[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...
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...
[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,...
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...
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...
Bienestar is pleased to announce we have been awarded $15,000 from The Oregon Community Foundation's grant program to support our MpowR youth education program. The funds supporting this grant are: Joan M. Corcoran Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation ($1,000) Jane A. Ediger Fund of The...
The June 13, 2017 issue of Library Journal includes an in-depth story on libraries and integrated senior housing and social services. Prominently included is the Cornelius Place project, which is scheduled to break ground in Fall 2017. Read more here about the innovative ways communities and...
The Board of Directors of Bienestar is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Teske to the position of Executive Director and welcomes him to Bienestar’s family. Nathan is a seasoned and passionate bi-lingual nonprofit leader who brings an innovative approach to program and fund development....
Bienestar has received a $5,000 grant for its summer Explorador Camp program. The program is held annually in August in partnership with The Audubon Society of Portland. The Charlotte Martin Foundation is a private, independent foundation dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and also to preserving...
Our May 1 food packaging and distribution event was a success, and we thank our generous donors and volunteers. While the drive was a success, the need is ongoing. We welcome your continued donations of food, family necessities, or financial support. These are some of the...
