The Latino Community Association

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I have volunteered as a citizenship tutor with the Latino Community Association and its annual Latino Fest. LCA is a vital part of the community, providing classes,tutors, and many other services for the Latino community. What’s wonderful about LCA in Madras, where I live is the hard work they have done to connect with the larger community. Latino Fest in particular is one of the best run community events I have seen. It draws people of all ethnicities together for a family friendly party in the park. LCA is also branching out, providing a parenting summit and more community-wide events. It’s a positive organization working in a difficult political environment. The staff is outstanding. Madras would not be the same without LCA.

The Latino Community Association of Central Oregon is a great resource for our latino population.

I have worked with this association to help with outreach for transportation planning efforts in our region. Great resources, energy, and commitment to the community.

Latino Community Association is a part of the Becky Johnson Community Center of which I am the Facility Manager. This is one of the four offices they have in Central Oregon. Some of the many programs their staff and volunteers offer here are Citizenship Classes, English Tutoring, Immigration Legal Consultations, Oregon Health Plan assistance, Dental Clinics and a Summer Children's Club. They also hold their All Staff Meetings for all of their Central Oregon Staff members here.
Not only are they a vital part of the Latino Community, they are enthusiastic to help anyone in the community.
Dona Curtis, Facility Manager

This organization carries a heavy lift. It's a lifeline for many, and a joyful symbol for everyone in our community who first and foremost care for each other. At a divisive and often ugly moment in our national history, LCA continues to provide here-and-now assistance and vision for a future that is inclusive and safe for Latinos and the whole central Oregon community.

All the people working at The Latino Community Association are doing an invaluable job in helping families in our community that really need the assistance that they are able to provide through this organization.

I have watched the LCA grow over the years into an effective advocate for Lainos in Central Oregon. It provides many services with a spirit of optimism and is well integrated into the larger cpmmunity.

The Latino Community Associations is a critically needed organization in Central Oregon. Not only does it provide desperately needed and unique services to Latino families, it both advocates for those families and brings together Latinos and Anglos to share in their rich cultures and abilities.

LCA goes above and beyond to help our Latino and immigrant community. They are always highly responsive, kind, and enthusiastic about new partnerships and opportunities to help. It is wonderful to have them as a resource for our community.

The Latino Community Association has continued to build on its successes to expand its services to the local Latino population. It has become significant among all of the non-profit service providers in the community. LCA has weathered the inevitable hard times by sticking to its central mission and by attracting committed, talented volunteers and supporters to its programs.

The LCA is a wonderful organization that has helped many Hispanics families in Central Oregon. Among those families is my family that has benefit from many of the programs that LCA offers. Without the help and support that LCA offers to Latino families like mine, they wouldn't be able to afford services such as dental, chiropractic, or counselor services. Thank you LCA for all the services you offer to the Latino population. Also, I want to thank you all the donors and volunteers who make possible that organizations like LCA stay open and free of charge to low income families. Together, you are making the difference.

The LCA labor of love towards the Latino population in Central Oregon is extraordinary. Without this organization this vibrant minority could not have the help, support, and visibility it has. I respect greatly their staff, volunteers and board members. The clients they serve are extremely fortunate to have them all. Thanks for the donors as well. This is truly a gem of an organization that it needs all the support it can get to continue their work and their mission.

This was a very good experience they wore very helpful and meet my expectations

I have been volunteering with LCA for about two years now. I find it rewarding working on programs that benefit so many families, educates and empowers individuals of Latino Origin.

I often meet people with stories about how LCA has changed their lives. The organizers are dedicated and enthusiastic. They are continually looking for new ways to be current with the local needs.

I began volunteering with LCA about two years ago. I am so impressed with the dedication of the Board and volunteers, and the graciousness of the latino community we serve. Both the Latino community I have been able to assist in the English tutoring program, and the other volunteers themselves have enriched my life. I've seen the Board grow and become more focused just in the short time I have been involved and look forward to being part of a growing, forward-thinking organization.

Jane Custer

I have been involved with Latino Community Association since 2007 when I was volunteering during English classes. My role has evolved as I have been an English tutor, worked at the front desk, and assisted several times when LCA sponsored a lawyer for free consultations. I'm now the liaison between LCA and Inner City Outings as we are trying to get Latino students out in the woods.

