants. And from the resources and support, that opportunities are created to move forward positively with one’s life. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Board, Donor, Employee | A participant’s mom died when he was young. He returned at 18 to say he didn’t know how he would have made it without IVYP. | It’s a place for everyone. | That they are grateful for, and a part of, IVYP. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | NP Partner | IVYP helps the community, collectively thrive, through social, emotional and physical connection. | How they change so many lives through their programming. | Love, hope, model for other communities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Board, Donor | They went door to door to find out what people needed, including COVID shots. | They are working across the Goleta valley and beyond | Starting with child care, they are helping families grow from their strengths | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | NP Partner | When IVYP sees a gap in services or a need in the community, they act. Whether that's collaborating with one of their many partners or taking the lead. I appreciate that IVYP is such a strong, solid, and reliable organization. I believe that when someone comes to you for help, IVYP will do whatever it takes to support that child and family. | I'm going to provide words that come to mind instead: Safe, Accepting, Determined, Engaged, Connected, Caring, Present, Trustworthy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Client/Parent, Employee, NP Partner | My children and I all grew up at IVYP. We learned that life would be ok with some support and love from others. | It is a place where you can find hope, respite and love. | A positive place where everyone is welcomed and celebrated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Community | IVYP is an inclusive organization providing valuable services to people and communities with specialized child care needs, nutritional support and enhanced family communication goals. | The diversity and quality of services and reach of the program. | Immediate affection for the people and work | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Community | I found out about IVYP thru my work with the Goleta Chamber of Commerce -- seeing images and a story about the organization. The photos were incredible, the smiles and delight on the kids' and staff's faces happy, authentic. I thought, we need 800 more of this place! | WHAT it is and WHAT it is doing -- how there seem to be two worlds out there and we need to bridge the gap and make sure everyone in our community is supported, 'seen', and that there is an organization doing amazing things for people, families, kids | That it's a vital resource, hands-on and core service organization filling fundamental gaps in the 'big system' of life. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Community | My impression is the organization supports the health and safety of younger children and their famililes | they have close partnerships with other community organizations | supporting our community's children from the earliest age helps give families a fair chance to reach potential and makes a better community for everyone | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Client/Parent | When my daughter was there I remember the get togethers in the summer, the kids with their family and everyone laughing and having fun. | It is welcoming and children grow in a healthy and safe environment. | That they are always welcomed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Leader | Its connection and service to Isla Vista | Doing the necessary work to help families | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Client/Parent | Both my kids grew up in IVYP and if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I was able to go back to work full time. | You can make lifelong friends here. | You are never alone because there is always someone there to help you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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46 | Client/Parent | My sister Bella and I both attend IVYP. Our teachers were so inspiring, gentle, and diverse. | IVYP is a great program to start transitioning into a K-12th school. One of a kind! | Welcoming and happy. As we did while we were there. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Employee | Having worked there for 9 years I felt blessesd to be part of such a caring community. | That it is a strong organization making change in the lives of local families. | Acceptance for all | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Employee | IVYP is an organization that offers children and family resources. IVYP provides families with child care and also food resources. | I want people to know that IVYP does a lot of work that is not easy. They have a lot of caring teachers at the children center and people who advocate for families. Everyone that works for IVYP wants children and families to thrive and prosper in life. | I hope they feel happy with the things IVYP stands for and the work they have done. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Employee | The people that work at IVYP genuinely care about the community and want to help as many people as they can. | Appreciation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Employee | IVYP is a community care space that gives and receives support, nourishment, and connection to and from the Goleta/SB community. | IVYP is a community care project. It functions as a place of mutual protection, commitment, and love to our local community, and this creates a space where people can be materially, emotionally, and spiritually fulfilled. | Unconditional material, emotional, and spiritual support without judgement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | employee, parent | Ivyp is a place where children can grow and be free, a place where children want to go to in the morning, heart warming loving caring school with teachers who care and want to make a difference | Teachers work hard to make sure every child meets their needs and are well taking care of | caring understanding willing to help | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | employee | I looked and found IVYP bringing hope to our youth. I found those in need reaching out and IVYP taking hold. | There are no strings attached. | That we engage with families because we care. