Draft Inventory of Organizations Related to Sustainability Adelante Mujeres Contact information- Office Location: 2420 19th Avenue Email: [email protected] Website: adelantemujeres.org Phone: (503) 992-0078 Fax: (503) 359-1939 About- The holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families. We encourage all participants to believe in themselves, to commit to personal growth, to express solidarity with others, and to love and respect the Earth. Partners- AmeriCorps, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, ConAgra Foods Foundation, Confluence Environmental Center, Cornell Estates, Edible Portland, Kaiser Permanente, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Department of Agriculture, The Paul Family Allen Foundation, the Small Business Administrated Adelante Agricultura: An organic agriculture program striving for social justice and equity through ecological land management and economic vitality. La Esparanza Farm: Owned and operated by Adelante Mujeres. Some go on to then sell their food at the Forest Grove Farmers Market Contact Information- Alejandro Tecum (Adelante Agricultura Director) Office Location: St. Bedes Episcopal Church Email: [email protected] Website: Laesparanzafarm.org/index.html Phone: (503) 992-2041 Adelante Empresas: Supporting small business development in order to create a vibrant local economy and open up opportunities for all individuals to pursue the American Dream. Adelante Educación: Women participating in the adult education program build the confidence to make sound decisions for themselves, advocate for their families, and engage in their communities. Early Childhood Education: The early childhood education program fosters healthy parent- child relationships, enthusiasm for learning, and social and emotional development of the children. Adelante Chicas: An innovative youth development program helping Latina girls develop their leadership potential, build strong cultural identity, adapt healthy lifestyles, and achieve academic success. Possible Collaboration- B-Street Permaculture, FG Community Gardens, FG Community School, Center for Civic Engagement (Pacific University), Center for Gender Equity (Pacific University), Dairy Creek Community Food Web, Adventures Without Limits, Education Department (Pacific University) Forest Grove Farmers Market About- Come for the food, stay for the community Operated by Adelante Mujeres from mid-May until mid-October on Wednesdays from 4pm-8pm. SNAP and WIC! benefits are accepted Contact Information- Kaely Summers (Market Manager) Market Location: Main Street between Pacific Ave. and 21st Email: [email protected] Website: adelantemujeres.org/fg-farmers-market Partners and Supporters- The City of Forest Grove, Tuality Healthcare, Pacific University, Wholesome Wave, Aramark, US Bank, Metro, New Seasons, ConAgra Foods Foundation, Grendel’s Possible Collaboration- B Street Permaculture, FG Community School, Dairy Creek Community Food Web, FGUCC, Sonrise Church Dairy Creek Community Food Web Contact Information- Email: [email protected] Website: dairycreekcommunityfoodweb.org About- To promote the local food community in Western Washington County by exchanging knowledge and resources to grow, process, share and celebrate food. Partners- The Grange, Adelante Mujeres, Community Matters group, Forest Grove Senior and Community Center Possible Collaboration- FG Community School and other local schools, B Street Permaculture, Community Garden Forest Grove Community Gardens Contact Information- Mailing address: P.O. Box 384 Forest Grove, OR Garden location: 2300 Maple Street Email: [email protected] Website: fggardens.org About- In cooperation with Adelante Mujeres, the Forest Grove Community Gardens provides an open, fertile space where people can rent 250 sq. ft. garden plots at its Victory Garden location to grow food, enjoy the outdoors, and commune with friends and neighbors to encourage a cooperative community spirit while lowering their grocery bills! Partnerships- Adelante Mujeres Possible Collaboration- B Street Permaculture, Dairy Creek Community Food Web, FG Community School Forest Grove United Church of Christ Contact Information- Jennifer Yocum (Pastor) Address: Email: [email protected] Website: fgucc.org Phone: (503) 357-9121 Sustainability Statement- Do therefore declare: to one another, to the greater community, and to future generations, our acceptance of responsibility for preserving and protecting the health, vitality, beauty, and diversity of this planet Earth. Possible Collaboration- Center for Peace and Spirituality (Pacific University), Center for a Sustainable Society (Pacific University) St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Contact Information- Father Jeff Meeuwsen Address: 1660 Elm Street Phone: (503) 357-2989 