Social Services

Increasing our capacity to meet the unprecedented demand for our services, by engaging and training more staff and volunteers

Economic

Create more support services for women, particularly around self-development and dealing with domestic abuse

Education

Engaging with other community organizations to share resources and build collaborative projects
About us

The Somali Oregon Service Center

The Somali Oregon Service Center (SOSC) is a community-based nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals and families who are socially and economically disadvantaged—particularly, though not exclusively, those of Somali origin and heritage living or working in Oregon.

Founded on September 30, 2020, by a group of dedicated local volunteers, SOSC was established to serve refugees and immigrants across the state. Our mission is to uplift and empower underserved communities through culturally responsive support and services.

We provide free and impartial information, advice, and guidance on a wide range of issues, including healthcare access, public benefits, housing, immigration support, school enrollment, and employment assistance. In addition, our programs focus on health, education, youth development, and community building to help families thrive and contribute to a safer, more inclusive Oregon.

Writing letters of complaint
Supporting them at meetings, and speaking with and for them if need be
Assisting with the creation of hate crime and discrimination reports
Consulting Experience
90%

Our vision

Empowering the Somali and immigrant communities in Oregon through culturally responsive services, advocacy, and community engagement.

OUR MISSION

To empower Somali, immigrant, and refugee communities in Oregon through culturally responsive services, advocacy, and community engagement—while promoting a culture that values, respects, and uplifts all individuals and communities..

Our Core Areas

Social Services & Advocacy  Youth & Adult Mentorship
 Cultural Preservation
 Food Security & Health Access
Civic Engagement

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Advocacy Support

Assisting with the creation of hate crime and discrimination reports

Through our Advocacy Support project, we help people from the Somali community to understand their rights and empower them to speak up when they are victims of harassment, discrimination, hate crimes or other unfair treatment. Here are some of the actions we take on behalf of members of the community

 

You can also find our Consultant Service to contact.

Soos Center Organization

We’re ready to share our advice and experience.

Individual support with mental and physical health issues, engagement with local services and social prescribing to alleviate stigma and isolation

Tackling community cohesion and neighborhood mediation, in partnership with local agencies.

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Meet our staff and Board of Directors