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | employee | Carmen soothed Sophia’s diaper-related crying, asking “quieres comida?” which immediately shifted Sophia's mindset to anticipating something positive. "Yeah," said Sophia. | IVYP staff form a collaborative team of dedicated people who support each other, and students see that. Classrooms celebrate each student's individuality; teachers let the children be in charge of their creative expression and refrain from correcting or trying to "improve" their art. I also want people to know that students who spend their second year of life at IVYP will be astoundingly mature by the end of that year. Despite being so young, they are treated like they're capable and mature, so those are the traits they develop: they're self sufficient, they know when to obey, and they have high self-esteem from that year during which they had lots of time for exploring what interests them, helping each other play, and resolving conflicts. | I want people to feel trust. Trust so big it makes their heart swell and releases any tension. IVYP is safe in every way. Classrooms are hazard-free and comfortable, and teachers are always looking out for students and for one another. Above all, our love for each student is everlasting, and those bonds make the students feel secure and empowered in our shared space. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | employee | Amidst the Pandemic, when the community needed it the most, IVYP stood up and fought against all the challenges that arose. One thing was clear, this organization is behind their community, through the good and the bad, they stand together. | The impact and importance of the the work that IVYP does not just in the short term but in the long term as well. | I wish people will feel trust and hope then they think about IVYP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Donor, NP Partner | Kids safely napping in little cots; moms picking up kids with so much gratitude and questions about their kids day. | You serve a wide range of geography and demography. | Hope, care, promise. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | employee | IVYP has been a beam of light and hope for my family and I. Representation matters and having the opportunity to represent females of color in my position sends a great message to the families and community we serve. | IVYP is happy to serve our community through all branches. We do so with dignity, respect, empathy and honor. | Confident, trust, valuable, joy, peace of mind, home like. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | employee, client/parent | IVYP is the heart of Goleta and many more local communities. Without this program many families wouldn't be able to study or work. IVYP is real where most or all people feel safe and could discover a new family. I discovered my extended family here and my children found their best friend call each others bothers. in addition, a student call me mom he is now 21 years old and I met his family here at IVYP when he was a preschooler! | Children, families and staff could get support to reach their dream career in any place in the world like my daughter did! | Proud & Knowledgeable to work for a prestigious place! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | client/parent | The best help to everybody. | Faithful | Hop | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Use 20 palabras o menos para contar una historia corta sobre IVYP. | ¿Qué quiere que la gente sepa sobre IVYP? | ¿Qué le gustaría que la gente sintiera acerca de IVYP? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Client/ NP Partner | IVYP ayudo a mi familia a salir adelante, proveyendo o consiguiendo los servicios y recursos que mis hijos, mi esposo y yo necesitamos y lo siguen haciendo, ahi voy cuando tengo problemas. | IVYP es el refugio donde encontraremos la ayuda y apoyo para cualquier dificultad que se les presente sin limite de edad | Agradecimiento, Respeto y Orgullo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | IVYP helped my family get ahead, providing or getting the services and resources that my children, my husband and I need and continue to do, I go there when I have problems. | IVYP is the refuge where we will find help and support for any difficulty that may arise without age limit | Appreciation, Respect and Pride | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | employee, client/parent | Es un segundo hogar donde llegue a aprender qué hay gente que se preocupa por ti y que te puede ayudar cuando más lo necesitas. | Es un lugar donde puedes aprender nuevas cosas, encontrar amigos y sentirte como en una familia, jugar, reír y compartir experiencias. | Seguridad, confianza, libertad y felicidad. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | It is a second home where you get to learn that there are people who care about you and who can help you when you need it most. | It is a place where you can learn new things, find friends and feel like a family, play, laugh and share experiences. | Security, Confidence, Freedom and Happiness. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Client/parent | En una mañana soleada una familia suele visitar un hermoso parque asoleado en ello ve volar muchas pájaros en el aire el cual inmajinan algún día poder ser como ellos volar en el viento… | Que todo podemos crear y ser mejor cada día siguiendo tus sueños | Q todos tenemos derechos de ser mejor cada día | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | On a sunny morning a family usually visits a beautiful sunny park where they see many birds fly in the air which they dream of one day being able to be like them flying in the wind... | That we can all create and be better every day following your dreams | That we all have the right to be better every day | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Client/Parent | Nos ayuda a toda nuestra comunidad!! | tiene diferentes programas que nos ayudan en diferentes formas!! | Mucha satisfacción y confianza!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | It helps our entire community!! | Has different programs that help us in different ways!! | Much satisfaction and confidence! