We would like to thank the following foundations, sponsors, and donors for their contributions in support of our mission.
FAMILIA
[fa·mil·ia/fah-mee'-le-ah] noun
Familia means FAMILY. Traditionally, in the Latin American societies & cultures, family is the most important social unit. The term familia usually goes beyond the nuclear family to include not only parents, children and extended family, but also non-blood relatives near and dear. All familia are taught from a young age to have a moral responsibility to aid other members of the family experiencing financial problems, unemployment, poor health conditions, and other life issues. Puentes would like to acknowledge the following foundations and individuals who contributed to the organization at the FAMILIA level.
CRICKET ISLAND FOUNDATION
ENTERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
UNIDOSUS
GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION
PADRINO
[pah-thRee-naw/Eng. puh-dree-noh] noun
Padrino means godfather, a person's protector, mentor or best man in Spanish. It is an important cultural role throughout Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Padrinos provide support, encouragement and mentoring…and most importantly friendship. Puentes would like to acknowledge the following foundations and individuals who contributed to the organization at the PADRINO level.
ROSAMARY FOUNDATION
KELLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
TULANE UNIVERSITY
TELEMUNDO NEW ORLEANS
AMIGO
[a•mi•go/ah-mee-gaw/Eng. uh-mee-goh] noun
Used to address or refer to a friend. A person you know well and regard with affection and trust. Amigos (Friends) of Puentes New Orleans are donors who understand that consistent support of our mission builds a sustainable and effective organization. A Puentes Amigo possesses the following traits: Loyalty, Charity, and Dependability. Puentes would like to acknowledge the following foundations and individuals who contributed to the organization at the AMIGO level.
MARIBEL CASTILLO
JAMES D. HUCK JR.
RICARDO MOSTANY
TREY BURRGER
GUS ARROYO
VECINO
[ve•ci•no/be'θino, -na] noun/adj
In Spanish-speaking communities, the word vecino is used either as equivalent to the English word "neighbor", or to mean a resident of a place, people who live near one another; one's fellow human being. Puentes would like to acknowledge the following foundations and individuals who contributed to the organization at the VECINO level.
AMY BELLONE-HITE
HANNAH COVERT
ANA GERSHANIK
EMILY COIA
JOAQUIN MOSTANY
REBECCA HERNANDEZ
DEVIN DE WULF
HAPPY JOHNSON
ROSARIO HERNANDEZ
KRYSTAL HOWARD
DAVID OLASKY