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PRESS RELEASE. From Puente’s October 2024 Newsletter. Donate.
A Milestone Achieved: Together Toward Housing Justice
We are incredibly grateful for the support from our donors, partners, sponsors, and community members who made our Planting Prosperity fundraiser dinner a success! It was a joy to connect with you and share our vision for the upcoming housing project. Through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations not only did we meet, but we surpassed our goal of $300,000, raising an astounding $440,000!
While this is an amazing milestone, the total cost of the renovations is near $1,300,000. With your continued support, we are confident we will reach that goal and provide affordable, safe, and dignified housing for farmworkers and their families. Thank you for being a part of this important journey toward housing justice!
Dear Sponsorship Friends,
We would like to invite you and your organization to sponsor Puente’s Affordable Housing Preservation Project through its Planting Prosperity: Affordable, Safe and Dignified Housing for Farmworkers.
Our fundraising event will be on Friday, October 11, 2024. This event brings together Puente donors, foundations, and partners to celebrate our housing achievements. Your sponsorship will be publicly recognized in our event materials, on our website, and in print and electronic communications that will reach an estimated 5,000 friends and partners.
This Event
Planting Prosperity: Affordable, Safe, and Dignified Housing for Farmworkers event is Puente de la Costa Sur’s signature fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting our Affordable Housing Preservation Project. Scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024, this special evening brings together a diverse group of donors, foundations, and partners to celebrate our collective achievements and rally support for the vital cause of preserving and improving farmworker housing in Pescadero. Join us for an inspiring night of collaboration and commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our hardworking farmworkers.
Improvements Looking for Funding
- Rehabilitate the Two Communal Bathrooms: Upgrade and modernize shared bathrooms to ensure a clean and dignified environment for residents.
- Rehabilitate the Communal Kitchen: Renovate the shared kitchen to provide a safe, functional, and welcoming space for meal preparation.
- Replace the Former High School’s Roof: Install a new roof to protect the building and ensure a safe, secure living environment.
- Preserve the Existing Units: Maintain and improve the current living units to provide affordable, safe housing for community members.
About Us
Puente de la Costa Sur, through its affiliate Puente Housing Solutions (PHS), LLC., works toward housing solutions for unincorporated South Coast communities in San Mateo County, California. PHS’ first project is to preserve farmworker housing in Pescadero, CA through the acquisition of the former Pescadero Union High School, built in 1925, which was converted to farmworker housing in the 1980s. Puente is committed to making the necessary improvements for safe and dignified living while keeping these units affordable for community members for years to come. The building currently contains family living units with ensuite kitchenettes and bathrooms, as well as single units that share a communal kitchen and two bathrooms (one each for women and men).
If you have any questions regarding sponsorships, please contact Bridgitte Deacon: [email protected] or 650-262-5998.
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