ABOUT US

About Us

Who We Are

The Edward Boss Prado Foundation works relentlessly to empower people who are in need of resources that foster dignity and respect. Our foundation focuses on partnerships, programs, and sponsorships that directly help families most in need in the South Santa Clara County area. The programs we provide fill a service gap to improve self-esteem and foster dignity and respect.


Our organization is run by all volunteers, as we are a nonprofit 501(c)(3), and we have served more than 20,000 families since 2013! 

seniors with clothes
buying clothes
food pantry

The Edward Boss Prado Foundation History

The Edward Boss Prado Foundation (the Foundation) was established in 2013 by Gary and Cecelia Ponzini as a legacy to Cecelia's son, Edward Boss Prado, who died at the young age of 29. As a child, Edward was a good neighbor. He was sensitive to the needs of others and quick to offer help. For example, as a child he noticed that a young boy often came to school hungry and without a lunch, so he asked his mother to prepare an extra lunch bag for this youngster. Thus, the Edward Boss Prado Foundation is built on Edward’s values of generosity, sensitivity, and being a good neighbor.

Our Mission

The mission of the Edward Boss Prado Foundation is to work with relentless passion to empower people who are in need with resources that foster dignity and respect. Established in 2013, the Foundation initially served the city of Morgan Hill and the boundary of the Morgan Hill Unified School District which includes two (2) schools in South San Jose to the north and extends to San Martin at the southern boundary. In 2015, the Foundation began serving additional schools in Gilroy. This strategic plan envisions the entire South Santa Clara County area as the Foundation’s service area.

About Steven

Steven Prado is a respiratory therapist with 23 years of experience working with other allied health professionals and various service providers at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis Oregon. Steven specializes in adult critical care and is responsible for helping to educate new staff and students with a specific focus on ventilator and airway management.


He strives to lead by example and uses low stress dialogue to encourage learning and success.


Steven’s inspiration comes from his family, as well as a love for his craft and servicing the community.


In his free time, Steven likes to spend time with his family, biking, and skiing. 

Board Members

CEO Cecelia Ponzini

President Gary Ponzini

Vice President Steven Riley Prado

Secretary Michelle McKay

Kathy Carrera

Betty Beach

Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

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