Emerging Leaders Program
Meet the Emerging Organization: Capacity Building program & members
The Emerging Organization: Capacity Building program was designed to enable leaders and organizations to support AANHPI Communities in participating in advocacy and civic engagement work.
Emerging Organizations have a deep understanding of the people they serve and their work is rooted in the knowledge and experience of community leaders.
Emerging Leaders represent specific organizations that we identified in 2022 to participate in a Capacity Growing Project. We provided additional support to expand the work that they do within our culturally specific communities to prepare and grow the work we do.
Each member organization will go through four trainings covering:
- HR/Volunteer Management
- Program Management
- Volunteer Recruitment Workshops
- Bookkeeping & Accounting Compliance
Meet the Emerging Organizations
MIC’s vision: To respectfully lead the way to empower Micronesian and Pacific Islander communities to be successful while preserving and navigating cultural heritage.
MIC’s mission: To organize social justice programs, preserve our cultures, and enhance leadership through unifying our diverse communities.
Follow MIC on Facebook and Instagram and connect with MIC Executive Director and Public Health Advocate, Jacqueline Leung, on LinkedIn or by email at jleung@micoregon.org.
Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon (KALO HCC)
Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington (KALO HCC) is a local 501(c)(3) organization located in Beaverton, OR. KALO strives to actively participate in the promotion, perpetuation and practice of the Native Hawaiian culture and values by advocating and elevating the voices of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through cultural practices and educational opportunities.
Feel free to stop by their AloHā Resource and Community Center to take advantage of our community pantry/closet, multiple work spaces with free Wi-Fi, and more!
Get in Touch:
info@kalohcc.org | 971-384-1463
The Iu-Mien Association of Oregon provides assistance and support to the Iu-Mien communities in Oregon. IMAO provides services to help families adapt and adopt the new language and become more acclimated to the mainstream American culture to become contributing members of American society.
The Iu-Mien Association of Oregon also served as a contact point to the local and national government institutions that managed the resettlement of refugees, a bridge for the communication gaps between the Iu-Mien communities in Oregon and others, and promote the Iu-Mien culture and tradition here at home and abroad.
Get in Touch:
PO BOX 20192
PORTLAND OR 97294
imao.community@gmail.com
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance Portland (C.A.C.A.) was established over 100 years ago to recognize the contributions of Chinese Americans to America.
Their mission focuses on developing youth leadership, serving the community, and providing civic engagement and voter education. C.A.C.A. Portland collaborates with many organizations locally and nationally to bring cultural awareness, historical preservation, scholarships, youth engagement, civic engagement, and educational events to Portland. They also support the community with an annual gathering for youth, the Asian American Youth Leadership Conference.
Membership provides opportunities to engage, learn and network. Membership is open to all U.S. citizens. Visit the C.A.C.A. website for more information and follow them on Facebook.
The Filipino Bayanihan Center is a migrants’ center that provides basic resources and a community gathering place accessible for Filipino workers, new migrants, and Filipino families in the diaspora seeking community, empowerment, and action-oriented programming.
Visit the Filipino Bayanihan website for more information.
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The OMCA is a community-based organization dedicated to serving and supporting the Marshallese community in Oregon.
Established in April 2019, OMCA is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) registered public charity, community advocacy organization for citizens from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and their descendants, residing in the State of Oregon. Their primary mission is to maintain the culture and traditions (cultural preservation), improve the quality of life (well-being), and empower Marshallese individuals and families residing in Oregon.
Their vision is to create a thriving and inclusive community where Marshallese people can achieve their full potential, preserve their cultural heritage, and contribute to the broader society. As an organization, OMCA engages in various activities and provides services to fulfill its mission and vision. Some of the key things they do include: Community support, Cultural Preservation, Advocacy Outreach, Youth Empowerment, and Health and Wellness. Learn more and follow them on Facebook.
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