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Nonprofit organization

El Puente Educational Center

Dayton nonprofit connecting Latino children and families with education, wellness, family support and community resources.

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About the organization

Since 2009, El Puente has served as a bridge connecting Dayton's Hispanic population with resources and opportunities. Its programs include after-school tutoring, parent education, wellness clinics, preventive health connections, financial education and a bilingual mental-health navigator line.

Services and programs

After-school tutoring

Academic support during the school year for first- and second-generation Latino children in grades 1 through 6.

Parent workshops

Workshops helping parents support children's academic growth and healthy routines at home.

Dental hygiene clinics

On-site dental cleanings offered through a partnership with Sinclair's School of Dental Hygiene.

Eye-exam and glasses connections

Connections to free eye exams and glasses through Prevent Blindness Ohio and wellness clinics.

Latino wellness clinics

Free vaccination and screening clinics offered with local health and university partners.

Coats for Kids distribution

Seasonal coat distribution for children and families in the community.

Miracle of the Woman

Free leadership and self-care course for Latina women in Dayton.

Financial seminars

Basic personal-finance seminars offered to community members.

Bilingual mental-health navigation

Navigator line connecting callers with area mental-health providers; it does not provide counseling.

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