Frente Común

Historical Kenton Fire House
2209 N. Schofield
Portland, Oregon 97217-6827

Mission Statement

Collaborating and Advocating for a better Latino Community.

Who is Frente Común?

Frente Común is a grassroots, membership-based, non-profit, charitable organization.

Frente Común was founded by an all-volunteer Board of Directors with initial funds and consultation from the City of Portland.

Frente Común operates through volunteers, fund raising activities, public/private funds, donations and membership dues.

Frente Común's primary goal is to improve the quality of life throughout Portland communities, focusing on the needs of the Latino population.

Frente Común services and activities are driven by the needs of its communities as profiled by membership questionnaires, annual community surveys, and census data.

Our History

Originally the organization was developed by Latino citizens from the North Portland neighborhoods to address specific concerns and issues affecting families and youth in the schools as well as the overall Latino community. At the time several Portland School District employees were being contracted to provide outreach and translation services by the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI). It became evident that the various minority communities needed to advocate for and establish their own voice. Through dialogue, surveys, and organizing forums, the needs of the community were assessed, resources identified, and funding was gathered. The goal for the Frente Común board became the establishment of an organization that could provide a leadership voice to the North Portland Latino communities.

Frente Común is established as a non-profit, 501C3 organization that is eligible to apply for funding and accept donations. All donations are tax deductible. A priority of Frente Común is to establish positive working partnerships on many community efforts.