This organization is deeply rooted in the community and has been doing an incredible job of providing English lessons, job searches, legal support, family support, immigration counseling, and a host of other programs that are integral to the residents of Central Oregon.

The leadership has been consistent, brilliant, and hardworking over the years and I continually volunteer and financially support this organization.

Worked on the Culture of Festivals. This was a very rewarding experience. Watching the newly sworn in U.S. citizens take their oath and celebrating with them via the festival was a joy. The many booths and people that visited this event was such a fulfillment of the efforts we put into this event. It was a honoring time for the new citizens and an opportunity for the community to share in this process.

I joined the Board of the Latino Community Association because I was so impressed by the work being done by the organization and wanted to do my part to help. I continue to admire and appreciate the efforts of the agency, the volunteers, the collaborators, and the people who come to receive services but end up contributing on a variety of levels.

Thanks to the Mobile Mexican Consulate and Latino Community Association, nearly 350 Central Oregon residents recieved passports and consular identification cards. Providing a liaison for our Latino community has never been more important, as the Latino community in Central Oregon is always growing. The less intimidating we can make the legal process, or any other process such as healthcare or education, the more people are likely to want to come forward and get their identification cards and/or passports, as well as work toward higher education and/or better health and healthcare. Thanks to this very adept and generous organization, Central Oregon is ever-closer to achieving its goals of promoting diversity, welcoming newcomers, and creating more opportunities for all its citizens!

The Latino Community Association has be a constant and reliable source of information and assistance for our Latino Community and its relationships with the rest of the community. Our Latino community is a growing and influential element in Central Oregon and the Association has done much to help this influence be positive for everyone.

The needs of our Latino community members are diverse and ever growing. Our local Latino Community Association uses scarce resources to achieve meaningful assistance to Latinos of all ages and needs. Central Oregon is a better place because of LCA and its efforts.

Four years ago we moved to Sisters, OR, and I began volunteer tutoring adult Hispanic folks in English, soon becoming involved with different family issues and the kids. When I finally discovered the LCA and all the threads of their efforts to reach out and involve the various communities in all three of these neighboring towns, (Redmond, Bend and Sisters), I found sources for various needs right away.

One example involved camping outings and hikes for kids who don't get those chances; another was legal advice for documentation issues; other thingsincluded resource teaching materials, medical locations and celebrations of Hispanic and Latino cultural events. I am so thankful for the work of underpaid staff and volunteers for a huge population of underserved people. The need is tremendous!

LCA has been the resource portal for so many people & families within the community. It has been the connection between organizations and community members that may not have reached out without LCA's support, which has been a huge blessing for both sides. Not only does LCA provide assistance and support for Latino people & families but it has brought amazing cultural experiences to everyone. Thanks LCA- keep on!

We are fortunate to have the Latino Community Association in Central Oregon and to have Brad Porterfield as the driving force of LCA. Through LCA, Brad's passion has helped open minds to other cultures, while at the same time serving the Latino population with invaluable help. This nonprofit is a crucial resource for our growing community. Thanks, LCA and Brad!

I started work with the LCA almost 5 years ago through my volunteer work with the Festival of Cultures here in Redmond OR. They were and still are a key role in the local Citizenship Ceremony held each year at the FOC in Redmond's Centennial Park. Very important for the community and our political atmosphere here in Central Oregon. I met tons of interesting people and learned about how SO MANY things in our community are touched by the programs and people brought to you by the LCA. My eyes were opened as to how much our community needs the involvement of each and every culture to make it the best place to live and work. I know I also made lifelong friends and was reminded many times how fortunate I am to be an American Citizen.... Thank You LCA - now I just need to learn Spanish :)

I was lucky enough to be part of an event put on by the Latino Community Association recently and was blown away by their leadership, enthusiasm and ambition. The LCA works tirelessly to help and provide resources for families within our community. They are truly an incredible organization and I look forward to working with them in the future!

