Donor Stories

The Cilker Family: Family Traditions

In 1946, Bill and Leila Cilker bought their first apricot and prune orchard on Blossom Hill Road from one of Bill’s uncles. In the years since, they’ve seen a lot of changes in the Valley of Heart’s Delight.

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The Iversons: Life Income Becomes a Legacy

Memories of childhood trips to the family beach house in Pajaro Dunes will live on for a lifetime for Milt and Nellie Jo Iverson’s four children Ann, Bruce, Kristine, and Steve. But the house has provided much more than memories of family vacations.

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The Sobratos: Donated Buildings Build Community

John A. Sobrato, founder of Sobrato Development Companies, has always had two passions in life: building structures and building community.

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