Our H.O.P.E.
Introduction This year’s Homeless Outreach Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Week falls between September 18th-22nd. This week is full of events, such as the Open House and BBQ on the 18th,
Who’s New in the Crew: Shelter
Introduction Just like the seasons, La Puente is going through some changes. There are new faces in some of the programs and familiar faces in new positions. These individuals share
Who’s New in the Crew: Community Engagement
Introduction Just like the seasons, La Puente is going through some changes. There are new faces in some of the programs and familiar faces in new positions. These individuals share
Program Highlight: Shelter
This week we are highlighting another of our programs, the Shelter. This program is a staple of our community. It is the first program of La Puente, the oldest and
Food Preservation Tips
Food is a necessary facet of life and ways to prolong the usability of food has been practiced for millennia. The San Luis Valley is not only an actual desert;
Siri Brogdan’s Story
It was the fall of 2018. My housing in Arvada had become unsafe and unstable. I spent days calling shelters in the Denver area but they all told me the
Hunger Education Week in the San Luis Valley Intro
We asked some of our volunteers and employees at La Puente to write articles for Hunger Education Week which took place Sunday, May 7th through Friday May 12th, 2023. During
Walking to End Hunger
CROP Walk was my introduction to the concept of solidarity. The idea that I could go on a walk and use that time to listen, learn, and reflect was somehow
Department Goals for 2023
As we look to the new beginnings of 2023, we thought it would be appropriate to reflect on the growth La Puente hopes to bring to the community.
Introduction/Read First
Hello and thank you for joining us on this journey! Start here :)