{"id":6501,"date":"2025-07-03T11:29:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/?page_id=6501"},"modified":"2026-02-19T16:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:34:48","slug":"ne-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/ne-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"NE Salem Community Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">An Opportunity to Root Our Future: the Holy Cross Lutheran Church property in the Lansing neighborhood of Northeast Salem has become the Hub of Mano a Mano and Alianza Poder in Salem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/\">About Mano a Mano<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1beddc962f35b634831dd63103f4211d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hlc-2025-07-03-115656.png\" alt=\"Side picture of Holy Cross Lutheran Church showing sign and main entrance\" class=\"wp-image-6514\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hlc-2025-07-03-115656.png 409w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hlc-2025-07-03-115656-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">As we prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary, the NE Salem Community Hub, anchored by Mano a Mano, will support the wellbeing, inclusion,<br>and belonging of families in NE Salem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-1\">The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (HCLC) is a 20,000+ square-foot facility that will be a vibrant, welcoming space for people in NE Salem, primarily serving the Lansing and surrounding neighborhoods. The NE Salem Hub will anchor the future of Mano a Mano and the community we serve\u2014 designed, led, and implemented by those who call this neighborhood home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Holy Cross Lutheran Church congregation is entrusting Mano a Mano to continue working to achieve our shared purpose of building community. Together, we can honor their legacy, deepen Mano a Mano&#8217;s roots in Northeast Salem, and celebrate 40 years of our work for a future built by and for community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hclc-map-2025-07-03-152823.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hclc-map-2025-07-03-152823.png 535w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hclc-map-2025-07-03-152823-209x300.png 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision: A Community Hub for<br>Generations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the stewardship of the Holy Cross congregation, and in partnership with Mano a Mano and other partners, the site currently supports early learning (Casa Infantil), youth and family gatherings, physical activity (Zumba and basketball), interfaith worship, 12-step groups, and transitional housing support. It already houses more than a dozen community and faith-based programs. Our vision will expand this site into a more vibrant and welcoming space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children learn and grow through culturally rooted education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth build confidence, identity, and leadership through mentorship and the arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families access health navigation, legal aid, and emergency resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elders gather in fellowship, passing on stories and traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous and Spanish-language programming connects listeners across Oregon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community organizations and partners have an integrated hub for intercultural and intergenerational service delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/our-programs\/\">Mano a Mano&#8217;s services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p>Help us create a safe space, where people can connect with each other, learn, grow and where Mano a Mano can establish permanent roots in NE Salem.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<style>\t\t.ultimeter-6500 .primary-color { color: #dd3333; 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We seek to raise $1.5 million in 2026 for acquisition and move-in through donor contributions, private and public grants, and community partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How You Can Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>$100,000+<\/em><\/strong> | Legacy Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>$20,000+<\/strong><\/em> | Sustaining Supporter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>$4,000+<\/strong><\/em> | Neighborhood Champion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>$500+<\/strong><\/em> | Family Circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Give What You Can<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Every dollar is a step toward securing a safer gathering spaces and resources for thousands of families each year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"Ready?\">Ready to Donate or Learn More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Contact Levi Herrera-Lopez at levi@manoamanofc.org to help us meet our campaign goal, as part of our campaign committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Group giving and sponsorships are welcome. Together, we can honor the legacy of Holy Cross, deepen our roots in Northeast Salem, and celebrate 40 years of Mano a Mano with a future built by and for community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A preferred method for donations is by check (see information below), or deposited directly to our campaign account (contact us). Individual donations below $500 can be made online by clicking the following button below. Other methods of contributing to our campaign will be added here as they become available, along with any other way to support this campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payable to:<\/strong> Mano a Mano Family Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> &#8220;NE Salem Community Hub&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mail to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Mano a Mano Family Center<br>2921 Saddle Club ST SE #1009,<br>Salem, OR 97317<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hosted_button_id\" value=\"9ZTGPEHFXNPHC\" \/>\n<input type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_donateCC_LG.gif\" border=\"0\" name=\"submit\" title=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" alt=\"Donate with PayPal button\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo-Maps-Community-Foundation-2c-383.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo-Maps-Community-Foundation-2c-383-300x137.png\" alt=\"text logo of maps community foundation\" class=\"wp-image-6619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo-Maps-Community-Foundation-2c-383-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo-Maps-Community-Foundation-2c-383.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"rise-blocks-section-block-instance-0-e4a740b8-8927-4e7d-b730-565248b69367\" class=\"wp-block-rise-blocks-section\"><div class=\"rise-blocks-boxed rise-blocks-section-wrapper\"><div class=\"rise-blocks-section-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"rise-blocks-section-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a member of the Alianza Poder, this site will join a growing list of other resources available to Oregonians <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-checkmark-list\">Established in 2003, Alianza Poder (AP) is a collaborative network of ten organizations<br>working to build the political, cultural, and economic power of Latino, Indigenous, and<br>Afro-descendant communities in Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/capacesleadership.org\/alianzapoder\/\">Alianza Poder<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-1024x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-1024x189.