Announcements

Solicitud de ayuda para cubrir gastos mensuales.
Request for help to cover monthly expenses. 

August 6 of 2020.
​Puentes entre Culturas,  ha establecido un fondo de emergencia de donaciones comunitarias para la comunidad de Canby durante la crisis del coronavirus. Este fondo es para apoyar a las personas que han sido afectadas por causa del coronavirus y no califica para ninguna ayuda estatal, federal y no recibirán el estímulo económico.   Esta ayuda es para los servicios públicos (Utilidades) y/o parte de la renta.
Tenemos fondos limitados y haremos todo lo posible para ayudar a las personas que más lo necesitan.     

***Puede volver a presentar una solicitud si tiene una nueva dificultad relacionada con COVID-19, o si su elegibilidad cambia***        
                       
Toda información que nos sea proporcionada se mantendrá confidencialmente.            Si tiene preguntas  comuníquese llamando o enviando un mensaje de  texto al 503)592-3781

Bridging Cultures  has  established an emergency fund from community donations for the Canby community during the corona-virus crisis. This fund will be used to support people who have been affected by the corona-virus and do not qualify for any state, federal aid, and will not receive the economic stimulus. This aid is for utilities and/or part of the rent.
We have limited funds and will do our best to help people who need it most.    

***You can reapply if you have a new COVID-19-related hardship, or if your eligibility changes.***

 All information provided to us will be kept confidential. If you have questions call or text 503) 592-3781
                                                                  REQUISITOS- REQUIREMENTS
  • Vivo en Canby o vivo dentro del área límite del Distrito Escolar de Canby, o he sido miembro, participante o voluntario de Bridging Cultures en el último año. Live in Canby, within the Canby School District Boundary area, or have been a member, participant or volunteer with Bridging Cultures within the last year.
  • Soy la persona responsable del hogar y no soy elegible para asistencia o desempleo. I am the person responsible for the household and I am not eligible for assistance or unemployment.
  • Soy la persona responsable del hogar y no soy elegible para los fondos de ayuda del estímulo. I'm the person for the household and I'm not eligible for the "stimulus" relief funds.
  • Vivo en un hogar afectado por COVID-19 debido a una enfermedad o la pérdida de trabajo, ingresos.  I'm living in a home impacted by COVID-19 due to illness or the loss of job, income, hours.
Si cumples con estos requisitos , haz click en el enlace para llenar la solicitud. forms.gle/i12RdEa7caesjCUYA
If you meet these requirements, click on the link to fill out the application.  forms.gle/i12RdEa7caesjCUYA


​Solicitud de ayuda para cubrir gastos mensuales. Request for help to cover monthly expenses. 

June 8 of 2020.
​Puentes entre Culturas,  ha establecido un fondo de emergencia de donaciones comunitarias para la comunidad de Canby durante la crisis del coronavirus. Este fondo es para apoyar a las personas que han sido afectadas por causa del coronavirus y no califica para ninguna ayuda estatal, federal y no recibirán el estímulo económico.   Esta ayuda es para los servicios públicos (Utilidades) y/o parte de la renta.
Tenemos fondos limitados y haremos todo lo posible para ayudar a las personas que más lo necesitan.                             
Toda información que nos sea proporcionada se mantendrá confidencialmente.            Si tiene preguntas  comuníquese llamando o enviando un mensaje de  texto al 503)592-3781

Bridging Cultures  has  established an emergency fund from community donations for the Canby community during the corona-virus crisis. This fund will be used to support people who have been affected by the corona-virus and do not qualify for any state, federal aid, and will not receive the economic stimulus. This aid is for utilities and/or part of the rent.
We have limited funds and will do our best to help people who need it most.                    All information provided to us will be kept confidential. If you have questions call or text 503) 592-3781
                                                                  REQUISITOS- REQUIREMENTS
  • Vivo en Canby o vivo dentro del área límite del Distrito Escolar de Canby, o he sido miembro, participante o voluntario de Bridging Cultures en el último año. Live in Canby, within the Canby School District Boundary area, or have been a member, participant or volunteer with Bridging Cultures within the last year.
  • Soy la persona responsable del hogar y no soy elegible para asistencia o desempleo. I am the person responsible for the household and I am not eligible for assistance or unemployment.
  • Soy la persona responsable del hogar y no soy elegible para los fondos de ayuda del estímulo. I'm the person for the household and I'm not eligible for the "stimulus" relief funds.
  • Vivo en un hogar afectado por COVID-19 debido a una enfermedad o la pérdida de trabajo, ingresos u horas. I'm living in a home impacted by COVID-19 due to illness or the loss of job, income or hours.
Si cumples con estos requisitos , haz click en el enlace para llenar la solicitud. forms.gle/i12RdEa7caesjCUYA
If you meet these requirements, click on the link to fill out the application.  forms.gle/i12RdEa7caesjCUYA



