Partners in Care Foundation

01/16/2026

Elevate Your Brand. Celebrate Healthcare Excellence.

Become a sponsor of the 26th Annual Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Tribute Dinner and position your organization at the forefront of California’s healthcare community. This premier event honors the leaders driving innovation, impact, and progress in healthcare—and offers sponsors visibility and networking opportunities in Los Angeles.

Why sponsor?
✅ Showcase your brand to top healthcare executives and decision-makers
✅ Strengthen relationships with industry influencers and partners
✅ Demonstrate your commitment to advancing healthcare excellence and community based care.

Your sponsorship not only supports the celebration but also helps our organization provide critical care and resources to high-need individuals in our community.

Event will be held on May 28, 2026 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Learn more about the Tribute Dinner and sponsorship opportunities here

Save the Date for the 26th Annual Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Tribute Dinner.

01/12/2026

congratulations to Roman Sarhad, IT technician II, for being honored as January Employee of the Month.

Roman has been a key part of Partners’ IT team since September of 2018. He is always ready to jump in alongside his teammates to handle everything from software and hardware troubleshooting to managing SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. When complex challenges come up, Roman is someone staff can count on to find solutions quickly and thoroughly. Roman thrives on tough problems and has delivered real wins: launching major SharePoint resources for all departments, automating reports and IT tasks with scripts, tightening security and backend configurations, and building documentation that helps the whole team resolve issues faster. Fun fact: Roman comes from a radio/TV background and has extensive multimedia knowledge, so he often helps with event-media and recordings and videos edits. On one particular occasion, a training video packed with “ums” turned into a polished, professional piece after Roman worked his editing magic, like a ChatGPT of media editors. Roman is reliable, organized, and always willing to go the extra mile—stepping in when the team needs support and continually learning new skills to keep us ahead of the curve.

Thanks for everything you do, Roman!

01/08/2026

🏡 No-Cost Home Safety Modifications for Older Adults in LA County!

The HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program helps low-income older adults (62+) in Los Angeles County reduce fall risks and stay safe, independent, and comfortable at home.

Eligible households may receive no-cost home safety upgrades, including grab bars, handrails, improved lighting, and other fall-prevention modifications.

🚨 Spots are limited — apply today!
👉 Learn more and sign up here:

The Older Adult Home Modification program (OAHMP) enables low-income older adults to remain in their homes through an assessment.

01/05/2026

We are starting the New Year strong! Congratulations to Ryan Lee, Data Analyst, for receiving Employee of the Month for January 2026.

Ryan joined Partners in Care Foundation in September 2022 and has quickly become a key player in the data team. He's built a bunch of smart automations using SQL in the short time we’ve implemented it. Resulting in the team saving tons of time—like the KP RTF Maker (6+ hours/month saved), ECM MIF Quality Checks and Upload processes (8+ hours/month), Kaiser Daily MIF reports (10+ hours/month), and KP TCS OTF reporting (4+ hours/month). He also created MIF Reports to cut down on errors and workload (another 16+ hours/month saved), scrubbed 800K+ Salesforce records for better data quality, and designed a Data Ticket system to streamline collaboration and issue tracking. He now leads major development efforts, including the MIF Upload Rebuild project (which is replacing the old Salesforce application), and manages the team's GitHub repositories. In just a few years, he's gone from crunching data to driving efficiency, making a real impact on operations at Partners.

We are proud to have Ryan a part of the team!

12/26/2025

Kwanzaa is a week-long cultural celebration honoring African heritage and the Seven Principles of community, responsibility, and collective progress.
As Kwanzaa begins today on December 26, 2025, we recognize and appreciate the values that strengthen communities and inspire shared purpose.

12/25/2025

Christmas, observed on December 25, is widely recognized as a time for reflection, compassion, and community. We extend our warmest wishes for a peaceful and meaningful Christmas, and we remain grateful for all who support our mission throughout the year.

12/22/2025

Celebrating Staff With 15+ Years of Service with Partners in 2025

As we close out the year, we want to highlight a remarkable group of team members who have dedicated 15-19 years to our agency. Since our founding in 1997, these individuals have grown with us, helped shape who we are today, and played an instrumental role in advancing our mission.

Their commitment, leadership, and compassion continue to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Ester Sefilyan, VP of Care Management – 17 Years
Herlinda Marin, Social Work Care Manager for MSSP North – 17 Years
Anwar Zoueihid, VP & Chief Strategy Officer – 17 Years
Ani Khojasarian, Care Coordinator for Private Duty – 16 Years
Sal Perez, Director of MSSP – 15 Years

To each of you: Thank you for your years of service, your passion, and your commitment to excellence. Our agency is stronger because of you, and we are deeply grateful to have you as part of our story.

Here’s to continued growth, impact, and many more years together!

12/18/2025

🌟 Celebrating Staff with 20+ Years of Service with Partners in 2025 🌟

As we near the end of the year, we’re proud to highlight a remarkable group of team members who have been with our agency for over two decades. Since our founding in 1997, they—alongside our President & CEO, June Simmons, who has led us from the very beginning—have contributed greatly to our growth, success, and lasting impact.

Sylvia Whitaker, Executive Assistant – 28 Years
Briana Scamardo, VP of Human Resources – 26 Years
Aloyce Rachal, Senior Director of MSSP – 22 Years
Maria Cantu Acuna, Nurse Care Manager for MSSP – 22 Years
Pamela Mitchell, Supervisor, Program Billing – 22 Years
Patty Flores, Supervisor of MSSP Santa Barbara – 22 Years
Gonzalo Blanco-Pereira, Social Worker for MSSP South – 22 Years

Thank you all for your enduring dedication and the meaningful contributions you continue to make. Our mission is stronger because of you. 💙✨

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

Supporting older adults with complex health needs? We can help.

Partners’ Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides comprehensive care coordination to adults 60+ living in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Kern Counties, helping them remain safely in their homes and communities.

✔️ Designed for older adults with multiple or complex health needs
✔️ Supports caregivers, social workers, and case managers seeking trusted community resources
✔️ Medi-Cal waiver program — at NO cost to eligible participants

If you work with or care for an older adult who could benefit from coordinated medical and social support, we encourage you to make a referral today.

👉 Submit a referral here:
https://www.picf.org/innovations-at-work/safety-net-services/multipurpose-senior-services-program-mssp/partners-mssp-contact-form/

Let’s work together to support aging with dignity, safety, and independence

The Partners in Care Foundation is accepting enrollment for its Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP).

12/15/2025

We celebrated our Annual All-Staff Holiday Event at the beautiful Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills, CA. More than 100 team members joined us to ring in the season and reconnect before the year wraps up.

With so many of our staff working hybrid or remote, having the chance to come together in person was truly special. Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication and hard work. Because of you, we’re able to provide the highest level of care to those we serve.

Happy holidays, team!

12/15/2025

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, commemorates resilience, faith, and the enduring hope symbolized by eight nights of light. Beginning December 14, 2025, we extend our best wishes for a meaningful and uplifting Hanukkah to all who observe.