About- St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is developing a Life and Social Group. While they are still deciding a group focus, there will be programs relating to farm workers support, simple living, and possible partnership with Sonrise Church. Possible Collaboration- Forest Grove United Church of Christ, Sonrise Church, Interfaith Committee on Homelessness, Bahai’I Faith of Forest Grove Sonrise Church Contact Information- Greg Scandrett Address: 2835 19th Ave. Phone: (503) 640-2449 About- Sonrise Church has a community garden at their Hillsboro location. Some of the food from the garden is taken to the local food pantry. Possible Collaboration- B Street Permaculture, Community Garden, Farmers Market Adventures Without Limits Contact Information- Address: 1341 Pacific Ave. Phone: (503) 359-2568 Website: awloutdoors.com About- Adventures Without Limits promotes outdoor adventure among families, people with disabilities (through their Companion Program), and every one of all ages. They not only give the opportunity to experience the outdoors, they give them to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity to do so. Possible Collaboration- Outback (Pacific University) Community Based Activity Program Contact Information- Brad Bafaro (Director) Address: 1341 Pacific Ave. Email: [email protected] Website: cbapkids.com Phone: (503) 359-2520 About- Community Based Activity Program Inc. is a multi-service, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a quality education that empowers and prepares all children to think, learn, play and achieve success in our community. Possible Collaboration- Outback (Pacific), Center for Civic Engagement, Education, Psychology Department (Pacific University), ECA-Core (Pacific University), FG Community School Interfaith Committee on Homelessness Contact Information- Eric Canon Address: 1923 Elm Street Website: ahomeoftheirown.com Phone: (503) 357-3282 About- 1. Hard working people should be able to afford housing and still have enough money for groceries and other basic necessities. 2. Children deserve and opportunity to succeed in school and life, which is tied to having a stable home. 3. Housing gives people an opportunity to build better lives. To succeed you need a place to call home. 4. It’s only fair that everyone has a safe, decent place to live. Seniors, people with disabilities and single parents ought to have housing they can afford. Partners- Beaverton Baha’I Center, Bible Way Fellowship Church, Calvary Lutheran Church, Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, Cornelius United Methodist Church, Forest Grove Assembly of God, Forest Grove United Church of Christ, Forest Grove United Methodist Church, Hillsboro First Congregational United Church of Christ, Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, Reedville Presbyterian Church, Rolling Hills Community Church, Sonrise Church, Southminster Presbyterian Church, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church (Forest Grove), St. Bedes Episcopal Church (Forest Grove), St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sunset Presbyterian Church, Trinity Evangelical Church, Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions Possible Collaboration- Forest Grove Senior and Community Center, Center for Peace and Spirituality Friends of Fernhill Wetlands Contact Information- Peggy Day Email: [email protected] Phone: (503) 201-4094 About- Goal is education, wetland tours, and work parties at Fernhill Wetlands. The objective is monthly meetings for the community to learn about Fernhill Wetlands. The group has hopes of designing a passive-solar research and education center complete with solar panels, and desires to be a center for education for the community Fernhill Wetlands- Fernhill Wetlands is owned by Clean Water Services for a natural water treatment system. Pacific University About- Pacific is a nationally recognized University devoted to excellence in teach and learning. A commitment to collaborative scholarly and creative activities promotes a vibrant academic culture. Our campus community is enriched by embracing sustainable practices, by appreciating diverse perspectives, and being dedicated to civic engagement, both locally and globally. Center for a Sustainability Society- John Hayes (Director) Email: [email protected] About: Goal to have some sort of Climate Action Plan. Want to have a few things accomplished right off the bat to show seriousness of the center. Center for Peace and Spirituality- David Boersema (Director) Website: pacificu.edu/as/peace_center/index.cfm Email: [email protected] About: The Center for Peace and Spirituality at Pacific University provides students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful study, reflection and action based on the recognition that inter- and intra-personal peace are inherently