Welcoming Escuela Viva to the SVP Portland Family

Angie Garcia, founder and Executive Director of Escuela Viva with Larry Fox, SVP Investor Partner and Board member

We had a wonderful time gathering in community to learn more about SVP’s partnership with Escuela Viva. This Reggio-inspired preschool is deeply committed to fostering bilingualism and holistic growth in young learners, with a focus on taking care of teachers by offering a sustainable work week, fair pay, benefits, and mental health resources. Together, we are working to build capacity for scale and share their innovative approach to early childhood education.

Angie Garcia, founder and Executive Director of Escuela Viva:

“Our growth is centered on empowering and supporting early childhood educators, along with advancing the Preschool For All initiative, which aims to serve every 3- and 4-year-old in Multnomah County. We view Preschool For All not merely as a county program but as our program—essential to our vision. SVP has been vital in assisting us in outlining how we can effectively contribute to this initiative in a way that is most beneficial for the children and families we serve, while reaffirming our commitment to being a social capitalist organization that prioritizes our employees."

This event was a beautiful reminder of the power of connection and collective action. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting partnership!