Community Self-Determination

We believe in the self-determination of the Latinx community to solve our own problems. We work to eliminate disparities through systems change. Our programs support the development of youth, Latinas and families to be agents of change in the community. Our relationships within the Latinx and immigrant communities allow us to be a bridge for the community and for policymakers working to create equitable outcomes for our region. We promote advocacy and build civic leadership skills within our community to change systemic inequalities and fight for affordable housing, transportation improvements, climate justice and more.

Mujeres Empoderando Mujeres

Mujeres Empoderando Mujeres is a culturally rooted and community-driven program designed to foster connection, build relationships, strengthen leadership skills, and empowerment among Latinx women and parents. Through a series of small group conversations, participants explore topics that matter deeply to them such as parenting, navigating systemic inequities, and enhancing personal and family well-being. The program incorporates therapeutic arts and physical movement to support healing and self-expression, while also offering peer-to-peer engagement, leadership development, and skill-building opportunities. Each session is designed to help participants deepen their voice, expand their support networks, and cultivate the tools to lead in their families and communities.The program encourages mutual support and reflection, helping participants strengthen family bonds, develop community ties, and engage as partners in shaping their futures. By centering lived experience and collective dialogue, Mujeres Empoderando Mujeres creates space for transformation; one conversation at a time.

Futuros Brillantes

Consejo Hispano centers the pursuit of educational equity by helping ensure that Latinx students have access to the educational foundation they need to reach their individual potential through the Summer Enrichment Program. We accomplish this by connecting program lessons to students’ cultural background, valuing students’ unique strengths, embracing our culture, and building partnerships with Latinx parents. Using our cultural background to impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes makes learning experiences more personally meaningful, engaging and effective. Our Summer Enrichment Program connects students more deeply to their communities’ histories, and present-day realities, while also situating them as knowledge-holders. 

Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

Consejo Hispano’s Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness empowers coastal Latinx communities to prepare, respond, and recover from climate-related hazards with confidence and culturally rooted knowledge. We lead interactive workshops and community trainings focused on chronic and acute risks such as wildfires, flooding, tsunamis, and heatwaves while integrating education around beach safety, coastal hazards, and key conservation challenges unique to Oregon’s North Coast. This work is grounded in a climate justice framework, recognizing that Latinx and immigrant communities along the North Coast are disproportionately affected by environmental risks and excluded from traditional planning efforts. Our advocacy promotes equitable disaster response policies, community representation in climate decision-making, and investment in long-term resilience strategies tailored to the needs and values of the people most impacted. Our family and youth-focused programming cultivates the next generation of environmental stewards through experiential learning and leadership development to foster a new generation of climate advocates and protectors of our coast.

Consejo Hispano’s efforts are strengthened through partnerships with the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub, Oregon Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW), Oregon State University Extension Service, and the OSU Policy Analysis Lab. Additionally, we are proud to have established a groundbreaking memo of agreement with the Necanicum Watershed Council, affirming our shared commitment to culturally specific climate strategies and inclusive coastal restoration efforts. This agreement sets a new precedent for collaborative, equity-driven approaches to climate resilience along Oregon’s coast.

Document Assistance & Notary Public

Assist in filling out forms of various types and basic translation of certain documents and forms, people need to call for specific details. Free service provided to Latinx community members that helps ensure that the person signing a document knows what they are signing, can understand the document they are signing, and has proper ID and credentials to verify their signature is on the document. Consejo Hispano has 2 notary publics credentialed by the state of Oregon.

Crisis Information and Referral Services

To address social determinants of wellbeing, Consejo Hispano helps connect people with resources such as food pantries, SNAP, rent assistance, energy assistance, unemployment benefits, and much more. Our team members can help you access available resources as well as understand eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits of each service. A crucial part of these services is providing advocacy for a person’s rights and interests when they face barriers or challenges in accessing or receiving social services, as well as appealing a denial of services. Our program can be accessed by reaching out to any one of our team members via email or calling our office at 503-325-4547

STEM Enrichment Program

This program aims to inspire Latinx students to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while focusing on developing students’ academic skills, leadership abilities, and social responsibility. The program includes hands-on workshops, guest speakers, field trips, and more. Consejo Hispano began this popular program during the Fall of 2020 as a means to provide Latinx children with an enrichment activity to supplement their remote learning and has since continued and expanded the program.

Outreach Program

Our Outreach Program aims to increase the access, participation, and empowerment of the Latinx community in various areas such as education, health, culture, and civic engagement. The program allows us to share meaningful and relevant community information and resources in a timely and complete manner in order to help community members gain access to available community resources, programs, and opportunities that they may not know of otherwise.

Chicas Empoderando Chicas

Chicas Empoderando Chicas is a supportive and creative group experience for adolescent girls to strengthen their confidence, connect with peers, and develop leadership skills through dialogue, movement, and art. Rooted in culturally specific practices, the program offers conversations around topics like identity, friendship, family, and navigating social pressures; all in a safe and welcoming environment. Each session combines peer-to-peer learning with therapeutic arts and expressive activities to encourage personal growth, wellness, and the development of voice and vision. Participants are guided to embrace their strengths and discover new pathways for shaping their futures not just as leaders, but as changemakers in their communities. Through collaborative projects and meaningful discussion, girls engage in civic-minded initiatives and community service, learning how to give back creatively and purposefully. Whether through community storytelling, peer mentorship, or local advocacy, the program inspires action, compassion, and leadership. It’s a space where girls empower one another, give back meaningfully, and grow together one story and conversation at a time.

Legal Empowerment

Consejo Hispano offers essential legal support to the Latinx community through empowering educational initiatives and direct navigation services. We provide trainings to build awareness and confidence in navigating complex legal systems, and collaborate with the Equity Corps of Oregon to guide community members through immigration-related processes. Our workshops and one-on-one support are culturally responsive, bilingual, and designed to help individuals access justice, protect their rights, and stay informed.