The Somali Oregon Service Center
The Somali Oregon Service Center is a community-based organization, which supports people who are socially and economically disadvantaged in particular but not limited to people of Somali origin and heritage living and /or working within Oregon.
The community organization was set up by group of local volunteers in September 30th, 2020 to help all Refugees immigrants. SOS-CENTER provides free and impartial information, advice and guidance on range of issues including medical, welfare, housing, immigration, schools and employment.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a healthy and vibrant immigrants and refugee communites, integrated into
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote a culture that values all individuals and communities, in particular the immigrants and refugee communities.
FUTURE PLANS
With new funds and staff in place, we aim to increase our capacity
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.
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.
