Neighborhood Family Councils give weight to the voices of lived experiences.
Neighborhood Family Councils
Neighborhood Family Councils (NFCs) are comprised of residents who live in the same elementary school catchment area. NFC members are volunteers held only accountable to their neighbors—not to CBEL. CBEL relies on these NFC members to engage their neighbors in determining how to make their neighborhood a better place to live and raise a family. Neighborhood residents know their community best—it’s why their feedback and requests are at the heart of every bit of work we do.
In addition to speaking with other community leaders at CBEL meetings, NFC members host their own meetings, community cafes, and other events in their area to promote safe, thriving neighborhoods. Click on the individual Councils below to learn more about their work in their own words.
How can I support the Neighborhood Family Councils?
The Neighborhood Family Councils host multiple events per year and are always in need of volunteers to help with set-up, running activities, serving food, clean-up, and more! Click the button above to sign up to receive an email alert every time a need arises!
CBEL is looking for funding partners to increase our capacity to start more Neighborhood Family Councils in Salem and Keizer. Our hope is that every Title 1 school in the district has an NFC. If you are interested in learning more, click the button above to contact us.
Attend our CBEL Collaborative Gatherings that take place every other month! These events are a great way to hear from our NFC leaders, learn more about CBEL’s frameworks, and create social cohesion that leads to social capital in our community. Click the button above to sign up for our email list to receive a monthly newsletter with various updates and our Collaborative Gathering invitations.
We want to thank the following organizations & businesses for their support during our 2024 Fun Fridays!
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY COUNCILS
Established in 2020, this is Salem’s flagship neighborhood council. Made up of families living in the Hallman Elementary School catchment area, the Council sponsors community cafes and the ever-popular Fun Fridays at Northgate Park.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Top Row (Left to Right): Monte Price (non-member volunteer), Rosa Cortes, Lupe Mendoza, and Stephanie Jenkins (Vice-Chair)
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Bianka Venegas, Fabiola Castro, Veronica Carlos, and Mayra Pucket (non-member volunteer)
Not Pictured: Ramon Arrendondo
Kennedy is our first neighborhood council in Keizer. Established in 2022 for families in the Kennedy Elementary School catchment area, they have partnered with the Hallman-Northgate Family Council to host two Fun Fridays at St. Edwards Church and many other events/classes for residents.
CURRENT MEMBERS
(Left to Right): Maribel Mora-Martinez (Chair), Eliza Moreno (Secretary), Ron Berkley (Vice Chair), Fernando Lopez, Biolivia Vasquez
(Middle Front): Imelda Sanchez
Established in 2023, the Highland Neighborhood Family Council is for families living in the Highland Elementary School catchment area. They have hosted multiple events for families, including a very successful WinterFest in late 2023 and a Spring Celebration in 2024, with both events drawing in over 300 families and their children.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Top Row (Left to Right): Kyle Noblett, Maribel Hernandez (Chair), and Eduardo Angulo (non-member - NFC Director)
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Olivia Alvarez, Cony Torres, and Florisel Soriano
Established in September 2024, Cummings Neighborhood Family Council is one of our newest councils, and is for families living in the Cummings Elementary School catchment area.
Members: Kris Adams (Chair), Elizabeth Heredia (Secretary), Omar Alvarado, Craig Spotts, and Ramiro “RJ” Navarro
Established in September 2024, Washington Neighborhood Family Council is one of our two newest councils, and is for families living in the Washington Elementary School catchment area.
Top Row (Left to Right): Elina Heldart, Meggan Palmer (non-member), Jeremy Rojas, and Maria Cisneros (Co-Chair)
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Jennifer (non member), Christine Pottee, and Hadi Garibay-Sánchezn (Secretary)
Meet the NFC Support Team
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Eduardo Angulo
NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY COUNCIL DIRECTOR
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Maribel Mora-Martinez
LEAD NEIGHBOR CONNECTOR
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Darian Owens
NEIGHBOR CONNECTOR
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Destiny Aguilar-Lagos
NEIGHBOR CONNECTOR
Upcoming community events
Check out the events happening in a neighborhood near you or follow your NFC on Facebook!