You are invited to the tenth annual Immigration Forum for Service Providers. The forum is organized by the Oregon Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and nonprofit legal services organizations throughout Oregon and is designed for those who work with the immigrant community in healthcare, education, nonprofit and religious organizations, government, and similar fields. We will cover topics including:

• Immigration Policy Changes Under the Trump Administration
• The…

Oregon Food Bank's Advocacy & Organizing teams have created these information packets for immigrant community members - please share! Info includes creating preparedness plans, warrant types, legal support, and many more resources. 

Attachments in Spanish and English below.

You are invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Colleen Heflin on the topic of “Food Insecurity Among Older Adults”. In her new book, “Food for Thought: Understanding Older Adult Food Insecurity,” Dr. Heflin with her co-author Madonna Harrington Meyer describe patterns, causes, and impacts of food insecurity among elderly residents America. The policy prescriptions they offer have informed legislation being considered this month in the Oregon State Legislature’s short-session. The 30-minute…

Oregon Food Bank believes that hunger is a policy choice. The government sets laws and policies that can either increase hunger - driving more people to our food distribution network - or that can decrease hunger - helping shorten the lines of people who are coming to us in need. We have engaged in advocacy work since the 1990s, seeking to address the root causes of hunger, to strengthen the social safety net, and to build resilient communities that never go hungry. 

Oregon Food Bank’s…

In December 2025, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Budget Modification-002-26, allocating $75,000 in one-time-only funds to support community organizations not currently contracted with the County. This funding opportunity, known as the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund, is intended to address the unique needs of underserved, culturally specific groups impacted by federal immigration enforcement activities. The program prioritizes equitable distribution across diverse linguistic,…

Funding opportunity being offered by The National Fund for Sacred Places. These grants offer technical and financial support to congregations improving community‑serving spaces in historic houses of worship. Eligibility includes being 3+ years old, historically/culturally significant, and a community‑minded religious congregate or closely affiliated nonprofit organization. Apply by March 3rd at this link if interested.

Core Criteria

The National Fund for Sacred Places assesses grant requests…

NEWS RELEASE
Date: January 26, 2026
Media Contact:Liz Merah

(Salem, OR) – The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking more schools, community organizations and Tribes to be sponsors for the USDA Summer Food Service Program this year. The SFSP helps ensure that children and teens receive the nutritious meals they need during the summer months. As an incentive, state grant funds of up to $20,000 per sponsor are available to start up or expand summer meal programs.

The SFSP works to ensure…

OFB received information from our contact at PGE this week to share that there have been reports of "individuals posing as PGE utility workers and using high-pressure tactics to gain home entry or demand immediate payment." Other reports have circulated that ICE is posing as different utility workers (NW Natural) to lure people out of their homes. 

Please share with your communities. Below are resources from PGE. Be safe!

PGE Resources

• News releases in Spanish and English:
  • English: PGE…