My first six months have flown by, and I'm even more excited to be part of EMO. We have an amazing staff who serve wonderful people and WHAT WE DO MATTERS! Here's a glimpse into the care and creative solutions we find to assist our community:
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133 refugees resettled by Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR); countries of origin include Afghanistan, Burma, Central African Republic, Congo, Iran, Somalia, former Soviet Union and Syria
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907 consultations provided and 159 applications/petitions filed for low-income immigrants and refugees at SOAR Immigration Legal Services
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55 families received ongoing domestic violence/sexual assault case management support, housing assistance, safety planning and more at Slavic Oregon Social Services
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900,000 pounds of food distributed to 21,200 families at Northeast Emergency Food Program
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10,285 meals provided to 130 HIV Services clients
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4 of 5 Second Home unaccompanied youth graduated high school this June; the fifth is working toward graduation. One of the biggest indicators for adult homelessness is youth homelessness; these are 5 youth who will overcome the odds!
In addition to our direct service programs, EMO's Public Policy Advocacy team has a strong presence at the Capitol. Over 130 people attended our Interfaith Advocacy Day in Salem on May 10 and met with 58 different legislators—one of the most highly attended advocacy days of any coalition this legislative session!
These are spaces Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon has lived in for decades: direct service, advocacy and bringing people together.
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Frank So
Executive Director
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EMO Focus: Daily Bread Express |
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Established in 1992, EMO's Daily Bread Express (DBX) provides meal delivery for low-income, home-bound individuals living with HIV. Seven nutritious meals are delivered weekly throughout the six-county Portland metro area. The only requirements to participate in the program are that meal recipients are HIV positive, have incomes below 300 percent of the federal poverty level and have a specified medical need for home delivery of meals. There is no fee for this service; clients need to be referred by a case manager. To learn more about the program, watch the video below with Meghan Lewis, Assistant Program Manager for Home Delivery Services.
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Get involved with Daily Bread Express
Volunteer as a Meal Delivery Driver: Deliver nutritious packaged meals to homebound people with HIV / AIDS in the greater Portland area; one Wednesday or Thursday each week, one to three hours. Fill out a volunteer form or contact Meghan Lewis at mlewis@emoregon.org.
Give: Make a financial contribution to help us deliver meals to home-bound individuals living with HIV. Give now.
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To learn more about upcoming EMO events and faith community events, visit our Event Calendar. If you would like to submit an event for our website, please fill out an Event Form.
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Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
Reception 5:30 p.m.; Dinner, Live Auction & Awards 6:30 p.m.
Join us for EMO’s annual “Love in Action” gala! Funds raised at the gala make possible our work to build a just, equitable and compassionate world. We will also honor extraordinary individuals and organizations whose courage, moral vision and commitment to action have contributed profoundly to making Oregon, and the world, a better place.
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2023 Oregon Legislative Session Wrap-up |
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The 2023 Oregon State Legislative Session has come to an end!
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is proud to have participated in public policy advocacy this legislative session that makes Oregon a better, more caring and more welcoming place. Our Public Policy Advocacy team co-led efforts to dramatically increase funding to support youth experiencing homelessness and to prevent families from entering homelessness; secure assistance for refugees and asylum seekers; help prevent immigrant youth from dropping out of school; ensure our communities are more climate resilient; and advance food security, criminal justice reform, and environmental justice legislation.
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Looking for Ways to Serve Our Community? |
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Are you interested in discovering a vibrant faith group that serves our local community in meaningful ways? Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps will support you in your commitment!
JV EnCorps is a group, ages 40+, that meets monthly in-person. As a program of Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, they explore their shared commitment to values such as social and ecological justice, community and spirituality. They assist group members to explore volunteer options in our community.
If interested, call Karen Beal at (971) 353-6946 or apply at jvencorps.org.
The program begins in September. Apply by August 31 to be included in the opening retreat. And, applications are excepted throughout the program year.
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Keep Covered
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has launched a "Keep Covered" public education campaign aimed at helping those most at-risk for losing their Oregon Health Plan coverage during the current re-enrollment ("redetermination") process. OHA is offering a toolkit and other materials (posters, social media posts, etc.) to share with your faith community members. You may access these materials at oregon.gov.
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Employment Opportunities at EMO |
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Join EMO's talented team making a difference in Oregon! EMO offers a generous benefits package. Visit our employment page for more details about the positions below and how to apply.
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Second Home: Administrative Coordinator; Regional Coordinator (Clackamas Co.)
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Slavic Oregon Social Services: Assistant Program Manager, Financial Empowerment Advocate, Housing Coordinator, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Ukraine Case Manager
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SOAR Immigration Legal Services: Education Coordinator, Managing Attorney, Staff Attorney
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Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR): Case Manager (bilingual)
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