Black Food Sovereignty Coalition
Earlier this summer, The Oregonian highlighted the work that the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition is doing in the community in this great write-up on the Black Futures Farm and other programs – including a collaboration with another Impact Partner, WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center! BFSC is bringing them fresh produce to support their programming.
WomenFirst Transition and Referral Center
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center is hiring for a number of FT and PT positions, including a Financial Manager, Family Resource Navigator, Administrative Assistant, Childcare Coordinator, and Domestic Violence Advocate. For more information, contact the organization’s executive Director, Shannon Olive, at shannono@rebuildwomenfirst.org. Please share with your network.
Rosemary Anderson High School
Rosemary Anderson High School just launched its Prep program for the upcoming school year! This tuition-free pilot program for an initial enrollment of 60 students builds upon the alternative, community-based model at RAHS, adding increased post-secondary prep schooling through advanced classes, an entrepreneurship program with local business partners, and an athletics program that includes boys' basketball and girls' volleyball. You can read more about the program here in an article from The Skanner!
Constructing Hope
Constructing Hope has launched a project called “Building Legacy: Construction Industry Community Builders of Color,” documenting the historical contribution of BIPOC Pioneers in Oregon’s construction industry through storytelling. The site links to the biographies of these honorees, including Marcela Alcantar, Faye Burch, Shirley Minor, and James Posey. You can also find a set of moving interviews with these trailblazing community members on Constructing Hope’s YouTube page. They are also hiring right now for a part-time Fundraising Manager.