HOLLA

Mission

HOLLA's mission is to change the narrative of youth of color through culturally responsive mentorship and education. 

Bottom Line for Portland

HOLLA exists to witness the power and potential of Black and Brown youth in our community. The youth in our programs are the future leaders - directors, artists, activists, CEOs, and presidents - of tomorrow. Our mentors and youth work together to achieve a common vision: we not only reach beyond what - according to the predominant narrative - should be expected from Black and Brown youth, but we seek to change the narrative entirely. We can spark this change by fostering culturally responsive relationships between children and caring adults through our mentorship program. As well as through our HOLLA school where we believe that Abundance, Brilliance and Creativity is in every child.

Quote

“I think people look at mentoring as being this thing where you're having to share wisdom and knowledge with someone, but there is so much that you learn about your self in this process as well. You kind of have to face yourself in some ways. Especially if you are paired with someone who is so similar to you. It's a reciprocal process.” Mentor Uju

Incentives

Each donation of $50 will receive HOLLA swag!✨

Each donation of $100 will receive a gift bag of HOLLA Swag and 10% off purchase from Good Coffee. ☕🍰🎉 . 

Each donation of $250 will receive a gift bag of HOLLA Swag and HOLLA t-shirt, 10% off purchase from Good Coffee, and a gift basket from Atypical Roots. 🥕🌶️

Each donation of $500 will receive a gift bag of HOLLA Swag and HOLLA t-shirt, 10% off purchase from Good Coffee, special book package curated by HOLLA's CEO and entered into a drawing for a chance to win two tickets for a Blazer Game. 🙌

All who gives to HOLLA will be invited to attend a special reception in January. Invitations will be sent in the new year!

Partner(s)

HOLLA is excited to partner with friends at: Good Coffee and Atypical Roots