[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5570]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING PUERTAS ABIERTAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center as it celebrates its 10th 
Anniversary of offering educational programs and advocacy services to 
support personal growth and family stability in the Latino community 
throughout Napa County.
  Ten years ago, the Center opened its doors on Napa Street as an 
independent non-profit organization dedicated to helping provide 
culturally sensitive intake and referral services in order to bridge 
the gap between community service providers and the Latino community. 
In fact, the Center's services are available to anyone in the 
community--regardless of ethnicity, race, or language. In achieving 
these goals, the Center partners with numerous other organizations in 
the area and its programs range from Case Mentoring and ESL training to 
Free Tax Preparation and Zumba. The Puertas Abiertas Center serves over 
500 families a year.
  The Center's focus on helping connect residents and services through 
a culturally sensitive intake and referral process helps make Napa 
County's diverse population stronger and better prepared to take 
advantage of our community's resources.
  Mr. Speaker, it is important that we recognize the Puertas Abiertas 
Community Resource Center for all they do to increase access to vital 
community services. On behalf of a grateful community, we honor and 
thank the Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center today.

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