lca presentation 6 12
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
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!