Interested in Spanish Language Immersion??

Proyecto Portal is a local project designed for organizations who want to actively encourage and support their employees to begin or enhance Spanish language skills. The program includes 40 hours of Spanish instruction plus a 10 day guided Service Learning Trip to Casa Hogar los Angelitos in Manzanillo, Mexico.

For more information contact:

Kelley Sura

Project Coordinator

970-640-8588

kelleys@htop.org

Resource Network

Project Common Ground Collaborative Members

The following organizations supported our project and support integration within their organizations:

Business Incubator Center
The Business Incubator Center provides assistance to start-up and existing small businesses in Mesa County through the unique association of four programs that provide business development services: the Small Business Development Center, the Revolving Loan Fund of Mesa County, the Incubator Center, and the Kitchen Incubator. The center also offers business development and micro-loan programs specifically for immigrants.
2591 B ¾ Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503, (970) 243-5242

Child & Migrant Services Inc.
Child & Migrant Services provides and coordinates community services for migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families in Mesa County-so that they may live and work with dignity in our community.
721 Peach Ave/ P.O. Box 1038, Palisade, CO 81526, (970) 464.5226

Hispanic Affairs Project - HAP

HAP is an organization serving the Hispanic immigrant population in six communities in Western Colorado. HAP envisions Western Colorado communities where cultural diversity is recognized and Hispanic immigrants have opportunities to contribute as integral members through active civic participation. HAP is dedicated to providing attention to the needs and social development of the Hispanic immigrant community via a focus on leadership formation, community organizing and advocacy.

1855 St. Mary’s Dr., Montrose, CO 81401, (970) 417-6127

Literacy Center
The Literacy Center offers FREE instruction for adults and families wanting to improve their English language, reading, writing, or math skills. Citizenship preparation classes are also offered. The Literacy Center is part of the Mesa County Public Libraries.

530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, (970) 245-5522

Marillac Clinic
Marillac Clinic is a community clinic providing high quality health care to uninsured Mesa County residents with low and moderate incomes. The clinic offers a wide range of health care services, including: Medical, Dental, Optical, MAP Program and Integrated Mental Health.
* Grand Junction Clinic · 2333 N. 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501, (970) 255-1782
* Palisade Clinic · 707 Elberta, Palisade, CO 81526, (970) 464-5862

Riverside Task Force
With the restoration of the Old Riverside School complete, the mission of the Riverside Task Force is to promote the Riverside Campus as a resource for the entire community, and as a hub for programs and services that foster equity, cultural exchange, literacy across the lifespan, and the arts. To learn more about the Riverside Task Force, its programs, and potential space rental, please contact Juanita Trujillo at (970) 254-6087.

Western Colorado Justice for Immigrants Committees, WCJFIC

WCJFIC is a grassroots network of concerned community members working to educate the community about the contributions of immigrants to our community meanwhile addressing immigrant rights issues.

For more information call (970) 417-6127.

Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies
Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies is dedicated to Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope by efficiently procuring and distributing food and essentials to people in need through our partner agencies on the Western Slope of Colorado.

For more information contact (970) 243-3937.