Adelante Mujeres

What Adelante Mujeres does

Adelante Mujeres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 and headquartered at 2030 Main Street, Suite A, Forest Grove, Oregon, with a secondary office in Hillsboro and a Casa Qui retail incubator. The organization delivers a portfolio of community-based programs serving Latine women and families in Washington County, Oregon, spanning early childhood education, youth development (Chicas), adult education, microenterprise development (Empresas and Casa Qui), mental health and trauma services (Clínica Esperanza, Beyond Trauma), regenerative agriculture, immigrant legal services, civic leadership, and two farmers markets. In 2024 the organization served more than 17,000 people, employed 141 staff (more than 95% of whom identify as Latine), and operated programs across 28 schools and multiple partner sites.

The organization generates no product or technology revenue. Operating funding comes from four sources: individual donations, foundation and government grants (Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Oregon Community Foundation, Children's Institute, Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, Washington County, USDA, Department of Human Services), corporate sponsorships (Trammell Crow Company, NW Natural, Trillium), and the annual Fiesta of Hope gala, which raised over $204,000 in 2024. Specific revenue totals are not publicly disclosed; financial statements are referenced on the organization website. Programs are delivered free or at subsidized rates to low-income participants.

The organization is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors (68% Latine, 68% women) led by Board President Yazmin Santiago-Edwards, with Bridget Cooke serving as Co-Founder and Executive Director. A leadership restructuring was announced in February 2025 to accommodate continued growth under the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. Recent milestones include U.S. Department of Justice legal accreditation for immigration services in 2025, the Portland Business Journal inaugural Impact Award in 2025, and recognition as one of Oregon Business magazine's 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2024.

Name

Adelante Mujeres

Legal name

Adelante Mujeres

Website

https://adelantemujeres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Adelante Mujeres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002 that delivers education, mental health, microenterprise, youth development, and immigrant legal services to Latine women and families in Washington County, Oregon, serving more than 17,000 people annually through 141 staff and 28 school sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

Keywords

• Community education programs
• Youth development services
• Microenterprise support
• Mental health services
• Immigrant advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals supporting the organization's mission to empower Latine women and families through education, enterprise, and leadership programs.
2. Annual Fundraising Gala (Fiesta of Hope): Major annual fundraising event that raised over $200,000 in 2023 and over $161,268 in 2022, with 2024 raising over $204,000.
3. Foundation and Government Grants: Funding from foundations including Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Oregon Community Foundation, Children's Institute, and government sources including Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, Washington County, and Department of Human Services.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors such as Trammell Crow Company (Presenting Sponsor), NW Natural, and others for events and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adelante Mujeres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers holistic community programs for Latine women and their families in Washington County, Oregon. Through Education, Enterprise, and Empowerment pillars, it provides youth development, adult education, early childhood classes, microenterprise training, mental health and trauma services, immigrant advocacy, regenerative agriculture support, and farmers market access, all free or at subsidized rates to low-income participants.

Product overview

Adelante Mujeres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community programs focused on holistic education and empowerment for Latina women and families in Washington County, Oregon. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including: Chicas Youth Development (STEM-focused youth program for grades 3-12), Empresas Small Business Development (microenterprise support with the Casa Qui retail incubator), Early Childhood Education (preschool services including teen parent classrooms), Adult Education (GED and English language instruction), Beyond Trauma (trauma-informed healing), Clínica Esperanza (mental health services), Leadership & Advocacy, Immigrant Solidarity Program, Regenerative Agriculture, Family Engagement, and Farmers Markets. These programs work together under the pillars of Empowerment, Education, and Enterprise to provide comprehensive support for immigrant and Latine communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chicas Youth Development Program: Youth development program serving Latine youth in grades 3-12 at schools throughout Washington County, Oregon.
• Empresas Small Business Development
• Clínica Esperanza
• Casa Qui
• Forest Grove Farmers Market
• Cornelius Community Market
• Beyond Trauma Program
• Esperanza
• Promotores de Salud
• Immigrant Solidarity Program

