PUENTE Events
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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
Want to Help ESL Students Learn English?
English as a Second Language: Saturday Morning Conversation – This engaging event gives volunteers the opportunity to visit the PUENTE campus and practice English conversation skills with adult ESL students, focused around the topic of Life Transitions from School to Work. This fall, the event will take place from 9 am – 12 pm on Saturday, September 28th. Volunteers will talk with students, answer questions, and share stories with the hard-working and dedicated students of PUENTE.
Become a Volunteer Today! Complete the Volunteer Application below.
For more volunteer opportunities visit our Volunteer page here.
Thank you to all our sponsors and community partners. Whether it’s a nutritious meal for our Charter School, STEM internships for our teens or new classes to accelerate our ESL completions for our adults, your support allows teachers to build bridges to education.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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
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!