La Puente

Winter Vigil 2023
2023-01-09 08:00 - 2023-01-19 17:00 (America/Denver)
Join us as we stand in solidarity for those without a home and remember those we have lost while experiencing homelessness. We will gather and share stories in the new year. The candlelight vigil will be a chance for us to reflect on the suffering in our community. The event is held outdoors, as we stand with those, experiencing the winter night’s harshness firsthand. For more information, please contact Kayla Wester at communitycoordninator@lapuente.net
The event will take place on Jan. 19th at 6pm outside of the Shelter.

La Puente's Community Christmas Party 2022
2022-12-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Alamosa Elementary School
The holiday season is upon us, which entails peace, goodwill, and community love. To celebrate, La Puente is hosting the annual Christmas Party to spread the holiday cheer.
This party is an outdoor drive-thru and is taking place on December 17th from 12-2PM at the Alamosa Elementary School. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the Winter Wonderland with live music, Santa, and so much more. We are continuing to give every attendee a gift too, and we are so excited to continue this on.
In order to continue this love focused tradition we are asking for your support for Christmas gifts. We are also looking for monetary donation, unwrapped physical gifts (of a $20 value), and wrapping supplies. All donations will go towards gifts, wrapping supplies, and more to create the Christmas magic.
For more information, contact Nicole Rodriguez at 719-589-5909 ext. 253 or email community.edu@lapuente.net

Giving Tuesday & Colorado Gives Day 2022
2022-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
November 29th is Giving Tuesday. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. It’s a day when everyone comes together to give back in all forms-acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent or treasure. GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. This movement shares many of the same values as La Puente. We are proud to announce our participation in Giving Tuesday. We are asking for your generosity, during this season of giving, so that we may continue to serve the community that we love. Visit https://www.facebook.com/lapuentehome to donate.

This year’s Colorado Gives Day is December 6th. Each December Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits and the community as a whole. Colorado Gives Day features a $1 Million+ Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, increasing impact and the value of every dollar donated. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado’s largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $307 million since it began in 2010. Visit coloradogivesday.org/lapuente to donate.

PALS Art Show 2022
2022-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Milagros Coffee House, 529 Main St., Alamosa, 81101, United States
Check out what the children have to say about the Art Show in the video below!

The PALS children are finally ready to showcase their artwork at Milagros Coffee House!
They have been creating masterpieces all month long.
All art will be priced at $10 and all profits directly go towards a shopping spree for the kids.

La Puente's Community Thanksgiving 2022
2022-11-01 00:00 - 2022-11-24 00:00 | La Puente Home, 513 6th Ave., Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Join us at the La Puente Shelter on Thanksgiving; we are offering meals in person this year however, we can’t do it without your help! La Puente needs volunteers for our Community Thanksgiving Meal which will take place on Thanksgiving Day, based out of La Puente’s Shelter. The event will have seating outside for those who wish to stay. La Puente is proud to serve in a community that comes together to ensure that we all can enjoy the Holiday Season.
We are aiming to serve over 120 people this year, up from 70 last year. That means we need more food! We will be able to source potatoes and turkeys ourselves, but we need stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, whipped cream, apple cider, hot chocolate, bottles of water, etc. – anything you would like to see on your own Thanksgiving plate, we will happily accept.
if you have any questions about what you can donate, or if you would like to make a monetary donation instead, please reach our via phone or email. For more info please contact Lucius Reibel at (719) 587-3499 ext. 303 or email volunteers@lapuente.net for more information.
We are also looking for volunteers to cook food, either their own or what donors/La Puente provides (most notably turkeys and mashed potatoes). Dishes you can cook yourself include mac n cheese, vegetable plates, green bean casseroles, pies, gravy, and sliced hams. This list is not exclusive- if you have a neat idea for a dish please don’t hesitate to ask! Please be aware that any dish you cook should serve at least 10-12 people.
Lastly, we are also looking for those who are willing to hand out plates on Thanksgiving Day itself. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We look forward to serving with you this Holiday Season.

