El Puente

Jumping Through Hoops at El Puente! Annie Colgrove, an El Puente Volunteer, is bringing one of her favorite skills to bear at a recent Community Kitchen day... Thank you Annie!

Welcome to June at El Puente! Right now, we're operating on Saturdays - the busiest day at the Community Kitchen! We're serving good healthy meals at about 12 noon - and Volunteers can come earlier than that, often as early as 9 or 10, depending on their schedule and transportation arrangements. C'Mon Over!

Hello El Puente visitors! The Community Kitchen has been closed for the month of May, allowing us to get a few things done. This morning, for example, we're having the floor on the Community Kitchen sanded and refinished. Over a hundred people a week have been showing up for a healthy meal of soup - and the floor gets a little muddy in this jungle paradise! Onward!

Hello Everybody - Welcome to the El Puente page! We're getting ready for the Easter Party 2019! After a great day at the Community Kitchen, these Volunteers are working with Nanci to make decorations in preparation for the Easter party, one of the biggest events each year. Left to right in the photo below - say "Hello!" to Evelyn, Nanci, Calum, Emily, and Nico

With hope and a great deal of effort on all our parts, The Bridge will be there to provide school supplies and food for the underprivileged children of the Talamanca area for a long time to come. support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo #talamanca... #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

Children from The Bridge program get through life with better chances for the future. They are offered clothing, food and supplies needed for schooling. They are offered hope. A world with more choices is opening up for them. Support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo #talamanca... #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

Nestled nicely within the forests of Talamanca, The Bridge is a place where people can come, eat, do homework and just simply be in a safe and comfortable environment. Since we started counting, The Bridge has served over 50,000 bowls of healthy hearty soup to a grateful and evolving community. Support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo #talamanca... #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

Omayra, age seven, from a tribe in Panama and one of fifteen Panamanian kids The Bridge sponsors every year, takes her baby sister off her mothers hands for a moment. Children come quickly in these poorer cultures, and young children have to adapt to being helpful at a very early age. Support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo #talamanca... #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

Each year The Bridge hosts an Easter Party that celebrates overcoming great obstacles. Joshua, one of 150 of our closest young friends hunts for colorfully decorated eggs in the bushes. The Bridge is probably the only place in Costa Rica to have imported this silly custom. No pinatas this year- but water balloons are a must. Support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo... #talamanca #costarica #bribri #cabecar #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #school #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #fund #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

One little, two little, three little Princesses all play happily within the safe sanctuary of The Bridge. The Bridge helps to feed, clothe,educate and give hope to the less than fortunate who live on the margins in Talamanca Support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo #talamanca... #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

Yvonne, 7 Years Volunteer at The Bridge Community Kitchen, is becoming proficient at cake decorating, art, and calligraphy. After only her first week in our 'back to school' Bridge program, she is now eager to learn French and animal husbandry, part of the curriculum at her new high school. She is pictured here with her father, a member of our community. Donate today to help more kids like Yvonne reach their educational goals. elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puert...oviejo #talamanca #costarica #bribri #cabecar #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #school #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

It’s not all about washing dirty dishes and mopping up floors at The Bridge. Tim Halley and Evelyn Amin, from Canada & the UK respectively, swap stories and recipes. Nanci, in the background, basks in the glow in the warmth through the window of her well used kitchen. Come join us. Visit, volunteer or donate today. elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo #talamanca... #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #school #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more

At El Puente, this year's school program - 2019 has just about ended. With your help we provided school supplies for 241 children that would have otherwise gone without. Thank you everyone! Support us here: elpuente-thebridge.org #elpuentethebridge #puertoviejo... #talamanca #costarica #bribri #communitykitchen #soupkitchen #education #feedthechildren #educatekids #earthschool #childrenscharity #literacy #latinamerica #centralamerica #communitycentre #caribbean #junglelife #motherhood #donate #gofundme #helpkids #learn #ngo #socialimpact #nonprofits #volunteers #volunteerwork #volunteeringisfun #makingadifference See more