Somos Centro Cultural y estamos a su servicio.
We're Centro Cultural and we're at your service.
Centro Cultural is Oregon's oldest Latino non-profit. Founded in 1972, our legacy is built on community leadership and Latino heritage. Today our mission promotes personal growth and empowerment for Washington County communities of color and low income families.
Centro serves Washington County and the Portland Metro Area by offering Arts & Culture, Civic Leadership & Advocacy, Community Wellness, Prosperidad Economic Empowerment and Youth Development services. At the heart of our programming is a commitment to engage and activate the potential of our local families to achieve community resilience.
Centro serves Washington County and the Portland Metro Area by offering Arts & Culture, Civic Leadership & Advocacy, Community Wellness, Prosperidad Economic Empowerment and Youth Development services. At the heart of our programming is a commitment to engage and activate the potential of our local families to achieve community resilience.
The Prosperidad Impact
Prosperidad's unique approach helps our participants feel like anything is possible. And they're right, it is possible. Learn about the impact Prosperidad is making in our community from the people we serve...
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Centro Cultural Summer Lineup 2019
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Program Spotlight
Civic Leadership & Advocacy - Update on Current Projects
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Climate Justice Leadership Program
A leadership program designed for High School incoming Juniors and Seniors is currently taking place during the summer. The program is designed to help youth of color learn about the environment and civic engagement through the lens of climate change. Program modules include topics covering: wildlife, local watersheds, invasive species and native plans, public testimony and botany identification. The program also offers unique field trip & leadership experiences around the State of Oregon. This program is made possible by Metro Parks & Nature, and Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District
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Master Recyclers (Bilingual) - Steward Program
On Friday, June 6, 14 members of the Latino community graduated as members of Master Recycler Class 73. They are the first all-Spanish Master Recycler class in the county and in the region. The class was a collaboration among Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling, the Master Recycler Program and Centro Cultural de Washington County, which combined resources, experience and community relationships to make this a success. The Master Recycler Program focuses on providing education and outreach focused on sustainable consumption, waste prevention, toxics, composting and recycling. We are very proud of them and wish them luck in their volunteer adventures. Read Press Release in English here. Lea El Comunicado de Prensa en Español. |
Announcements
El Grito Community FestivalCentro Cultural de Washington County and the City of Hillsboro proudly announce our annual "El Grito” Community Celebration at Hillsboro’s Shute Park. The third annual El Grito Community Festival will be hosted on Saturday September 14, 2019 from 3:00 PM-8:30 PM. The festival will include family activities, regional Latin food options, a concert, and a traditional "Grito" Ceremony. Thousands are expected to participate in the event, which kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month.
El Grito 2019 Shute Park – Parque del Indio 750 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123 Saturday, September 14th, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM-8:30 PM For more information on how to participate please e-mail Maria Campos at mcampos@centrocultural.org |
El Grito Community Festival 2019 is made possible by Trimet, our supporting sponsor and our community sponsors Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District, and Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling.
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Latino Contractors Round TableRound table conversation hosted by LatinoBuilt and Centro de Prosperidad in partnership with the Beaverton City Government: An open discussion about common issues and challenges Latino Contractors experience, and explore solutions to overcome barriers for participating in public project contracts.
• JOIN an open discussion of your most common issues and challenges • LEARN about major contracts and opportunities in Washington County • GAIN resources to help you prepare to increase revenue • MEET & network with agency representatives, businesses and prime contractors **Food & Beverages Provided and Childcare Available** https://www.facebook.com/events/2083316295311120 |
Taquiza-Friday, August 16thOur second annual Taquiza. Free tacos & family activities for all, opportunities to engage with local planning projects and public initiatives. We’re going to cook 250 lbs of Taco Meat, & have aguas frescas. We’re serving until it’s all gone.
Nuestra segunda taquiza anual. Tacos gratuitos y actividades familiares para todos, oportunidades para participar en proyectos de planificación local e iniciativas públicas. Vamos a cocinar 250 libras de carne para tacos y tendremos aguas frescas. Estaremos sirviendo hasta que se acabe toda la comida. |
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Centro Legal Clinic
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TriMet Low Income Fare
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Holiday Basket 2018 SnapshotOur annual program delivered food and toys to families in Washington County on December 15th. Here's a snapshot on the success!
215 Baskets Distributed to 215 Families. 1,003 total people served by baskets. 422 Toys delivered. 573 volunteer hours. 191 total volunteers. Impact fully driven by the generosity of volunteering and food & toy donors. |
Meet Lucero Loeza and her journey towards personal triumph
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Visítenos
Visit Us
Visit Us
Centro Cultural - Cornelius1110 North Adair Street
Cornelius, OR 97113 Open: Monday - Friday Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Phone: 503-359-0446 |
Centro de Prosperidad - Hillsboro400 East Main Street, Suite 110
Hillsboro, OR 97123 Open: Monday - Friday Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Phone: 503-336-9895 |