Great Thanksgiving Giveaway 2022
2022-10-13 08:00 - 2022-11-19 17:00
Thanksgiving is just around the corner; Take a moment to reflect on your family’s Thanksgiving traditions. At the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley, we’re hoping to ensure that our patrons are able to share in all these traditions along with us.
Last year, we distributed over 750 Thanksgiving boxes during our Great Thanksgiving Giveaway event. Families across the SLV received full Thanksgiving meals including corn, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, pie crust, fresh produce, and of course, turkey.
This year, rising costs of groceries and other basic necessities have hit our clients hard, and we’ve seen our service numbers increase across our pantries. As inflation rises, our clients’ dollars simply don’t go as far as they once did. For some, the extra cost of a Thanksgiving meal isn’t feasible.
At the cost of $32.56, you can ensure that one family who otherwise could not afford a Thanksgiving meal can celebrate with their loved ones this holiday season.
If you have any questions, please contact Annalise Baer by calling the Alamosa Food Bank at 719-589-4567 ext. 101 or by emailing director.foodbank@lapuente.net. To donate a Thanksgiving meal, you can send a check with “Thanksgiving Drive” in the memo to 513 6th St. Alamosa, CO 81101, or you can donate online below.

Thanksgiving Boxes

Sponsor 1 Family $32.56 USDSponsor 2 Families $65.12 USDSponsor 3 Families $97.68 USDSponsor 4 Families $130.24 USDSponsor 5 Families $162.80 USDSponsor 10 Families $325.60 USDSponsor 15 Families $488.40 USDSponsor 20 Families $651.20 USDSponsor 40 Families $1,302.40 USD

HOPE Week
2022-09-26 08:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00
Join La Puente Staff & Community members for Homeless Outreach and Prevention Education (HOPE) Week. This week is a series of events meant to bring the community together to learn about homelessness in the San Luis Valley and the community based programs to alleviate and prevent homelessness. La Puente will host 3 events throughout the week. Events include a BBQ Cook Out, a Candle Light Vigil, and Stone Soup.

Monday, September 26 is the BBQ Cook Out. Which is a special to-go dinner served 5:30 PM at La Puente’s Shelter; The Candlelight Vigil is for the community to walk in solidarity for the those experiencing homelessness in the Valley, on Wednesday, September 28th at 6 PM this event will start at La Puente’s Shelter. Stone Soup, on Thursday, September 29th. And we are looking for volunteer from the community. Please text or call (425) 350-7871. All these are events are free and open to all.

2022 BBQ Cook Out HOPE Week
2022-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
Monday, September 26 La Puente’s Emergency Shelter will have a BBQ Cook Out.
Which will consist of a special to-go dinner served 5:30 PM out the front door.
We HOPE to see you there!

Back Pack Distribution
2022-08-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Rainbow’s End Thrift Store
This year’s annual Back pack Distribution will take place on Friday, 8/12/22 from 3-6 p.m.
To receive a backpack, a child must be present and the adult must present a photo ID.
There are a limited supply of backpacks; first come, first served.
Thank you to all our donors who continue to help make this annual event possible.

PALS Talent Show
2022-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Alamosa Presbyterian Church, 330 San Juan Ave., Alamosa, CO
Come one; come all to the PALS Talent Show: Circus Carnival! The PALS are ready to show off what they’ve been preparing at this year’s show. This year’s circus themed extravaganza will be at the Alamosa Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. This event is an opportunity to come together and showcase how community can support those who need us the most. This event helps nurture the PALS children to continue to explore their creative expression in a safe and supportive environment. This family-fun event is free to the public. For more information call 719-589-5909.

VEGI Kick Off
2022-05-14 11:30 - 15:00
Come join us for this years VEGI Kick off Birthday Brunch! We are proud to announce that VEGI has been growing food at Boyd Garden for 25 years. To celebrate, we are having a brunch followed by a workday in Boyd Garden on Saturday, May 14th starting at 11:30am. There will be meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. And yes, they will be delicious. You can experience this once-in-a-lifetime event by buying a ticket for $35 online before the event or $40 day of.

Tickets

1 Ticket $36.55 USD2 Tickets $71.55 USD3 Tickets $106.55 USD4 Tickets $141.55 USD1 Kids Ticket 13 & under $10.59 USD2 Kids Tickets 13 & under $20.88 USD3 Kids Tickets 13 & under $31.17 USD

Menu Choice

MeatVegetarianVegan

Make a Donation to VEGI if you can’t make it to this year’s event.

