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, classes, and events in their area to promote the five Strengthening Families Protective Factors:
Positive Social Connections
Concrete Support in Times of Need
Parental Resilience
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
Social & Emotional Competency of Children
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.
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY COUNCILS
Established in 2020, this is Salem’s flagship neighborhood council. The Hallman-Northgate Neighborhood Family Council is for families living in the Hallman Elementary School catchment area.
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
Established in 2022, the Kennedy Neighborhood Family Council is for families living in the Kennedy Elementary School catchment area.
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.
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 2024, the Cummings Neighborhood Family Council is for families living in the Cummings Elementary School catchment area.
Members (Left to Right): Elizabeth Heredia (Secretary), Omar Alvarado, Kris Adams (Chair), Ramiro “RJ” Navarro, and Craig Spotts
Established in 2024, the Washington Neighborhood Family Council is for families living in the Washington Elementary School catchment area.
Members (Left to Right): Hadi Garibay-Sánchez (Secretary), Maria Cisneros (Co-Chair), Jeremy Rojas, Christine Potter (Co-Chair), and Rosa Diaz
Establishing in 2026, the Richmond Neighborhood Family Council will be one of our two newest councils, serving the Richmond Elementary School neighborhood.
Establishing in 2026, the Yoshikai Neighborhood Family Council will be one of our two newest councils, serving the Yoshikai Elementary School neighborhood.
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!