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🎉 It is with great excitement that we announce the winner of the 2024 Campeón Puente y Ganas Award, Omar Gallardo! 🎉 Omar Gallardo epitomizes equitable opportunities and transformative leadership. Over 12 years, he has tirelessly advocated for day labor workers at the Graton Day Labor Center and enriched cultural heritage through Aztec dance. At Bayer Farm, Omar created a vibrant community hub, expanding Latino access to outdoor experiences and fostering educational connections with nature. His leadership at LandPaths reflects his unwavering commitment to inclusivity, assembling a diverse team and ensuring everyone's voice is heard. Omar's dedication to environmental stewardship is profound. He empowers communities to protect our lands, leading transformative hiking journeys and advocating for sustainability. His collaborative approach brings together diverse perspectives, creating meaningful partnerships and lasting positive change. Omar's impact as President of the Northbay Organizing Project and a director at the Graton Day Center highlights his exceptional leadership and commitment to education. His visionary efforts have enriched countless lives, making him a deserving recipient of the Campeón Award. Omar Gallardo is a beacon of hope, driving force for change, and testament to the power of advocacy, education, and inclusivity. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Omar’s incredible achievements and contributions! 🌟 #LosCien #PuenteYGanasAwards #CommunitySupport #RepresentationMatters #Leadership #EnvironmentalStewardship

🎉 It is with great excitement that we announce the winner of the 2024 Organization Puente y Ganas Award, Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services (VIDAS)! 🎉 VIDAS was founded by a physician’s assistant, a refugee from El Salvador, and an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. VIDAS provides comprehensive legal services for immigrants at minimal or no cost. Their efforts have secured legal status or prevented deportation for thousands, predominantly within the Latino community. Notable achievements include the development of the Rapid Response Network during the Trump administration and extensive training programs for legal volunteers. VIDAS also played a crucial role in disaster response, notably during the Tubbs Fire, and has been instrumental in various community initiatives, including naturalization clinics and DACA fairs. Their commitment to justice and equity continues to make a profound impact in Sonoma County. 🌟 Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of VIDAS! 🌟 Learn more about VIDAS at their website: https://vidaslegal.org/ CONGRATULATIONS Y FELICIDADES! #LosCien #PuenteYGanasAwards #CommunitySupport #RepresentationMatters #ImmigrantAdvocacy #JusticeAndEquity

🎉 It is with great excitement that we announce the winner of the 2024 Individual Puente Y Ganas Award, Priscilla Jaworski-Quintanilla, from Redwood Credit Union! 🎉 Priscilla Jaworski-Quintanilla has been an exemplary role model and an actively engaged member of the Latine community. She has served as a CTE Foundation Board Member for over four years, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to make Career Technical Education programs more accessible to the Latino community. As an inaugural member of Redwood Credit Union's DEI committee, Priscilla has championed bilingual initiatives, supporting Spanish-speaking members and fostering inclusivity. Additionally, she serves as a board trustee of the Mark West Unified School District, where she was the first Latina to hold this position, advocating for the needs of Spanish-speaking students and families. Priscilla’s dedication and innovative approaches have significantly improved the well-being of the Latinx community. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Priscilla’s incredible achievements and contributions!🌟 Learn more about Redwood Credit Union by visiting this link: https://www.redwoodcu.org/ #LosCien #PuenteYGanasAwards #CommunitySupport #RepresentationMatters #LatineExcellence #DEI

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported the 4th Annual Puente Y Ganas Awards! 🌟 On June 22, 2024, Los Cien Sonoma County hosted a sold-out crowd of over 450 community leaders, advocates, and supporters at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Your incredible generosity helped us raise over $120,000, including $60,000 from our Fund-A-Ganas segment led by Senate President Pro-Tem Senator Mike McGuire, to support Los Cien's mission and access ticket program. Congratulations to our Puente y Ganas Award winners: 🏆 Puente y Ganas Individual Award: Priscilla Jaworski-Quintanilla, Redwood Credit Union 🏆 Puente y Ganas Organization Award: VIDAS (Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services) Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services (VIDAS) 🏆 Campeón Award: Omar Gallardo, LandPaths (retired) The evening was a vibrant celebration, featuring Latino-owned wineries, local artisan businesses, and a sumptuous Oaxacan-style meal prepared by the Diaz (Octavio and Pedro Diaz) brothers. Live music by Los Alegres Callejeros added to the festive atmosphere. Reflecting on the event's significance, Lisa G. Carreño, Board Chair of Los Cien, remarked on our commitment to fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging in Sonoma County. We are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed to the success of this year's Awards Dinner. Your support enables us to continue advocating for equitable opportunities and facilitating meaningful dialogue that drives positive change in our community. Thank you for being champions of our mission. Together, we are building bridges and creating opportunities with the goal of fostering a more representative Sonoma County. #LosCien #PuenteGanasAwards #CommunitySupport #Congratulations #RepresentationMatters