Generosity on Tap
2022-04-30 18:00 - 22:00 | The Colorado Farm Brewery, 2070 County Road 12 South, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Join us at our annual Generosity on Tap Fundraiser supporting La Puente’s Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.
We are excited to be having this years event in person at The Colorado Farm Brewery.
Ticket price includes a live & Silent Auction, appetizers from Gosar Sausage, and live music performed by Don Richmond and the Rifters
All proceeded from the night will go directly to the Food Bank Network to help ensure no one has to go to bed hungry in the San Luis Valley.
This is a highly anticipated event so get your tickets now before they sell out.
Tickets on sale now for $30. Price will increase to $35 at the door so don’t hesitate.

Fill the Van
2022-04-26 10:00 - 18:00 | City Market and Safeway
Come out to City Market or Safeway in Alamosa on Tuesday, April 26th and help us fill our Food Bank vans with canned goods or fresh produce. This event is part of La Puente’s Hunger Education week and will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All donations will go directly to the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley. Vans will be located at the entrance of each of the two locations with La Puente staff there ready to greet you. Please stop by, bring a donation, and learn more about La Puente’s efforts to provide nutrient-dense foods to those in need. This will be an all-day event. If you are interested in partnering or volunteering at this event, please email community.edu@lapuente.net. We hope you *can* make it!

Hunger Education Week
2022-04-24 13:00 - 2022-04-30 15:00
Millions are still unable to eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs. Hunger Education Week is a series of events designed to increase awareness about the realities of hunger in our communities and what we can do to help. La Puente’s 2022 Hunger Education week will take place from Sunday, April 24th through Friday, April 29th.

Sunday, April 24th:
CROP Walk
Cole Park (Alamosa Senior Center) | Registration 1 p.m. | Walk 2 p.m.
Walk in solidarity with those experiencing hunger around the world. We’ll have snacks, live music from Ol’ Scratch, & prizes!
Register online at: SLV Hunger CROP Walk or contact volcom@lapuente.net for more information.

Tuesday, April 26th:
Fill The Van
City Market & Safeway (Alamosa) | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.|
Come out to City Market or Safeway on Tuesday, April 24th and help us fill our Food Bank vans with canned goods or fresh produce. All donations will go directly to the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.

Friday, April 29th:
Cooking Matters Pop Up Tour
La Puente’s Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley.
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Please join us as we learn about the importance of cooking healthy, nutrient-dense meals, as well as shopping and cooking tips. The event will include food group-specific educational stations so that attendees can learn, first hand, how to make the healthy choices for a well-balanced meal. All attendees will receive a free $10 gift card to City Market after visiting all of the stations!

The week will consist of free, informational events, and all members of the community are welcome to attend! For additional information or to find out how you can volunteer, please contact community.edu@lapuente.net or call (719)-589-5905 Ext. 253

CROP Walk 2022
2022-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Outside the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Join us for an fun and educational day, where we will learn about local and worldwide hunger issues. All proceeds go to hunger fighting efforts. There will also be live music from Ol’ Scratch! Registration will be outside the Senior Center at Cole Park starting at 1 p.m. Walk begins at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there! Sign up on your own or with a team at events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/event/sanluisvalleyco

La Puente's Winter Vigil
2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Parking Lot of Com. Ed., 601 Ninth St., Alamosa, 81101
Join us in solidarity, with those without a home, and remember those whom we have lost while experiencing homelessness. The candlelight vigil will be a chance for us to reflect on the suffering in our community. The event is held outdoors, as we stand with those, experiencing the winter night’s harshness firsthand. For more information, please contact Laura Fierce at volcom@lapuente.net

Share the Magic
2021-12-04 18:00 - 21:00
This year’s Share the Magic event revolves around Adam State Theater’s production of Christmas Time! Christmas Time! A holiday variety show. La Puente partners with Valley Wide Health Services and Adams State University Theater Department to support La Puente’s family of programs for those struggling with poverty and homelessness. La Puente is our community’s response to address the effects of poverty by providing a safety net of service, where individuals and families get what they need to stabilize, heal and ultimately thrive.
Join us December 4th for this Gala event. Dress-up, enjoy the food & beverages, and then see the show. It’s great time for a great cause.
Tickets are $100 per a person and can be purchased by calling 719-589-5909 Ext. 235 or emailing development@lapuente.net.
COVID protocol will be in place. Mask must be worn at all times inside.

Giving Tuesday & Colorado Gives Day
2021-11-30 - 2021-12-07
November 30th is Giving Tuesday. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. It’s a day when everyone comes together to give back in all forms-acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent or treasure. GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. This movement shares many of the same values as La Puente. We are proud to announce our participation in Giving Tuesday. 2021, with it’s many challenges, has taught us that we really are stronger together. Our many programs could not have continued without the support of our community. We are asking for your generosity, during this season of giving and thankfulness, so that we may continue to serve the community that we love. Visit https://www.facebook.com/lapuentehome to donate.

