Emergency Support Services
We serve non-English proficient populations, BIPOC, Latinx, Russian, Pacific Islander, and rural community members in Marion, North Marion, and Polk Counties. Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse Oregonians must have equal access to available support services that help communities recover from emergencies and disasters.
Rooted in Equity
Historically, immigrants, Latinx, and non-English proficient populations have been underserved by available emergency outreach and wraparound support services programs. Language and cross-cultural communication barriers, social stigmas, fears, and lack of information have created disparities in who receives emergency outreach and wraparound support services following an emergency or disaster.
