27 Sep Celebrating our Promotoras
Bienestar's Promotores program is one of our most innovative services. The good work of Bienestar would not be possible without their dedication. Read more....
25 Sep Cornelius Place groundbreaking
[caption id="attachment_4054" align="alignleft" width="300"] In the photo are Bienestar staff members Nathan Teske, Gracie Garcia, and Maria Hidalgo, with Promotora Agustina Garcia[/caption] We are celebrating a major milestone for Bienestar—groundbreaking for Cornelius Place, which has been 10 years in the making. The ceremony took place on...
25 Sep Congresswoman Bonamici visits Bienestar
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici visited us at the Bienestar office on September 23, 2017. She indicated her support for immigration reform and renewal of DACA, and also her commitment to affordable housing. The meeting included Executive Director Nathan Teske and congressional staff. Thank you to Board...
25 Sep Esperanza Spalding performance lauds Bienestar Promotoras
[caption id="attachment_4046" align="alignleft" width="150"] Celebrating at the 125th Anniversary Gala at the Portland Art Museum[/caption] On September 23, 2017 award-winning musician Esperanza Spalding performed at the Portland Art Museum's 125th Gala Celebration, and her music was inspired by four of Bienestar's amazing Promotoras--Hilda Perez, Beatriz Osuna,...
15 Sep A Bienestar first: Celebrity livestream concert with Esperanza Spalding
On September 7, 2017 Bienestar was thrilled to have renowned award-winning musician Esperanza Spalding team with esteemed architect Frank Gehry to livestream a concert and creative drawing session on our behalf, with the sketch to be auctioned off to benefit Bienestar. Esperanza knows of Bienestar personally—her...
05 Sep DACA ends: What you need to know
The Trump Administration has announced the termination of President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protected undocumented immigrant youth and enabled them to pursue their American dream through studies and work. Bienestar stands with all families affected by this decision, and will work...