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Join Us for the 2026 Summer Family Event!

  • August 5, 2026
Somali Oregon Service Center and SouthWest Somali Community Organization invite you and your family to a joyful afternoon of fun, connection, and community celebration. Enjoy delicious food, sports and tournaments, games and activities for all ages, music and entertainment, a bounce house and kids’ zone, and community resource and information booths. Date: Saturday, August 29, […]
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Peace & Nutrition Training Program Begins with Hands-On Learning

  • June 5, 2026
Peace & Nutrition Training Program, serving 20 Afghan immigrant and refugee participants in Portland, Oregon. Participated Participants engage in a live demonstration of nutritious foods during the Peace & Nutrition Training Program. Trainer The trainer demonstrates different types of healthy foods and explains how they support family health and well-being Learning Participants actively take part […]
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Twice-Monthly Food Distribution for Food-Insecure Families in Oregon

  • July 17, 2025
Food for Needy Oregonians At the Somali Oregon Service Center (SOSC), we are committed to addressing food insecurity within the Somali and African communities across Oregon. As part of our ongoing efforts to support families in need, we provide twice-monthly food distribution to households facing food insecurity. In partnership with the Oregon Food Bank, SOSC […]
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21 Mar 24

Welcome The Somali Oregon Service Centre (SOSC)

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 […]
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