Summer Newsletter. CHECK out what's happening at the Rockwood center |
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"Summertime is just memories waiting to happen." -unknown |
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Important Dates To Remember |
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The RC Music Academy July 11-14 & July 18-21 @ 9 am-11 am INEA Classes Jose Agular July 12, 22 - Sept. 13, 22 @ 6 pm-8 pm Collage Art Classes July 13, 2022- Sept.14, 2022 @ 6 pm-8 pm Join Camp Do Good Blood Drive July 21, 2022 @ 11 am - 4 pm The RC ART Academy July 25-28 & Aug. 1-4 @ 9 am - 11 am |
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The RC ART Academy July 25-28 & Aug. 1-4 @ 9 am - 11 am Shower Trucks Every Tuesday 11am-2pm Sewing Classes Beginners & Advanced 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday of each Month @ 9 am-11 am & 12 pm-2 pm Sewing Classes For Ages 8-13 3rd Saturday of each month @ 3 pm-4 pm |
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You can register for classes online www.therockwoodcenter.com/community-events |
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The RC received a $5000 donation to our sewing program. The grant allows us to buy ten new sewing machines and allow other students to participate in our Saturday classes. We want to thank the ladies that have donated fabric to the sewing program. We have 3 classes, Beginners, Advanced, and Ages 8-13. Classes are offered on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of each month. Donations are always welcome. |
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The RC received a grant from the Oregon Health Authority to focus on enhancing the Rockwood and Gresham communities. The grant includes hiring and developing youth leaders to utilize art and music for social and mental health. Social and mental health has been a great struggle for students of all ages during Covid 19. The free art and music academy program gives kids a place to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through the world of art and music. |
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Welcoming New Friends to The ROCKWOOD CENTER |
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Jose Aguilar INEA The RC is partnering with Jose Aguilar to offer INEA classes. The National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) is a program through the Mexican Government that offers basic educational courses. Classes start soon. We are excited to work together to help out the community Cultivate Initiatives We started working with Cultivate initiatives in April 2022. They began a four-week trial at the Rockwood center, where they provide showers to anyone in need. They also provide basic health care and give clothing to those who take showers. They are at the Rockwood Center every Tuesday from 11 am to 2 pm. |
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BTown Kids We have opened our kitchen to BECAUSE PEOPLE MATTER Human development organization. They work with DAVIS ELEMENTARY school as one of their program locations. BTown Kids’ program takes place during the summer at a variety of schools. They provide different activities and hot food for children. The Rockwood Center kitchen is utilized to prep vegetables and fruit, as well as provide storage for food. We are happy to be working with this wonderful partner. You can check them out at www.bpmpdx.org |
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Our continued Partners & Friends |
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Centro De Milagros Harvest Time Ministries Centro De Milagros Church has been with us for almost 16 years; Pastor Rolando Valdez and his congregation have helped the Rockwood Center tremendously. They have a block party during the summer for the whole community to serve the community's needs, Head Start MHCC We are happy that Head start was able to start classes at the Rockwood center. This 2022 school year, they were able to have two days' worth of classes every week. It is quiet now, but we hope to hear the kids having fun in the playground next school year. |
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Doulas Latinas Over the last 18 months, the RC and the Doulas Latinas International organization have given over 60 sewing machines to new students. Snow Cap Snow Cap's food pantry served two thousand more people in March 2022 than in March 2021! Snow Cap's Food Pantry is OPEN and Ready to Serve! Jorge Mendez Our inside garden has been well-maintained thanks to Jorge. He has given his time to come and help our beautiful garden blossom. |
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| | Leticia Galvan- Seamstress Letica Galvan is a talented seamstress who has been sewing since she was a little girl. She has done many projects, including Wedding dresses and children's clothing. We are very thankful that she has chosen the Rockwood Center to share and teach her knowledge of sewing to the Community. | | |
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| | ROSAMARIA ROSALES- COLLAGE ARTIST Rosa Rosales is a talented artist who has been painting since 2008. Painting has been a way to express her passion for life in the community. She had a dream to be a part of a community where children can have a space to create and express themselves through art. We are very excited to be offering Collage Art Classes with Rosa. | | |
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The Rockwood Center Venues Our event space is perfect for your next event. We have space for, Weddings, Private Parties, Retreats, Conferences, and much more. Contact us today to reserve your next event. | | |
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Donators We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, and your donation has made it that much easier to get things done and thrust us forward. We thank you for your support and for your desire to help us succeed in this venture. |
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*Adam Jankins *Jorge Mendez *Laura D. Taylor *Michael Vest |
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*Rebecca De Jesus * The Samuel S. Johnson Foundation *Dr. Steve Lewis |
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Friends of the Rockwood Center The Rockwood Center is a place where a number of things happen to enhance the life of the community. We are always seeking volunteers who want to serve the community through our programs, assist around the building or provide financial support. Please contact us for more information about how you can share. |
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