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Puente mentor and student become friends for life

Administrator • April 27, 2015
Daisy Perez says her mom will never know how close she came to dropping out of high school. Math and English were a struggle, and so was U.S. History. Then came Civics. Perez worked for hours on her homework and earned all Read more -->>
Posted in Uncategorized on April 27, 2015 by Administrator.

Make Día de los Niños a special day

Administrator • April 26, 2015
Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) is coming to Puente on Friday, May 1. This annual celebration of learning is among Puente’s most popular annual events. We need volunteers to help lead the children’s activities, Read more -->>
Posted in Education, Uncategorized on April 26, 2015 by Administrator.

Pescadero artists show paintings in Palo Alto

Administrator • April 26, 2015
From April 4-May 4, Pescadero artists Alejandra Ortega and Jovany Rios have some of their paintings hanging in Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, located at First Congregation Church in Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA Read more -->>
Posted in Uncategorized on April 26, 2015 by Administrator.

Free tax prep and refunds at Puente help the medicine go down

Administrator • April 18, 2015
Sometimes the best surprises are the ones that arise from doing the right thing. That’s what made Omar Ortega’s first tax refund such an unexpected, and pleasant experience. It was just a check for $50, but Ortega, then Read more -->>
Posted in Citizenship on April 18, 2015 by Administrator.

Puente trains parents to improve their children’s lives

Administrator • April 12, 2015
There’s a saying in Spanish: “Saber es poder,” which translates to “Knowledge is power.” Iris Fernandez witnessed the truth of those words when she brought 23 parents to the Half Moon Bay Library last month to reinforce Read more -->>
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2015 by Administrator.

The fight to learn English: Elvira’s story

Administrator • April 4, 2015
Elvira Jimenez gets nervous before going to work. Bussing tables at Duarte’s Tavern isn’t what sets her heart pounding each morning, however. It’s speaking English to the customers. What if she misunderstands, and brings Read more -->>
Posted in Uncategorized on April 4, 2015 by Administrator.

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September 2015

In this issue:

  • Until all are well: Puente Health Fair returns to the South Coast
  • Why I give to Puente: Catherine Peery
  • A day in the life at Puente
  • Puente farmers’ market reaches peak deliciousness – and attendance
  • Puente helps write new chapter in Coastside adult education
  • Puente community health workers connect locals to doctors and other preventive services

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