Established in 1994, IRCO Asian Family Center (AFC) was the very first culturally and linguistically specific one stop community center focused on the diverse needs of Asians and Pacific Islanders. Guided by an advisory board and multilingual multicultural staff, AFC ensures that its services reflect our local Asian and Pacific Islander (API) cultures. AFC's mission is to provide and promote culturally relevant services to API families and to contribute rich cultural values and unique experiences that enhance the overall quality of community life.
The African American Health Coalition (AAHC) promotes health and improves wellness among Oregon’s African American community through health education, advocacy and research.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon (ACLU of Oregon) is an advocacy organization dedicated to defending and advancing civil liberties and civil rights through work in the courts, in the legislature, and in communities. We fight for free speech, racial justice, criminal justice reform, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, immigrants' rights, and more.
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The African American Chamber strives for an enhanced economic base, better capitalized businesses and equitable participation, for all minorities, within the economic mainstream. The Chamber has been the catalyst for successful joint venture partnerships, bridging and building professional relationships for business owners, entrepreneurs and students – of all colors and creeds and beliefs.
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Africa House is the only culturally and linguistically specific one stop center targeting the increasingly diverse and rapidly growing number of African immigrants and refugees living in Oregon. Receiving national attention for moving beyond intercultural strife to be the only center serving Africans from every country in the continent, Africa House is led by an advisory board of cross-cultural community leaders and staffed by a multicultural, multilingual team.
AARP is a United States-based interest group whose stated mission is "to empower people to choose how they live as they age". According to the organization, it had more than 38 million members as of 2018. The magazine and bulletin it sends to its members are the two largest-circulation publications in the United States. They provide discounts on many types of insurances for those who are members of AARP.
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Elected to the US House of Representatives in 1996, Earl has been a tireless advocate for the 3rd Congressional District. He’s recognized for his creative, innovative policies and accomplishments, and also his political leadership in Oregon and nationwide. He tackles controversial issues and finds ways to break ideological and partisan gridlock with a unique approach to problem solving that brings people together.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to discover their full potential as caring, engaged, responsible community members.
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MARCH 2020: Comcast announced changes to its Internet Essentials program to support low-income households as the nation copes with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oregon Lifeline is a federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income Oregon households. If you qualify, you could get one of the following benefits of the program with a participating service provider in your area:
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