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Serving the Deaf and DeafBlind communities in Gresham, Oregon is what you’ll find at Avamere at Chestnut Lane. We’ve been serving this community since 2003 and we’re the first of its kind to open on the west coast. Our location features 70 rooms and offers assisted living. Amenities include 24-hour staff, arts and crafts sessions, gardening, and an extensive activities calendar.
Avamere at Chestnut Lane is proud to be named one of Oregon’s most admired companies by the Portland Business Journal as we continually strive to enhance the life of every person we serve. Take a look and discover what makes Avamere at Chestnut Lane a special place.
As we continue our celebrations during Black History Month, get to know some influential individuals whose influence profoundly impacts our world. 2026 marks 100 years of Black history commemorations, honoring the visionaries who advance equality and preserve the history of Black Americans, and the moments that continue to shape progress today.
Carter G. Woodson founded the week-long observance honoring Black history in February, later expanded to a full month. Through carefully chosen themes and resources, he elevated the study of Black history and highlighted the profound contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s cultural and historical landscape.
Fannie Lou Hamer was a leading advocate for voting rights and women’s rights and a powerful voice of the Civil Rights Movement. After years of advocacy, she became a member of Mississippi’s first integrated delegation, marking a historic breakthrough in political representation. 48 years after her death, Hamer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist, politician, and ordained minister who was integral in bridging the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s with late-20th century electoral politics and activism. He formed two non-profit organizations, Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition (which later merged into the Rainbow PUSH Coalition), with missions of advocacy for socioeconomic and political equality.
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Your monthly Scoop is here! In honor of American Heart Month, this month's edition features four ways to boost your mood. Plus get to know key people and events to recognize Black History Month, crucial impacts that still influence our world today. We also feature life enrichment directors in honor of Activity Professionals Week and more!
Get it all in February's edition of The Scoop, produced by Areté Living management and development.
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February is Black History Month, and 2026 marks 100 years of national Black history commemorations. This centennial celebrates the visionaries who advance equality and preserve the history of Black Americans, and the moments that continue to shape progress today. As we celebrate, learn some key historical moments that advance our world.
1964: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination and reshapes civil rights protections nationwide.
1968: The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing.
1981: Dr. Alexa Canady becomes the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S., advancing excellence and representation in medicine.
2013: The founding of Black Lives Matter reframes global conversations around justice, dignity, and the value of Black lives.
2016: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in Washington DC, cementing Black history as central to the American story.
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