CONTACT
Address: 501 S. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: 323.780.8900
Email: matt@puente.org
Website: puente.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PUENTEinLA
Twitter: twitter.com/@puenteinla_
Instagram: instagram.com/puenteinla
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/puenteinla
Top Executive: Jerome Greening, CEO
Year Established: 1985
ABOUT US
PUENTE has served over 120,000 constituents since 1985, providing a spectrum of high-quality educational programs and comprehensive services. Through our four program areas, we’re building a brighter future for children, youth, adults and the community of Boyle Heights and beyond.
Our key services include:
Children: Preschool, PUENTE Charter Elementary School, Afterschool and Summer Camp Enrichment
Youth: College and Career Program
Adults: Adult Education and Workforce Development
Community: Workshops and Integrated services
OUR IMPACT:
• 58% of PUENTE Elementary School students met or exceeded gradelevel proficiency – surpassing other service area elementary schools.
• 97% college acceptance rate for PUENTE College and Career Program
• 89% college retention rate for PUENTE College and Career Program
• 1,000+ classroom seats filled in our adult education and workforce development classes
MISSION STATEMENT
We are PUENTE: People United to Enrich the Neighborhood Through Education.
Building bridges to learning and opportunity in Boyle Heights and beyond.
SERVICE AREA
PUENTE Learning Center serves the community of Boyle Heights and beyond.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chun Wong - Board Chair
Founder and CEO of Asolva, Inc.
Tyler M.P. Sutherland - Vice Chair
Director of Racial Justice and Equity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Jocelyn Rosenwald - Treasurer
Director of Acquisitions of Beach Front Properties, LLC
Oscar Cabrales - Secretary
Sales Representative of American & Efird, Inc.
Greg Gonzalez
Director of Financial Aid & History Teacher at Harvard Westlake School
Lara Lightbody
Principal, Legal and Technology at Alumni Services
Albert Reyes
Partner at Kutak Rock, LLP
GET INVOLVED
DONATE
puente.org/donate
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
By donor advised-fund or stock transfer: Tax ID# 95-4242175
VOLUNTEER
puente.org/volunteer
