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Honoring Our Friend, Jean (7/17/2023) Colleagues, It is with sadness that I share with you the passing of former colleague Jean Wagner. She passed on June 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean started working at MHCC in 1979 as a Family Worker Coordinator with our Head Start program, and served as the Executive Director of Head Start/Early… Continue Reading
Testimony – Samantha Meza-Gomez (3/2/2023) My name is Samantha Meza- Gomez. I am 25 years old and a mother to a boy named Prince, who is about to turn five years old soon. I have been privileged to further my job experience and education through MHCC Head start. I have been able to move up positions throughout the past few… Continue Reading
Testimony – Amanda Capp (3/2/2023) Q: How has your overall experience with the program been, as a parent and as team member? A: I found MHCC Head Start when my oldest was preschool age and our family needed child care. Once we were enrolled into the program it was easy to get engaged in all the opportunities that are offered… Continue Reading
Head Start in the News
MHCC Head Start Celebrates Half a Century with the Community (5/5/2025) Thank you for celebrating the MHCC Head Start’s 50th anniversary with us on Saturday, May 3rd! To read the complete article highlighting our celebration please visit: https://www.theoutlookonline.com/lifestyle/mt-hood-community-college-celebrates-50-years-head-start/article_56c4074b-7dd0-433f-8e87-6efbda244ed6.htmlrd, Continue Reading
Head Start partners with Multnomah County volunteer program (3/5/2025) Recently KGW8 shared a touching story about our site, MHCC Head Start Preschool- Sunrise Center. Read the complete article here: Seniors, preschoolers flourish in Multnomah County's Foster Grandparent Program | kgw.com Continue Reading
Resilience: Stories of Triumph (10/12/2023) This Head Start Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the resilience and triumph of our Head Start alumni. Kaela Davison, lead teacher at Knott Center, is the second of the series. Thank you Kaela for sharing your story about pursuing higher education, a career as a leader in early childhood education, and a better future for your daughter. … Continue Reading
Families fish for free in Fairview on June 3 (6/10/2023) We partnered with the city of Fairview to host Salish Ponds Wetland Park. Read more here. Continue Reading
Only 900 Spots Remain at this free, family-centered Head Start program (3/15/2023) Our Family Services Manager has a conversation with the Oregonian about our program and wraparound services. Click here to read the whole article. The Oregonian / July 02, 2021 Continue Reading
Community groups host block party to address gun violence (3/15/2023) Our Family Services team partners with the community to host a block party in Hazelwood neighborhood to address gun violence. Read the complete article here. Idaho News / September 17th 2022 Continue Reading