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Client/Parent | IVYP es alguien con quien puedo contar siempre que necesito ayuda, están ahí para brindar sus servicios sin ningún costo💲 y sobretodo son personas solidarias. | Que pueden recibir ayuda en cualquier momento que se necesite ya sea en comida oh a llenar documentos importantes sin distinción alguna. | Confianza y seguridad | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | IVYP is someone I can count on whenever I need help, they are there to provide their services at no cost and above all they are caring people. | That they can receive help at any time that is needed, be it with food or to fill out important documents without distinction. | Trust and Security | |||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Client/Parent | Ayudando ah familias.ah sobre como ser buenos padres ah superarce en muchas cosas en programas y también nos enseñan a los niños es un hermoso programa son como un sol de todos los días que nos dan luz y esperanzas💥 | Que es un programa hermoso que te asen centir como familia xq siempre te ayudan en lo que uno necesita cerca de que ellos pueden mil gracias este programa que tememos y ah crecido mucho. | Que se cientan ah gusto y feliz xq eso te asen centir y mucha confianza es un lugar hermoso xq siempre te reciben con una sonrisa 😃 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Helping families on how to be good parents, how to excel in many things, with programs and they also teach the children in a beautiful program. They are like a sun, that everyday gives us light and hope. | It's a beautiful program that makes you feel like family because they always help you with what you need. Thank you very much for this program that we have and has grown a lot. | They make them feel comfortable and happy because that makes them feel good and a lot of confidence. It's a beautiful place because they always welcome you with a smile. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Client/Parent | IVYP siempre esta dispuesta ayudar, no importando el genero, la raza social y economica. Me he sentido feliz cuando he recibido la cajas de comida en tiempos de mas necesidad. Siento la ayuda de Duos atravez de esta hermosa organizacion. | Que es un lugar de ayuda y esperanza | Confianza | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | IVYP is always willing to help, regardless of gender, race, social and economic background. I have felt happy when I have received the food boxes in times of greatest need. I feel the help of god through this beautiful organization. | It's a place of help and hope | Trust | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Client/Parent | Es un programa que brinda ayuda y esperanza ala comunidad | Que es un programa que está alcance de las personas | Esperanza | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | It is a program that provides help and hope to the community | It's a program that is accessible to people | Hope | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Client/Parent | IVYP es un programa que brinda ayuda a su comunidad. Es un programa donde el más pequeño recibe una ayuda incondicional que viene de corazón, eso es IVYP noble de corazón. | Que somos una familia donde se nos brinda apoyo para salir adelante. Dónde se nos ofrecen herramientas que nos servirán para enfrentar obstáculos en nuestra vida cotidiana. | El calor de corazón! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | IVYP is a program that provides help to your community. It is a program where the young receive unconditional help that comes from the heart, IVYP noble from the heart. | We are a family that is given support to get ahead. Where we are offered tools that will help us to face obstacles in our daily lives. | The warmth of heart! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Employee | Es un programa que brinda oportunidades y nos muestra como apoyar a la comunidad, y a sus empleados. IVYP es orgullo, fuerza y ayuda mutua. | Es un programa que tiene como vision ayudar a toda la comunidad sin importar su situacion economica, y que todos tenemos las mismas oportunidades. La diversidad es su principal enfoque y el respeto por todas las familias. | Orgullo, amor, respeto y lealtad. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | It is a program that provides opportunities and shows us how to support the community and its employees. IVYP is pride, strength and mutual help. | It is a program whose vision is to help the entire community regardless of their economic situation, and that we all have the same opportunities. Diversity is their main focus and respect for all families. | Pride, love, respect and loyalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Client/Parent | Son muy amables y atento son especial | Que son personas responsables y confiables | Confianza | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | They are very kind and attentive, they are special. | They are responsible and trustworthy people. | Trust | |||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Client/Parent | Muy buen programa mucha ayuda para todos gracias | Que sepa las ayudas k ay en estos programas | El apoyo k nos dan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Very good program, a lot of help for all, thank you. | Let them know the help there is in these programs | The support they give us | |||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Employee | La Navidad pasada, les dije a los niños que Santa Claus llegaría pronto señalé hacia el cielo, al siguiente día uno de los niños miraba hacía el cielo y dice Santa Lulu! El tono de su voz expresó la inocencia del niño. | Lo que quiero que la gente sepa, es qué todas las familias y comunidad en general son bienvenidas. | Me gustaría que la gente sienta confianza, inclusión, respeto y aceptación. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Last Christmas, I told the children that Santa Claus would be here soon and pointed to the sky, the next day one of the children looked up to the sky and said Santa Lulu! The tone of his voice expressed the boy's innocence. | What I want people to know is that all families and the community in general are welcome. | I would like people to feel trust, inclusion, respect and acceptance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Client/Parent | Yo les agradezco mucho su ayuda de ustedes porque nos ayudan con los pampers Baby wipes y con la comida | Pues que allí dan apoyo recomendar a las personas | Pues que las personas no tengan miedo de pedir ayuda | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | I thank you very much for your help, because you help us with the baby wipes, pampers and with the food. | They give support and referrals. | That people are not afraid to ask for help. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Leader | Caring advisors and leaders finding opportunities for youth to learn and love themselves | Much needed in community of great class divide | Connected to youth empowerment | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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