Dear Menlo Park Planning Commission and City Council Members,
I am writing to support the permit application of Menlo Church for the use of “The Bank” building on Santa Cruz Ave. for youth activities during the week and on weekends.
I was born and raised in Menlo Park and have had the privilege of raising my own children here as well. Both of my children (now college students) spent countless hours during their middle school and high school years at this location, participating in every different activity offered. They were mentored by incredibly dedicated young adults as well as older adults there. They gained valuable leadership experience, being trained to lead groups of students on mission trips, leading music and bible study groups and organizing many of the youth activities that occurred at The Bank through the Menlo High School and Middle School Ministries. The support both of my children gained at this space had a tremendous impact on their lives and my husband and I are eternally grateful for the dedication and caring that the staff of Menlo Church poured into our children.
My husband, Dana, and I feel very strongly that Menlo Church should be allowed to continue activities at The Bank. We would like to give our strong support for the immediate approval of the permit so that youth activities may continue (and that these activities may continue during the review process).
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Juliana and Dana Andersen
8 Hesketh Dr., Menlo Park
