In case you missed it Dance company pivots to providing COVID-19 resources, March 19

In Wednesday’s edition of Oregon Coronavirus Update, we spotlighted the work of Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre in Medford. The dance company had deep connections with community members who weren’t receiving COVID-19 information in a useful way. “There are resources out there, but if people don’t know how to access them, then we have a barrier,” says Luisa Zaragoza, the artistic and managing director. She knew her relationship with families in the community was an opportunity to help. Last year, Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre partnered with OHA and a couple of other local organizations to develop an education campaign providing information on COVID-19 and local resources through Facebook posts, phone calls, Zoom meetings and several drive-through events. Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre is also featured in a public awareness advertisement (English, Spanish) currently airing through the Safe + Strong campaign. Read the full story in Thursday’s newsletter.