WHO WE ARE

Passions & Dreams Funding, Inc. is a 501(c)3 public non-profit foundation that has impacted the lives of hundreds of underserved families since 1998. Our mission is “building lives through building bridges” that assist women and children to develop their personal and professional independence while breaking the cycle of poverty, abuse and homelessness that is so rampant in our society.

We have worked with:

The Salvation Army
Upward Bound - (read testimonial 1, 2)
You youth organization - (read testimonial 1)
EDD - Employment Development Department- (read testimonial 1, 2)
Bethesda House - (read testimonial 1)
Los Angeles urban League - (read testimonial 1)
Mama Hill's Children Safe House - (watch clip)
Belmont Cas/Leavey Learning Center - (read testimonial 1) (Watch clip)
Dress for Success - El Segundo
Urban League

Board of Directors

Silva Mirzoian -
Founder & CEO
Author of "Jump-Start Your Life" Multi-Media progrms and books - Producer and Dream Weaver, Click here to read more...
 
Shirley Parsley
Secretary & Treasurer

CFO for Larson and Rosenberger, Certified Public Accountants with over 20+ in the accounting industry. Experience in the area of tax and small business. The firm covers all areas of accounting. Also active in her church, and on their board. Involved in many other non-profits in the Burbank area.

Mark Basick
      Inspirational and motivational trainer.
     
 
Terry Engle- Wachovia Bank
      Senior Relationship Manager/Wachovia Bank, N.A.
      An LA native, Terry Graduated from the University of Southern 
      California (USC) with a Bachelor of Science in Business
      Administration   with Dean list Scholar honors. He also attended the
      University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and received a
      certificate for Personal Financial Planning (PFP) From 1987-2000 Terry
      co- founded and was Executive Director of One Tribe, a volunteer
      based organization serving challenged school aged children living in
      transitional housing, primarily at Salvation Army facilities. Terry was
      also an art therapist volunteer for Free Arts for Abused Children in
      Los Angeles area. At Wachovia Bank, Terry helps small businesses
      ($5mm-$50mm) grow and flourish.

Lind Hollander-Author & Entrepreneur

An industry leader in teaching entrepreneurs about small business success and attracting corporate sponsors. She has over 20 years of experiences a small business owner and does small business consulting.  Her clients include Disney, Cisco Systems, Mattel, Universal Studios, Ocean Spray, Sears and Nissan.

Lola Levoy-Beverly Hills Escrow

President of Beverly Hills Escrow and active advocate for charitable organizations such as Aviva Family Centre, helping children excel in life.

Norm Maxwell - Artist

A Philadelphia native, Norm hit the West Coast at the age of 20. One of his first works in Los Angeles is the much-loved "Black Seeds" mural, which was sponsored by the Social And Public Arts Resource Center of SPARC. In the early 90's Norm co-founded the San Francisco-based clothing company, Revolution, distributing designs to Europe, Japan, and the Far East. However, music video and set design kept Norm based in L.A. He has contributed to videos for TlC, Destiny's Child, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Black Eyed Peas, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. These days, Norm's various artistic, graphic and filmmaking talents are consolidated in his company, Norm Maxwell Media. Commercial credits include Revlon, L'Oreal, Olay, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Lexus. This year Norm art directed videos for Janet Jackson and, most recently, John Legend.

Curtis Porterfield - Howrey, LLP

Partner. Practice includes representation of corporate and individual insured in coverage matters ranging from earthquake and riot loses to the most complex environmental and toxic to its claims. A frequent speaker and writer, Curtis has handled and tried some of the largest and most complex insurance coverage cases in the country. His clients include several of the largest aerospace and defense contracting firms and financial services, and foreign industries. Curtis’ practice also includes representation of individuals and corps. In numerous areas of business litigation, including Real Estate, intellectual property, unfair competition and entertainment law.


Steve Bernal:
Mortgage & Financial Consultant


Federal Tax ID # 95-4685561
We appreciate your tax deductible
donations: click here to review copy
of the IRS Exemption Letter.

"Life is a precious gift. Every human being on earth has a purpose, a passionate dream to succeed in life-to often, those dreams become stifled from a lack of opportunity for expression or resources. In reality, there is an abundance of resources for all, and we who have enjoyed the successes of our lives can make a difference in someone else's life through donating. I invite you to become one of our "genies" and help jump-start the life of woman or child at risk."
- Silva Mirzoian, Founder
Passions & Dreams Funding, Inc.

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