Short Film Sheds Light on Devastating Wildfire in Phoenix, Oregon and Its Impact on Displaced Residents
The film premiers on February 25th at the Climate Justice Conference at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. It will be shown as part of the session entitled: Lessons on Equity from 2020: Fires & Climate Justice/Housing Justice Activism.
Recognizing Black History Month
Illustration: We Have the Power by Nerdy Brown Kid (The Center for Cultural Power)
Annual Report 2022
Unite Oregon's leadership and staff took on the challenges brought by 2020 with an unflinching stride, resulting in new endeavors to help members after a year of all sorts of disproportionate biases and a lack of resources for BIPOC and foreign-born families living in communities all over the state.
A New Community Garden in East Portland
On Saturday, August 20th, we inaugurated our first community garden in East Portland. The event featured the Pan-immigrant Leadership and Organizing Training (PILOT) cohort and special guest speakers, Portland Parks & Recreation representatives, and PILOT community leaders.
Unite Oregon’s 20th Anniversary
This year, Unite Oregon is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since Unite Oregon was founded, we have witnessed moments of immense hardship in our state– from economic recessions, political challenges, and wildfires to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prosper Portland Has a Chance to Bring a New Urban Renewal Area to East Portland
“The legacy of [urban renewal areas] is displacement, gentrification, and creating neighborhoods that serve the next generation of folks coming in at the expense of folks already living there,” says Callie Riley, anti-displacement coalition manager for the racial justice nonprofit Unite Oregon.
Roe v. Wade is Overturned but the Fight Doesn't Stop
Today the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion. Today's news is a momentous break from a half-century of rulings over the fight to protect body autonomy and sovereignty.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS ONE STEP CLOSER AT SOUTH COOPER MOUNTAIN
Beaverton officially broke ground on its affordable housing project for over 300 low-income residents on June 29.
Land Conservation and Development Commission Hearing Draft Rules on Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
Land Conservation and Development Commission Hearing Draft Rules on Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
At its March 31-April 1, 2022 meeting, Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will begin its consideration for adoption new administrative rules to help communities in Oregon’s eight most populous areas meet their climate pollution reduction goals.
Annual Report 2020
Unite Oregon's leadership and staff took on the challenges brought by 2020 with an unflinching stride, resulting in new endeavors to help members after a year of all sorts of disproportionate biases and a lack of resources for BIPOC and foreign-born families living in communities all over the state.
Annual Report 2021
Today, we are proud to say that Unite Oregon is the largest organization in the state led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants and refugees, rural communities, and members across the Oregonian social spectrum. With more than 22,000 members and supporters, we work across the state to build a unified intercultural movement for justice.
$500k in grants coming to Rogue Valley organizations post-Almeda Fire
Nearly $1.5M is headed to fire impacted communities in Oregon. The Oregon Community Foundation is working with the American Red Cross as part of its community rebuilding fund.
Portland auditor calls out city's uncoordinated patchwork approach to collections
The city of Portland is making it even more difficult for those who can’t pay their bills because of the way it tries to collect debts. A city audit found Portland’s inconsistent and uncoordinated approach to collecting taxes, fines or fees can be confusing, even harmful.
Unite Oregon Condemns the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Unite Oregon condemns Russia’s decision to launch an unprovoked military invasion in Ukraine. This violation of international law will only bring death, destruction, and further amplify the refugee crisis the world is already facing.