Rural Community Builder Name: Mariela Hernandez
Community: Cottage Grove, OR
Role: Latina Leader
Recognized by: Brenda Brown
What is one word or phrase that describes this person as an RCB: Determination
Tell us a bit about what you appreciate about them as an RCB:
She runs a group of latino volunteers to give information in Spanish and resources to Latinos in the community
The Rural Community Builder movement is guided by the Rural Community Building department of The Ford Family Foundation, and a working team of rural residents. We are based in Roseburg, Oregon.
The views expressed by community members via these recognitions are not necessarily those of The Ford Family Foundation.
Photography by John & Judy Waller • Angie Sillonis • Alicia Flory
