Why We Give

Why we give to Puente: Ana and Mike Polacek

Administrator • March 15, 2015

When Ana Polacek hears her ESL students talk about their English language slip-ups, the humiliation of a botched conversation or a forgotten vocabulary word, she encourages them to persevere. But she also recognizes their Read more -->>

Why I give to Puente: Lorraine Eberhardt

Administrator • July 7, 2014

Lorraine Eberhardt is an example of how grassroots support has an impact on Puente’s ability to serve the community. Eberhardt and her family give a modest monthly donation to Puente, and it really adds up. Each year, Eberhardt’s Read more -->>

Why I give to Puente: Ben Hernandez

Administrator • May 5, 2014

Ben Hernandez sees a lot of himself in the children of farm workers who live on the South Coast. The 65-year-old rancher is descended from immigrant farm workers himself. That’s why Hernandez donates to Puente: it’s Read more -->>

Why we give to Puente: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Administrator • September 27, 2013

Manuel Santamaria visited Puente de la Costa Sur for the first time in 1999. He had just joined the Peninsula Community Foundation, one of two organizations that later merged to form Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Read more -->>

Why we give to Puente: Liz and Harlan Chapman

Administrator • August 24, 2013

Liz Chapman has spent some time thinking about the concept of putting down roots. Liz grew up in Santa Cruz, and she’s lived in La Honda for 22 years. She has always felt rooted on the coast. Liz had Latino friends, Read more -->>

Why I give to Puente: Dr. Gabe Garcia

Administrator • July 6, 2013

To Dr. Gabe Garcia, rural living is what divides the “haves” from the “have nots” where good health care is concerned. As Professor of Medicine who also serves as Associate Dean of Medical School Admissions at Stanford Read more -->>

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