Tag: Damians Ladder
Hands and hearts mix at valley nonprofit charity
When it comes to making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and low-income households in Santa Cruz County, Damians Ladder is moving...
Guest Column | Walking Together: Damians Ladder, Moose Lodge 545 and...
It has proven itself true—that one alone is on a walk, but two together are going somewhere—and our nonprofit, Damians Ladder, has shown this...
Damians Ladder turns flute gift into musical opportunity for local students
Wolfgang Mozart wrote an opera, “The Magic Flute,” and the story is the typical one about a “handsome prince” who was saved by the...
Plain Talk About Food: All About Eggs
“I try to take care and be gentle to them… Once broken, they become impossible to repair.” —Anne Sexton
Last week I received an email...
Letters to the Editor | Published July 12, 2024
Gratitude for coverage and community support of Damians Ladder
Last week’s Press Banner paper carried the story of the newly formed 501c3 nonprofit organization, Damians...
Ceremony celebrates launch of Damians Ladder
Last Friday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Scotts Valley Senior Center for Damians Ladder, a nonprofit organization that’s already been making an...
Guest Column | Why Have We Forgotten Our First Generation? —...
I have always been in awe over the way the elderly citizens of Japan are taken care of by their families as mothers and...
Guest Column | Why Have We Forgotten Our First Generation?
As a young child. I lived in Washington State in the ’30s in a boarding house owned by my aged uncle and aunt, where...
Damians Ladder hosts Fundraising Estate Sale this weekend in Scotts Valley
In 2023, a group of philanthropy-minded local residents got together and formed Damians Ladder, a nonprofit aimed at assisting seniors who need help with...
Damians Ladder helps Valley seniors in need
San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley are chock-full of character and conveniences that most other towns would be lucky to have: breathtaking natural beauty,...
Scotts Valley-based Gromshells claim 3rd straight national championship
Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the...
