WELCOME
Welcome to El Puente! You are now part of a community that believes in the power of transformation and second chances. Whether you are a young person looking for a new direction or a family seeking support, we are here to walk this journey with you. Our program is built on hope, healing, and growth—designed to uplift and empower you through mentorship, guidance, and opportunity. We believe in the strength and potential within every individual, and together, we will help you overcome challenges, build strong relationships, and create a brighter future. At El Puente, you are not alone; you are supported, valued, and capable of amazing things. Let’s take these steps forward, together.
Our Mission
El Puente is dedicated to inspiring and redirecting at-risk, gang-affiliated youth / families by empowering them to learn and utilize skills that address past traumas and conflicts so that they can become productive citizens and community leaders. Through the use of strategic mentorship from individuals with lived experience, El Puente youth will expand and enhance the behavioral and emotional skills necessary to achieve these goals. They will be supported with educational and vocational opportunities, academic tutoring, and leadership development programs. we will provide the essential tools for personal growth and a pathway to success. Our mission is to guide and support these young men and women toward becoming positive contributors to their families and society.
As the program provider, El Puente offers alternatives to community violence and youth incarceration, focusing on rebuilding relationships rooted in love, compassion, and consistency.
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Intervention
El Puente provides intervention for youth and young adults involved in gang violence by connecting them with lived experience mentors who understand their challenges firsthand. Our mentors, often former gang members or individuals from similar backgrounds, offer guidance, support, and positive role models to help participants navigate difficult circumstances. Through relationship-building and trust, we help youth make better life choices, while offering services that lead to more productive life and family support to create lasting change.
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Family Services
El Puente supports families struggling with loved ones involved in gang and gun violence by offering intervention and support services tailored to their unique needs. We work closely with families, providing guidance through challenging situations with a focus on healing and rebuilding relationships. Our approach includes mentoring from lived experience individuals and interventist to foster communication and strengthen family bonds. By empowering families with resources and support, we help them navigate these difficult times and create a path toward positive change.
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School Groups & Consulting
El Puente partners with school districts to provide violence and gang intervention training for staff and students. Our program offers one-on-one mentorship and group sessions with students who are at risk or involved in gang activity, using our lived experience mentors to build trust and offer guidance. We also provide consulting services to schools, helping them address and prevent violence through tailored intervention strategies, ensuring safer learning environments for all students.
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