Category: Facilities
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate historical and current contributions from women. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the progress women have made while also recognizing the work that remains. At the Oregon Youth Authority, Women’s History Month is a time to focus intentionally on the unique strengths, experiences, and needs of the young women we ...
Holiday support for OYA Youth
There are two ways to support youth this holiday season. Through the Amazon wish lists linked below, or book donations to our youth at MacLaren Lord High School. Facility Wish Lists Each list is stocked with items the youth at that facility have requested to support their living units. Please note: we can only accept ...
Native American Heritage Month at OYA
Each November is a time to celebrate the culture, traditions, and histories as well as the important contributions of the Native people. The monthlong celebration has been recognized on a national level since 1990, when a joint resolution was approved designating November of that year as the first Native American Heritage Month. Youth at Oregon ...
“Those Are My Kids”: Presenters Share Why They Joined One of OYA’s Career Fair
Returning to MacLaren for October’s career fair gave Enrique an opportunity to reflect on how his life had changed since he was a kid. Years ago, he was a youth there – making some of the same kinds of choices, facing the same kinds of consequences as the youth residing there today. He came back ...
OYA celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El lema del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en 2025, “Herencia colectiva: honrar el pasado, inspirar el futuro”, nos recuerda que la historia, la cultura y las contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas son centrales para nuestra historia compartida. Estas influencias enriquecen cada esquina de nuestro estado, desde las actividades comerciales y artísticas hasta ...