This year’s Colorado Gives Day is December 7th. Each December Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits and the community as a whole. Colorado Gives Day features a $1 Million+ Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, increasing impact and the value of every dollar donated. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado’s largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $307 million since it began in 2010. Visit coloradogivesday.org/lapuente to donate.

La Puente's Community Christmas Party
2021-11-18 12:00 - 15:00
La Puente’s annual Christmas Party is an event that brings the community together to celebrate a season of giving and togetherness. This year, We are bringing all the magic of Christmas outside! Join us for an outdoor drive-thru event on December 18th from 12-3. Location TBD. Guests will enjoy a winter wonderland drive-thru experience with decorations, music, hot coco, Santa & gifts! COVID safety Precautions will be in place to protect guests and volunteers.

We are hoping to give out 800 presents this year, but we can’t do that without the community’s help. To keep within COVID protocols we will not be taking physical gift donations this year. We will however accept wrapping supplies or monetary donations for gifts. All donations made to the Christmas Party will go towards gifts, wrapping supplies, and more to make the event as magical as possible.

For more information contact Nicole Rodriguez at 719-589-5909 Ext. 253 or email community.edu@lapuente.net

PALS Art Show 2021
2021-11-12 07:00 - 2021-11-29 17:00 | Milagros Coffee House, 529 Main St., Alamosa, 81101, United States
Starting November 12th and running through the end of the month, original art created by kids in our PALS children’s program will be on sale at Milagros Coffee House! All pieces of art are certified originals and cost $10 per piece. All of the proceeds go directly to the artists for them to use as they please during a group shopping spree.

La Puente's Community Thanksgiving
2021-11-11 08:00 - 2021-11-25 17:00
La Puente’s needs volunteers for our Community Thanksgiving Meal which will take place on Thanksgiving Day, based out of La Puente’s Shelter. The event will adhere to all COVID-19 health and safety regulations by serving an in-person meal for shelter guests only, along with to-go meals at the door. This is only made possible with the support of community members who donate their time, money, and food. We are currently looking for Turkeys, Stuffing, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce. If you would like to be part of this year’s celebration call 719-490-8799 or email volunteers@lapuente.net . La Puente is proud to serve in a community that comes together to ensure that we all can enjoy the holiday season.

Halloween Parade Food Drive
2021-10-29 09:00 - 12:00
The Alamosa Elementary School is once again hosting it’s annual Halloween Food Drive! As part of La Puente’s largest event every year, kids from the elementary school get a chance to show off their great costumes and drop off cans of food that is taken to the Food Bank Network and distributed across the Valley. Feel free to stop by and enjoy thlaughs, great costumes, and generous spirits.

Great Thanksgiving Giveaway
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-11-20 17:00 | La Puente Home, 513 6th Ave., Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Thanksgiving is just around the corner; Take a moment to reflect on your family’s Thanksgiving traditions. At the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley, we’re hoping to ensure that our patrons are able to share in all these traditions along with us.
Last year, we distributed over 700 Thanksgiving boxes during our Great Thanksgiving Giveaway event. Families across the SLV received full Thanksgiving meals including corn, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, pie crust, fresh produce, and of course, turkey.
This year, our families have faced unprecedented hardship and economic challenges due to the pandemic, and the need is greater than ever.
At the cost of $27.39, you can ensure that one family who otherwise could not afford a Thanksgiving meal can celebrate with their loved ones this holiday season.
If you have any questions, please contact Annalise Baer by calling the Alamosa Food Bank at 719-589-4567 or by emailing director.foodbank@lapuente.net. To donate a Thanksgiving meal, you can send a check with “Thanksgiving Drive” in the memo to 513 6th St. Alamosa, CO 81101, or you can donate online below.

Thanksgiving Boxes

Sponsor 1 Family $27.39 USDSponsor 2 Families $54.78 USDSponsor 3 Families $82.17 USDSponsor 4 Families $109.56 USDSponsor 5 Families $136.95 USDSponsor 9 Families $246.51 USDSponsor 18 Families $493.02 USDSponsor 27 Families $739.53 USDSponsor 37 Families $1,013.43 USD
