PUENTE DE LA COSTA SUR
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Mission Statement
The mission of Puente is to advocate for San Mateo County’s South Coast communities of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio and to leverage resources that foster economic prosperity and security and promote individual and community health and wellness. We do this by supporting local leaders to create lasting solutions. Our Vision: San Mateo County’s South Coast is a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable community, with diverse populations that accomplish their highest individual and community dreams.
About This Cause
The South Coast is a rural region within one of the top wealthiest counties in the United States. For 27 years, Puente has advocated alongside our community to solve the inequities faced by our community, particularly in housing, healthcare, economic security and childcare. Severe emotional, mental, and financial consequences from the most recent impacts of COVID-19, inflation, decreased work hours and a mass shooting in the neighboring community brought attention to immense socioeconomic and racial inequities in our rural community, largely experienced by farmworkers and low-income families who are often invisible even among progressive conversations focusing on urban issues. Puente’s work is values based and rooted in a trauma-informed approach. Other principles guiding our work are seeking justice for all, building equity, transparency, gaining and protecting the trust from our community and building on the strengths of our community members. Puente serves everyone who lives or works in Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, or San Gregorio regardless of immigration status. Our focus is on creating equitable opportunities for: Farmworkers, Low-income households, Students and parents, First generation college in the local school district students, Children 0 to 5 years old, and Seniors.