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We are devoted to creating healthier communities. No matter who you are or where you live, you should have access to what you need to achieve health and wellness.
Culture
El Programa Hispano is a culturally specific organization that embraces our Latine culture by empowering our communities, supporting their immediate needs, and working towards systems change.
Justice
We work to advance racial equity and social justice in programs and systems in partnership with our community.
Sustainability
Our services
How can we help?
Education
Education provides youth and family engagement services from prenatal to adulthood. Our primary focus is on school readiness, literacy, after school programs, youth advocacy & more.
Community Wellness
Community Wellness focuses on the holistic well-being of individuals, families, and communities. This includes increase food access, nutrition education, mobile health clinic with access to dental care, and services for aging adults.
Economic Sustainability
Economic Sustainability programs support families with limited or no-income to engage in services and activities designed to improve their well-being and housing conditions and increase their earning potential.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support
UNICA provides 24-hour bilingual (Spanish/English) domestic violence/sexual assault crisis line, sex trafficking intervention, advocacy, counseling, abuse prevention & interventions programs.
Mission
To advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community.
Vision
We envision a thriving Latine community living to their fullest potential.
Values
Inclusivity
Collaboration
Empower
Social Justice
Ethical & Transparent
Our Humble Roots
How we got started
El Programa Hispano’s humble roots began in 1982 when a small group of outreach workers from Catholic Family Services, now Catholic Charities of Oregon (CCO), conducted outreach to Latino migrant farmworkers in East Multnomah County. In 2015, with the support of CCO, El Programa became an independent 501(c)3 organization. Today, we serve more than 32,000 individuals annually in the areas of Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness and UNICA, our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault prevention, intervention, and advocacy program. Our vision is a thriving Latine Community living to our fullest potential.
Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, a candidate or participant does not need to be a Catholic to work with us or to receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths or none, work within our framework of respect for our mission, a person’s dignity and the common good.
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2025-2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities package is live! We have many exciting activities.
Attend an event, volunteer, sponsor, or donate!
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Join Us in Making a Difference
Volunteer or donate today and be part of the change!
There are so many ways to support our vibrant Latine community—children, families, and seniors alike. Whether you give your time or make a donation, your support helps us break down systemic barriers and build a brighter, more equitable future.
We are honored to invite our community to join us on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, for the 1st Annual Raíces Gala: Fundraiser & Awards Ceremony hosted by .
The Raíces (Roots) Gala will bring together community leaders, advocates, artists, and supporters to celebrate the resilience, culture, and strength of Latine families across the Portland Metro Area.
This special evening is more than a celebration, it is an investment in the wellbeing and future of our community. Funds raised during the gala will directly support the culturally specific services provided by El Programa Hispano Católico, rooted in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for the individuals and families we serve.
We look forward to sharing an inspiring evening of community, recognition, and impact with you. Tickets are now available, and we invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration.
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Nuestra Directora de Educación y Bienestar Comunitario, María Monroy Mota, participó con orgullo en la conferencia “Seguiremos Sanando” organizada por Familias en Acción, presentando su taller:
“Bienestar Social y Emocional entre los Adultos Mayores Latinos”.
Este taller destaca la importancia del bienestar social y emocional como bases esenciales para un envejecimiento saludable, áreas que con frecuencia son pasadas por alto en las conversaciones sobre el cuidado de los adultos mayores. A través de esta presentación, los participantes exploraron el valor de la conexión, el propósito, el sentido de pertenencia y la resiliencia emocional como componentes clave del bienestar integral en los adultos mayores.
Extendemos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a María y a su equipo por su continua dedicación, liderazgo y compromiso de compartir conocimiento para el bienestar y empoderamiento de nuestra comunidad.
Para más información sobre este programa, visite elprograma.org
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Our Director of Education and Community Wellness, María Monroy Mota, proudly participated in the “Seguiremos Sanando” conference hosted by Familias en Acción, presenting her workshop:
“Social and Emotional Wellness Among Latino Older Adults.”
This workshop highlights the importance of social and emotional wellness as essential foundations for healthy aging—areas that are often overlooked in conversations about elder care. Through this presentation, participants explored the value of connection, purpose, belonging, and emotional resilience as key components of holistic well-being among older adults.
We extend our sincere gratitude to María and her team for their continued dedication, leadership, and commitment to sharing knowledge for the well-being and empowerment of our community.
For more information about this program, visit elprograma.org
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Hoy, nuestro compañero Carlos Hernández, Family Engagement Coordinator de nuestro Programa de Educación y del Departamento de Bienestar Comunitario, participó representando a El Programa Hispano Católico en la gran apertura de la nueva East County Library en Gresham. Multnomah County Library
El Programa Hispano Católico, junto con el arduo trabajo y compromiso de nuestro compañero Carlos, desempeñó un papel fundamental en la recopilación de información sobre las necesidades de nuestra comunidad, contribuyendo así a la creación de este hermoso espacio que hoy todas las familias pueden disfrutar.
Agradecemos al Mayor de la Ciudad de Gresham Travis Stovall for Gresham Mayor por compartir unas palabras junto a nuestro compañero y por continuar apoyando iniciativas que fortalecen, representan y benefician a nuestra comunidad.
Gracias a la comunidad y todos quienes fueron parte de este proyecto por creer en nosotros.
Elprograma.org siempre apoyando a nuestra comunidad.
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Today, our colleague Carlos Hernández, Family Engagement Coordinator for our Education Program and Community Wellness Department, proudly represented El Programa Hispano Católico at the grand opening of the new East County Library in Gresham.
El Programa Hispano Católico, together with the hard work and dedication of our colleague Carlos, played a vital role in gathering information about the needs of our community, helping contribute to the creation of this beautiful space that families can now enjoy.
We would like to thank the Mayor of the City of Gresham Travis Stovall for Gresham Mayor for sharing a few words alongside our colleague and for continuing to support initiatives that strengthen, represent, and benefit our community.
Thank you to the community and to everyone who was part of this project for believing in us.
Elprograma.org always supporting our community.
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