Kenzo Estate’s $100,000 Donation to Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center Assists Napa County Latino Families Impacted by Wildfires

Napa, California, Feb. 21, 2018 --

Puertas Abiertas announced today that Kenzo Estate’s $100,000 donation to the Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center played a vital role in assisting more than 1,000 Napa County Latino families impacted by the October 2017 wildfires.  The donation was made to directly support those who lost jobs, housing and emotional stability due to the devastating fires that damaged large portions of wine country during the height of tourist season. 

While Puertas Abiertas (Open Doors) mainly works with Latino families who have relocated to Napa County, the organization serves more than 2,000 families each year, regardless of race, ethnicity, language or creed. They seamlessly bridge access to health, social and educational programs that improve quality of life, strength of family, self-sufficiency and integration into the community.

Kenzo Estate owners, Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto, whose 3,800-acre property in southeastern Napa was directly in the path of the Atlas Peak fire, partnered with Puertas Abiertas in November to support their disaster relief efforts and provide immediate help.

“The Latino community is the backbone of Napa County,” said Natsuko Tsujimoto. “They are essential figures in Napa Valley’s agricultural and hospitality industries and part of the fabric of this community.  Families didn’t just lose their homes in the fires, the work hiatus caused a ripple effect that impacted their ability to pay rent, utilities, purchase groceries and so much more.

“We are overjoyed that our contribution played a role in helping as many people as possible get back on their feet.  We are sincerely grateful for the daily hands-on work that Puertas Abiertas provides. They are trusted by so many in the community for their dedication, professionalism and impactful results.”

Since 2005, Puertas Abiertas has joined forces with many partners who believe in their vital mission, including nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and leaders of the local business and spiritual communities.

"On behalf of the entire Executive Board of Directors, I would like to thank Kenzo Estate for their generous financial support of Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center,” said President of the Board of Directors Conrad Perez. “We are grateful and truly appreciate their confidence in this organization as we continue to serve our community in the best way possible. This support will enable Puertas Abiertas to continue reaching families and individuals, and change their lives in many positive ways."

About Kenzo Estate:

Kenzo Estate was established in 1990 by Kenzo Tsujimoto, the founder of Capcom, one of the world’s most successful video game publishers. After acquiring 3,800 acres of undeveloped land in the southeastern mountains of the Napa Valley, Tsujimoto set out with the objective of creating world-class wines of distinction, artistry and tradition. He partnered with celebrated winemaker Heidi Barrett and famed viticulturist David Abreu to bring his vision to life. Visitors are welcomed to the Kenzo Estate tasting room daily by appointment. In 2016, Kenzo and his wife, Natsuko, opened Kenzo Napa, an authentic Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Napa. After just one year of operation, Kenzo Napa received a 2018 Michelin Star award. For more information, visit www.kenzoestate.com and www.kenzonapa.com.

About Puertas Abiertas:

Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center (Puertas Abiertas) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Napa, California formed in 2005 under the legal name of Spirit of Unity Napa. ​Puertas Abiertas is the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year award by the Napa Chamber of Commerce and is celebrated in the Napa community as the gateway for access to health and social services, a culturally appropriate service provider of Latino families, and a collaborator with a wide variety of community partners. For more information, to volunteer or to donate, visit http://www.puertasabiertasnapa.org. 

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Katie Vandermause
Kenzo Estate
707.256.1543
[email protected]

Josefina Hurtado
Puertas Abiertas CRC
707.224.1786
[email protected]