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Our MissionTo strengthen our community by bridging cultures through mutually transformative relationships.
Our Vision for Canby, Oregon
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Who We Are |
In 2000, a small group of people began making lunches and passing them out on Saturdays to neighbors living in the apartment buildings on Cedar Street and Locust Street in Canby. Since then, our organization has had a continued presence in Canby, serving thousands of meals, hosting community celebrations, sharing produce and providing valuable information in the Locust Street neighborhood.
Amidst all the food and fun the real goal has always been to build relationships across cultural and economic boundaries. Often, when we see people in our community who are different from us, it’s natural to feel nervous or fearful. Sometimes we just don’t know what to say, especially when language is a barrier. In 2010, we organized as Bridging Cultures as a nonprofit organization. We have continued to host picnics in Locust Street Park on summer weekends. Some of us barbecue hot dogs, and others fry up carne asada and serve jamaica. Before these events started, some of us lived in the Canby area for years without visiting the Locust Street neighborhood—now we have a reason to be there. In 2016, we will host our eighth annual Thanksgiving celebration and our fifth annual bus trip. Over the past several years, these events have been increasingly organized and led by members of the Canby Latino community. |
Plans for growth |
We are growing! We have a 16-year track record building relationships in the Canby area. We want to expand our programs and continue to forge cross cultural friendships in our community.
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