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You play a crucial role in our collective effort to grow the capacity of Oregon Latinos.

Too often, we are stereotyped as vulnerable and dependent. As a diverse group of business owners, professionals, public officials, students, and leaders we have a responsibility to change this perception by growing our leadership and strengthening our community.

Joining PODER and making a contribution will help grow the movement and bring about this change.

Your support is vital.

we are bringing Latinos across Oregon together and building collective power and capacity. We are facilitating people-driven solutions that promote social, economic, and civic prosperity for all.

PODER Latino Leadership Network held twelve Statewide events and Town Halls in 2023. Each elevated Oregon’s Latino Leaders.

  • February

    Cesar Chavez Colegio Planning Town Hall.

  • March
    State Legislative Bi-POC Caucus leaders Rep. Ricky Riz and Sen. Winsvey Campos Town Hall. 

  • April
    PODER Health Equity Collective Summit.

    Congresswoman Andrea Salinas Town Hall.  

  • June
    ALA Latino School Superintendents Town Hall.

  • July
    50th Anniversary of Cesar Chavez Colegio Fiesta.

  • September
    Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast and Summit.
    Latino Provider Forum.
    Latino Business Summit.

  • November
    Viva Rip City with the Portland Trail Blazers - Celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage. 

    USHLI Board Chair John Haroldson Suarez, Benton Co. DA Town Hall.

  • December

    Colegio Cesar Chavez Board of Directors Meeting.

Our events not only united our leadership but also served as a powerful declaration about the direction our community is heading. This is a movement dedicated to asserting our collective identity and enhancing our capabilities.

Help PODER hire its first Executive Director!

With your support and contribution of
only $100, we can accomplish the following:

 Under our new Executive Director, we plan to:

  • Launch the Latino Provider Association

  • Bring back the Colegio Cesar Chavez

  • Convene a statewide Latino Chamber of Commerce and Business Summit

  • Register Latinos as Voter and turnout in elections.

  • Celebrate our Hispanic Heritage

  • And so much more!

Nothing About Us Without Us.

Join our mission and be the change you wish to see, please donate.

Remember, these contributions are tax deductible. Oregon law made it easier to contribute this year by sending you back over 40% of last year's state taxes in a kicker.  Latinos can use this unexpected refund to grow stronger as a community. Please join us.