Strategic Plan
2025-2027
VISION
Latine people thrive through embracing their cultures and speaking their languages.
MISSION
Café Puente’s mission is to cultivate a Spanish-language multicultural center where Latinx cultures are celebrated and everyone is welcome.
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
We actively cultivate a multicultural center where community members feel a deep sense of safety to relax, express themselves, learn, and connect.
SAFETY
We value each individual for their authentic self, encouraging them to embrace their identity and contribute uniquely to our community so that they feel a deep sense of belonging.
BELONGING
We recognize the key role that culture plays in one’s identity. Culture is uplifted, celebrated, and centered through language at Café Puente.
CULTURE
We recognize the fundamental human need to experience joy in community. Joy is the center of all our activities.
JOY
STRATEGIC
PRIORITIES
Consistently engage the community in developing current and new programs.
Equip Café Puente community leaders with skills and resources to lead programming.
INVEST IN COMMUNITY-LED PROGRAMMING
BROADEN, DEEPEN FUNDRAISING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Diversify fundraising base.
Nurture donor relationships.
Enhance infrastructure & administration.
Develop board and governance structures.
Develop partnerships with schools & community based organizations.
Maximize program participation.
Broaden reputation as safe, culturally relevant space through effective communication.