We are an organization that develops and prepare leaders at the grassroots level to become active participants in creating a more just, democratic system in Oregon. VHCC believes that empowering those who are among the most vulnerable in the community to become agents of positive change will result in stronger communities that are able to provide opportunities for all residents, regardless of age, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or immigration status. We use the model of educación popular (popular education) to train our leaders and organizers to see; to think; to act; to evaluate and to celebrate.