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| - | ===== Community Resources for Culturally and Lingually Diverse Clients ===== | ||
| - | The greater Portland area offers a multitude of resources for clients from many different cultural backgrounds. This list will provide information about many of the resources available. Some resources are culturally specific, while others serve a broader portion of the culturally and lingually diverse community. | ||
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| - | ==== Refugee Communities ==== | ||
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| - | Numerous organizations in the Tri-County area serve immigrants from all areas of the world. They include (in alphabetical order): | ||
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| - | * **Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program** | ||
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| - | Works to ensure that refugees are properly resettled and adjusted to their new home in Portland. One of three agencies providing case services and cash assistance administration for the Refugee Case Service Project. | ||
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| - | 231 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. | ||
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| - | 503-231-4866 | ||
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| - | http://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/services_refugee_resettlement.asp | ||
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| - | * **Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon: Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees** | ||
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| - | Provides resettlement services; case management; advocacy, immigration and asylum counseling; and legal services. One of three agencies providing case services and cash assistance administration for the Refugee Case Service Project. | ||
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| - | 0245 SW Bancroft, Suite B, Portland, OR 97239. | ||
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| - | 503-221-1054 | ||
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| - | http://www.emoregon.org/soar.php | ||
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| - | * **Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO**) | ||
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| - | Promotes the integration of refugees, immigrants and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy and multi-ethnic society. | ||
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| - | 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220. | ||
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| - | 503-234-1541 | ||
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| - | http://www.irco.org/ | ||
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| - | * **IRCO Senior Center** | ||
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| - | 10615 SE Cherry Blossom Dr, Portland, OR 97216. | ||
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| - | 503-988-5480 | ||
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| - | * **Lutheran Community Services Northwest** | ||
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| - | Offers services to a variety of communities, including refugee resettlement. One of three agencies providing case services and cash assistance administration for the Refugee Case Service Project. | ||
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| - | 605 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97214. | ||
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| - | 503-231-7480 | ||
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| - | http://www.lcsnw.org/portland/index.html | ||
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| - | * **Multnomah County School Impact Program** | ||
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| - | Project to assist refugee children, including: interpreting services, translation of school-related information, school orientation, etc. A joint project of Luther Community Services Northwest, Catholic Charities, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and Immigrants & Refugee Community Organization. | ||
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| - | Fartun Nur (Somali): 503-731-9592 | ||
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| - | Ilya I. Globak (Russian/Ukrainian): 503-731-9590 | ||
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| - | Hannah AbuSneineh (Arabic): 503-231-7480 ext. 672 | ||
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| - | Erin Carkner: 971-222-1883 ext. 222 | ||
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| - | Olga Condon (Russian): 503-284-3002 ext. 31 | ||
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| - | Greg Tokayuk (Spanish/Russian/French): 503-284-3002 ext. 17 | ||
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| - | Volunteer Coordinator, Teresa Jacobsen: 503-231-7480 ext. 627 | ||
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| - | Program Coordinator, Faridah Haron: 503-731-9521 | ||
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| - | http://www.lcsnw.org/portland/multnomahschoolimpact.html | ||
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| - | * **Patient Education Resources for Clinicians** (OHSU Libraries) | ||
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| - | Provides links to patient education resources in languages other than English. | ||
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| - | http://www.ohsu.edu/library/patiented/links.shtml#othernon | ||
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| - | * **Refugee Case Service Project** | ||
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| - | Public-private cash assistance benefits and case management system for refugees in the Portland tri-county area. | ||
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| - | http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/refugee/rcsp.shtml | ||
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| - | * **Social Support Services for Educational Success** | ||
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| - | Fosters academic achievement by providing school-linked, age appropriate and culturally specific academic support, case management, family engagement, and skill-building groups. | ||
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| - | http://www.sunschools.org/Public/EntryPoint?ch=3e2d226a3b833210VgnVCM1000003bc614acRCRD | ||
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| - | * **Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Related Programs** | ||
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| - | http://apps.state.or.us/caf/fsm/05-toc.htm | ||
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| - | ==== Multicultural Communities ==== | ||
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| - | * **Center for Intercultural Organizing** | ||
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| - | A diverse, grassroots organization working to build a multi-racial, multicultural movement for immigrant and refugee rights. | ||
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| - | 700 N. Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217 | ||
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| - | 503-287-4117 | ||
