Celebrating 25 Years

Pennies for the Homeless is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(C)(3) organization founded in 1993 by the late Joseph Saavedra and the late Honorable Diane dal Santo, former District Court Judge. Our Board of Directors consists of a small group of local business people who are dedicated to the fight against homelessness, and the hope for a brighter future.

Pennies for the Homeless is the brainchild of the late Joseph Saavedra and the late District Court Judge Diane dal Santo who together in 1993 started a community “Penny Drive” collaborating with APS students to collect loose change to help the homeless.

The Board of Directors consists of a small group of local business people who are dedicated to the fight against homelessness, and the hope for a brighter future. 

• Jennifer Bean
• Dale Alverson
• Tracy Jenks
• Lisa Valdez Gattas
• Loretta Steele
• Evan Gonzales

Diane dal Santo Footprints in the Heart memorial necklace. All proceeds benefited the Pennies for the Homeless Endowment Fund.