On Thursday, September 29, 2022, our PUENTE gente gathered at our campus in the heart of Boyle Heights. Together, we celebrated the over 2,000 students and families we serve, listened to inspiring speeches, gave away exciting raffle prizes, and honored Andy Lippman...
At PUENTE, we strive to be worthy of your trust. That’s why we are pleased to share that Candid, a leading charity watchdog organization, has awarded us with its 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of achievement. We hope that this affirmation from...
PUENTE is proud to have been an official Charity Partner of the 2022 LA Big 5K. On Saturday, March 19, 2022, PUENTE participated in a family-friendly run/walk as part of an exciting race weekend of the LA Marathon, passing through Elysian Park before a rewarding...
PUENTE Learning Center hosted a virtual celebration on Thursday, November 4th at 5 pm for our supporters, students, family members, and community. Friends from all over Los Angeles (and beyond) joined via Zoom to highlight our achievements over the past year. The fun...
PUENTE Learning Center welcomed back students for full in-person learning on Monday, August 16, 2021.
Graduation season is exciting for all of us at PUENTE Learning Center, but it is even more exciting for the six recipients of 2021 PUENTE scholarships. This year, we were able to award $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who attend our partner schools, Mendez...
At PUENTE, we strive to be worthy of your trust. That’s why we are pleased to share that GuideStar, a leading charity watchdog organization, has awarded us with its 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of achievement. We hope that this affirmation from...
This week marks one year since PUENTE transitioned to distance learning and remote operations. I vividly recall gathering all our staff for a final in-person meeting last March. As a team, we committed to keeping services available and accessible throughout the...
Especially during the pandemic, students from low-income communities face significant barriers to education, including a lack of age-appropriate books and other learning materials at home. That’s why PUENTE is distributing free “grab and go” learning materials every...
PUENTE's College and Career Program supports first-generation students persist through college, in affiliation with Líderes Avanzano through College from UnidosUS. PUENTE holds monthly virtual workshops that promote: Building relationships Mental health awareness...