contact
- 719-589-5909
- director.enterprises@lapuente.net
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Visit Milagros
Come have a coffee!
Coffee Shop Hours:
Mon-Sat, 7am-4pm and Sun 7am-2pm milagros@lapuente.net
719-589-9299
100% of net profit at our 3 Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores supports client services at La Puente! The Rainbow’s End Stores earn revenue through the resale of second-hand goods. The thrift stores also provides affordable goods to those in need, employment, employment training opportunities, and outreach assistance to people experiencing homelessness and crisis situations. By purchasing and donating items at Rainbow’s End, you are conserving material goods and helping meet the social needs of your community! Visit or donate to one of our thrift stores:
Rainbow's End Monte Vista
154 Adams St., Monte Vista, CO
and Sun, 10am-4pm
Donation Times: Mon-Sun, 10am-3pm
rainbowsendmv@lapuente.net 719-852-3930
Rainbow's End Alamosa
510 Main St., Alamosa, CO 81101
Donation Times: Tues- Sat, 10am-3pm
rainbowsend@lapuente.net 719-589-8778
Rainbow's End Center
350 S. Worth St., Center, CO
Donation Times: Mon & Fri, 10am-3pm
rainbowsend.center@lapuente.net
719-754-0245
Why do we need social enterprises?
In an isolated region with few resources, patronage of our coffee shop and thrift stores is an everyday way for community members to support the work of La Puente while also investing in their town’s quality of life. The social enterprises of La Puente play a key role in economic activity in the downtown districts of Alamosa, Monte Vista, and Center, CO. The four businesses donate their proceeds to alleviate hunger and homelessness within the San Luis Valley by way of the services La Puente offers to those in need.
Rainbow's End Thrift Stores
The Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores are locally-started, community-operated businesses that earn revenue through the sale of second-hand goods. 100% of the net profits from Rainbow’s End support La Puente’s services. The thrift stores provides affordable goods to those in need, employment, employment training opportunities, and outreach assistance to people experiencing homelessness and crisis situations. By purchasing and donating items at our Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores, you are conserving material goods, preserving the environment, and helping meet the needs of your community!
Milagros Coffee House
Located in downtown Alamosa, Milagros is a full-service coffee shop that provides earned income to La Puente Home, Inc. through the sale of food and beverages. Milagros is committed to providing a welcoming environment to the community while promoting further awareness of local needs and the work of La Puente.
What is more, the décor of Milagros is always changing as the coffee shop’s walls are graced with the work of local artists who participate in rotating art shows. If you are an artist in the San Luis Valley and have an interest in displaying your work at Milagros, please call 719-589-9299 or email milagros@lapuente.net for further details.
For more information about Milagros’ mission and menu, click here.
What can I do to help?
Shop! You become a vibrant supporter of La Puente and the local San Luis Valley economy every time you patronize one of our social enterprises! Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry with a friend at Milagros. Find hidden treasures at any of the Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores.
Donate! If you have gently used goods that you are ready to part with, we can put them to great work. We depend solely on the generosity of our supporters to stock our second-hand stores, so every donation is greatly appreciated!
Volunteer! We can always use an extra hand! If interested in volunteering with us, click here. Or you can contact La Puente’s Volunteer Coordination office at 719-587-3499 or director.volcoor@lapuente.net to learn more.