The advancement of racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latinx roots, culture, and community.
Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) was established by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) in 1994 to serve the needs of Russian-speaking refugees and immigrants. More than 100,000 Russian-speaking refugees and immigrants from the former Soviet Union currently reside in the Portland metro area, and the numbers are expected to increase. Census figures show that no other place in the nation has had more of an influx from the former Soviet Union than the Pacific Northwest. Oregon is number two in the nation for Russian-speaking newcomers.
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THE EAST METRO STEAM PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPS AND ALIGNS RESOURCES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT STEAM INITIATIVES.
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The East Metro Economic Alliance (EMEA) is shaping the future of East Metro through economic advocacy by bringing together business and government leaders from East Portland, Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, and Wood Village. EMEA builds consensus and promotes action on issues vital to the economic development and livability of the region.
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Constructing Hope’s mission is to rebuild the lives of people in our community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry. We provide no-cost, ten-week construction training programs, placement services, and career advancement support.
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The Coalition of Communities of Color's mission is to address the socioeconomic disparities, institutional racism, and inequity of services experienced by our families, children and communities; and to organize our communities for collective action resulting in social change to obtain self-determination, wellness, justice and prosperity.
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We move research to action by promoting cost-effective public and private investments in our youngest children prenatal through third grade.
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ChickTech is a nonprofit founded in 2012 to engage women of all ages in the technology industry, while working to create a better technology culture for all.
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Central City Concern meets its mission through innovative outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation. Direct access to housing which supports lifestyle change. Integrated healthcare services that are highly effective in engaging people who are often alienated from mainstream systems. The development of peer relationships that nurture and support personal transformation and recovery. Attainment of income through employment or accessing benefits.
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Centennial is a suburban community bridging the cities of Portland and Gresham, Oregon. Downtown Portland, Portland International Airport and Mt. Hood Community College are all within a 20-minute drive. A primarily suburban district with strong community support, Centennial has grown steadily and is expecting accelerated growth through the next decade. To meet the needs of the growth, the district completed a new elementary school and major renovation of Centennial High School in 2003.