Sunny La Honda Party for Puente

Cheryl and Detlef Matthies hosted a La Honda party to benefit Puente. More than 20 La Honda neighbors gathered to hear about Puente’s work and the news that Puente will open a La Honda office in July. Thanks to Cheryl and Detlef, and board member Carol Young-Holt, for a lovely gathering.

 

Puente Youth Staff Begin Summer Orientation

Puente youth staff began their summer with a 2-day orientation at Camp Jones Gulch. 42 youth will be working with Puente this summer thanks to support from the San Mateo County Worforce Investment Board, TomKat Foundation, and individual donors.

Puente staff gathers at the start of summer orientation

Puente staff educate SMC Fair-goers about disaster preparedness

Three Puente CERT-Trained Staff, Elizabeth Flores, Edith Flores, and Cristina Salgado, joined Community Outreach Worker, Alicia Vega, to help staff the THRIVE emergency preparedness booth at the San Mateo County Fair this weekend. Helping make the South Coast disaster ready is an important priority for Puente in 2011.