Unite Oregon is a statewide racial and social justice nonprofit working to eliminate systemic inequities and fight for a more just and equitable society for immigrants, refugees, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (IR-BIPOC), rural communities, and low-income Oregonians. Today, we are the only intercultural movement building nonprofit in Oregon with four chapters in both northern and southern (rural) Oregon serving 22,000+ members/supporters and working successfully to organize communities across the urban-rural divide. Unite Oregon represents the merger of two strong organizations that came together in 2015 – Center for Intercultural Organizing and Oregon Action – who have decades of experience mobilizing and empowering community members from many different backgrounds, immigration statuses and socio-cultural experiences to organize for change. Grounded in the belief that organizing people who are suffering inequity has the greatest potential to affect the root causes of economic, political and social injustice, we involve our IR-BIPOC members in all aspects of program development/implementation. We use community-led issue campaigns as opportunities to train new leaders, amplify community voice, engage volunteers in base-building and advocacy initiatives, and grow our membership base. We measure our effectiveness not just with policy wins, but by numbers of leaders developed, and members engaged. Through Unite Oregon, immigrants, refugees, and people of color develop a unified voice, advocate for their rights, and create an environment in which they are recognized and supported as valued community members.
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Our Policy Team has been hard at work at the State Legislature and we have some updates! From housing, community safety, to climate justice, we are fighting for your rights and well-being. Join the Policy Action Team to get involved: https://lnkd.in/grR_48t3
Join us for a vibrant and inclusive celebration of culture, community, and connection at the 2025 Mexika New Year Community Resource Fair! ?? Conestoga Recreation Center, Beaverton ?? Saturday, March 29, 2025 ? 1:00–6:00 PM ??? Free & open to all! Experience the power of tradition with the Aztec Dance Ceremony, explore valuable community resources, and connect with local organizations dedicated to making a difference. únete a nosotros para una celebración vibrante e inclusiva de la cultura, la comunidad y la conexión en la Feria de Recursos del A?o Nuevo Mexika 2025. ?? Centro Recreativo Conestoga, Beaverton ?? Sábado 29 de marzo de 2025 ? 1:00–6:00 PM ??? ?Gratis y abierto para todos! Vive la fuerza de la tradición con la Ceremonia de Danza Azteca, explora valiosos recursos comunitarios y conéctate con organizaciones locales comprometidas con el bienestar de nuestra comunidad. Programa (Tentativo) 12:00-1:00 – Montaje del altar (los miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos a ayudar); los socios instalan sus mesas 1:00-1:30 – Apertura con una bendición y palabras de sabiduría de líderes comunitarios latinos 1:30-3:30 – Danza 3:30-4:00 – Pausa; sahumado al aire libre; agradecimiento a quienes nos han apoyado 4:00-6:00 – Danza Nuestros socios confirmados estarán listados a continuación con sus logotipos e información de contacto. ?Ven a celebrar, aprender y construir comunidad con nosotros—todos son bienvenidos! Program (Tentative) 12:00-1:00 – Set up altar (community members are welcome to help); partners set up their tables 1:00-1:30 – Opening with a blessing and words of wisdom from Latinx community leaders 1:30-3:30 – Danza 3:30-4:00 – Pause; smudging outside; giving thanks to those who have helped 4:00-6:00 – Danza Our confirmed partners will be featured below with their logos and contact information.
?? Behind the scenes look at the @OregonForAll video shoot showcasing the vibrant and diversestories of immigrant and refugee Oregonians. Here is our very own Unite Oregon Multnomah County Organizer, Bright Lole at the video shoot this past weekend. We can't wait to share the video with you all! ??? Follow @OregonForAll, a coalition that Unite Oregon is proud to be a part of that advances immigrant and refugee justice to build a more welcoming and prosperous state.
Today on National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, we want to recognize our healthcare professionals that work everyday to protect the reproductive health of people across this nation. We understand that reproductive rights are under attack, and we will continue to fight for a future where people can make decisions about their own bodies, not the government. *Photo is from Unite Oregon Multnomah County Reproductive Listening Session
Join us Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 PM on Zoom to practice writing testimony in support of SB 722, or The Improvement to Rent Stabilization bill. It's time to protect Oregonians from skyrocketing rent spikes. We’ll walk through how to write a powerful testimony, talk about what we’ve seen or experienced as needs that makes this the solution, and workshop our testimonies to share our stories with legislators. Register here or through the link in our bio: https://lnkd.in/grCf7f7z
This Women's History Month, we are thinking of the BIPOC, queer, and trans women who make life here beautiful and a place where everyone belongs. We understand that this current administration does not recognize the full dignity nor fight for the rights of women, and that we must do everything possible to fight back. We also want to affirm our non-binary friends at this time, as there is active efforts of erasure of identity.
Our Forward Youth program is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority on creating our Telenovela Series on sexual and reproductive health choices. We had a great time with the youth and are excited to be sharing with you more of the series. Check it out here or through the link in our bio: https://lnkd.in/gemzziXy
"I am because we are." The African philosophy of Ubuntu reminds us that our humanity is interconnected, and we thrive through collective care and solidarity. Listen to Bright Cole, our Multnomah County Organizer share about the DILL (Dare to Invest and Learn to Lead) Program, a leadership training program empowering individuals of African descent in Hillsboro, Aloha, and Beaverton. Stipends are included upon completion of program. Sign up through the link in our bio.
Last night, we heard the State of the Union Address by the current president and we have one thing to say: We will work tirelessly to fight with you hand in hand against this fascist administration. Our dedicated commitment to immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities has been proven throughout the decades through our community organizing and advocacy work. Did you know? ??Our by-laws require that our board, staff, and membership be at least 50% immigrant, refugee, or people of color - our director team is 92% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant and refugee and our staff is 83% immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC; collectively, we speak 12 languages. Join us by becoming a member today: https://lnkd.in/gwDZZdFD
Application deadline is extended to March 9th! Stipends are included with completion of the program. Apply today and learn more through the link in our bio or here: https://lnkd.in/gJAf3MHS