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  • Oregon Governor, John Kitzhaber, visits FHDC
    Mon, 08/08/2011 - 13:18

    Governor John Kitzhaber visits FHDC's Summer Food Program at its housing community in Independence, Oregon, Colonia Amistad. Read more about it!Governor with FHDC's Executive Director, Roberto Jimenez

  • Willamette University students hosted by Colonia Amistad families
    Fri, 04/22/2011 - 09:38

    A group of Willamette University students chose to spend their spring break learning about immigration in the northwest-- and spent three days at Colonia Amistad with host families in the community. They helped to organize supplies and spent time with the kids.

  • Colonia Libertad Strides Toward Freedom at Willamette University
    Wed, 02/02/2011 - 10:17

    January 22, 2010: Five kids from Colonia Libertad woke up early to participate in Willamette University's Stride Toward Freedom, a one-mile walk that celebrated the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Meet Jesus...
    Tue, 11/30/2010 - 12:52

    Jesus Roldan moved to Colonia Amistad in January of 2010. He is 11 years and an active participant of FHDC's After School Program. He's known for telling new participants, "don't worry, you're in good hands."

  • Cultivating Hope: Colonia Libertad
    Mon, 12/14/2009 - 11:44

    The shrubs and lawns at Colonia Libertad are meticulously manicured, the playgrounds covered with fresh bark mulch, and the basketball court well swept. The cheerful golden siding on the apartment buildings and the multicolored concrete near the playgrounds conjure thoughts of sunny days, even in the persistent Oregon rain..