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A Mother’s Journey Forward: from Hardship to Healing
For 17 years, Graciela has come to El Programa Hispano Catolico looking for connection. Each time, she has found a place that feels like home. When she speaks about EPHC, her eyes fill with emotion. “Es como mi segunda casa.” Her story reminds us why our community-centered services matter. Through senior support, emergency assistance, and programs that build belonging, EPHC offers dignity, stability, and hope when families need it most.
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A Mother’s Journey Forward: from Hardship to Healing
For 17 years, Graciela has come to El Programa Hispano Catolico looking for connection. Each time, she has found a place that feels like home. When she speaks about EPHC, her eyes fill with emotion. “Es como mi segunda casa.” Her story reminds us why our community-centered services matter. Through senior support, emergency assistance, and programs that build belonging, EPHC offers dignity, stability, and hope when families need it most.
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Mario de León: Stories without Words
When you meet Mario De León, he’s usually on a ladder with paint on his hands and a picture already forming in his mind. He grew up in East Multnomah County and spends a lot of time in Rockwood, where he once ran around as a kid and now works as an artist, filling neighborhood storefronts and gathering places with color, memory, and pride.
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Growing Together: Families in Our Play & Learn Group
When families walk into our P-3 (Pre-School to 3rd Grade) “Juguemos Juntos” Play & Learn groups, they discover more than a classroom. They find a community where children gain confidence, parents build friendships, and families see their culture celebrated.
Read MoreCelebrating IT Professionals’ Day: A Spotlight on our Director of IT Mr. Thomas Coulter
Technology is the quiet force that powers our programs and services. Behind every laptop, phone, and server is the steady hand of our Director of IT, Thomas Coulter. Thomas makes sure that the tools we rely on everyday work, even when resources are limited and equipment isn’t always top of the line.
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Building Futures, One Story at a Time
Behind every program at EPHC are young people with big dreams, real challenges, and voices full of wisdom. This summer, we sat down with three students, and one dedicated site manager at Ron Russel Middle School, to hear how our after-school and summer programs have impacted their lives. These stories remind us why community matters. Our SUN Community Schools and youth programs don’t just fill hours after school - they create spaces where children can grow, find community, and dream big.
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