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-300x55.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-768x141.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-1536x283.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ap-logo-2048x377.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--b3ad695d4d2d568d12fdaca6379463dc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alianza-Poder-coverage-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6586\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16;object-fit:contain;width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alianza-Poder-coverage-1-edited.png 667w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alianza-Poder-coverage-1-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/manoamanofc.org\/aboutus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alianza-Poder-coverage-1-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-afbbc294469e8f1373bc22ffdc0a91c6 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9b5699bdecff18878afa112249018b5\" style=\"font-size:clamp(4.509rem, 4.509rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 9.152), 10rem);letter-spacing:-0.02em\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-base-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-base-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What measurable outcomes do you expect to achieve?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8ebc91b0bfa787ae7546313c266a1e8\">We expect to be able to (1) establish a safe gathering space for the community in NE Salem; (2) improve access to the health care system and to other support systems for people in need (intentionally, to address overall health and mental health, substance use, food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc.; (3) improve connections among teens\/youth to each other, and to adults. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Why is this needed? Aren&#8217;t there other community centers in NE Salem?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c602c10af95327d8068a68fc65792119\">NE Salem is one of the most culturally diverse and also challenged parts of Salem-Keizer. For example, the neighborhood elementary, middle and high school have Latino student populations of 72% or higher. Yet, this is also an area where about 65% of gun shootings in our area have occurred. There are also no non-commercial sites that are led and coordinated by members of the local community. Mano a Mano&#8217;s NE Salem Community Hub will be owned, designed and implemented by the oldest Latino and Immigrant-led community-based organization in Salem-Keizer, by people who call this and surrounding neighborhoods their home. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Who else is already supporting this effort?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f80d1d7a1310fc74fb1f1bba4870a871\">The Holy Cross congregation has generously offered this community site to Mano a Mano with<br>an in-kind contribution valued at $1.35 million. The Maps Community Foundation has generously awarded us a $50,000 grant in support of this campaign! A network of supporters, both individual and nonprofit, (anonymous for now) has pledged $110,000 to help kickstart this effort.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What might be available at this site?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f896b99a7adb4ec64498f0bc7c45bc0\">The NE Salem Community Hub will host programs designed, led and implemented by people from NE Salem. Partners located at this site, along with programs who will utilize the space, will help nurture and develop positive social connections, parenting education, academic support for children and teens, access to resources, after and out-of-school activities, cultural education and promotion, and community engagement opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What specific activities or services will people be able to access?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac5a270485b68483e2570014811263e8\">The NE Salem Community Hub will host cafecitos (peer-led support groups) for youth and adults. Mano a Mano&#8217;s Casa Infantil education and family program is hosted here, along with other parenting and family education classes. Mobile food distribution. Traditional Health Workers will be provide health navigation and access to resources to address urgent needs and maintain strong families; mentoring, case management, leadership development and other supports will be available. Health clinics, neighborhood celebrations, and family activities will also be available. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Will this site be accessible?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-efe4c341e6f33df345ed436e51d90d9c\">Yes! This site is on and nearby multiple public transportation lines. It is easily accessible by private vehicle, with plenty of parking. It is located in the middle of large residential areas, making it accessible by walk, although some more sidewalks and street lights are needed in this area. It is also close to major transportation arteries, such as Lancaster Dr., Silverton Rd, Market Street and easy access to I-5.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Will this benefit only Latinos or poor people?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99c4c61127c044bad3d6889333785412\">Absolutely not! All activities and programs offered at this site will be available to any person in Salem-Keizer. Those who will benefit more directly live in the Lansing and other surrounding neighborhoods of NE Salem. Given that area&#8217;s demographics, we expect the majority to be a mix of people, largely Latinos and also others, many of low to moderate income level. All potential partners will be intentional about making sure their programs will benefit and engage folks representative of East Salem. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Who is Mano a Mano?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20475f5155c29b2e96325ea631832e2a\">Founded in 1988, Mano a Mano Family Center is Salem-Keizer\u2019s oldest Latine\/x\/a\/o- and immigrant-led community-based organization. Rooted in Salem\u2019s Mid-Willamette Valley, we support over 4,800 families each year through culturally specific, multilingual programs including early childhood education, youth leadership, family wellness, health navigation, economic empowerment, and community centered media through Radio Poder. For nearly four decades, we\u2019ve served as a trusted neighbor, connector, and lifeline for immigrant and working-class families in Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a6244d0256af1d148be9c6f8727b5fe\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Opportunity to Root Our Future: the Holy Cross Lutheran Church property in the Lansing neighborhood of Northeast Salem has become the Hub of Mano a Mano and Alianza Poder in Salem! 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