Mt. Hood Community College and Head Start Celebrate 50 Years of Building Community in East Multnomah County
Mt. Hood Community College invites the community to a vibrant Fiesta and Resource Fair celebrating 50 years of Head Start in East Multnomah County. This free, family-friendly Cinco de Mayo-themed event will feature over 60 community resource booths, free food from local food trucks, a petting zoo, carnival games, live music, Ballet Folklorico dance performances, and more! A formal program will begin at 12:30 p.m., featuring special guests including:
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Saturday, May 3, 2025 , 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Formal Program featuring special guests will begin at 12:30 p.m. |
| Mt. Hood Community College, Yoshida Events Center, Building 1 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030 |
| Use the A or B entrance off of NE 17th Street and park in lots Q, R, S, T, or U |
| For five decades, MHCC Head Start has been more than just an early learning program—it has been a bridge to better futures, offering families educational opportunities, career pathways, and critical support services. MHCC Head Start is one of the largest Head Start agencies in Oregon, serving nearly 1,000 families annually who are at or below the poverty level. With more than 250 employees — many of whom are former parents of the program — it is the largest department at MHCC. This milestone event highlights MHCC Head Start’s longstanding commitment to supporting the most economically disadvantaged families in the region. |
| Jennifer Boehmer, Vice President of Advancement and College Relations Jennifer.Boehmer@mhcc.edu 503-320-5208 |
