Pacific Clinics recently held its annual fundraiser, Hearts & Hands Spring Celebration, raising more than half a million dollars for Bay Area programs supporting children and families facing some of life’s toughest challenges with finding safety, recovery and a path forward.
During the sold-out event at the scenic Nestldown in Los Gatos, guests enjoyed live music, a catered dinner, desserts and an inspiring evening centered on hope and healing.
Attendees heard from Jasmine, a young adult who endured abuse, 18 different foster care placements over four years and a subsequent addiction to methamphetamines. Slowly, with the help of her Pacific Clinics team, Jasmine learned to put words to her emotions instead of acting out and realized she wasn’t a bad person – just hurting. Today, she is nearly three years clean, living in her own apartment and working towards obtaining her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential from San Jose City College.
“None of this happened overnight and none of it was easy,” said Jasmine. “But Pacific Clinics believed in me before I believed in myself. They gave me stability when my life felt chaotic. They gave me tools when all I had was survival mode. Because of Pacific Clinics, I’m not just surviving; I’m learning that I was always worth fighting for.”
Each year, Pacific Clinics helps more than 10,000 children, adults and families in Santa Clara County who are struggling with mental and behavioral health challenges, food and housing insecurity and untreated trauma. Funds raised at this event will support our Neurodevelopmental Services, Foster Care and Adoption Services, the Hope Drop-In Center, Family Resource Centers and the Wellspring fund, which helps families with emergency items such as food, blankets, clothing, diapers, and supplies for hygiene and school.
“Behind every program, service and intervention is a real person whose life is changed because a community chose to care,” said Director of Development Maricris Morrison. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped turn an evening of celebration into meaningful support for those in need.”
Thank you to our platinum sponsors Blue Shield of California and the Warmenhoven Family Foundation; gold sponsors Jan and Neal Dempsey, Swenson Foundation and Heffernan Insurance Brokers; and silver sponsors Salesforce, Archer Family Foundation, Suanne Ramar and Steve Kottmeier and Star One Credit Union. Pacific Clinics also recognizes the event planning committee: Lisa Swenson, Christina Ford, Caryl Pozos, Roger Barney, Nallely Gomez, Joe Pirzynski, Donna Xiao, Judy Kwan and Parisa Fathi.
If you were unable to attend the event, you can still support these important programs.
