Gresham-Ebetsu Sister City Association

The Gresham-Ebetsu Sister City is a volunteer based,  non-profit organization operating in Gresham, OR in conjunction with our sister city Ebetsu, Japan.

Skosh

Skosh means “a little”. GESCA organizes an annual Skosh Cultural Festival. The 2016 Skosh will consist of many mini Skoshs – July 16th!

Download Skosh – July 16 Flyer

Tsuru Island

PLANT SALE: September 24, 9am – 2pm
Gresham Main City Park, by Tsuru Island Resource Center
Shrubs, Japanese maples, evergreens, and more. Also selling trellises made of clear cedar.

Tsuru Island’s newsletter: For previous editions go to News.

August Newsletter

Student Exchange

The Student Exchange program is a partnership with Ebetsu, Japan. Support GESCA and enrich the lives of students.

Bridge Renovation Volunteers

Bridge Renovation Volunteers
Bridge Renovation

Bridge Renovation
In Bloom

In Bloom
Ducks in Johnson Creek

Ducks in Johnson Creek
JGVolunteer Tad T

JGVolunteer Tad T
JGVolunteer Wendy C

JGVolunteer Wendy C
Decorative grasses in garden

Decorative grasses in garden
Shrubs in garden

Shrubs in garden
Maple tree in bloom

Maple tree in bloom
Walkway in garden

Walkway in garden
Stone path in garden

Stone path in garden
Fence feature in garden

Fence feature in garden

Exchange Students
Rewarded Opportunities

Volunteer Hours
Maintaining Tsuru Island

Number of Cultural Experiences
Organized Yearly

Tsuru Island

Gresham Sister City’s
Most Inspirational Project

What Our Exchange Students Say:

“Traveling to Ebetsu, Japan for 4 weeks was a trip of a lifetime. The mixing of cultures and backgrounds provided us with an unforgettable awareness and lifelong appreciation of Japanese culture. I recommend any middle school or high school student to try it.”

— 2013 Exchange Students

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