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Santa Ana Promise Program at Santa Ana College The mission of Santa Ana Promise is to promote academic achievement and college attendance for students who attend high schools in the city of Santa Ana. The organization's primary focus is removing barriers between Santa Ana students and college matriculation. Students participating in the program receive guaranteed financial support for pre -transfer study at Santa Ana College; the opportunity to enroll in academic learning communities at Santa Ana College; and guaranteed access to college English and Math courses, including the college's Early Assessment Program for placement in college level Math and English classes. 10 Spot, Inc. is honored to partner with Santa Ana Promise, and we pledge to provide financial and scholarship support via donations and scholarship drives. Residents Having a positive, continual touch points with the residents of the communities where we operate is a cornerstone of our operations. 10 Spot, Inc. will assist a variety of local non-profit organizations focused on improving the lives of Santa Ana residents, especially disadvantaged residents like those living below the poverty line, underserved youth, victims of domestic violence, veterans, and the homeless. Mercy House 10 Spot, Inc. will also be partnering with the Mercy House, a faith -based organization dedicated to providing a safe, peaceful place for single pregnant women to get the support and shelter they need. Each woman is provided with complete prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care from their midwives and doctors, as well as counseling to navigate any family issues or spiritual concerns. The Mercy House also offers life skills training courses so that these women can provide a stable, wellness -focused home for their infants going forward. We at 10 Spot, Inc. will provide regular volunteers and other financial support in order to invest in the women and families of Santa Ana. Veterans First OC We at 10 Spot, Inc. will be fighting homelessness in Santa Ana by assisting Veterans First OC, t nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services and shelter to the veterans of Orange County. They are hoping to open another shelter to meet the desperate need of local veterans, including a house exclusively for female veterans and their children, and we at 10 Spot, Inc. look forward to providing them with the financial support necessary to aid them in their goals. Our veterans are our heroes, and we are honored to do our part to mitigate the disproportionate rate at which they suffer from homelessness and unemployment. Law Enforcement To continue in Mr. Friesen's tradition of supporting law enforcement organizations and initiative, 10 Spot, Inc. hopes to develop a close working relationship with the Santa Ana Police Department. The SAPID is an essential resource in keeping businesses and customers like ours safe in Santa Ana and assisting such businesses in understanding compliance issues. We hope for a partnership between the SAPID and 10 Spot, Inc. that will ensure the safety of not only our business and customers, but help develop programs that will ensure the safety of the Santa Ana community and help support initiatives that educate about and enforce cannabis retail laws and regulations. Additionally, we plan to take advantage of opportunities to help the City's youth available through the SAPD, such as sponsoring scholarships awarded through the Department. 12