Adelante Chicas
Adelante Chicas is the first program of its kind in Oregon to provide a comprehensive and proactive approach to empower Latina girls.
We are committed to see improved measurable results on issues including: educational commitment and aspirations, community and school involvement, peer relations, and positive cultural identity.
Our Vision: Strengthen communities by developing local leadership.
Our Mission: Contribute to the holistic education and empowerment of young Latinas and their families.
Adelante Chicas:
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Supports young Latinas to preserve, foster, and share their cultural heritage
Supports young Latinas to preserve, foster, and share their cultural heritage oPromotes healthy lifestyles and options for positive future
Promotes healthy lifestyles and options for positive future oBuilds community through leadership development and intergenerational support networks
Builds community through leadership development and intergenerational support networks oMotivates participants to explore innovative ideas for ecological awareness and advocacy
Motivates participants to explore innovative ideas for ecological awareness and advocacy Adelante Chicas is reaching girls grades 4 - 12 through non-traditional, bilingual afterschool programming, leadership opportunities, and community involvement.
We work in partnership with the families of participating girls to strengthen the Chicas’ foundation - positive cultural identity.
Adelante means move forward, go ahead, or flourish. Chicas means young women.