April 28: Download the letter below for information regarding our fundraising campaign to help neighbors affected by COVID-19, or click here to learn more or donate.
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4/10/2020 Update: Canceled! All Bridging Cultures Events (including our fundraiser dinner) have been canceled through the month of June. We will update when we know more about whether more of our summer events need to be canceled or postponed. We look forward to being together again when we can do so safely!

3/10/2020: The fundraiser dinner scheduled for March 14 has been canceled due to concerns regarding COVID-19. We are sad to miss seeing you all but look forward to a time in the future when we can do so safely. We are also canceling our ESL classes for the time being and will post an update if they are able to resume.

Bridging Cultures Fundraiser Dinner

Please join us for an evening of good will, good food. and good company as we support the work of Bridging Cultures to build bridges to neighbors, language, technology, legal status, and leadership in our community.

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Zion Mennonite Church
6124 S Whiskey Hill Rd. Hubbard, OR 97032

Please go to the link below to RSVP:
http://bit.ly/BC2020RSVP
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Saturdays in the Park.
Join us for our summer events at Locust St. Park. This coming Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:30 am
We’ll have delicious food, fun activities and music.
It’s a great chance to meet your neighbors.
See you there!

Sábados en el parque.
Te invitamos a participar en nuestros eventos del verano, en el parque Locust St.  Este sábado julio 6 del 2019 a las 11:30 am.
Ven a disfrutar comida deliciosa y a conocer a algunos nuevos vecinos, mientras disfrutas de actividades y música.
Los esperamos!

Saturdays in the Park.
Join us for our summer events at Locust St. Park. This coming Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:30 am
We’ll have delicious food, fun activities and music.
It’s a great chance to meet your neighbors.
We present Mexican folkloric ballet.
See you there!

Sábados en el parque.
Te invitamos a participar en nuestros eventos del verano, en el parque Locust St.  Este sábado junio 22 del 2019 a las 11:30 am. Ven a disfrutar comida deliciosa y a conocer a algunos nuevos vecinos, mientras disfrutas de actividades y música.
Se presentará un Ballet Folklórico con bailables tradicionales de México.
Los esperamos!
​I would like to thank you all the people and volunteers for participating in our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 17th. It was very nice to see people enjoy and celebrate together in one place. Once again, thank you for your support!
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En nombre de Bridging Cultures, quiero agradecer a todas las personas y voluntarios por su participación en nuestra Cena de Acción de Gracias el 17 de noviembre. Fue muy agradable ver a las personas disfrutar y celebrar juntos en un solo lugar.
Gracias por su apoyo!
October 2, 2018 
Our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be Saturday, November 17 at 5:00 PM at Baker Prairie Middle School.  All are welcome to this free event! If you are interested in volunteering at the event, contact us.  
 2 de octubre, 2018
​Nuestra cena anual del Día de acción de gracias será el sábado, 17 de noviembre a las 5:00 pm en la escuela BPMS. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a este evento gratis! Si Ud. está interesado en ser voluntario para el evento, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros. 

Posted November 4: 
Our Bi-cultural Thanksgiving dinner is coming up on Saturday, November 18, at Baker Prairie Middle School at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to this free event! If you are interested in volunteering at the event, contact us.

Posted October 12:
Check out the flier above with information about an emergency preparedness workshop on October 14 at the Canby Fire Station.

​Posted September 23:
On behalf of Bridging Cultures, I would like to thank all those who volunteered and attended for their cooperation with us. We appreciate your availability and support for our Saturdays in the Park.
Your work makes our community a safer, happier place. 
Our Thanksgiving dinner will be on November 18th at Baker Prairie Middle School.
Thank you once again.
Best regards,
Janet Diaz

Posted September 23:
Feel free to drop by our ESL classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 for conversation time. This is a great time to get to know your neighbors and help with English learning. Classes run from September 25 - December 6. Questions? Contact us at bridgingculturescanby@gmail.com. 

Posted September 23:
Our Fall ESL classes begin on Monday, September 25. Students can register Monday and Wednesday that week. Classes will run Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 through December 6. We will not meet the Wednesday of the week of Thanksgiving (November 22). 
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