Leadership Year in Review

Civic Leadership Program

  • In June 2025, 15 Latine participants, primarily women, graduated from the second all-Spanish training of the Washington County Civic Leadership Training Program.

Environmental Justice and Leadership Program

  • In August, we hosted our third Free Market event, where several families, including some traveling from Tillamook, Oregon, came to pick donated clothing. This event was a collaboration between Adelante Mujeres’ Environmental Justice and Leadership Program and Finders Keepers from Pacific University.

  • In November, we partnered with OMSI to host a Science Night at OMSI event, which drew around 200 attendees. Families were able to explore the museum free of charge with Adelante Mujeres and engage with prototypes addressing climate change developed by six community members in collaboration with OMSI.

Immigrant Solidarity Program (ISP)

  • Community Engagement: The Immigrant Solidarity Program reached approximately 800 people through community tabling events, outreach activities, and educational events held both in person and via Zoom.

  • Educational Clinic: In collaboration with the Immigrant Solidarity Collaborative, ISP hosted the first Summer Educational Immigration Clinic, which was attended by over 300 people.

  • New Ambassadors: 10 individuals were selected to join the ISP Ambassadors group.

  • Letters of Support: Over 200 letters from community members in Washington County were collected and distributed to individuals in detention centers.

  • Graduations: 13 individuals graduated from the Academia de Conocimientos Básicos de Inmigración 2024.

  • Equity Corps Training: ISP began facilitating Equity Corps Modules for the immigrant community in Washington County.

  • Navigating Agency: Adelante Mujeres became a navigating agency for the Equity Corps of Oregon, connecting community members to immigration legal services.

  • New Staff: A Program Assistant was hired to support legal and immigrant solidarity efforts.

Work Relief Program (OWRF):

  • Adelante Mujeres hired three new community staff members to assist with navigations for the Equity Corps of Oregon Program and the Home Fund.

Leadership & Advocacy Department Events:

  • We held our third annual picnic, gathering with approximately 50 community members who have been involved in the Leadership and Advocacy Department programs. The event celebrated their leadership and highlighted the many accomplishments achieved together this year.

Advocacy Program:

  • We secured funding to expand advocacy efforts and strengthen collaboration with close partners.

  • Consultant Fátima Jawaid began working with us to formalize advocacy strategies and efforts.