Puente Youth Leadership and Development Program in Peril

Administrator • July 13, 2015

Diana Lopez really enjoys her two childcare jobs within Puente’s Youth Leadership and Employment program. The 19-year-old likes working with small children. And this summer, her earnings are helping her family pay the rent. Read more -->>

Benicia Church rallies for Puente backpack drive

Administrator • July 6, 2015

Almost anyone who makes it a habit to give of their time, love or money will explain that they hope to make a difference in someone’s life. Knowing you’ve done so is a pleasure. And meeting the person you’ve helped Read more -->>

Become a Community Health Worker with Puente

Administrator • July 4, 2015

Puente program helps parents and students get ready for Middle School

Administrator • June 30, 2015

Selena Bustamante and her husband Gerardo were full of anxiety when they signed up for Puente’s first-ever Project SUCCESS workshop for parents of fifth grade students who are headed into middle school next year. Their Read more -->>

Three-year milestone finds DACA youth thriving at school and work

Administrator • June 20, 2015

Three years ago, Danna Gonzalez barely cared about graduating from high school. “Good grades weren’t my priority because I didn't think I was going to go off to college,” she says. But earlier this month, the petite, Read more -->>

South Coast graduates take the world by storm

Administrator • June 8, 2015

Mariela Lopez and Barbara Guzman were Pescadero teens with college dreams when they started work with the Puente Youth Leadership Development and Employment Program seven years ago. Now they are conquering heroes, returning Read more -->>

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