El Monte Promise Foundation

Happy New Year. Our Spring 2026 Paid Student Internship application for high school juniors/seniors and college students is now open! Youth can learn new skills, earn money, and gain work experience while serving as an EMPF Fellow. 🎓💼💰

📌See eligibility requirements and apply here: https://forms.gle/jykkCjoEKfMNAtjv5

We’re grateful to Dr. Luis G. Guzman, El Monte Union High School District Board Vice President, for supporting this year’s Tamalada Gala. ✨

Your leadership and dedication to student success make a lasting impact in our community. 🧡

Today’s the day! ✨

The Tamalada Gala is finally here, and we’re ready for an incredible evening of community, celebration, and impact.

We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🎉

Thank you to all of our supporters for making this event possible. Let’s celebrate together! 🌟

We are honored to welcome back Mike Gomez as this year’s Master of Ceremonies! ✨🎙️

After guiding last year’s program with heart, humor, and charisma, Mike returns to lead another unforgettable Tamalada Gala. ✨

An acclaimed actor, director, and community leader, he continues to shine both on screen and throughout our community.

Thank you to Hilda L. Solis, Los Angeles County Supervisor, First District Chair, for being a proud Silver Sponsor of this year’s Tamalada Gala.

We appreciate your leadership and support, and we’re honored to have your continued partnership in serving our community. 🧡

A heartfelt thank you to the Silver Giving Foundation for your incredible support as a Platinum Sponsor! 💎✨

Your investment in educational equity and student success directly strengthens the pathways that uplift our community.

We’re grateful to Chase for joining us as a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s Tamalada Gala! 🧡

Your generous support helps expand essential programs that guide students toward college, career, and brighter futures.

Thank you to Dominic Cardenas for supporting the 2025 Tamalada Gala as a Silver Sponsor! ✨

Your generosity helps strengthen educational opportunities for students and families across El Monte.

We’re grateful to Honorable Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros for their generous support as Silver Sponsors! 🧡

Thank you for championing education, opportunity, and the future success of El Monte students.

We are proud to recognize Rio Hondo College as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s EMPF Tamalada Gala! 🌟

Thank you for your generous contribution and your continued commitment to expanding educational opportunities for our students and families. Your partnership helps make this celebration—and our mission—possible. 🧡✨

A huge thank you to the San Gabriel Valley Civic Alliance, our Gold Sponsor, for investing in student success and community empowerment! ✨

Your partnership helps strengthen the programs and pathways that uplift El Monte families year after year.