As we prepare Oregon’s communities to respond to increasingly frequent and severe climate disasters, communities of color deserve equitable access to linguistically and culturally relevant, lifesaving disaster preparedness resources. We must understand what we are doing to support these communities, what we are missing, and how to ensure we are all prepared for the next disaster.
To improve wellness of our leaders working in climate and disaster resilience.
To build relationships for leaders of color working in climate and disaster resilience.
To center and bridge the importance of culture into climate and disaster resilience.
Metro is encouraging individuals who are representatives from organizations engaging in topics related to transportation to apply. These topics include, but are not limited to, racial equity, climate, transportation safety, local business and economic development.
Equitable Giving Circle hosts a weekly free market for Black and brown folks, every Thursday at Alder Commons
SEI (Self-Enhancement, Inc.) offers free food pantries at 5 locations, available for all people who need food.
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) released videos in English and Spanish to remind Portlanders that PPB does not engage in immigration enforcement, and to provide clarity on how to distinguish Portland Police officers and vehicles from other city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
The Oregon U-Visa Program is dedicated to protecting immigrant victims of crime and providing them with the resources and support they need to seek justice
The United Way of Central Oregon has compiled this guide of important resources for defending and protecting the rights of immigrants in Oregon.