Coco Corona and her family

Mayors from San Mateo County  honored the diverse cultures, communities and individuals that contribute to our county. Individuals who are making a difference in the commutity are recognized from businesses, academics, goverment and nonprofits and is sponsored by the San Mateo County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

This year Soccorro Corona was honored by PMAC Chair, Greg Bonaparte,  for her work with the Pescadero  PTA.  Puente staff and board attended the event to support Coco. Congratulations! Puente program director, Rita Mancera, received the award in 2010.

On Sunday October 30, Puente staff member Rita Mancera attended a workshop aimed at helping emerging community leaders further understand the challenges facing Mexicans and Mexican-Americans living  in Northern California and the connections between Jewish and Mexican communities. The workshop also discussed the opportunities for community empowerment, networking, lobbying, fundraising and positive Media Stragedies. The workshop was presented by the American Jewish Committee Wells Fargo, Institute de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, and the Consulado General de Mexico.

On Friday October 21st Puente hosted an introduction to college Presentation for local youth. Students learned about the benefits of staying in school. They recieved a list of the college prepatory classes they should take in high school and learned the differences between universities, Community colleges and private universities.