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| - | http://www.interculturalorganizing.org/index.html | ||
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| - | * **Office of Multicultural Health and Services** | ||
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| - | Serves as a leader and catalyst in helping the Department of Human Services focus attention on communities of color, Indian tribal governments, and other multicultural groups. | ||
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| - | Dept. Of Human Services | ||
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| - | Office of Multicultural Health | ||
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| - | 800 NE Oregon St, Ste 550, Portland, OR 97232 | ||
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| - | 971-673-1240 | ||
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| - | http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/omh/index.shtml | ||
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| - | * **Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.** | ||
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| - | Community development organization providing affordable rental housing to low-income families in north and northeast Portland. Other services include a parent network, emergency scholarship fund, school supply give-away, and parent workshops. | ||
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| - | 6329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR 97211 | ||
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| - | 503-288-2923 | ||
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| - | http://www.pcrihome.org/ | ||
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| - | ==== Hispanic Communities ==== | ||
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| - | * **Andelante Mujeres** | ||
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| - | Holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families. Structured to give immigrant families the tools to achieve self-determination through education, empowerment, and enterprise. | ||
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| - | 2420 19th Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116. | ||
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| - | 503-992-0078 | ||
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| - | http://www.adelantemujeres.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Centro Cultural** | ||
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| - | Works to promote social and economic development, meet basic human and community needs, and increase cultural consciousness and understanding among diverse groups of the community. Primarily serves Western Washington County by providing education and empowerment programs such as English as a Second Language, Spanish Literacy, Computer Technology, Cultural Values, Leadership Training and Community Organizing, Information and Referral. | ||
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| - | 1174 N. Adair St, Cornelius, OR 97113 | ||
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| - | 503-359-0446 or | ||
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| - | 503-992-1156 | ||
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| - | http://www.centrocultural.org/ | ||
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| - | * ** Commission on Hispanic Affairs** | ||
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| - | Works for the implementation of economic, social, legal and political equality for Hispanics in Oregon. | ||
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| - | Morrow Crane Building | ||
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| - | c/o Commission on Hispanic Affairs | ||
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| - | 3218 Pringle Rd, SE, Ste 270, Salem, OR 97302. | ||
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| - | 503-378-2139. | ||
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| - | http://www.oregon.gov/Hispanic/index.shtml | ||
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| - | *** Oregon Association of Latino Administrators** | ||
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| - | Supports and mentors Latino administrators and Latino educators who aspire to become administrators in Oregon. | ||
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| - | PO Box 310, Cornelius, OR 97113 | ||
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| - | http://www.oala.info/ | ||
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| - | * **Hacienda Community Development Corporation** | ||
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| - | Develops affordable housing and builds thriving communities in support of working Latino families and others in Oregon by promoting healthy living and economic advancement. Offers entrepreneurial training and assistance to female residents, adult education, early childhood education, afterschool programs, educational support for at risk youth, and community gardening. | ||
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| - | 5136 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218. | ||
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| - | 503-595-2111 | ||
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| - | http://www.haciendacdc.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Oregon Human Development Corporation** | ||
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| - | Promotes economic and social advancement of farmworkers, Hispanics and disadvantaged individuals through the provision of education, training, advocacy and services that enhance self-sufficiency. Services include support, referral, advocacy, resources, assistance and education. | ||
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| - | 9600 SW Oak, Ste 565, Tigard, OR 97223 | ||
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| - | 503-245-2600 | ||
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| - | http://www.ohdc.org/index.html | ||
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| - | * **PODER** | ||
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| - | Collaborates with Andelante Mujeres in the West Washington County Family Literacy Collaborative, to provide intergenerational educational tools to low-income Spanish-speaking families. | ||
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| - | PO Box 490, Cornelius, OR 97113. | ||
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| - | 503-357-9493 | ||
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| - | http://www.nwlincs.org/OrEven/poder.htm | ||
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| - | * **West Washington County Family Literacy Collaborative** | ||
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| - | Provides education, information, and support to low-income, Spanish-speaking families, furthering their capacity to solve problems and make informed decisions to benefit their families, their communities and the workplace. Programs include adult education, early childhood education, interactive literacy activities, and parent support and education. | ||
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| - | http://www.nwlincs.org/OrEven/index.htm | ||
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| - | ==== African Communities ==== | ||
