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Celebrating CultureCelebrating Culture

Central Oregon

We envision a cohesive community where everyone is valued and empowered

to participate and contribute to the health and diversity of Central Oregon. 

Promote full participation of Latinosin the community by improving access

to education, resources and opportunities, and building meaningful connections.

Central OregonCentral Oregon

299%

Central OregonCentral Oregon

668%

190%

277%

Central OregonCentral Oregon

812%

215%

1,562%

1,190%

Addressed by Latino Addressed by Latino Community AssociationCommunity Association

• Overcoming Language Barriers

• Breaking Through Cultural Barriers

• Filling Education Gaps

• Orienting Immigrants to U.S. Culture/Systems

• Celebration & Awareness of Cultural Diversity

• Achieving Equity & Inclusion

1994 Hotline at St. Francis Catholic Church

1998 Hispanic Council in Bend

2000 Registered 501(c)3 El Programa de Ayuda

-2006 Info & Referral supported by Deschutes County

2006 United Way Community Partner

2006 Name Change: Latino Community Assoc.

2007 Strategic Plan: Community Education Focus

2008 Program & Volunteer Coordinators

2008 Tax Help, Health Fair and Fiesta del Sol

2009 Peak Service Level: 2,419 clients

2009 Layoffs, English Tutoring, New Clinics

2010 Marketing Plan: New Website/Social media

2011 Fee for Service work: Cultural Competency, etc.

2012 230 Amigos members, 2nd Luncheon

2010 Strategic Plan: Amigos Membership, Luncheon

2009 Resumes & Weekly Job List

• Bilingual (Spanish-English)

• Multi-Cultural

• Knowledge of Community Resources

• Whole Family-Oriented

• Problem-Solving Experience

• Experience with Immigration

• Provide assistance & connections to resources and opportunities

• Provide & promote educational opportunities

• Build bridges between diverse segments of the community

• Promote leadership & recognition

• Promote Cultural Awareness, Inclusion & Equity

Basic Assistance Programa de Ayuda

Community Education Educación Comunitaria

Youth Community Involvement Acción Comunitaria Juvenil

Volunteer Opportunities Programa de Voluntarios

Cultural Enrichment Enriquecimiento Cultural

Provide and promote critical services that help strengthen families.

Program GoalProgram Goal

• Information & Referrals

• Job Connections & Resumes

• Legal Consults

• Dental Clinics

• Healthy Kids Application Assistance

• Tax Preparation

• Mexican Consulate Service

ServicesServices• Translation/Interpretation

• Advocacy

• Employment

• Bills and Finances

• Health

• Legal

• Housing

• Education

• Food

• Personal Matters

Issues AddressedIssues Addressed

• Deschutes County Health Department (Children’s Dental)

• Mobile Teams International Dental Van (Adult Dental)

• Virginia Olea (Low-cost Dental Cleanings)

• Partnership to End Poverty (Tax Filing Assistance)

• Multiple Lawyers (Legal Consults)

• Mexican Consulate (Passports & Consular IDs)

PartnershipsPartnerships

Impacts & OutcomesImpacts & Outcomes

Impacts & OutcomesImpacts & Outcomes

Provide and promote educational opportunities that are a high priority

for our clients, and which lead to increased family self-sufficiency.

Program GoalProgram Goal

• English Tutoring

• Citizenship Classes

• Spanish Literacy After-School Project

• Language Exchange Gatherings

• Educational Seminars

• Info & Referrals

• Outreach for Other’s Programs

ServicesServices

• English Language Learning

• Spanish Language Learning

• Legal Status - Citizenship

• Increased Job Opportunities

• Isolation

• Self-Confidence

• Depression

• Cross-Cultural Friendship

Issues AddressedIssues Addressed

• Central Oregon Community College (Tutor Training)

• Redmond and Sisters Schools (La Clase Spanish Literacy)

• Mexican Consulate (Books for La Clase Spanish Literacy)

• Volunteer Connect (Tutor Volunteer referrals)

PartnershipsPartnerships

Impacts & OutcomesImpacts & Outcomes

Provide opportunities for members of our communities from all corners of the world to interact in positive, productive ways to enrich their lives, feel good about who they are, and

build a more cohesive, resilient society.

Program GoalProgram Goal

• Cultural Events

• Support & Promotion of Other’s Events

• Language Exchange Gatherings

• Artistic Expression & Learning

• Consultation & Connections

ServicesServices

• Cultural Isolation

• Awareness of Diversity

• Recognition of Talent & Cultural Identity

• Self-Confidence

• Depression

• Cross-Cultural Friendship

• Economic Opportunity

Issues AddressedIssues Addressed

Impacts & OutcomesImpacts & Outcomes

Provide opportunities to the community to help increase the capacity of LCA, providing

bi-lingual support for community projects, increasing people’s skills and knowledge by way of direct experience, facilitating cross-

cultural exchange, and developing new community leaders.

Program GoalsProgram Goals

• Volunteer Coordination/Management

• English Tutoring

• Citizenship Instruction

• Language Exchange Gatherings

• Event Coordination & Support

• Office Training

• Leadership Training

ServicesServices

• Language Learning

• Legal Status - Citizenship

• Increased Job Opportunities

• Isolation

• Self-Confidence

• Depression

• Cross-Cultural Friendship

• Organizational Capacity

Issues AddressedIssues Addressed

Impacts & OutcomesImpacts & Outcomes

2005-20112005-2011

2005-20112005-2011

2007-20112007-2011

2005-20112005-2011

Private & Public GrantsPrivate & Public Grants

Local BusinessesLocal Businesses

Make a Difference!Make a Difference!

Participation in Community Participation in Community ProjectsProjects

• Parenting HUB Advisory Cmte

• CFC – Family Preservation & Support Initiative Cmte

• Bend 2030 Lead Partner: Inclusivity & Equity

• Children & Families Commission Teen Suicide Prevention

• Health Dept. Teen Pregnancy Prevention

• Cultural Competency Trainings

• Translation-Interpretation Fee for Service

• Project Consultation; Funding Letters of Support

Volunteer!Volunteer!

• Money

• Time, Energy, Skills

• Ideas

• Materials

• Services

• Membership

• Sponsorship

Donate!Donate!

• English tutoring

• Cultural Events

• Fundraising

• Bookkeeping

• Skills training

• Leadership (Board, Committees, etc)

Get Involved!Get Involved!