Products and services

• Chicas Youth Development Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of high school seniors in the Chicas program have graduated from high school
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus & Mary (SNJMs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrucial partner in the growth and success of Adelante Mujeres since the organization's founding. SNJMs provided foundational support and partnership that enabled the organization to launch and develop its programs for Latine women and families.
• Portland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing English and math evening classes at Adelante Mujeres facilities on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 PM, expanding adult education opportunities for the community.
• Hillsboro School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInviting partner that creates spaces for Adelante programs and welcomes the organization into their campuses. Supports bilingual classrooms, inclusion in K-12 programs, and invites Adelante to participate in trainings.
• Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides critical support for the Infant and Toddler Program in Forest Grove, ensuring that even the youngest learners have the resources and care they need to thrive.
• Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialists work tirelessly to support Adelante children and families with care, expertise, and resources that honor the unique needs of each child.
• Early Learning Washington CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnriches Adelante programs through thoughtful contributions including STEM activity bags for infants and toddlers and backpacks for preschoolers.
• Children's InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteadfast supporter of advocacy efforts, helping amplify the importance of early learning and creating opportunities for culturally based organizations to participate and lead.
• Health SharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Clinica Esperanza mental health services. Part of continued partnership providing mental health services to the community.
• CareOregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Clinica Esperanza mental health services and community health initiatives.
• Washington County Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting mental health services at Clinica Esperanza and behavioral health initiatives for the Latine community.
• TrilliumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Clinica Esperanza mental health services. Presenting sponsor for Fiesta of Hope 2025.
• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Voces de Esperanza program bringing science, climate education, and Latine leadership together at OMSI.
• Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the Capital Assistance for Local Farmers (CALF) Project, a two-year effort to understand and address barriers facing Oregon's smallest and most diversified producers.
• Department of Human Services (DHS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMade thoughtful contributions including diaper donations to support the needs of Adelante's High School Pregnant and Parenting Program.
• SMART ReadingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps instill a love of reading by bringing books into the hands of Adelante's children, promoting literacy and learning in the community.
• UnidosUSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdelante Mujeres was the only organization from Oregon at the UnidosUS Prosperity Forward Convening, representing Latine changemakers committed to building an inclusive economy.
• BienestarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juniper Garden community garden collaboration, including the new yurt space for education and community connections.
• Centro CulturalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Farm to Pantry project and Drake Learning Center collaboration at Cornelius Public Library, united by shared vision for youth.
• Oregon Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Farm to Pantry project, helping distribute fresh produce to families and address food insecurity in Washington County.
• Oregon Worker ReliefmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through ECO program helping immigrant communities navigate legal pathways with dignity and hope.
• AB Cultural DriversmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with OMSI in Voces de Esperanza collaboration, focused on community, climate, and Latine leadership.
• Dreamers Resource CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Immigrant Solidarity Project collaboration with Community Action, Bienestar, Virginia Garcia, and SOAR.
• Virginia GarciamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Immigrant Solidarity Project, providing healthcare resources and support for immigrant community members.
• SOARmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Immigrant Solidarity Project, collaborating to support immigrant communities with resources and advocacy.
• Community ActionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Immigrant Solidarity Project, working together to provide comprehensive support for immigrant families.
• Familias en AccionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed learning collaborative with eleven other organizations to coordinate support services for the Latine community.
• Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGena Villalobos-Perrine serves as Director of Finance & Operations, connecting Adelante with academic resources.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Latino Network: Portland-based 501(c)(3) serving the Latine community across the metro region through youth education, family engagement, community organizing, and cultural programs — the closest direct mission and geography peer in the Pacific Northwest.
• Hacienda Community Development Corporation: Portland-based Latine-serving community development corporation delivering early childhood education, youth programs, financial capability services, and housing supports to Latine families in the Portland metro — directly comparable on regional mission and program mix.
• Make the Road New York: Immigrant-community-serving organization running integrated education, legal services, youth programs, and worker organizing across multiple East Coast states — comparable in combining direct services with immigrant-rights advocacy under a community-organizing umbrella.
• MANA de San Diego: Latina-focused leadership and empowerment organization providing scholarships, leadership academies, and advocacy for Latinas nationwide — directly comparable on gender + ethnicity-centered empowerment mission and education/advocacy program design.
• El Centro de la Raza: Seattle-based comprehensive Latine community services nonprofit providing education, youth development, behavioral health, civic engagement, and economic empowerment — operates an integrated program portfolio directly comparable to Adelante Mujeres' Empowerment/Education/Enterprise pillars.
• Hispanic Unity of America: Florida-based comprehensive Latine services nonprofit delivering education, immigration legal services, workforce and microenterprise development, civic engagement, and family support — closely mirrors Adelante Mujeres' multi-pillar community-services model.

Regional players

• PCUN (Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste): Oregon-based farmworker union and Latine community services nonprofit providing worker organizing, immigration legal support, education, and advocacy — comparable on regional Latine self-determination mission, especially relevant to Adelante's Regenerative Agriculture and Immigrant Solidarity programs.
• Centro Cultural de Washington County: Cornelius, Oregon-based Latine community cultural and education organization operating within Washington County — directly comparable on geography and Latine-community services including the Farm-to-Pantry partnership and Drake Learning Center collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza): National Latine policy, advocacy, and capacity-building organization serving a network of 300+ regional affiliates — sets federal-policy direction and secures national funding streams that increasingly flow to culturally rooted regional providers like Adelante Mujeres.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latine services and philanthropy intermediary supporting Latine-serving nonprofit networks across the U.S. through grants and advocacy — a major funder and backer of organizations with comparable integrated service models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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