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| - | * **IRCO Africa House & Skill Training Center** | ||
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| - | Provides array of services, including cultural adjustment services, community education workshops, life skills groups and family mediation. | ||
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| - | Staff is bilingual and bicultural. | ||
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| - | 631 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230. | ||
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| - | 503-253-4042 | ||
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| - | http://www.irco.org/programs/42-africa-house-services/71-africa-house | ||
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| - | * **African American Chamber of Commerce** | ||
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| - | Strives for an enhanced economic base, better capitalized businesses and equitable participation, for all minorities, within the economic mainstream. | ||
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| - | P.O. Box 5488 Portland, OR 97228 | ||
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| - | (503) 244-5794 | ||
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| - | http://blackchamber.info/ | ||
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| - | * **African American Health Coalition** | ||
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| - | Dedicated to improving wellness in Oregon's African American community. Website also provides useful links to Portland and Oregon employment opportunities for health professionals. | ||
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| - | 2800 N Vancouver Ave, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97227. | ||
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| - | 503-413-1850 | ||
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| - | http://www.aahc-portland.org/ | ||
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| - | * **African Community Coalition of Oregon ** | ||
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| - | PO Box 12341 Portland OR 97212. | ||
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| - | * **African Women's Coalition** | ||
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| - | Working to mobilize, empower and advocate for African women to reach their highest potential. | ||
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| - | 1125 SE Madison Ave, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97214. | ||
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| - | 503-972-4930 | ||
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| - | http://www.awcportland.org/index.htm | ||
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| - | * **Black United Fund of Oregon** | ||
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| - | A philanthropic and community development institution committed to the social and economic empowerment of Oregon’s low-income communities. | ||
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| - | 2828 NE Alberta, Portland, OR 97211. | ||
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| - | 503-282-7973 | ||
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| - | http://bufor.org/index.php/pages/aboutus/history | ||
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| - | === Nigerian Communities === | ||
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| - | * **Nigerian Community in Oregon and Southwest Washington (NCOSWA)** | ||
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| - | Promote educational and cultural awareness of Nigeria—the heartbeat of the Nigerian community. | ||
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| - | P.O. Box 4472 Portland, OR 97208. | ||
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| - | 503-644-4436 | ||
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| - | http://www.ncoswa.org/ | ||
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| - | === Somali communities === | ||
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| - | * **National Immigrant Farming Initiative --Agricultural projects oriented to various immigrant groups, including:** | ||
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| - | **Somali Bantu Training Project ** | ||
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| - | 204 W 34th St Vancouver, Washington 98660. | ||
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| - | 360-694-1283 or | ||
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| - | 360-771-0216 | ||
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| - | Aids Bantu refugees in the Portland, Oregon, area with community integration, food security, job skills, English language skills, and agricultural training. | ||
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| - | Languages: English, Swahili, Maay-Maay | ||
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| - | http://www.immigrantfarming.org/projectdirectory/pacific.shtml | ||
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| - | * **Oregon Somali Family Education Center** | ||
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| - | Provide and promote culturally relevant services to Somali families through partnerships with public and private organizations. | ||
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| - | 503-641-3574. | ||
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| - | See Black United Fund website: http://bufor.org/index.php/pages/agencies/current_agencies | ||
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| - | * **Somali Bantu Community Organization of Oregon** | ||
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| - | Assists Somali Bantu Community members to become self-sufficient and to integrate fully into American society. | ||
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| - | 2788 SE 82nd ave. Suite 203B, Portland, OR 97266. | ||
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| - | 503-750-0638 | ||
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| - | http://www.somalibantuoregon.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Somali Bilingual Book Project** | ||
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| - | Program of the Minnesota Humanities Center to enhance literacy skills within the Somali community. | ||
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| - | Children’s books in Somali may be purchased at www.minnesotahumanities.org. | ||
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| - | http://somali.wdfiles.com/local--files/web-resources/facts_somalibooks.pdf | ||
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| - | * **Somali Community Services Coalition of Oregon (SCSC)** | ||
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| - | Serves as the hub of the Somali community and addresses community building, cultural orientation and civic participation while simultaneously bridging the gap between the different Somali and American cultures. | ||
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| - | 9123 SW Barbur Blvd Portland, OR 97219. | ||
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| - | 503-595-0368 | ||
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| - | http://www.scscoregon.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Somali Family Care Network** | ||
