The Bridge Awards
Thank you for joining us at Cornerstone Theater Company’s 2014 Bridge Awards!
Alfre Woodard
Co-founder of Artists for a New South Africa, building bonds between nations through arts, culture and social justice
Golden Globe and Four-time Emmy award winning actress, Alfre Woodard is a founding member of Artists for New South Africa, a nonprofit organization working in the U.S. and South Africa to combat HIV/AIDS, assist children orphaned by the disease, advance human and civil rights, educate and empower youth, and build bonds between our nations through arts, culture, and our shared pursuit of social justice. Alfre is also an active member of the President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities and prides herself on her greatest of all roles, that as mother and a wife. Alfre’s career and life journey truly uplifts the issues of our time and celebrates the human spirit.
Actively engaged in developing, strengthening and energizing our communities
U.S. Bancorp is the 5th largest commercial bank in the United States. Celebrating its 151st anniversary this year, the company operates 3,080 banking offices in 25 states and 5,056 ATMs. U.S. Bank has grown significantly in California and now has 225 branches and more than 2,700 employees in the Los Angeles area alone. Known for its prudent risk management, quality products and services, outstanding customer service and its focus on the communities it serves, U.S. Bancorp has been recognized as one of the safest, most respected and most trusted banks in the country. We work with community partners who understand the needs of individuals, families and organizations, and match our resources with those community needs. Through our collaborations, families can find affordable places to call home, people can gain job skills, kids from diverse backgrounds can achieve in school, and the wealth of the arts can become more accessible to everyone.
The Masumoto Family
Co-authors of The Perfect Peach and past Institute community members from Fowler, CA
The Masumotos are farmers, artists, and community engagers. They grow organic peaches, nectarines, and raisins in Del Rey/Fowler, CA, and they also write and perform stories about their lives and community, most recently through a cookbook – The Perfect Peach (Ten Speed Press). In 2011, they enthusiastically participated in Cornerstone’s Summer Institute in Fowler, CA. Energized by this experience of art & community, they’ve continued to support & create arts events in and around the Valley.
