People Making an Impact

Community members giving back to support the place they love, forever.

Betty & Gene Senestraro

couple standing in front of a farm background

Betty and Gene Senestraro donated land to the hospital. Regarding the donation, Gene and Betty said “it was a natural choice” for them. “We’re devoted to the hospital.”

Barbara Groom

barbara smiling for the camera in front of her farm

After her lifetime, Barbara will support operations at the Humboldt Botanical Gardens. “I support the Humboldt Botanical Gardens because it provides a beautiful and serene venue for education, recreation, reflection and community pride.”

Ardene Janssen and Sally Christensen

two ladies with aprons on

For almost 30 years Ardene Janssen and Sally Christensen have donated their boundless energy and resources to supporting Hospice of Humboldt. Sally and Ardene have given to Hospice generously and with their hearts, their hands and their resources. 

Jerry & Gisela Rohde

collage of couple and some cal poly swag

Part of the original Humboldt State University OLLI faculty, Jerry and Gisela love teaching every semester and have a special passion for Humboldt County’s human and natural history. They believe that OLLI is one of the treasures of the North Coast. To support this belief, they recently increased their bequest to OLLI so now it amounts to 30% of their estate.

Betty & Gene Senestraro

smiling lady with a yellow flower next to her

Betty and Gene Senestraro donated land to the hospital. Regarding the donation, Gene and Betty said “it was a natural choice” for them. “We’re devoted to the hospital.”

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