Our 6th Annual Bridge Builder's Society Breakfast, 'Passport to Success' was a huge triumph! Thank you to all who attended to support Peninsula Bridge. Demetra Jones Schoby, an alumnus of the Peninsula Bridge program, was our keynote speaker. Since graduating from Peninsula Bridge in 1993, Demetra graduated from Spelman College, worked as an equity trader in San Francisco, and was one of the early supporters of For Youth By Youth, a community based organization in East Palo Alto. Demetra's enthusiasm and passion for "giving back" were contagious.
Also featured was a powerful short video highlighting the 2009 Peninsula Bridge Summer Program. The video was shot by our teaching assistants. Please check it out:
In a year filled with economic uncertainty and many challenges, Peninsula Bridge raised funds that far exceeded our expectations thanks to our generous supporters. We hope to see you at our next breakfast scheduled October 13th, 2010 at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club.
*Update: Many of you may have heard about a plane crash last week that greatly impacted an East Palo Alto neighborhood and Demetra and her family. On Wednesday morning, pieces of the small plane hit Demetra's home. Miraculously, no one was hurt but his or her home was damaged beyond repair. The community has come together to help Demetra and her family.
If you would like to help, a fund has been established at California Bank and Trust, 1735 E. Bayshore Rd. East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Account number 1890103461.
Sacred Heart Preparatory has also created a this webpage for donations.
Demetra has been an important part of the Bridge family and we encourage you to help if you are able.