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| - | National organization dedicated to helping all Somali groups in the United States work together to improve social and economic opportunities for the Somali community. | ||
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| - | http://www.somalifamily.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Somali Women's Association (SWA)** | ||
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| - | A community-based organization working to develop a strong voice for Somali refugees. The SWA addresses the many issues Somali refugees face as they establish themselves in a new society while trying to maintain their cultural integrity. | ||
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| - | 3534 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214. | ||
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| - | Email: swaofpdx@yahoo.com | ||
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| - | * **PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS** | ||
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| - | **PPS -- Somali** | ||
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| - | Provides contact information for Somali interpreters in the Portland Public School System. | ||
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| - | http://www.pps.k12.or.us/somali.htm | ||
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| - | ==== Asian Communities ==== | ||
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| - | * **Asian Family Center** | ||
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| - | Provide and promote culturally-relevant services to pan-Asian families and to contribute rich cultural values and unique experiences to all communities, through partnerships with others, in order to enhance the overall quality of community life. | ||
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| - | 4424 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97213. | ||
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| - | 503-235-9396 | ||
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| - | Satellite Office: | ||
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| - | 1564 NE 66th Portland, OR 97213. | ||
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| - | 503-262-8244 | ||
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| - | http://www.irco.org | ||
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| - | http://www.portlandonline.com/Police/index.cfm?c=30596 | ||
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| - | * **Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon** | ||
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| - | Advocates for social justice interests of Asians and Pacific Islanders. | ||
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| - | 922 N Killingsworth Ave Suite 2H, Portland, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-512-0274 | ||
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| - | Mailing Address: PO Box 6552, Portland, OR 97208 | ||
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| - | http://apano.wordpress.com/ | ||
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| - | * **South Asian Women's Empowerment & Resource Alliance (SAWERA)** | ||
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| - | Provides free and confidential culturally-sensitive services to South Asian* women and children victims of domestic violence in Greater Portland area. | ||
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| - | P.O. Box 91242 Portland, OR 97291. | ||
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| - | 503-778-7386 | ||
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| - | http://www.sawera.org/ | ||
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| - | === Chinese Communities === | ||
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| - | * **Chinese America Citizens Alliance (CACA)** | ||
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| - | Lodges which champion civil and immigrant rights and the community's welfare while providing a rich program of activities for its members, their families, and friends. | ||
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| - | 11453 SE Hazel Hill Rd , Clackamas, OR 97015. | ||
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| - | 503-925-5226 | ||
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| - | http://www.cacaportland.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assn (CCBA**) | ||
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| - | Promote both Chinese culture and language education; encourage inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships and a challenging curriculum. | ||
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| - | 315 NW Davis St , Portland, OR 97209. | ||
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| - | 503-223-9070 | ||
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| - | http://www.ccbaportland.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Families with Children from China** | ||
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| - | Promote a network of support for adoptive families and those interested in adoption from China. | ||
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| - | http://www.fcc-oregon.org/ | ||
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| - | * **Hong Kong Club of Oregon** | ||
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| - | Dedicated to serving the local Chinese community, especially immigrants from Hong Kong and all Cantonese speaking people. | ||
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| - | PO Box 66758, Portland, OR 97290. | ||
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| - | 503-771-3721 | ||
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| - | http://www.hkclub-or.com/ | ||
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| - | * **Northwest China Council** | ||
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| - | Increase public awareness of Chinese culture, business and contemporary affairs. Services include language classes, a referral service for language tutors, interpreters and translators, and workshops to develop basic "survival skills" necessary for success in China trade and China travel. | ||
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| - | 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209 . | ||
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| - | 503-973-5451 | ||
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| - | http://www.nwchina.org/ | ||
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| - | * **PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ||
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| - | PPS -- Chinese** | ||
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| - | Provides contact information for Chinese interpreters in the Portland Public School System. | ||
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| - | http://www.pps.k12.or.us/chinese.htm | ||
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| - | == Chinese Churches and Religious Organizations == | ||
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| - | * Chinese Baptist Church | ||
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| - | 1938 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-234-2022 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Chinese Christian & Missionary Alliance | ||
