PUENTE Learning Center

Believing in the full potential of every individual...? PUENTE's mission is stated within its name: People United to Enrich the Neighborhood Through Education. "Puente"? is also the Spanish word for "bridge."? Since 1985, PUENTE has been a bridge to opportunity for over 90,000 individuals, building strong educational foundations to advance higher education goals, secure gainful employment, and achieve greater self-sufficiency. To date, PUENTE has served over 100,000 community members through our needs-responsive, intergenerational programs. PUENTE provides a welcoming space for children, youth, and adults to grow both academically and personally.