Puente’s Building Bridges for the South Coast fundraising dinner is taking place on Friday, October 2, 2026 at TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation in Pescadero.
This special evening brings together donors, foundations, business leaders, community partners, and supporters who share a commitment to strengthening our South Coast communities. Together, we will celebrate our collective achievements while raising critical funds to ensure Puente can continue serving more than 1,600 community members each year.
Your sponsorship helps Puente respond to our community’s most pressing needs by investing in programs that promote health, stability, and opportunity, including:
- Food Distribution Program – Each month, more than 220 households receive approximately 40 pounds of fresh produce, eggs, milk, cooking oil, and other culturally appropriate staples, helping families access nutritious food despite limited transportation and limited access to grocery stores.
- Transportation Services – Providing free rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations, reducing barriers for residents living in our rural coastal communities.
- Case Management and Resource Navigation and more – Connecting individuals and families with health insurance enrollment, financial assistance, basic immigration services, and other critical resources through personalized, one-on-one support.
By joining Building Bridges for the South Coast, you are making a direct investment in the health, well-being, and resilience of our neighbors while demonstrating your organization’s commitment to building a stronger, more equitable community.
Guests will also enjoy a dinner prepared by Busy Bee’s, featuring fresh ingredients sourced from local farms in Pescadero, including Root Down Farm, Brisa Ranch, Harley Farms Goat Dairy, Fifth Crow Farm and Blue House Farm. The meal will be accompanied by beer and wine generously provided by La Honda Winery and Half Moon Bay Brewing Company.
To purchase tickets, register through this link. If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact, Alejandra Ortega, Fund Development Director, call (650)262-4100 or email at aortega@mypuente.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with Puente. We hope you will join us in building bridges that create lasting opportunities for everyone on the South Coast.