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| - | 7435 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206. | ||
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| - | 503-775-9808 | ||
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| - | * Chinese Evangelical Church | ||
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| - | 5529 NW Five Oaks Dr, Hillsboro, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-466-2762 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Chinese Faith Baptist Church | ||
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| - | 2830 NE Flanders St, Portland, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-236-8225 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Chinese Free Methodist Church | ||
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| - | 8406 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97216. | ||
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| - | 503-252-1065 | ||
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| - | * Chinese Grace Baptist Church | ||
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| - | 6275 SW Hall, Beaverton, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-533-4314 | ||
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| - | * Chinese Presbyterian Church | ||
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| - | 4937 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-771-7277 | ||
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| - | * Portland Chinese Buddhist Association | ||
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| - | P.O. Box 8001, Portland, OR 97201 | ||
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| - | === RESOURCES FOCUSED FOR VIETNAMESE COMMUNITIES === | ||
| - | |||
| - | * **Vietnamese Community - Oregon** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Vietnamese festival celebrations, computer classes, English language classes. | ||
| - | |||
| - | PO Box 55416, Portland, OR 97238. | ||
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| - | 503-516-8053 | ||
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| - | http://www.congdongvietnamoregon.org/index_eng.jsp | ||
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| - | * **Vietnamese Science and Cultural Society of Oregon** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Promote and preserve Vietnamese culture in American Society, promote science and technology among our children, promote higher education and mentor our youths in the community. | ||
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| - | 4160 NW 152nd Terrace, Portland, OR 97229. | ||
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| - | 503-997-2260 | ||
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| - | http://www.vscso.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | == Vietnamese Schools == | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Lac Hong School | ||
| - | |||
| - | Mailing Address: 17786 NW Reindeer Dr, Portland, OR 97229 | ||
| - | |||
| - | School Address: PCC Rock Creek, Building #2 | ||
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| - | 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229. | ||
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| - | 503-997-2260 | ||
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| - | http://www.vscso.org/lachong/en/index.php | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Van Lang Vietnamese School | ||
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| - | Vietnamese parents and community who wanted to insure the preservation of the Vietnamese cultural and linguistic heritage. | ||
| - | |||
| - | P.O. Box 18092 Portland, OR 97218. 503-719-7802. | ||
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| - | http://www.vanlangoregon.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ||
| - | |||
| - | PPS -- Vietnamese | ||
| - | |||
| - | Provides contact information for Vietnamese interpreters in the Portland Public School System. | ||
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| - | http://www.pps.k12.or.us/vietnamese.htm | ||
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| - | |||
| - | == Vietnamese Churches == | ||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | * Vietnamese Christian Community Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.hoithanhcongdong.net/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | * Vietnamese Assembly Of God Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | 2720 SE 17th, Portland, OR | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Vietnamese Baptist Church Of Aloha | ||
| - | |||
| - | 511 SW 211th Ave, Aloha, OR. | ||
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| - | 503-629-0188 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * The Vietnamese Sisters Adorers of the Holy Cross | ||
| - | |||
| - | 7408 SE Alder, Portland, OR 97215. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-254-3284 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | === Indian Communities === | ||
| - | |||
| - | * **India Cultural Association (ICA)** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Introduce, promote and enhance awareness of the heritage, culture and traditions of India, bringing the Indian community closer and together to celebrate their diverse and rich culture. Brings the growing population of Indian ethnic origin in closer contact with the interested local community and vice-versa. | ||
| - | |||
| - | P.O.Box 91066, Portland, OR 97291. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-615-8390 | ||
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| - | http://www.icaportland.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **Rasika: India Arts and Culture Council** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Promoting and educating Indian arts and culture in the state of Oregon. | ||
| - | |||
| - | PMB 302, 13567 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-531-7266 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.rasika.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | == Indian Churches == | ||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | * Indian Christian Association | ||
| - | |||
| - | 330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-645-7004 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * India International Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | 14175 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.indiachurch.org | ||
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| - | |||
| - | === Korean Communities === | ||
| - | |||
| - | * **Korean American Citizens League** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Educate the Korean American and other minority communities on the importance of civil rights, citizenship, voting and participation in civic process. | ||
| - | |||
