Community News
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Transgender asylum seeker detained by ICE outside Portland courtroom files habeas corpus petition
A federal judge asked that ICE detail the exact date and time the 24-year-old was detained and removed, and for a reason why such a move was “immediately necessary.” Author: Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola Published: 6:51 PM PDT June 3, 2025 PORTLAND, Oregon — A federal judge from Oregon has demanded an explanation as to why an asylum seeker from…
Oregon clinics see rise in long-term birth control demand
By Meira Gebel, Tina Reed Dec 3, 2024 Several Oregon clinics and hospital systems are seeing a flood of patients seeking long-term birth control — such as IUD replacements, backup contraception and abortion pills — before a new Trump administration takes office. Why it matters: Protections for abortion and gender-affirming care are enshrined in Oregon law, but officials warn the state is…
New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible
Eric Tegethoff Friday, August 23, 2024 Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted the Child-Level Social Emotional Health Metric, which will improve and incentivize care for kids from birth to age 5 who are on the state’s Medicaid program.…
Local Organizations
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The Portland Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines
PCHRIP is an organizing committee of immigrant youth, students, professionals, workers and allies working together in solidarity to advance in the national democratic movement in the Philippines, in the United States through education, leadership development and political action.
The Black Parent Initiative (BPI) was established in 2006 to help families in achieving financial, educational and spiritual success.
Brown Hope is a nonprofit and community solution for racial justice. We provide a bold vision of how to create platforms for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people to be seen, to love, and to lead.
Causa works to improve the lives of Latino immigrants and their families in Oregon through advocacy, coalition building, leadership development, and civic engagement. Latino immigrants and their families are the heart of Causa and inspire, implement, and champion our work.
Our organizational work and activism, including direct community education workshops, support the outreach of our continued advocacy as first respondents and has helped community members contribute through direct engagement and legislative value.
The purpose of this group, is to create a space where we all have a common goal, to see a change happen. I’d love to see this group grow into something bigger than us, to be a support system. I want us to push peaceful gatherings, facilitate discussions, and encourage bringing our Facebook interactions, into real life.
The oldest continually operated Civil Rights organization in Oregon, The Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice & Police Reform works to assure oversight to the Portland Police Bureau.
MRG’s mission is to inspire people to work together for justice and mobilize resources for Oregon communities as they build collective power to change the world. And we’ve been at it since 1976.
Led by people of color, immigrants and refugees, rural communities, and people experiencing poverty, we work across Oregon to build a unified intercultural movement for justice.
The Urban League of Portland’s mission is to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security and quality of life. Our programs include a distinctive blend of direct services, organizing, outreach, and advocacy.
Upcoming Events
Break the Cycle: Phoenix Challenge 2024
Join Hope for Justice for a 25-mile or 55-mile one-day bike ride to raise awareness and funds victims of human trafficking an modern-day slavery.
Wear Blue Day – Human Trafficking Awareness Day
DHS Blue Campaign invites people to wear blue, the international color of human trafficking awareness and post to social media using the hashtag #WearBlueDay. Premade social media graphics available on event page.
MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 3, 2024
MPS will host a Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 3, 2024, to help families explore schools, make choices, and enroll students.
Fast Pitch 2024
Fast Pitch 2024 will feature eight incredible presenters from our Systems Change Accelerator Cohort, each with a vision for a more just and equitable Los Angeles
Faith in Action: Peace & Social Justice Committee
The Faith in Action: Peace & Social Justice Committee works in many ways to put UU values into action in our local community and wider world. We organize activities and support the efforts of community partners in the areas of labor and economic issues, anti-racism, police reform, and mass incarceration, immigration and immigrant detention, climate…
The International Conference 2023
The Impact of Child Abuse, Sexual Violence and Harassment, Insecurity, Corruption, Mental Health and COVID-19 on Economic Growth. The Social Justice and Human Rights Institute works to ensure the implementation of Social Justice and Human Rights standards on the ground through greater country engagement and its field presences. Over the years, The International Conference on…
Day of Community Care & Well Being
Love People. That’s the theme of this “come and go” event and it’s also the call to action. Plenty of wellness activities, including yoga featuring BLOOM by CALLIE – as well as music, activities for children, food, vendors, and a community “hands-on” project where YOU get to help paint a 50-foot mural. This is an…
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: Dallas Resource Fair
Dallas Hope Charities connects the Dallas community with free to low-cost LGBTQIA+ services from community partners – including Oak Lawn United Methodist, Prism Health North Texas, Room for Change, Impact Communities Dallas, Abounding Prosperity, Inc, The FreeLux Project, Veteran Affairs, North Texas Food Bank, Meagan Skidmore Coaching, Parkland Health, Access and Information Network, Legal Aid…
Black Girl Sermon: The Experience
This event, hosted by DeeVine, aims to create a sense of sisterhood, solidarity, and community through the use of music, art and narratives that represent the testimonies that we all share. This intends to be a sensory journey of empowerment, revival, and soul-stirring performance to celebrate the importance of representation, authenticity, and embracing one’s story.
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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