Inspiring & Nurturing Leaders For Peace & Justice

Brooklyn & Puerto Rico based Youth Organizing, Artivism, & Community Led Action

El Puente has been at the forefront of social justice initiatives, blending artivism, youth development, and grassroots community building into our work for over 40 years and counting.

Tackling everything from air quality to public safety initiatives and civic engagement. El Puente remains determined to nurturing the next generation of leaders and using the power of art to advocate for equitable community sustainability and self-determination.

Art for Change

Cultural Organizing

Artistic Development

Art for Change • Cultural Organizing • Artistic Development •

Youth Development & Leadership Programs

El Puente fosters a culture of youth leadership and self determination. Our three NYCHA-based cornerstone community centers provide pre-professional training in the arts ranging from breaking to theater. El Puente founded the El Puente Academy for Peace & Justice the first public high school dedicated to human rights in the nation. El Puente also leads the M.S.50 community school, home to an award-winning debate team and a multitude of programs dedicated to inspiring youth to create lasting change for social good.

Environmental Justice

El Puente strives for environmental justice by advocating for equitable access to a clean environment and addressing environmental injustices in our communities.

Civic Engagement

El Puente empowers individuals to actively participate in shaping their community's decisions and policies, promoting a sense of ownership.

Public Safety

El Puente collaborates with community members to create a secure environment through building trust and cooperation for the well-being of all.

El Puente Arts & Cultural Organizing

El Puente has been at the forefront of cultural organizing, empowering youth through transformative arts, pre-professional training, a supportive CADRE network, and more.

 Contact us.

  • 211 South 4th St.
    Brooklyn, NY 11211
    (718)-387-0404

    info@elpuente.us

  • Please send any press inquiries to El Puente’s Communications Manager, Patricia Santana

    psantana@elpuente.us