Happy Holidays from Puente!

As we look toward the holidays, we are struck by the generosity that our donors and partner organizations have shown during this pandemic. Your time, money, and donated items provide support for our resilient and hard-working community in real and meaningful ways.

We appreciate your partnership!

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals and families physically, emotionally, and financially. For the past ten months, many individuals have faced loss of employment or reduced work hours. Others have needed to stay home to care for their children. Farmworkers are also approaching the low-season that is common in the agriculture industry when the time and the weather limit the number of hours they can work. We know that this holiday season will be especially challenging.

Support Farmworkers and families on the South Coast by making a contribution today. Puente relies on you to continue building the bridge to a community with equitable access to education, health, and economic security.

Please refer those in need of assistance to 650-879-1691 or outreach@mypuente.org.

Puente relies on you to continue building the bridge to a community with equitable access to education, health, and economic security.


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