I have been tutoring two Mexican women through Latino Community Association in Redmond, Oregon. They are both advanced students and so I focus a lot on increasing their skills in reading, grammar and writing. It has been a great experience for me as these two women have become dear friends. I have been with them long enough to walk through marriage, new babies and countless other situations. I have enjoyed being under the umbrella of LCA. They have always been very encouraging to me, letting me use their office for tutoring when I have needed a place, offering resources and teachig advice through group tutor sessions. Ruthie Keller

Via my church I volunteer in a low income neighborhood that houses mostly Latino families. Every once in a while a family hits a bump and needs some help. I always suggest to them that they go and see the Latino Community Association (LCA). There are so many ins and outs of our various government and non-profit systems that we as volunteers don't completely understand, that it is good to have an LCA in our community to back us up. LCA puts my mind at ease, as I know that they will care for the people that I send their way.

The Latino community association it's very helpful in Central Oregon.
They help a lot sometimes more that they can.

The Latino Association is a great resource for Central Oregon Latinos and community members looking to serve and interact with local Latinos. Working in the healthcare field, I understand that addressing the needs of the whole person can help create a healthier community. This organization helps break down many barriers for community members who work hard to be a part of our community, but struggle against the status quo that can at times veil all the resources available. Helping some of our most productive community members thrive is a wonderful way for the Latino Community Association to contribute to society. We are blessed by their services and exciting ways they celebrate diversity.

As a past board member I have been supportive of LCA for many years. Their staff works well to assess and meet the needs of the local Latino community. Their services are invaluable to those that receive them. They have not lost sight of their mission and I am pleased to be a monthly donor via United Way pass through. Adelante!!

The Latino Community Association provides a variety of services and programs that help the Latino community in Central Oregon. I have personally worked with them on projects such as visits to the area by the Mexican Consulate and after school programs they run at elementary schools. However I know that there are many, many other ways that the LCA is involved in the community, from interpreting and translations, to tax help, to cultural celebrations. LCA staff and board members have a presence at almost every event that serves the Latino community and are always willing to help other organizations with the same general mission.

As with other parts of our country, Central Oregon finds itself in great need for many different communities the largest of which may be our latino community. This is a big job that has brought the cream of Central Oregonians to the top. Highly motivated and ethically clear, the staff and volunteers are relentless in their search for a voice and equality for the latino community through the Latino Comunity Association (LCA). No major or minor issue is "left unturned". LCA provides one-on-one English language learning, promotes citizenship, driver card, health services referral and much more. The contributors and vocal spokespeople for the organization are excited to be able to connect the latino community with the rest of the Central Oregon community thus allowing sharing and integration of cultures to emblazon not only hope but also true succeess. LCA un-imprisons lives that could have been lost to ancient injustices and hypocrisies. Brad Porterfield, Carolina Afre, Margie and George Greogory are just some of the hearts focussed on the success of latinos and cultural integration by carrying the banner for Central Oregon.

I have had only positive experiences with the Latino Community Association. LCA provides resources and help to Latino families in Central Oregon. I know families that LCA has helped adjust to life in Central Oregon. Their programs help connect the Spanish speaking communities to the Anglo/English speaking communities. It is a very helpful and much-needed organization with quality services for the whole community.

The Latino Community Association is a wonderful organization that strives for an all inclusive community where all segments are valued. They do an excellent job of integrating the Latino population while at the same time celebrating their culture. Though a direct benefit to the clients LCA serves this also serves as a great benefit to the whole greater Central Oregon Community where we can embrace cultural differences, value individuals, while enjoying a whole greater community.
Thank you Brad and LCA

The Latino Community Association is dedicated to helping improve the lives of Latinos in Central Oregon. I have personally witnessed them provide services such as dental care, immigration advice, translation, English classes, computer classes and many other services to the community. The Association is a safe place for the Latino community to gather and to get support. The Latino Community Association fights for the rights of all people in Central Oregon and truly understands the needs of the community.

The benefits of LCA go beyond the people they serve, they help the community in general by helping their clients be part ignite community and productive citizens and at the same time strengths families.

This wonderful organization has helped people I know learn how to speak English and get jobs! I also admire the amount of legal assistance provided. And they make it easy for volunteers to get involved and feel important.

The LCA are such a huge resource for members of our Central Oregon community. They make our members feel they belong in our community and are here to support!!

Because of the work that I do, I have had occasion to see LCA and its staff at work up close on many occasions. From crisis intervention for Latino individuals and families struggling with language and cultural barriers to more broadly building bridges between the Latino and Anglo communities, they provide vital services to our tri-county region. They maintain great relationships with civic, academic and business partners; they know how to get things done.

