Administrative Testimony

"The Juvenile Hall Auxiliary has provided an extraordinary opportunity to the youth in greatest need at perhaps the most important time in their lives. The Probation Department is deeply appreciative of our collaborative effort to reach out to those most often ignored. The Auxiliary is commended for their ever increasing support and extraordinary commitment." 
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- Philip F. Kader, Chief County Probation Officer ​

​Soroptomist Testimony

​Nadia's Testimony 

In June 2009, the Soroptomists Club of Martinez partnered with the Juvenile Hall to have some of our female residents model in a fashion show.  There were 18 participants and approximately 100 spectators. "We enjoyed our partnership with the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary and the Chris Adams Girls Center when we hosted a fashion show for the residents.  It was a win-win situation for all, and
we look forward to continuing our support of the girls at Juvenile Hall." 
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- June Rogers, Soroptomists Club of Martinez

"I don't know what I would do without the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary's incredible, unwavering support of the Betty Frandsen and Lesher Libraries at Juvenile Hall and Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility.  Over the years the group has gifted us money for books, helped provide prizes for Library contests and events, and is currently helping us coordinate our volunteer opportunities.  It has been especially wonderful collaborating with Shannon Grosenheider to organize the biannual Career Days for the residents at the Hall.  The Juvenile Hall Auxiliary is an enthusiastic champion of the Library and the Library is an avid fan of the Auxiliary in return!"  
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- Nadia Bagdasar, Librarian

Former Resident Testimony

"After one year of placement at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilition Facility and time at Juvenile Hall, I came to realize how many of these young people are in need of all types of assistance.  I managed to get two large corporations to take up the cause of the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary and provide funds for their school assistance program."  

- Matthew