Culturally Specific Organizations

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      Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

       

      EMO's is a Faith-based organization, devoted to supporting Advocacy & Action for the marginalized, poor and voiceless, Community Ministry programs serve communities in crisis and people in need. Education & Dialogue such as workshops, discussions, lectures (including our annual Collins Lecture), presentations, celebrations and prayer vigils to celebrate Christian unity, foster interfaith relations, and explore ethical and moral issues.

     
    • Catholic Charities

      The services provided across the state of Oregon include affordable and supportive housing, financial empowerment, mental health & counseling, pregnancy and parenting support, legal services, intensive case management, refugee resettlement, and more.

       
     
    • Hacienda, Community Development Corp.

      Hacienda CDC is a Latino Community Development Corporation that strengthens families by providing affordable housing, homeownership support, economic advancement and educational opportunities.

       
     
     
    • Islamic Social Services of Oregon State

      Islamic Social Services of Oregon State (ISOS) is a 501c3 social service charitable organization. The Following are the primary areas of service rendered by ISOS:

      Refugee Services: Sponsors and assist refugees in acclimating themselves within a designated timeframe until they become self-sufficient.

      Needy Assistance: Provides assistance when misfortunate occurs, such as inability to pay bills due to loss of income and family abandonment.

      Family Crisis: Assists as arbitrators and facilitators when family separation, dispute and death occur.

      Alliance Support: Work with other service organizations, community centers and mosques to leverage and centralize resources and service.

       

       
     
    • Latino Network

      Latino-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services. Services include: Advocacy And Leadership, Arts & Culture, Early Childhood Education, Economic Justice, Educational Access Programs, School Based, Health And Wellness, SUN Community Schools, Youth Empowerment And Violence Prevention

       
     
    • NAYA

      The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland, Oregon, has worked to enrich the lives of our Native youth and families through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programming. Services include: College and Career Services, Community Economic Development, Community Engagement, Critical Services, Elder Services, Foster Care Support, Health Equity, Housing, Homeownership, Many Nations Academy, Youth and Education.

       
     
    • Neighborhood House

      Parenting Program staff languages collectively speak, including Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and Somali. Senior transportation, transitional housing support, food boxes and more.

       
     
    • Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)

      Housing assistance, energy/utility assistance, employment programs, in home safety and reunification services, domestic violence services, parent child development programs, parenting classes, support groups, as well as extensive youth services. Services targeted especially for the African American community, but open to all.

       
     
    • El Programa Hispano

      El Programa Hispano is a social service nonprofit that serves the entire lifespan to address the social determinants of health. El Programa has five main programming areas - education, from early childhood to adulthood, housing, community wellness, UNICA, the first bilingual/bicultural domestic violence/sexual assault prevention and intervention program, and economic opportunities