LCA is a wonderful Association that servers not only Spanish speaking members of the community but also English speakers. As it has interpretation services both English to Spanish and Spanish to English. (to mention one of their many services) Clearly Latino Community Association is making the difference in Central Oregon. Way to Go L.C.A..!!!

The Latino Community Association plays a unique role in providing the resources that enable Latino families to be successful in overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals. LCA also sponsors numerous activities that introduce the community to the richness of Latino culture and to the many contributions that the members of this culture bring to us all. I value the many and varied opportunities that LCA gives me to participate in these endeavors.

Being a professional with expertise in this field, as well as a volunteer for over five years with LCA, I am certain that this organization provides an invaluable service to a growing number of families living in our community. In my opinion, The Latino Community Association is a vital and vibrant non-profit organization and should most certainly be on the 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofits List!

The Latin Community Association provides such an important link to so many helpful resources for so many families in Central Oregon! It really is priceless.

The LCA is an organization where, with limited resources and a BIG HEART, a gamut of services are offered not only to the Latino community but to the public in general. Friends of mine have been helped with invaluable legal advise, job searching, interpreting services and moral support in times of stress and despair. The LCA is a BIG asset in Central Oregon and one we should be proud of and keep supporting in its mission.

Its great to have a place to go to for help. LCA its a great organization that helps the community in various aspects. The hispanic community its lucky to have a such a help. thanks LCA for your wonderfull work!

Brad Porterfield, his staff and volunteers have done an amazing service for Central Oregon and people of all cultures with the Latino Community Association. As a bilingual businessperson, I have always wanted to do more to help the Latino Community thrive and find opportunity; I'm more than full up with pro bono work, but I'm glad we have someone like Brad and the LCA to take care of an area of need in our community. They have worked hard from humble beginnings, sometimes on little more than determination and resourcefulness, to build something lasting and far reaching in its impact. ¡Andale, LCA! Kelly Walker, M.S.

LCA fills a special niche in Central Oregon! They provide valuable services like English glasses, job search assistance and inerpreters. They do a lot with limited resources!

LCA is a great Non Profit, that helps so many with so little. English classes, translation, jobs lists, Consulate visits and so much more. Please support this amazing group of people that are dedicated to serving those with language and cultural challenges.

LCA fills a unique and invaluable role in Central Oregon for the Latino community. They are THE hub of information, services and assistance for a population with complex needs and for many, very limited means and ability to access services due to immigration status and/or language barriers. I share a building with LCA and have the opportunity to see their clients being served daily by a tiny paid staff and dedicated volunteers. Services I've seen being delivered include dental and medical clinics, legal assitance, English language tutoring and more. Oon a shoe-string budget, LCA serves one of the most hard-working. yet vulnerable populations in Central Oregon.

The Latino Community Association provides Central Oregon's Latino population with much needed resources and relationships. While this population continues to grow in the region, many barriers still exist that disadvantage Latino adults and youth. LCA not only provides relevant and up-to-date resources like the childhood deferment act but also creates numerous opportunities to engage in community development. Fundraising events that include meaningful ceremonies such as the nationalization ceremony in the fall and fun activities like making guacamole and tortillas help empower and educate all members of the Central Oregon community. I think that this effort to not only strengthen the Latino community but to build bridges among all Central Oregonians makes LCA an invaluable organization. In only a few weeks of volunteering with LCA, I was able to see their dedication to their cause and the great importance they hold for so many individuals. Volunteers and clients help support the organization the few LCA staff work tirelessly nonetheless to continue to compile job listings, process paperwork and build bonds with their members and beyond.

LCA does so much to help the Latino community in Bend and I especially appreciate how they support families who need legal advice or medical assistance. Though the staff is quite small, Brad and others do everything they can to work with each and every family who makes their needs known.

I am a busy working mother, but I always try to find some time occasionally to volunteer with the Latino Community Association. The work they do not only provides valuable services to families, but also contributes to the feelings of community, partnership, and commitment towards a better future which is so important in our society. The LCA values everyone equally and makes all participants (clients, volunteers, donors) feel that they have a voice and can contribute in a valuable way. They appreciate all participants, and understand that each person has a gift to give. I very much want to see this organization grow and develop. It is a unique part of the Central Oregon community.