40 Years of Puente
Join us in celebrating 40 years of transformation at PUENTE Learning Center’s Anniversary Gala, Bridging Generations — 40 Years of PUENTE. During this unforgettable evening we will present Rich Webster with the Riordan Community Impact Award in honor of his remarkable dedication and unwavering commitment to improving conditions for our students and families.
Guests will enjoy a program rooted in community and growth as students, families, and honorees share powerful stories of how PUENTE has opened pathways to education for thousands—across generations.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the historic Los Angeles River Center and Gardens with a vibrant cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by an elegant dinner and inspiring program.
Special community activations will offer a window into PUENTE’s journey— revealing what’s possible when we come together to uplift and empower. Just as a butterfly’s flight begins in stillness, your support helps spark transformation that ripples across lives and generations.
Don’t miss this evening filled with joy, hope, and purpose—as we raise essential funds to carry PUENTE’s mission into the next 40 years.
PUENTE Learning Center
Donate now!www.puente.org
(323) 780-5312
Vice President of Advancement: Matt Wells
Mission
We are PUENTE: People United to Enrich the Neighborhood Through Education. Building bridges to learning and opportunity in Boyle Heights and beyond.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.
My family and I are proud to support PUENTE Learning Center because we share PUENTE’s vision of a brighter future where high-quality education transforms lives. Regardless of your zip code, income, or ethnicity, everyone deserves an equal chance at success. PUENTE is a well-regarded nonprofit organization with a community-centered, results-driven approach. For almost 40 years, PUENTE Learning Center has built trust with its constituents, and I am grateful for their positive impact on Los Angeles.
Every Gift Builds a Bridge
No matter where a family is on its educational journey, your gift helps move them forward.
• $100 provides 1 bag of free groceries each for 10 low-income families.
• $500 supports college counseling sessions for 10 high school students.
• $1,000 funds dental screenings and sealant for four preschoolers.
• $2,500 helps place 1 dedicated teaching aide in an elementary classroom for two weeks.
• $5,000 underwrites 10 micro-scholarships that keep first-generation college students on track toward graduation.
Together, every gift helps build a bridge from opportunity to lifelong success.
Key Supporters
The Ahmanson Foundation
BCM Foundation
The Chris & Melody Malachowsky
Family Foundation
Citi
The Deutsch Foundation
Helen and Will Webster Foundation
Joseph Drown Foundation
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
The Riordan Foundation
Rose Hills Foundation
Snell & Wilmer, LLP
Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation
UnidosUS
U.S. Bank Foundation
USC – Good Neighbors Program