As the arrival of spring brings new opportunities for growth and renewal, we wanted to take this opportunity to share our gratitude for your continued support and encourage you to keep up your generosity.
At El Programa Hispano Católico, we believe that the arrival of spring is a symbol of hope and new beginnings. And we believe that our communities, especially those that we serve, need this hope and new beginning now more than ever. With your help, we can ensure that they receive the support and services they need to thrive.
So, as you start to “Spring into Action”, we encourage you to consider a donation to El Programa Hispano Católico. Your support will not only help us continue our mission but also help bring hope and renewal to those in need.
Together, let’s embrace the opportunities for growth and renewal this spring brings.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely, The Team at El Programa Hispano Católico
“That is one good thing about this world… there are always sure to be more springs.” — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
As we welcome the arrival of spring, we also embrace the opportunity to take action and make a difference in our communities. This month, we want to highlight two important topics: Spring into Action and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We have gathered information and resources to help you get involved and make a positive impact.
Spring into Action: April is a great time to start new projects or get involved in your community.
Plant a garden
Planting a garden or starting a compost pile is a great way to give back to the earth and promote sustainability. By composting food scraps and yard waste, you can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills while creating a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden.
To get started, choose a sunny location for your garden and prepare the soil by
removing any weeds and adding compost or other organic matter. You can also use
the compost to fertilize your garden and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
When starting a compost pile, be sure to layer kitchen scraps, yard waste, and other
organic materials to create a balanced mix of nitrogen and carbon. Turn the
pile regularly and keep it moist to ensure proper decomposition.
For more information on how to compost at home, check out the Environmental Protection Agency’s website.
Earth Day is a special day to celebrate and protect the planet. There are many ways to get involved and make a positive impact on the environment. One way is to participate in a local Earth Day event. These events can be a great way to connect with others who share your passion for sustainability and learn more about ways to protect the planet.
Participating in an Earth Day event is just one way to get involved. There are many other ways to
celebrate Earth Day and promote sustainability, such as reducing your energy consumption, recycling, planting a garden, or supporting local businesses that
prioritize sustainability.
So let’s take action and celebrate Earth Day by making a positive impact on the planet!
To find an Earth Day event near you, check out the Earth Day Network website
El Programa Hispano will be at Urban League’s Spring Wellness Fair
El Programa Hispano will be @Urban League’s Spring Wellness Fair, April 22 at PSU Park Blocks: This Earth Day, Urban League is partnering with the Portland Farmers Market to bring you a Spring Wellness Fair! All Urban League Participants who register ahead of time, will receive $20 in tokens that can be spent at ANY vendor in the market. They will also have games, free face painting, music, and demonstrations about gardening and seed cultivating!
Two of our excellent team members Karla Juarez and Lorena De Garay spoke at this years SAAM Conference New Voices, Honored Past. Karla sat in the plenary Panel this year and was amazing.
Both Lorena De Garay and Karla Juarez presented at the conference for the workshop “Having the conversation around how to talk to DV survivors about sexual violence” which aimed to help service providers understand and identify victimization during screening even when survivors are reluctant to disclose or recognize having been sexual assaulted.
Karla (she/her/ella), originally from the Florida Keys, studied social services and criminal justice. She has over 17 years of experience in the DV/SA field and has worked as an emergency DV shelter Advocate, Latina emergency shelter case manager and transitional housing case manager. She has been with El Programa Hispano for 8 years. Karla holds the position of Urgent Services Program Manager and provides support and leadership to the emergency services response team at UNICA.
Lorena (she/her/ella) graduated from Portland State University and has worked with survivors for over 15 years. She has been with El Programa Hispano for 8 years and holds the position of Systems Navigation and Outreach program manager providing support and leadership to the sexual assault, trafficking and prevention teams. Lorena sits on the board of directors for NWIL and is board president for VIVA Inclusive Migrant Network, a non-profit supporting migrant communities in Oregon.
Donations Boxes in our Community
SuperMercados Mexico and El Programa Hispano are partnering this month to raise funds for our organization. We will have a donation box available at checkout lane No.1 so that you can make contributions throughout the month.
Mil Gracias to Lady Secrets, The Largest Warehouse of Quinceañera and Formal wear in the PNW, for partnering with El Programa Hispano this April to raise funds for our organization. They are hosting one of our donation boxes at their Stark location for you to contribute to our cause this month. No Cash? No Problem! You can scan our QR code to place your donation online!
East County such as El Programa Hispano. Gresham Ford’s Contribute to the Community Program will send 10%, up to $100, of the total of any service bill directly to community organizations of their customer’s choosing. And also, $100 per vehicle purchase. So, tell your family, friends, and neighbors if they go to Gresham Ford for all their vehicle needs, they’ll be sending checks to El Programa Hispano or wherever they wish! All they have to do is ask!
Huge shout out to La Tapatia II on Division for always supporting El Programa Hispano’s work! They are partnering with us by hosting a donation box to raise funds for our organization this April. So please make sure to visit La Tapatia II today and contribute to our cause during this month.
No Cash? No Problem! You can scan our QR code to place your donation online!
Tanny’s Coffee Shop and El Programa Hispano have joined forces in April to raise funds for our organization. They are hosting one of our donation boxes so you can contribute to our cause this month.
No Cash? No Problem! You can scan our QR code to place your donation online!
MixtecaPDX and El Programa Hispano are partnering to raise funds for our organization in April. We will have a donation box available so you can contribute throughout the month. All customers who come and mention that they are here in support of El Programa Hispano will receive a 10% discount. No Cash? No Problem! You can scan our QR code to place your donation online!
The Oregon Legislature is hosting a series of budget public hearings around the state starting this Saturday. We need your help!! Please submit a letter of support to fund SB 606, the Oregon Nonprofit Modernization Act for the hearings.
We have created templates for written and oral testimony on our website. We encourage you to use them to submit your letter of support. Click on the links above for the details, instructions, and deadlines for each hearing.
To submit written testimony, members of the public will be able to access sign up links on the Ways and Means Committee’s webpage on OLIS, the legislature’s website. Select the date of the correct date of the hearing you are submitting written testimony for.
Portland’s Housing Bond, passed by voters in 2016, dedicated $258.4 million to create 1,300 permanently affordable homes for Portlanders in need, including families with children and people exiting homelessness. We have worked diligently alongside our Bond Oversight Committee to ensure that Bond investments reflect the values of the communities they are intended to serve and support.
