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We are wrapping up this work week and National Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week highlighting Miguel Tandy, our SUN Site Manager at Wilkes Elementary School! Miguel was asked a funny question by a student this week “Mr. Tandy, if I do all my homework this week, do you think I’ll grow taller by Friday?”. It was such an innocent and funny question that reminded him of how they’re always making connections between what they hear and their own world. He loves to create opportunities for students to grow both inside and outside the classroom. He believes that every child deserves access to enrichment programs that support their learning and personal development, no matter their background. Being able to make a positive impact in their lives and seeing them succeed in different areas keeps is what keeps him motivated every day. #coordinatorsrock

🌟 We're still in celebration mode! Today, as part of the National Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week, we want to highlight the amazing Nati Santos, who is the SUN Site Manager at Highland Elementary School. Nati has been a SUN Site Manager for 3 years and her favorite grade to work with is 1st grade because they remind her to be patient, kind and positive with their big smiles and compliments. She finds inspiration to continue her work through the connections she builds with her students and their families, it warms her heart when they see her as part of their family. It is rewarding for her to know how she has made a difference in their lives by sharing resources and supporting their students in school. Thank you Nati for all you do! #CoordinatorsRock

Join us as we give our Hall Elementary SUN Site Manager, Reyna Tapia, a big round of virtual applause as we continue celebrating the National Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week! Reyna has been an EPHC SUN Site Manager at Hall Elementary and previously at Floyd Light Middle School for the last 2.1 years. She loves working with middle school aged kids, but she is excited to see what is like working with elementary aged children. She kindly shared her view on being a support for her students “My job is to water and nourish and nurture that seed (children) to become what it already is, and to align myself with that seed versus pushing and prodding." Thank you, Reyna, for your effort, passion and love you pour into your work. We appreciate you! . . . . #coordinatorsrock

Please join us as we continue celebrating the National Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week . This time we want to place the spotlight on our wonderful SUN Site Manager at Ron Russell Middle School, Mr. Anthony Zafra! Anthony has been a SUN Site Manager for 8 yrs! His favorite grade level is 6th grade because kids are very sweet as they transition into middle school, they are always looking to be involved and are funny to engage with. Antony’s love for his work springs from the connections he creates with students and their families as he helps them navigate the services our program offers to them. He enjoys seeing the growth in youth when they participate in extended day programs and the way they advocate for their SUN program. #coordinatorsrock

We kicked off the National Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week yesterday highlighting Sara Diaz-Anaya! Sara has been our SUN site coordinator at East Gresham Elementary School for the past 1.3 yrs. She loves working with 3rd graders as she enjoys seeing their personalities shine through during this age. By building relationships with her students and their families, she’s learned how to be more understanding, patient, and willing to see the world through their perspectives. This unique experience has made a better person and inspires her to continue the wonderful work she does! #coordinatorsrock

It was a delight to host our annual Back to School event at Wilkes Elementary School this month! We have MANY to thank for making this gathering a success and by helping distribute 200 backpacks to students in preparation for the new school year. A big shout out to our sponsors: Oregon Health Authority, Raza Development Fund, Point West Credit Union, Advantis Credit Union, Cascade Life Alliance, TriMet, and Vames, Wang & Sosa partners who provided critical information and resources: Impact NW, Milagro Theater, FACT Oregon, CARES Northwest, 211info, Planner Parenthood Columbia Willamette, bikeworks by p:ear, Oregon Child Development Coalition, Northwest Family Services and Multnomah County Health Department for free health services with their mobile van! Many thanks to each of the 7 hairstylists who donated their time at the event and gave nearly 40 FREE haircuts to students! A very special thank you to adidas for donating 300 backpacks to support our students from Kindergarden to High School and helping make this event possible! Thank you to Beto Pujazon with Kultura Media for capturing these beautiful moments and memories, and to L&M Ice Cream for providing families with quality goodies. And last but not least, thank you to each one of our team members and volunteers who helped to prepare and serve food, set up a free library and closet, face painting, kid's activities, handed out 40 food boxes, and always go above and beyond to make sure our familias are set up for success. ¡Nos vemos en el 2025!

Our 1st Annual ¡Viva la Vida! event was a delightful success! Mil gracias to the 50 staff members, volunteers, sponsors, and partners who made this dream become a reality. We hosted over 200 individuals with running, walking, yoga, zumba, nature exploration activities and educational signage to encourage continued actions for a healthy life. The event brought in $15,000 in sponsorships, $5,000 in-kind donations, and many new partnerships and connections! THANK YOU and we look forward to what 2025 will bring! *** Nuestro 1er evento ¡Viva la Vida! fue un gran éxito! Mil gracias a los más de 50 miembros del personal, voluntarios, patrocinadores y socios que hicieron realidad este sueño. Recibimos a más de 200 personas con actividades de carrera, caminata, yoga, zumba, exploración de la naturaleza y señalización educativa para fomentar acciones continuas para una vida saludable. ¡El evento generó $15,000 en patrocinios, más de $5,000 en donaciones y muchas nuevas asociaciones y conexiones! ¡GRACIAS y esperamos verlos en el 2025!

We are thrilled to share our organization made it on the Oregon Business list of 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon! ✨ The rankings are based on the confidential input of employees who answered questions about workplace satisfaction such as benefits, management, trust, work environment and career development. We are grateful to every single employee that contributes to our mission each day and helps achieve goals such as this one. ¡Muchas Gracias!

See you tomorrow at our first annual ¡Viva la Vida! Walk & 5k Run event! Here is your last chance to register: https://lnkd.in/gaVpR948 *** Nos vemos mañana en nuestra primera caminata anual ¡Viva la Vida! No te lo pierdas y registrate hoy: https://lnkd.in/gaVpR948

5 days until our ¡Viva la Vida! Walk & 5k Run! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be active, connect with nature, each other, and support our programs! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gaVpR948 Many thanks to our sponsors Metro Oregon Health Authority East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Raza Development Fund Multnomah County Clackamas County First Interstate Legacy Health and Catholic Charities of Oregon See you there! *** Faltan 5 días para nuestro ¡Viva la Vida! ¡Camina y corre 5 km! ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de estar activo, conectarse con la naturaleza, la comunidad, y apoyar nuestros programas! Registrate ya: https://lnkd.in/gaVpR948