This March, Team PUENTE laced up our running shoes for a cause close to our hearts: quality education in Boyle Heights. As a proud charity partner of the LA Big 5K, our community united to raise funds for our educational support services.
The morning began with excitement as board members, staff, students from our charter elementary school, and alumni gathered under the PUENTE banner. Families from our charter program joined alongside participants from our adult education classes, showcasing PUENTE Learning Center’s multigenerational impact. Along with our preschool students participating in the L.A Kid’s Run.
The L.A Big 5K route challenged our team, but our commitment to educational excellence kept spirits high. Students in our charter elementary particularly impressed with their determination, many completing their first-ever 5K while representing the future of Boyle Heights education.
Thanks to generous donors, PUENTE Learning Center raised over $22,000 through this event. These funds will directly support our community service programs, including our charter elementary school, preschool program, comprehensive adult education classes, and vital educational support services for all learners.
Every dollar raised strengthens PUENTE Learning Center’s ability to provide college and career readiness resources that create pathways to success. The LA Big 5K isn’t just a race—it’s an investment in educational equity for our community.
As we look ahead, PUENTE Learning Center remains committed to removing barriers to educational success. Through our charter elementary school, preschool programs, adult education classes, and college and career readiness initiatives, we continue building stronger communities through education.
Want to support PUENTE’s mission? Visit www.puente.org to learn about our educational support services, volunteer opportunities Los Angeles, or make a donation. Together, we can ensure every student in Boyle Heights has the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams.