PUENTE Events
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The 15th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, October 14, 2019. This great event supports PUENTE programs including ESL Classes, College Access, and more.
For questions or more information contact Matt Wells – matt@puente.org or (323) 780-5312
All proceeds go toward supporting the life-enhancing programs of PUENTE Learning Center. PUENTE, which stands for “People United to Empower the Neighborhood Through Education,” is also the Spanish word for “bridge.” For over 30 years, PUENTE has built bridges to opportunity for over 100,000 children, youth, and adult students in the low-income communities of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles.
PUENTE will be hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be a community celebration with food, music, community resources, and a raffle to raise money for PUENTE programs.
Sponsorships are available. Food and raffle tickets are available for purchase at PUENTE Learning Center.
For more please contact Antonio Gomez at antonio@puente.org
or Alicia Granados at alicia@puente.org
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
PUENTE Charter School Graduation
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Kindergarten Classes- 1:00 pm
Firsh Grade Classes – 6:00pm
A series of free workshops to learn the basics of managing personal finances presented by SCE Federal Credit Union.
Una seria de tallers gratuitos para aprender los fundamentos de manegar sus finanzas personales presentado por SCE Federal Credit Union.
Provided by SCE Federal Credit Union
Open to the public / Abierto al público
Close the Gap Community Health Screenings
Free health screenings provided by White Memorial Medical Center.
Open to the public
Exámenes de salud gratuitos.
Proporcionada por el hospital White Memoral Medical Center.
Abierto al público
PUENTE Learning Center hosted agricultural leaders from across California for a half day of educational workshops and discussions.
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation committed to leadership training and transformational learning experiences in partnership with four California universities: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly, Pomona; California State University, Fresno; and the University of California, Davis. Learn more at agleaders.org
Private Event
For the past two summers, PUENTE opens its doors to celebrate the diversity of our community. Join us as a sponsor to support the 3rd Annual PUENTE Community Festival, an uplifting celebration showcasing the rich cultures of the Boyle Heights community through live music, authentic Latin American food and fun for the whole family! The Festival is free and open to the public with a projected attendance of 3,000!
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Thank you to all of our generous sponsors!
Mata Construction
El Clasifcado
USC Civic Engagement
Berliner Architects
CBE Solutions
Manufacturers Bank
Comprehensive Therapy Associates
Ellis Paint Company and Pacific Resource Recovery Services
White Memorial
SCE Credit Union
Vasquez & Company
New York Life
LA County Department of Public Works
Join us for a day filled with art, music, food and fun.
We are excited to share that PUENTE will be hosting our second annual Community Arts Festival taking place on Saturday, July 29. This year the festival is themed Build Puentes, Not Walls. Our vision for this event is to create a safe space for families to celebrate the cultural richness of our community with a focus on art. There will be entertainment, food, a beer garden, an art exhibit featuring local artists, resource booths, a kids’ zone, contests, & more. Admission is FREE to the public and we expect an attendance of over 5,000!
Entertainment: Mariachi, El BLVD, Crashing Star, Folklorico, Grupo Bamba, Neighborhood Music School, Monks, Aztec Dancers, La Banda Skalavera, PUENTE Kids, Jose Luis Hernandez, I Gemini, Alé, El Profe, Resurrection Folklorico & more!
Special Guests: Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, Ydelays, Miss Guatemala 2014, Power Rangers & more!
Join us for a fun and enjoyable evening of painting and wine with friends, while supporting an amazing cause. This fundraiser will feature talented instructors guiding you to paint a fantastic piece of art! Discover the artist within you as you directly contribute to empowering and enriching our neighborhoods through education.
*Wine and appetizers will be served*
This event is for adults 21 years of age and over only.
Cost: $50 per Ticket (Purchase tickets below)
Proceeds benefit the mission of PUENTE Learning Center
If paying by check, please make check payable to: PUENTE Learning Center
In the Memo Line, please write: Paint Nite Boyle Heights
Mail check to: 501 S. Boyle Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Attn: Rocio Flores, Donor Relations Manager
Sponsored by: Sugar Mynt Art Gallery
Featuring: Bazan Wines
#buildpuentesnotwalls
Questions? Please call: Rocio Flores, Donor Relations Manager at 323.780.7545 or email rocio@puente.org