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Community-Based-Resources

  1. DHS Oregon Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement Oregon's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (OIRA) advocates for immigrant and refugee populations across the state. The Oregon Legislature established OIRA in 2021 through Senate Bill 778. OIRA was first located in the Governor’s Office and moved to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) in 2022.
  2. The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) This organization is based in Portland and supports immigrants, refugees, and community members.
  3. SOAR Immigration Legal Services: provides immigration-related legal representation and education to refugees and immigrants with limited income. Phone: 503-384-2482.
  4. Adelante Mujeres: Provides comprehensive services, including emergency food, financial assistance, and job training for Latino and Immigrant families in Washington County. Phone: 503-992-0078
  5. Centro Cultural - Casa Amparo: Supports Latino and immigrant families with emergency financial aid, including housing assistance. Phone: 503-359-0446
  6. Immigrant Advocacy Center - Beaverton Resource Center: Provides legal advice to immigrants, including families seeking asylum and services related to immigration status adjustment. Phone: 503-601-9500
  7. Latino Network: Provides community resources, including a referral list for immigration attorneys and the Protect Family/Proteja Su Familia guide. Phone:503-283-6881 
  8. Lutheran Community Services Northwest: This organization helps refugees and immigrants access resources and learn new skills to transition successfully to their communities. Phone: 503-924-2448

  9. Pacific Refugee Support Group This group is focused on re-empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and newcomers to the community through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.

  10. Pueblo Unido: This organization connects people who have a vulnerable immigration status in the Pacific Northwest to immigration attorneys.