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Intergenerational Tobacco Prevention Council Project
Intergenerational Tobacco Prevention Council Project

With funding from the Oregon Health Authority, the Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance has contracted ANDARES to participate in the Intergenerational Tobacco Prevention Project…

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Asset Mapping with the Corvallis Mam Community
Asset Mapping with the Corvallis Mam Community

We started in January of this year a new project: Engaging People in Reflection, Action Planning, and Implementation. Following the asset community mapping model we developed in our Harrisburg (Linn County) project….

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Food Security for the Latino Community
Food Security for the Latino Community

In Linn and Benton Counties, local gleaning programs are underutilized by populations that qualify for their services. To address this, Vina Moses Center invited ANDARES to collaborate…

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Preventive Mobile Clinic in Harrisburg
Preventive Mobile Clinic in Harrisburg

In partnership with Samaritan Health Services, ANDARES offered in October a mobile clinic to the Harrisburg community…

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ANDARES offered an English language class in Albany
ANDARES offered an English language class in Albany

In fall 2025, ANDARES offered an English class in Albany. With the participation of 20 people, the class taught the basics of communication in the English language…

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ANDARES contributed to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission Comprehensive Plan
ANDARES contributed to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission Comprehensive Plan

ANDARES contributed to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission Comprehensive Plan with the perspectives of the Latine community in Albany.

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A New Graduation at ANDARES: Computer Classes in Newport
A New Graduation at ANDARES: Computer Classes in Newport

In partnership with Arcoiris Cultural and ENLACE Cross-cultural Community Development, we taught a four-session class on using computers in daily life in Newport, Lincoln County.

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ANDARES graduated first cohort of computer literacy class
ANDARES graduated first cohort of computer literacy class

ANDARES graduated the first cohort of the computer literacy program….

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Process Evaluation of the ‘Conexiones/Sharing in Community’ Project: A Logic Model to Systematize Practice
Process Evaluation of the ‘Conexiones/Sharing in Community’ Project: A Logic Model to Systematize Practice

ANDARES is implementing a process evaluation of its Conexione/Sharing in Community project, in collaboration with the Nonprofit Institute at Portland State University….

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Asset-Based Mapping in Harrisburg: People’s Representation of Community
Asset-Based Mapping in Harrisburg: People’s Representation of Community

In Harrisburg, Linn County, people draw a map of their community….

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Protecting Oregon Farmworkers
Protecting Oregon Farmworkers

ANDARES is working in the OHA ‘Protecting Oregon Farmworkers’ program. As part of our participation in the program, we are supporting farmworkers and their families access health insurance, medical appointments, and any services or supports they may need….

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Computer Classes are Here!
Computer Classes are Here!

On April 9th we started offering a four-session computer class for people who need to learn the basics of using computers in daily life…

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Sharing in Community
Sharing in Community

We are already in our third month of the project Sharing in Community/Compartiendo en Comunidad. With the essential support of the IHN-CCO DST grant and Linn County Public Health, and in collaboration with the H.A.R.T. Community Center…

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Healing Writing Circles: Caring About Ourselves Through Poetry and Prose
Healing Writing Circles: Caring About Ourselves Through Poetry and Prose

Healing Writing Circles: Meditation, reflection, and self-growth through poetry and prose.

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Assisting People File Their Tax Returns
Assisting People File Their Tax Returns

ANDARES worked with families in filing their tax returns.

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We foster strong and resilient communities through programs that honor people’s wisdom, skills, and culture.

Core Programmatic Areas

  • Leadership & Community Empowerment

    Celebrate and nurture leadership capacity for an empowered community.

  • Health & System Navigation

    Connect individuals and communities to services, resources, and institutions.

  • Economic Prosperity

    Foster access to economic resources and opportunities at the grassroots level.


  • Skills & Knowledge

    Empower communities by developing skills, raising awareness, and sharing knowledge.

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