| - | P.O. Box 3512, Portland, OR 97208. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-884-5607 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.kacl.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **Korean Society of Oregon** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Representing and securing the rights of Korean-Americans; preserving and promoting our history, cultural heritage and values. Citizenship class, computer class, Korean Language School, etc. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 7650 SW 81st Ave, Portland, OR. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-977-2617 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.koregon.org/eindex.html | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **oregonkorea.com** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Korean language website of community resources. | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.oregonkorea.com/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **Oregon Korean Community Center** | ||
| - | |||
| - | 12555 SW 4th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-641-7887 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **The Oregon Korean Foundation (OKF)** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Promote, preserve, and share Korean cultural heritage in Oregon. Improve quality of life for members of Korean-American communities and beyond. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 7650 SW 81st Avenue, Portland, OR 97223. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-293-3011 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.orkf.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | == Korean Churches == | ||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | * Korean Bethel Presbyterian Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | 18370 SW Shaw, Aloha, OR | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Korean Evangelical Church of Portland | ||
| - | |||
| - | 7650 SW 81st, Portland, OR. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-244-9191 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Korean First Southern Baptist Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | 11265 SW Cabot St, Beaverton, OR. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-646-9409 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Korean Mission Church of Oregon | ||
| - | |||
| - | 9100 SW Wilshire, Portland, OR. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-292-2294 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Korean Oriental Mission Church of Oregon | ||
| - | |||
| - | 11511 SW Bull Mountain Rd, Portland, OR. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-684-1219 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * Korean Presbyterian Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | 0245 SW Bancroft St D, Portland, OR. 503-253-8196 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | === Filipino Communities === | ||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | * **Fil-Am Association of Portland and Vicinity** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Serves as the bridge and venue for Filipino Americans in assimilation and integration into the societal mainstream, while simultaneously retaining our rich social, cultural heritage and legacies. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 8917 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-253-7636 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.filam-portland.com/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **Filipino American Community Council of Oregon & SW Washington** | ||
| - | |||
| - | A Spirit of Cooperation & Unity of Purpose: a confederation of Filipino organizations and individuals committed to promoting the welfare of the Filipino American community, and to celebrate our contributions to the diversity of America. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 8917 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-253-7636 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Promotes entrepreneurship in the Filipino American community. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 5424 N. Michigan St, Portland, OR 97217. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-285-1994 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://67.199.98.101/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | == PHILIPPINE CHURCHES == | ||
| - | |||
| - | * The Filipino Catholic Community of Oregon | ||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | ==== Russian Communities ==== | ||
| - | |||
| - | * **Russian Oregon Social Services** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Helping Russian-speaking refugees/immigrants overcome barriers in their adaptation to life in the United States and achieve economic self-sufficiency, through advocacy, services of educational programs, and direct services. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-777-3437 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.emoregon.org/ross.php | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ||
| - | |||
| - | PPS -- Russian** | ||
| - | |||
| - | Provides contact information for Russian interpreters in the Portland Public School System. | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.pps.k12.or.us/russian.htm | ||
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| - | |||
| - | == Russian Churches == | ||
| - | |||
| - | * Slavic Church Emanual | ||
| - | |||
| - | 2025 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216-1407. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-775-5543 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.emmlive.com | ||
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | ==== Ukrainian Communities ==== | ||
| - | |||
| - | * **Ukrainian Federal Credit Union** | ||
| - | |||
| - | 8230 SE Harrison St Suite 310, Portland, OR 97216. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-774-1444 | ||
| - | |||
| - | Toll Free: 877-968-7828 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.rufcu.org | ||
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| - | |||
| - | * **Ukrainian School of Knowledge** | ||
| - | |||
| - | The only Ukrainian school in the state of Oregon. Help children through education become better, more knowledgeable, responsible, more productive individuals and citizens and also value their heritage. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 12670 SW Harlequin Dr, Beaverton OR, 97007. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-590-9709 | ||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.uskportland.org/ | ||
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | == Ukrainian Churches == | ||
| - | |||
| - | * St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | 8014 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503-235-7129 | ||
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | http://www.ukrainian-orthodox.org/ | ||
| - | |||
| - | * Ukrainian Bible Church | ||
| - | |||
| - | PO Box 18120, Portland, OR 97218. | ||
| - | |||
| - | 503 309-3366 | ||
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| - | Student contributors: Brenda Nuckton and Thomas Murphy Winter 2010 | ||
| ===== Websites ===== | ===== Websites ===== | ||
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| * [[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/|The World Fact Book]] on the CIA's Web site | * [[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/|The World Fact Book]] on the CIA's Web site | ||
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| * Kohnert, K. (2008). //Language Disorders in Bilingual Children and Adults.// San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc. | * Kohnert, K. (2008). //Language Disorders in Bilingual Children and Adults.// San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc. | ||
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