PUENTE Learning Center

Ana’s story in our last annual report is one of resilience and rediscovery.

When she first arrived in the U.S., she faced the challenge of building a life for her family while navigating limited English and putting her own goals on hold. Over time, with support from PUENTE, she found the confidence to pursue her own education—strengthening her English, working toward her high school diploma, and becoming an active leader in her community of Boyle Heights.

Stories like Ana’s are just as powerful today as the day we shared them. They’re a reminder that this work is ongoing, and the impact continues every single day.

Take a moment to read Ana’s story and explore our annual report. Visit puente.org/our-results

Thank you to Citi for hosting a financial literacy workshop for our students! 💙

Last week, our 3rd and 4th grade Charter students explored smart money habits and connected everyday choices to a healthier future.

Thank you to the Citi team for continuing to show up for our students year after year. We appreciate your partnership and the time you invest in helping our students build skills that will last a lifetime.

That's a wrap on another inspiring Healthcare Saturdays with Keck and PUENTE! 🎉

This past Saturday, we came together to celebrate our students.

Through our partnership with USC Keck School of Medicine, students have spent the past months participating in monthly workshops exploring careers in healthcare—learning directly from professionals and gaining real insight.

Throughout the program, students also completed CPR training and earned their certification, building critical, life-saving skills along the way.

We’re especially proud to celebrate our seniors who are taking their next step into college and pursuing careers in healthcare.

Thank you USC Keck and Dr. Harlan for your continued support in making these opportunities possible year after year.

It's , we’re recognizing the many ways our volunteers step up and make an impact.

Every volunteer and every role play a part in moving our mission forward.

Because of you, our community is stronger, more connected, and full of opportunity. Thank you for all that you do ✨

You can support PUENTE Learning Center while you shop at Ralphs through their Community Contribution Program!

Sign in or create your Ralph’s reward account at ralphs.com and search for “PUENTE Learning Center” under Community Contributions to enroll. For every dollar a shopper spends a percentage is shared with nonprofits.

Our Parent Ambassador Leaders (PALS) are making a real difference in our community. 💙

At our latest Food Distribution, they connected with families and students, sharing mental health resources and helping make support feel more accessible and less intimidating.

At PUENTE Charter, families are part of the experience. Through programs like PALS, parents have real opportunities to get involved, build community, and support their child’s success every step of the way.

Happy National Pet Day! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating some of our staff’s favorite companions.
Don’t forget to give your best friends extra belly rubs and treats today. 💙

PUENTE Learning Center was thrilled to be nominated and a finalist at the L.A Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards.

A special thank you to our wonderful board member, Dana Ontiveros, for the nomination. We are dedicated to continuing building bridges to high quality education for Boyle Heights and beyond.

Happy Spring Break from PUENTE Learning Center!🌷

We hope you have a restful spring break. Classes will resume Monday April 6.

Our PUENTE Charter students began their Spring break started with smiles all around !🌸

Our students had so much fun at their Spring Festival—playing games created by our amazing parent volunteers, enjoying fresh fruit, and spending time laughing and playing with friends and teachers.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for making this day possible 💙

Last week, our Charter team traveled to San Diego to participate in the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) training, joining thousands of educators from across California dedicated to strengthening school and community partnerships.

The Community Engagement Initiative helps schools build meaningful relationships with families and community partners to better support student success. Our team is excited to bring back new strategies and ideas to strengthen engagement across our school community! 🤝✨