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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.
There are more ways to support our community
2025-2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Our 2025-2026 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.
As National Human Trafficking Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re honored to share a short testimony from one of our UNICA Advocates.
Our advocates show up every day with compassion, patience, and deep respect for survivors’ experiences, meeting each person where they are and moving at their pace, because healing and safety look different for everyone.
If you or someone you care about may be experiencing human trafficking, support is available when and if you’re ready. You are not alone.
📞 UNICA Line: (503) 232-4448 or 1 (888) 232-4448
Available 24/7 • Confidential • Bilingual
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Al cerrar el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Trata de Personas, nos honra compartir un breve testimonio de una de nuestras Defensoras de UNICA.
Nuestras defensoras acompañan cada día con compasión, paciencia y profundo respeto, encontrándose con cada persona donde está y avanzando a su propio ritmo, porque la sanación y la seguridad son diferentes para cada quien.
Si tú o alguien que te importa podría estar viviendo una situación de trata de personas, hay apoyo disponible cuando y si estás lista o listo. No estás sola ni solo.
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¿Necesita un chequeo rápido? La camioneta de la Clínica de Salud de Multnomah County Health Department estará en la escuela primaria Hall mañana martes 27 de enero, aquí están los detalles:
📅Fecha: martes 27 de enero del 2026
⏰Hora: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
📍Ubicación: 2505 NE 23rd Ave. Gresham, OR 97030
¡Pase por exámenes de salud básicos, recursos de bienestar y más! No se necesita una cita, se atiende por orden de llegada.
👉¡Etiquete a alguien que podría beneficiarse de estos servicios!
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Need a quick check-up? El Programa Hispano is hosting the Multnomah Co. Health Clinic Van at Hall Elementary School tomorrow, Tuesday 27, 2026. Here are the details:
📅Date: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
⏰Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍Location: 2505 NE 23rd Ave. Gresham, OR 97030
Stop by for basic health screenings, wellness resources, and more! No appointment needed, first come first served.
👉Tag someone who could benefit from these services!
#multnomahcountyhealth #HealthOnWheels #CommunityCare #StayHealthy #multnomahcountymobilehealthclinic #mobilehealthcares #weareephc #somosephc #elprogramahispanocatolico #eastmultnomahcounty ... See MoreSee Less
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Nadie debería tener que enfrentar el daño en soledad. En comunidad, el apoyo, la conexión y el acceso a recursos pueden marcar toda la diferencia.
La historia de Mataya nos recuerda la fuerza que existe cuando acompañamos a las personas sobrevivientes con respeto, sin juicios y con empatía. Su camino —de la supervivencia a la fortaleza— honra la sanación, la defensa de derechos y la esperanza de que siempre es posible construir un futuro diferente.
Mira o lee su historia y escucha su mensaje de esperanza:
elprograma.org/es/cuando-el-apoyo-abre-el-camino-hacia-la-seguridad/
Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, no estás sola/o. La Línea UNICA está aquí para ti:
📞 (503) 232-4448 o 1-888-232-4448
Apoyo bilingüe y confidencial, disponible 24/7
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No one should have to face harm alone. In community, support, connection, and access to resources can make all the difference.
Mataya’s story reminds us of the strength that exists when survivors are supported with respect, without judgment, and with empathy. Her journey—from survival to strength—honors healing, advocacy, and the hope that it’s always possible to build a different future.
Watch or read her story and hear her message of hope:
elprograma.org/when-support-makes-safety-possible/
If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. The UNICA Line is here for you:
📞 (503) 232-4448 or 1-888-232-4448
Available 24/7, Always Confidential and Bilingual
#BelieveSurvivors #HealingJourney #StrengthInCommunity #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #HealingIsPossible #HTAM2026 #ElProgramaHispano #ElProgramaHispanoCatolico #UNICA #UNICAProject ... See MoreSee Less
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