That transition from taking something you are passionate about, and becoming a professional, may seem like an impossible step. You are not alone, let the community support you. By completing a real-world project, guided by an industry professional, apprentices will be able see the behind-the-scenes in project design cycle.

By partnering apprentices with mentors of the same affinity group, students will be able to see themselves in the profession and learn how to overcome the same barriers that may exist within the system. This is particularly true for students of color imaging a career in an often white-dominated creative field.

The notion that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know often reinforces the societal inequities that we strive to liberate at cada casa. Our goal is to target apprentices who may not have the same resources or networks in professional development.

I was just thinking about you and Cada Casa and I've been counting my blessings… and I gotta say, you are one of the fucking blessings. Like out of the ones that define my career and shit, man, like you actually are the starting point. Like you, you really believed in me and like helped me get access to these programs and like further, I don't know, it further developed my art and shit and I'm extremely thankful for that, bro.

Like I think you've gotta know that you unlocked a lot for me and like, I just like keep counting my blessings and you know, everything you did for me bro. From that first day in the bus to me like coming up to you and being like, yeah, I do music. I heard you have a sound system and shit. Like, that was the beginning point till up until like me leaving the US man, you really, you really believed in me and shit.

Tymon was an unforgettable mentor for me and many other creatives in the portland up and coming music industry. From creating merch, to show running, set design, sound operation, sound equipment, and even throwing shows with us. From the age of 16 Tymon always offered his help and guidance and was exceptional when it came reliability and knowledge. On behalf of everyone, we wouldn’t be where we are now if he wasn’t here. We need more people in the world like you Tymon.

Where can I even start..my junior year of high school Emch told me about a gig he wanted to get me on to go rap at after finding out I made music and at the time I was still kind of hesitant with how confident I felt about my music so I said no..later that next year my senior year of high school came around and he had the same opportunity for me and if thought to my self of being an artist is something I rly want to do I’ve got to get on stage at some point..I told him I’ll do it and I believe I had one of the best sets at that norf event that year.. doing that show Emch got me on got me to where I am now..shortly after I graduated I then went on to perform for Ybn Nahmir, Ebk Young Joc and next Friday am opening up in Eugene for nef the pharaoh..with that to say the norf event was able to get me comfortable being on stage and now it’s my favorite thing to do..big shout out to emch and the cada casa team also big shout out to mark mo appreciate what yall do for the community it’s all love

Tymon and Cada Casa has been an instrumental force in my artistic journey. From guiding me through my first art class to helping me work on lettering murals, his expertise and encouragement have been invaluable. Tymon’s guidance and his example have shaped the way I teach art. Cada Casa taught me how to screen print and it has opened new avenues for me and my music band in our pursuit for fashion design. I have felt nothing but support from Cada Casa in pursuing my dreams and passions. I'm deeply grateful for Tymon’s generosity and the significant impact he's had on my career and personal growth.

I met Tymon through a friend I had at the time, and instantly I could tell this guy wanted to make a difference. Although he had not known me for long, Tymon made it possible for me to screen print my art so that I could sell it at an event that he also organized. I was shocked. Here’s a guy who provided all the materials and the resources to make one of my biggest dreams come true; sell my art even though I did not have any money for material or the confidence to do it alone. He provided me with the resources I needed, but also inspired me to continue pursuing art and told me he would be there for support. Tymon hosted the event and also provided all the sound equipment, tables, lights so that the event would be a big hit and it was. I ended up getting my Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and I always remember Tymon and what he did for me. This world needs more organizations like Cada Casa and more people who actually care to make a difference like Tymon does.

Cada Casa and Emch introduced screen printing and clothing design to a few of my friends and I our junior year in high school. He taught us the entire process from ordering shirts and products online to customizing them on Adobe exactly how we wanted. This experience opened an entire new approach to apparel for myself and my friends. Mr. Emch not only taught us how to make the clothing but he included how to market our products and create a business like mindset. After only a few months of screen printing experience, I was hired at a local screen printing warehouse through the connections of Cada Casa. I was impressed by how a hobby after school had opened up this opportunity for me. I was able to use that job as experience in my recent interviews for higher positions. I owe a large amount of my creativity and overall product management to Cada Casa and Mr. Emch. Not to mention they host some pretty killer fashion and artist shows.

Tymon helped me learn more about the screen printing process and the equipment needed. Which helped me start my own brand.

Tymon gave me an introduction to screen printing, while guiding and assisting me through the process. Taking what I’ve been taught and shown by Cada Casa, I am able to screen print products and grow my brand

Tymon helped me learn more about the screen printing process and the equipment needed. Which helped me start my own brand.