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| Community Connections |
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Centro LatinoAmericano
Centro LatinoAmericano was formed in 1972 by a group of Chicano students from Lane Community College and the University of Oregon to meet the needs of new families in Lane County. Centro LatinoAmericano continues to be the single largest agency in Lane County dedicated to serving the Latino population and is the primary access-point for the Latino community in the county, especially those with limited English proficiency.
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| Discrimination Concerns |
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Bureau of Labor and Industries Civil Rights Division
The BOLI Civil Rights Division enforces laws granting job seekers and employees equal access to jobs, career schools, promotions, and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. These laws ensure workers job protection when they report worksite safety violations, use family leave provisions or the worker's compensation system. Civil rights laws also provide protection for those seeking housing or using public facilities such as retail establishments or transportation services.
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| Domestic Violence |
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Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
OCADSV mission is to raise awareness about or regarding violence against all women and children, and to work towards non-violence through leadership in advocacy, public policy, training, resource development and social change.
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| Economics |
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Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (HMCC)
HMCC provides a forum for the Hispanic business community to share ideas, concerns and successes.
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| Education |
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Oregon Association of Bilingual Education (OABE)
OABE recognizes the rich cultural and linguistic diversity within our state and promotes mutual respect, uncompromised equality and inclusiveness in the education of all students.
Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (OALA)
OALA promotes Latino educators, both current and aspiring into positions of leadership through mentorship, networking, and professional development.
Oregon MEChA Statewide
Oregon MEChA Statewide promotes educational excellence and leadership in high school students of Latino background in Oregon. The mission of Oregon MEChA Statewide is to give Latino high school students the necessary tools to be successful in the future.
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| Employment |
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Oregon Employment Department
The OED mission is to: support economic stability for Oregonians and communities during times of unemployment through the payment of unemployment benefits; serve businesses by recruiting and referring the best qualified applicants to jobs, and provide resources to diverse job seekers in support of their employment needs; develop and distribute quality workforce and economic information to promote informed decision making; and provide access to child care that is safe, high quality, and affordable.
Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN)
PCUN (Northwest Treeplanters and Farmworkers United), is Oregon's union of farmworkers, nursery, and reforestation workers, and Oregon's largest Latino organization. PCUN's fundamental goal is to empower farmworkers to understand and take action against systematic exploitation and all of its effects.
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| Health |
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Oregon Latino Health Coalition (OLHC)
OLHC works to close the health disparity gap in the Oregon Latino community.
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| Housing |
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Housing Authority of Portland
HAP is committed to providing safe, decent and affordable housing to individuals and families in Multnomah County, Oregon, who face income or other life challenges. HAP offers support through a wide variety of programs and services.
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Oregon Housing and Community Services is Oregon's housing finance agency, providing financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income.
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority
NOHA is a public non-profit organization formed in October 1976. NOHA’s purpose is to administer the Housing Choice Voucher Program and develop affordable housing opportunities for low-income families and individuals in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook Counties in Oregon.
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| Immigration Services |
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Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
The mission of IRCO is to promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multiethnic society.
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| Legal |
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Oregon Hispanic Bar Association (OHBA)
OHBA works to promote and address Latino legal issues.
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| National Hispanic Organizations |
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National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas – assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.
National Hispanic Professional Organization
The NHPO is a networking, non-profit, membership-based organization that provides a myriad of educational seminars and professional development training to foster and promote self-improvement, professional advancement and personal achievement.
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| Politics |
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National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
NALEO provides members and interested individuals with information about our community, enhancing the leadership skills of Latino elected and appointed officials, and policy information on political empowerment issues.
State Agency Legislative Contacts
The Department of Administrative Services produces a legislative directory every two years (prior to the beginning of each regular legislative session). This directory contains contact information for agency legislative staff.
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| Translation Services |
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PDX Spanish
PDX Spanish is an Oregon-based professional Spanish language interpreting company serving public and private entities throughout the Northwest.
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