Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

How to Support Immigrant & Community-Serving Organizations

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Our community has been stepping up to fill the gaps in our support system. Learn more about how you can contribute and directly help our neighbors in need.

Hey Portland,

It feels like our city is facing threats from all sides. We're seeing the federal government slide toward authoritarianism, and levels of aggressive immigration enforcement that we've never seen before. As an individual, it's easy to feel powerless when the systems are being weaponized against us. But here's the thing: we DO have the power to change lives.

The organizations on this page and the Portlanders behind them are working hard to close the gaps being ripped in our social safety net and catch those who are most at risk of falling through the cracks. You'll be able to see what they need and how to get in contact. Please be patient if you do reach out – smaller, grassroots organizations don't always have the capacity to email or call back right away.

Would you like your organization to be featured on this page? Email my office with the subject line "Addition to How to Support Immigrant & Community-Serving Organizations" at councilor.avalos@portlandoregon.gov.

Community & Mutual Aid

Historic Parkrose Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative (NPI)
  • Helps with: Community economic support, neighborhood resources, and partnerships that strengthen families in Parkrose.
  • Office: (503) 964-7807
  • Email: hector@historicparkrose.com
  • Address: 10402 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97220
OORU Collective Care
  • About: A community-led mutual aid network building collective care in the Parkrose neighborhood, supporting families through shared food delivery, mutual aid, and community-centered resources rooted in cultural wisdom and solidarity.
  • Contact / Stay Connected:
    • General contact form & email sign-up at https://www.oorucollectivecare.org/contact
    • Website: https://www.oorucollectivecare.org/whatwedo
  • Volunteer & Support Opportunities:
    • Deliver food to neighbors
    • Cook/bake for families in need
    • Drive to appointments
    • Translation & teaching support
    • Share space or transportation
    • Help coordinate efforts
Somali Oregon Service Center
  • About: Provides culturally specific support for immigrants and refugees, including food distribution, family wellness programs, housing assistance support, educational resources, and advocacy.
  • Phone: (971) 276-4298 
  • Email: info@sooscenter.org 
  • Address: 1390 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233 
  • Website: https://sooscenter.org/
Youth Organized and United to Help (Y.O.U.TH.)
  • About: Supports youth and families with essential resources and community care.
  • Current Needs: Monetary donations, clothing, shoes, & shelf-stable food.
  • Preferred Donation Contact: info@youthpdx.org

Youth & Family Support

New Avenues for Youth
  • About: Supports young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including immigrant & refugee youth and families.
  • Priority Needs:
    • Monetary donations for flexible emergency support
    • Grocery, gas, and household gift cards
    • Lyft vouchers and gas cards for safer travel
    • New, unused essentials (e.g., hygiene items, diapers)

Basic Needs & Food Security

SnowCap Community Charities
  • About: Serves neighbors from all backgrounds with food, clothing, and other resources year-round; over 17,000 people served monthly.
  • Donate & Volunteer: https://snowcap.org/donate.html
  • Consent to Be Featured: Yes
Us First Oregon
  • About: Community organization focused on food access and partnerships, sponsorships, and support services for neighbors in need, including food distribution and other wraparound services.
  • Phone: (971) 998-7835 
  • Email: shamekia@usfirstoregon.org 
  • Address: Portland, OR (general service location) 
  • Website: https://usfirstoregon.org

Community Empowerment & Education

Growing Gardens

Faith-Based & Community Gathering Spaces

Parkrose Community United Church of Christ

 

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