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A Community of Friends Annual Celebration
BEYOND PERCEPTIONS

Recognizing The Honorable Jackie Lacey

May 20, 2015



Held at the magnificent Walt Disney
Concert Hall in Los Angeles …

With entertainment generously performed by
The Giving Music Band…

Jackie Lacey2015 HONOREE Mr. Witte is the Chair
Executive Officer of R
A native of Los Angeles, District Attorney Jackie Lacey one of the largest dev
has spent most of her professional life as a prosecutor, multifamily housing in
manager and executive in the Los Angeles County joining The Related C
District Attorney’s Office. She was sworn into office on 1989, Mr. Witte serve
Dec. 3, 2012, as the 42nd District Attorney. She is the for Housing and Neig
first woman and first African-American to serve as Los Mayor Art Agnos in S
Angeles County District Attorney since the office was he oversaw all housin
established in 1850. redevelopment activit
from 1981–1988, as D
Her top priority is keeping the streets of Los Angeles and Economic Develo
County safe from violent and dangerous criminals. She is Dianne Feinstein. He
committed to safeguarding our children from human sex appointed Commissio
traffickers, our seniors from financial elder abuse and our
communities from environmental crimes that threaten our Prior to his tenure in S
health and our livelihood. Secretary for Housing
Legislative Director fo
As founder and chair of the Los Angeles County Criminal and with the Philadelp
Justice Mental Health Project, District Attorney Lacey is leading a multidisciplinary effort to develop a
comprehensive mental health diversion program. An estimated 17 percent of the inmates in county jails He received a B.A. in
are mentally ill. They often are unable to assist in their legal defense because of mental illness, resulting Mr. Witte is a membe
in longer – and more costly – incarceration and delayed justice. of Pennsylvania and
Berkeley’s Haas Scho
District Attorney Lacey has been honored by The National Black Prosecutors Association, The Mexican the Merage School of
American Bar Association and The Women Lawyers of Los Angeles. She received the Distinguished Community Partner A
Professional in Public Service Award from the University of California, Irvine and the Silver Achievement Mr. Witte sits on the B
Award from the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles. She is a member of the National District Attorneys Partnership in Los An
Association, the California District Attorneys Association and the National Black Prosecutors Association.
She serves on the boards of the Los Angeles County Prosecutors Association and the Peace Officers
Association of Los Angeles County.

For five years, District Attorney Lacey dedicated one lunch hour a week to teaching fifth graders at
Lorena Street Elementary School in Boyle Heights about the criminal justice system.

A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, and Dorsey High School, District Attorney Lacey began
her legal career as an associate in a small civil law firm. She then became a trial deputy in the Santa
Monica City Attorney’s Office.

District Attorney Lacey and her husband, David, have two adult children.

Surrounded by friends like Terrie Coady…

To honor her enduring effort toward the fulfillment

of our mission and support of our values…

MISSION

A Community of Friends’ (ACOF) mission is to end homelessness through
the provision of quality permanent supportive housing for homeless
individuals and families living with mental illness.

OUR VALUES

DIGNITY

All people, regardless of their circumstances, deserve to be treated
with respect and to have a home.

EXCELLENCE

We provide quality housing and services as a reflection of
our personal and organizational commitment.

COMMUNIT Y

Our projects and services promote sustainability and serve as a
foundation for stability, health and well-being.



Honorees recognized from each sector of our
deeply committed community…



An inspiring and heartfelt message shared with
an appreciative crowd…



A dedicated partner with A Community of Friends…
in the battle to end homelessness

Honored by ACOF for the difference she makes …

in the most vulnerable lives of our community!



An unforgettable evening to celebrate and
appreciate The Honorable Jackie Lacey!