MONROE PUENTE
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
SINCE 2021
Our Mission:
"Our mission is to bridge the gap between the Latino/Hispanic community and the local resources and neighbors of Monroe County.
Through our Bilingual Community Health Worker Program that focuses on translation, transportation, resource navigation, we help break down barriers and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
As we advocate for our communities, we promote culturally integrated services.
We believe that when we work together,
we can create an environment where
everyone thrives.”
MEET
OUR
TEAM
We serve because we care.
We strive to make resources and services more accessible.
Sumary Hernandez, CCHW
Cofounding Community Health Director
shernandez@monroepuente.com
Nancy Lucero, LLMSW
Cofounding Community Program Director
nlucero@monroepuente.org
Edith Andrade
Community Support Specialist eandrade@monroepuente.org
Julia Weiler, RN
Registered Nurse
jweiler@monroepuente.com
Luz Nelly Betancurt
Data Analyst lbetancurt@monroepuente.org
MEET
OUR
TEAM
Our team is dedicated to serving our local community.
Alex Ji
Summer Intern
Interested in joining our work,
please email: puente@monroepuente.org
services provided:
Translation
Cultural Promotion
Transportation
Community Advocacy
Resource Navigation
Monroe Puente:
Community- Based Services
Accomplished Through:
Translation - Transportation - Resource Navigation
Employment Assistance
Resume building, job application/seeking, applying for unemployment for seasonal workers
Health Care Access
Schedule/Attend Appt, apply for financial assistance, attainment of medication/equipment, Case Management, Vaccination
MI Bridges/ State Benefits
We are a MDHHS Community Partner, help apply for benefits, submit documents, access resources.
Education
Special ed evaluation, registration forms, parent/teacher conferences, FAFSA, scholarship application, ELL classes, college applications
Immigration/Law Related
In partnership with MIRC, help with applying for DACA, Employment Authorization, Naturalization/Citizenship
Housing & Food Assistance
Housing/apartment application assistance, work with local realtor to assist in home purchase, connection to local food pantries
Transportation Services
Monroe Puente understands the difficulty our clients have in accessing dependable transportation for medical appointments, school meetings, etc. It is for this reason that we are committed in breaking down this barrier and insuring our clients are able to have dependable transportation.
We provide this service at a low cost to clients and have a sliding scale for community members in financial hardship.
Recorded Transportation Mileage:
6827.73
2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Monroe Puente
Community Board
Our mission is one of service to our community, it is for this reason that community members inform the work Monroe Puente engages in through our established Community Board.
We hold regular meetings, were members of the community are able to share ideas, concerns, and needs to Monroe Puente.
If you are interested in joining these conversations please email:
puente@monroepuente.org
Monroe Puente
Bailable Folklorico
Cultural dances play a pivotal role in nurturing a sense of identity and unity as they provide a gateway to understanding one's heritage and history.
For the community, it is an opportunity to foster connection, a strong sense of pride and belonging while teaching appreciation of ancestral roots.
Puente at the Park
Saturday August 24, 2024
Monroe Puente will host it’s 4th Annual Hispanic Cultural Celebration and Festival!
It is a day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage through the sharing and promotion of culture, traditional foods, cultural attire, and cultural dances with the greater Monroe County Community. A time to honor our ancestry and appreciate our cultural differences.
We thank our wonderful community and sponsors for their support.
Contact Nancy Lucero at
nlucero@monroepuente.org
for future partnerships opportunities!
Dia de los Tres Reyes
January 8, 2024
Monroe Puente hosted it’s 2nd Annual Tres Reyes Cultural Celebration!
We are pleased to continue to host this exciting cultural event to commemorate Three Kings Day, a holiday full of joy, tradition and fun. Three King’s Day is a celebration commemorated throughout Latin America. This special date brings us the opportunity to join with family and friends to celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings, who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus.
Puente Chosen to participate
in member match program by
monroe community credit union
“We were ecstatic to present checks to our 2nd quarter Member Match featured non-profit organizations this week! With every new membership that is opened at MCCU, we match the $5 initial deposit required to join our cooperative and make a donation on our new members behalf to one of three featured organizations.
The best part? Our new member gets to decide which organization to support! We love providing education to our community on these crucial organizations that provide vital services and are happy to include our members in the process!”
-Monroe Community Credit Union
Puente receives grant from
The Community Foundation of Monroe
“Exciting news! We're delighted to announce a $5,000 grant awarded to Monroe Puente in support of their vital translation services project. 🎉
Monroe Puente's mission?
Bridging linguistic gaps and strengthening communication within our diverse communities.
This grant will be a game-changer, ensuring top-notch translation services reach those who need essential information, services, and resources.
The CREED Fund, funded by the Coalition for Racial Equality, Equity, and Diversity (CREED) and their dedication to an inclusive Monroe County, made this grant possible.
Together, we're forging meaningful connections and creating a more united community.”
-The Community Foundation of Monroe
https://www.facebook.com/cfmonroe
Puente receives Advancing Healthy Births grant from The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of Michigan
“Puente has been working on providing community focused services for 2 years with this award they will be implementing a Bilingual Community Health Worker Program (BCHWP) to increase their impact and services to the Immigrant and Spanish speaking community of Monroe, Michigan. With a focus on translation, transportation, and resource navigation, the BCHW will be working with clients in need of access to health care. The BCHWP seeks to diminish barriers in improve access health care that is culturally responsive and in the native language of the population served.”
-The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of Michigan
Collaborations:
In order to accomplish this good work, Monroe Puente has partnered with multiple local organizations and businesses.
- Community Foundation of Monroe County
- Monroe County Community College
- Hispanic Catholic Community
- Monroe Police Department
- Monroe Public School
- Promedica
- Oaks of Righteousness
- Great Start Collaborative
- YMCA, Y on the Fly
- Monroe Community Credit Union
- Southeast Michigan Resource Council
- Monroe County Intermediate School District
- Monroe County Library System
- Monroe County Opportunity Program
- Opportunity Center at ALCC
- Michigan Immigration Right Center
- Iglesia New life
- Monroe City Church
- Big Bear Restaurant
- El Vaquero Restaurant
- Cakes by Stephanie
- Foodtown
- Eddy's Family Restaurant
Contractual opportunities
Monroe Puente has contractual partnerships with the following organizations:
To provide translation services for Head Start, Great Start, and Early On families
To provide translation for promotional content and to assist Spanish speaking community members
Contact Nancy Lucero at nlucero@monroepuente.org
for contractual opportunities!
How can you get involved?
- Volunteer
- Sponsorship
- Financial Donation
- Gas Cards
- Share your EXPERTISE with us!
Monroe Puente is now accepting donations online!
You can choose how your donation is used for translation services, transportation,
resource navigation,
or cultural events.
Contact Information
General Email:
puente@monroepuente.org
Phone Number:
734-265-0652