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Integrating Opportunities & Programs to Create a living Food Web
What is Adelante Mujeres?
• Adelante – “rise up, flourish or move forward”• Mujeres – “women” Mission:
The holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families
Goals: • Increase opportunity• Build community • Preserve participants' cultural heritage• Advocate ecological awareness Love &
respect the Earth
Live in solidarity
with others
Believe in yourself & commit to personal growth
What does Adelante Mujeres do?
PROGRAMS
• Adelante Education (adults)
• Early Childhood Education
• Adelante Chicas (youth)
• Adelante Agricultura
• The Forest Grove Farmers Market
• Adelante Empresas
Adelante Agricultura
Forest Grove Farmers Market
Adelante Empresas
A holistic approach to building entrepreneurs.
“This is a learning program. We are on the road, learning; even if we are not yet earning a lot of money, we have the satisfaction of providing organic food, fresh and locally grown, to our clients and our families.” - Alfredo Sanchez
Markets Access
Farm Production
Farm LandFarm Land
SNAPSNAP
Match $Match $
Capital (IDAs)Capital (IDAs)
Added Value
products
Added Value
productsFair
pricesFair
prices
Biz Classes
Direct
support to
farmers
Nutrition Education
Community Collaborations
Planning
1. Introduce yourself
2. Choose a theme, idea,
program, organization, or community
3. Think of connections
¡Adelante!
For more information please contact:
Alejandro TecumAdelante Agricultura Director2420 19th Ave. Forest Grove, OR 97116Phone: 503.992.2041Email: [email protected]
Kaely SummersNutrition & Market Access CoordinatorPhone: 503-992-2041Email: [email protected]
Website: www.adelantemujeres.org
