We believe there is Abundance, Brilliance and Creativity in every child.

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HOLLA School aims to disrupt the systemic exclusion of students of color from academic success by challenging dominant norms and centering the racial, cultural, linguistic, and ancestral realities of Black, Brown, and Indigenous youth, families, and staff. Through the intentional honoring and development of identity, skills, intellect, critical thinking, and joy, the school creates space for maximizing opportunities for expressions of brilliance for all.

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Partner Vision

HOLLA School's Vision centers culturally responsive pedagogy, practices, and policies, specifically:

  • Reflecting on one’s cultural lens
  • Recognizing and redressing bias in the school system
  • Drawing on students’ cultures to shape curriculum and instruction
  • Bringing real-world issues into the classroom
  • Modeling high expectations
  • Promoting respect for student differences
  • Collaborating with families and the local community
  • Communicating in linguistically and culturally responsive ways
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Feeding HOLLA School Students

Feed the Mass welcomes opportunities to partner with peer organizations in Portland, and we're thrilled to support HOLLA School students by providing more than 5,000 nutritious meals and snacks to date, with many more delicious deliveries to come!

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Committed to Equity & Inclusion

HOLLA School celebrates the identities, individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent of each person - all of the the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are. HOLLA School affirms and welcomes people of all races, ethnicities, abilities, experiences, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, religion, and citizenship statuses. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion guides their team and students into culturally responsive relationships that thrive on joyfully celebrating the individuals who make up their community. 

Feed the Mass Invites the Public to the Grand Opening of the Nourish Building in Old Town Portland

By Maya Ward-Fineman • February 4, 2026
PORTLAND, OR – Feed the Mass will host an open house for the grand opening of the Nourish Building on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 34 NW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209. The event invites community members, nonprofit partners, small businesses, and local media to experience a new community-centered space designed to bring people together in Old Town Chinatown — a neighborhood with deep history, resilience, and untapped potential. The Nourish Building is a place built for connection: a welcoming hub where neighbors can meet, collaborate, and build relationships that strengthen the fabric of the community. The open house will include tours, opportunities to meet the team, and space to learn how residents, organizations, and supporters can plug into what’s being built in the heart of Old Town. “Old Town deserves investment that’s rooted in community — space where people can gather with dignity, share ideas, and build something lasting together,” said Jacobsen Valentine, Executive Director of Feed the Mass. “This open house is more than a ribbon-cutting. It’s an invitation to collaborate — to show up for our neighborhood, build trust, and create a future where everyone has access to resources, community, and opportunity.” Event Details What: Grand Opening of the Nourish Building When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where: 34 NW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Who: Open to the public, community partners, and local media Why: To celebrate a new space committed to bringing the community together in Old Town Why This Matters for Old Town Old Town is one of Portland’s most historic neighborhoods — and also one of its most underserved. Feed the Mass is opening the Nourish Building to help shift the story from isolation to connection, from scarcity to collaboration. By creating a shared space where relationships can grow, the Nourish Building aims to support community-driven solutions that reflect the needs and strengths of the people who live and work nearby. ### About Feed the Mass: Feed the Mass is a community-based organization committed to reducing hunger and strengthening communities through culturally responsive meals, partnerships, and programming that connect people to resources, skills, and support.
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