Recent PUENTE Posts

  • PUENTE Today Fall 2019

    Check out our PUENTE Today Newsletter Fall 2019

  • Meet Genesis

    Earlier this year, PUENTE 1st grade student Genesis was officially re-classified from English Learner to English Proficient. “PUENTE teachers put in the time,” says Genesis’s mom, Lilian. “I trust them to find the right way for each child to learn English.” PUENTE celebrates the achievements of Genesis and all our English learners, who make up… Read more »

  • PUENTE Golf 15th Anniversary

    Thank you We are so grateful for your support of the students and community members of PUENTE through the 15th Anniversary PUENTE Golf Classic. Because of you, PUENTE will continue to provide life-changing educational programs for the children, youth, and adults of Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, and beyond. This could not have happened without your support…. Read more »

  • Fall Volunteer Day

    On September 28, PUENTE hosted its Fall Volunteer Day, aligned with UCLA’s 11th anniversary Volunteer Day. Thank you to all the UCLA volunteers and other volunteers who took the opportunity to engage in conversation with our adult ESL students, helping them build their English-speaking skills through a dialogue focused on Life Transitions from School to… Read more »

  • Irene Ortiz Despedida (Farewell)

    On Friday, August 9, 2019, PUENTE colleagues shared a goodbye luncheon for long-time teacher, Mrs. Irene Ortiz. Irene has been with PUENTE for 34 years and is the first teacher to join the organization. Irene began her career as an educator in Boyle Heights more than 45 years ago at Breed St. Elementary. In 1985… Read more »

  • Summer Adventure and Family Connection

    Two years ago, Elizabeth wasn’t sure she’d be able to find a high-quality summer program for her daughter, Cielo. Then she found out about PUENTE. Last week, Cielo was one of 150 students who completed our Summer Adventure Camp. The program is offered at a nominal fee to prevent summer learning loss for neighborhood children… Read more »

  • Meet Benjamin

    Benjamin Chavez Aguirre was looking for English classes when he moved to Los Angeles from Tijuana, Mexico. At his sister’s suggestion, he began ESL classes at PUENTE. He went on to enroll in High School Diploma and Computer Applications as well. While a student at PUENTE, Benjamin was an overnight food service worker, a bartender,… Read more »

  • PUENTE Student Finds Path to Career Success

    Check out this article from the newsletter of our partner—Los Angeles Unified School District’s Division of Adult & Career Education (DACE)—featuring Liliana Aparicio, who is a LAUSD student on-site at PUENTE as well as a parent in our Charter School. #PUENTEstories A New Beginning DACE has many success stories, but the speed by which it… Read more »

  • PUENTE Today Spring 2019

    Check out our PUENTE Today Newsletter Spring 2019

  • Celebrating Gloria Rojas and Irene Ortiz

    At the end of the 2018-2019 school year, teachers Gloria Rojas and Irene Ortiz will retire after a combined 50+ years as educators. From preparing kindergartners to helping adults complete their high school diplomas, both women have spent the last three decades making a difference in the lives of hundreds of PUENTE students. Gloria Rojas… Read more »