IRCO.org - Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

Faces of IRCO is an on-going series of monthly cultural workshops offered by IRCO staff and
volunteers. Each month Faces of IRCO explores a different population served and represented
by IRCO, allowing you to learn more about the many diverse peoples of Portland, understand
the histories and current situations of their countries of origin, gain a broader understanding
about their unique cultural traditions and even get a chance to sample some typical foods!

For more information on these events please and to RSVP contact Leah Benson, IRCO
Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@irco.org.

As a part of our continuing series of workshops exploring the many international cultures of Portland, our next Faces of IRCO event will focus on the history, politics, cultures and peoples of Cuba!  Cubans represented the 5th largest population arriving into the Portland area in 2009 and have been one of the largest populations served by IRCO for over 10 years.  This is a great opportunity for people who work/volunteer with Cuban populations or for anyone who is curious to learn more about this country and its rich culture.

Cuban members of IRCO’s staff will be on hand to share about their country, talk about the experiences of Cubans coming to the U.S., and answer your questions about Cuba and Cuban culture.  Also, you’ll get the chance to sample some typical Cuban food!

Remember to RSVP if you plan to attend so that we know how much food to prepare.

What: Faces of IRCO:  Cuba
When:  Wednesday, June 2, 2010 – 6:30pm-8:00pm
RSVP to volunteer@irco.org