My Nonprofit Reviews
grammarphile
Review for Unite Oregon, Portland, OR, USA
As a proud member of the Center for Intercultural Organizing, I can attest to the many ways in which this organization not only empowers immigrants and refugees but also allies in the struggle for social justice. As a member-run organization, CIO is composed of and powered by ordinary folks. CIO members come from diverse cultural, ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. They are immigrants, refugees, U.S.-born citizens, workers, students, asylees, moms, dads, grandparents and, most importantly, allies in the struggle for social justice. Our members share a common belief in a multi-racial, multicultural democracy inclusive of all—and the passion to put their beliefs into action. As an ally member, I have learned in depth about the struggles immigrants and refugees face, and how to put that knowledge to work. I have attended leadership trainings, advocacy days at the municipal and state level, and really feel my participation has made a difference.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
CIO makes real change in the lives of immigrants, refugees and people of color. Recent work in the policy arena have ensured more people are covered under Oregon's health care plan and created an interpreting policy for the City of Beaverton. CIO is currently advocating to create a Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs at the state level.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Start an endowment for CIO, so that the organization could continue its mission years into the future.
