The following talk was delivered by Gabriela Triguiero at HGP’s Day of Service in Honor of Cesar Chavez on April 5th, 2025 at Natural Bridges Farm. Gabriela is Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County and a member of the Santa Cruz City Council. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to join you today at the Homeless …
The Importance of Trying
In 1995, I was a teenager. I was homeless with my boyfriend. I was camping out at Antonelli Pond when I came across the Homeless Garden Project. There were a few employees. I went there for water. It felt like a safe place. They seemed to welcome the homeless. I remember visiting often. Later on in the years, I noticed …