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Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: Educate Ya
Educate Ya is a nonprofit that serves the Latin American community.
Patch: Tell Patch a little bit about your organization!
Educate Ya: We promote cultural education and opportunities for the Latino communities in the metropolitan area and the community at large in Portland. We have programs specific to the needs of Latinos and we also have programs which help bridge cultural understanding between the different communities in Portland. Our motto is: Latinos Furthering Education Through Participation.
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Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?
Educate Ya: We promote cultural education and opportunities for the Latino communities in the metropolitan area and the community at large in Portland. We have programs specific to the needs of Latinos and we also have programs which help bridge cultural understanding between the different communities in Portland. Our motto is: Latinos Furthering Education Through Participation.
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Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?
Educate Ya: Like any other non-profit organization, we struggle to find funding for the programs that we offer.
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Patch: What do you hope for the future of your nonprofit?
Educate Ya: We hope to celebrate another 15 years and more of service to the community in Oregon.
Photo by: Cory Latimer, Educate Ya
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