Capaces Leadership Institute

Capaces Leadership Institute Welcome to our page, y "Bienvenidos a su casa" together, let's make great things happen! Our Mission. Our Theory of Change
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Founded in 2011 by the Alianza Poder network of community-based sister organizations, the CAPACES Leadership Institute (CLI) is a culturally-specific 501(c)(3) non-profit based in the mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon's agricultural heartland and the center of a large migrant farmworker community

While our comunidades are in a constant state of survival and trying to get by, this is not our destinati

on and why the idea of Capaces came to fruition. Capaces was created to serve as a nucleus to defend, sustain, and expand Oregon’s immigrant and farmworker movement. Capaces has become a space for our comunidades to dive into their deep and rich well of history and identities—La Casa de La Abuela, an entry point to strengthen our individual and collective capacity to engage in the wider socio-political world, and a rest area for pause, rejuvenecimiento, refleccion, convivio, creatividad, y innovacion. To strengthen the wellness, capacity, and political consciousness of leaders, organizations, networks, and communities to eliminate social disparities. Our Values: Wholistic wellness—for all of life, fluidity—move like water, Tequio—communal labor for the common good, and el Espiritu de La Abuela—the spirit of the grandmother is always with us. Our Vision: Equilibrium, harmony, prosperity, and abundance for our communities and our planet while honoring our history, our present, and future generations. The CLI’s programs are designed to create impact on five levels:
2. The organization/group these leaders work in
4. The movement/network they are a part of
5. The institutions and systems that impact our community
Ultimately the community these leaders/organizations/movements work in. Our programs provide leadership development pathways through a variety of experiences, each adding

Your'e Invited! ✉🎉 Come Celebrate Capaces' 15 Year Journey In Our Movimiento 🎊This event is more than a fundraiser — i...
05/08/2026

Your'e Invited! ✉

🎉 Come Celebrate Capaces' 15 Year Journey In Our Movimiento 🎊

This event is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of our Capaces’ 15 year journey in our movimiento, a space where we uplift the voices and stories of our comunidad. Come and celebrate with comunidad and support Capaces’ mission to strengthen the wellness, capacity, and political consciousness of leaders, organizations, networks, and communities to eliminate social disparities.

Last year, we witnessed the power of coming together. At our SOLD-OUT event, community members from around Oregon came together to share stories, eat great food, and enjoy live music. Together we raised $50,000! As we heard from powerful leaders, we were reminded of the ‘resiliencia’ that fuels our work, and we wanted to celebrate our 15 year anniversary by honoring our roots — and we’d love to have you join us!

Our goal this year is to raise over $50,000 to continue building power and opportunity in our communities. We’ll get there together through sponsorships, community donations, raffles, and an art auction — each contribution is a step toward strengthening the youth, families, and leaders that transform our communities.

We’d be honored for you to stand, build, and celebrate with us on September 19th at the Chemeketa Eola Event Center to Honor Our Roots and Celebrate CAPACES’ 15! 🥂

🎫 Get Your Tickets HERE:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/capacesleadershipinstitute/event/capacesannualbenefit2026/

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🌟 ¡Conviértete en Especialista en Apoyo Entre Pares en Salud Mental para Adultos! 🌟Transforma tu vida y la de otros con ...
04/22/2026

🌟 ¡Conviértete en Especialista en Apoyo Entre Pares en Salud Mental para Adultos! 🌟

Transforma tu vida y la de otros con nuestro entrenamiento PSS, reconocido por OHA:

✅ 100% en español
✅ 100% en persona en Woodburn
✅ Basado en dinámicas culturales que honran nuestras raíces
✅ Herramientas prácticas para avanzar profesionalmente
✅ Estrategias para mejorar tu calidad de vida
✅ Te prepara para brindar apoyo emocional y acompañamiento efectivo a adultos
✅ Certificación oficial reconocida por OHA

💬 “Aprender a acompañar desde la experiencia no solo transforma vidas, sino que también impulsa tu crecimiento personal y profesional.”

📅 Inscripciones abiertas – ¡Cupos limitados!

🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjy1Ungg0vgokEIPR4jLH74UYIyrNxygXo25n5hIiUFFQ5CQ/viewform

➡ A Message from our Executive Director, Jaime Arredondo:Dear Community,In a couple of days, our Oregon farmworker movem...
03/19/2026

➡ A Message from our Executive Director, Jaime Arredondo:

Dear Community,

In a couple of days, our Oregon farmworker movement will turn 49 years old. I have been part of this movement almost my entire life. The current situation compels me to share these words.

I strongly condemn the extremely harmful actions of Cesar E. Chavez, recently reported in the media. They go completely against the values ​​of our movement: Equity, Dignity, Respect for all, and spirit of Si Se Puede. This type of actions and behaviors are unacceptable in any way.

I honor the courage of all the women who are sharing their stories and I stand in complete solidarity with them. Thank you.

I also want to take a moment to call in my comrades, the men of the movement and of our communities. We must raise our hands and unite to interrupt and stop this cycle of harm to women. Enough is enough. We can all do something. We can all be better partners, husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, grandsons. One act at a time, one day at a time. Yes, we can. Who's in?

Finally, and for now, as many have already said, the movement is much more than one person. Thousands have dedicated their lives to our cause. Thank you. In you, especially the women in our movement, I find the strength to continue and improve.

At your service--today, tomorrow, and always,

Jaime

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➡ Un Mensaje De Nuestro Director Ejecutivo, Jaime Arredondo

Querida Comunidad,

En un par de días nuestro movimiento campesino de Oregon cumplirá 49 años. Yo he formado parte de este movimiento casi toda mi vida. La situación que estamos viviendo me llama a compartir estas palabras.

Denuncio contundentemente las acciones extremadamente dañinas de Cesar E. Chávez reportadas recientemente en los informes de los medios de comunicaciones. Van totalmente en contra de los valores de nuestro movimiento: Equidad, Dignidad, Respeto para todos, y el espíritu de Si Se Puede. Este tipo de acciones y comportamientos no son aceptables de ninguna forma.

Honro la valentía de todas las mujeres que están compartiendo sus historias y estoy completamente en solidaridad con ellas. Gracias

Hago un llamado especial a todos mis compañeros, los hombres del movimiento y de nuestras comunidades. Hay que levantar la mano y unirnos para interrumpir y parar este ciclo de daño a nuestras compañeras. Ya basta. Todos podemos hacer algo. Todos podemos ser mejores compañeros, esposos, padres, hermanos, hijos, nietos. Un acto,un día a la vez. Si podemos. ¿Quién se anima?

Por último y por ahora, como lo han dicho muchos ya, el movimiento es mucho más que una persona. Miles y miles han dedicado su vida a nuestra causa. Gracias. En ustedes, especialmente mis compañeras, encuentro la fuerza para continuar y mejorar.

Para servirles hoy, mañana, y siempre,

Jaime

03/19/2026

Want to join the CAPACES family? We are excited to announce a new position with our Admin team. If you or someone you kn...
03/13/2026

Want to join the CAPACES family? We are excited to announce a new position with our Admin team. If you or someone you know may be interested in our new position, we encourage you to find out more here: https://capacesleadership.org/jobopportunities/
➡ To inquire more about the Fundraising:
Submit a cover letter and resume (with TWO references) to: [email protected]

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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