Category: Community

Celebrating Black History Month
Check out these events and resources to learn about Black history.

Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans

OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone
Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.

Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate historical and current contributions from women.

Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates both the historical and modern-day contributions made by phenomenal African Americans.

2021 OYA Director’s Award winners announced
Ali Rolle, Brent Rutkowski, and Griselda Solano-Salinas are this year's winners.

Sharing perspectives on Veterans’ Day
OYA staff who are veterans talk about what the holiday means to them.

Janus Youth Programs awards scholarships to OYA youth
Fifteen current and former OYA youth received scholarships for higher education or vocational training supplies.

Peer Support Team Ready to Listen
OYA’s parole and probation staff are accustomed to helping others. But what happens when they need their own support?

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oregon will officially honor this day for the first time on Oct. 11.