MercuryNews.com | 08/08/2005 | For Latinos, charity ball remains vital

MercuryNews.com | 08/08/2005 | For Latinos, charity ball remains vital: "For Latinos, charity ball remains vital

REWARDS GO FAR BEYOND GRANT MONEY, FEEDING STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY

By Teresa Alvarado

On July 9, the Mercury News mentioned an interesting question in an article about the Silicon Valley Charity Ball: whether an ``old-style ball is the best way to raise money in the valley, or whether donors would prefer a more low-key event with less overhead cost -- or even no event at all.''

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley annually presents the Hispanic Charity Ball. This is the 16th year the Hispanic Charity Ball will be celebrated. Through proceeds from this event, grants totaling over $800,000 have been made to more than 41 local non-profits serving the community in the areas of housing, domestic violence, English-language learning, career development, educational attainment, access to technology, youth leadership, arts education, math and science proficiency, and many other important areas of need. This has been crucial to the agencies we have funded."