History
Local religious groups have sponsored chaplains for the LAC+USC Medical Center since it was founded, calling on their communities for aid.
In 1988, Chaplain Santos Ramos asked for “angel churches” to help respond to urgent needs of patients whose hospitalization threatened the well-being of their families.
“Project Angel” was formed, operating under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It worked with patients referred by any of the then 15 Healthcare Network chaplains and clinical social workers.
As more people responded to their neighbor’s need, Angel Interfaith Network (AIN) was born, incorporating as a nonprofit organization in 2001.
In 2004, AIN became a member of the Healthcare Network's Community Pastoral Care Advisory Association.
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Board of Directors
President and Chairperson
Karen Bading
Infrasonics Coaching and Consulting
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Vice President
James E. Piazzola
LAC+USC Medical Center
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Treasurer
Jane W. Sell
Calvary Presbyterian Church
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Secretary
Arlene Creitz
Volunteer
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Nancy Hogan-Baur
5Think, LLC, Health Care Consulting |
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Arthur Macias
Consultant |
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Rev. Frank R. Marshall
Retired Clergy, PCUSA
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Rev. Nancy Moore
Retired Clergy, PCUSA |
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Fr. Chris Ponnet
LAC + USC Department of Pastoral Care |
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Staff
Rev. Donald L. Smith, Executive Director |
Rev. Ann Mills,
Care Coordinator
and Co-Founder |
Raquel Salinas, Assistant Network Coordinator |
Sister Estelle Kroger, CSJ, Administrative Assistant |
CONTACT US BY EMAIL Don Smith - Ann Mills - Raquel Salinas - Sister Estelle Kroger
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AIN works cooperatively with the following Community Partners ...
Brownson House of Catholic Charities
CARES, LAC + USC Medical Center Auxiliary
Clinica Oscar Romero
Convalescent Aid Society
Corazon de la Familia
The Dragon Thrift Shop of St. George’s Episcopal Church
Elizabeth House
El Nido
Families in Transition Program, Pasadena Unified School District
Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, Referral Ministries
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Food Pantry
La Casa de San Gabriel Community Center
LA Diaper Drive
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Pasadena Alumni Support Center
Project Nateen
Proyecto Pastoral Guadalupe Homeless Project
Proyecto Pastoral Thrift Store and After School Program
St. Camillus Center for Pastoral Care
Tierra del Sol Foundation
United American Indian Involvement
Walden House
Wise Senior Center
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