Category: Community
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oregon will officially honor this day for the first time on Oct. 11.
‘More than just cutting someone’s hair’
Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is a celebratory time for learning about Hispanic cultures.
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
Here are some tips for how to make sure you and those around you don’t get sick during hot temperatures.
MacLaren Artists Use Their Talents to Brighten Community Space
The youth painted a mural for AWARE Food Bank in Woodburn as part of an ongoing partnership.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduation
Sixty-four OYA youth earned their high school diplomas or GEDs in the community this spring.
Supporting Victims, Engaging Communities
OYA director Joe O'Leary reflects on the rights and roles of victims in the juvenile justice system.
‘I Feel Like I’m Winning at Something’
A job at Intel has given a 16-year-old OYA youth more than just an income — it’s given her motivation to change.
Información Sobre la Vacuna para el COVID-19, para jóvenes y familias
Información sobre la vacuna para jóvenes y familias latinos, negras, y Nativo Americanos. (actualizado el 29 de abril de 21)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Youth and Families
Get your questions about the vaccine answered, and read perspectives from people in the Black, Latino and Native American communities. (updated April 29, 2021)