Oregon

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now

ACORN describes itself as the nation's largest community organization of low and moderate-income families, with over 120,000 member families organized into 600 neighborhood chapters in 45 cities across the country. Since 1970 ACORN has taken action on many of the political and social issues which concern its members. ACORN's priorities include: better housing for first time homebuyers and tenants, living wages for low-wage workers, more investment in our communities from banks and governments, and better public schools. ACORN hopes to achieve these goals by supporting community-based organizations that have the power to affect change locally-- through direct action, negotiation, legislation, and voter participation.

A list of contact information for the ACORN offices in Oregon can be found on the ACORN website.

Latinos Unidos Siempre (LUS)

Latinos Unidos Siempre, a project of Mano of Mano Family Center, works with Latino youth to empower them to take leadership roles, organize and advocate for the educational, cultural and political development of Latino youth. Among its issues of focus are discrimination, drop out rates, the hirinh, retention, and advanced of a diverse and skilled workforce.

3248 Market Street
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 399-1183

Oregon PTA

Oregon PTA, founded in 1905, claims to be Oregon's largest and oldest advocacy organization on behalf of children in the state. Its stated mission is to support the interests of children in the schools, communities, and government; aid parents in raising and protecting their children; and increase involvement in the public school system. In addition to aiming to promote the health and safety of children and prevent bullying and violence in schools, it also calls for parents to become effective advocates to Oregon legislators on issues that concern them, including ones related to school funding.

Mail:
PO Box 4569
Portland , OR
97208-4569
Address:
123 NE 3rd Suite #235
Portland, OR
97232
Telephone: 503.234.3928
Fax: 503.234.6024
Email: or_office@pta.org

Public Education Network Local Affiliates:

Portland Schools Foundation

The mission of the Portland Public Schools Foundation is to ensure that Portland’s public schools offer a first-rate education to every student and remain the schools of choice for 90 percent of Portland’s children.

Ms. Cynthia Guyer,Director
516 SE Morrison, Suite 1200
Portland, OR 97214
Phone (503) 234-5404
Fax (503) 234-5402
cynthia@thinkschools.org

 

Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect (SAFER)

SAFER, a grassroots organization for people living in the Springfield area, works to raise awarness about human rights problems, particulary in the school setting. SAFER seeks to promote a school environment in which all students and staff feel safe, respected and valued. Through its Advocacy Project for Springfield Families, SAFER provides trained volunteers to assist and accompany children, youth, and their parents who are experiencing discrimination or harrassment in or around the schools.

CALC, P.O. Box 1214
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 726-7377

Stand for Children

Stand for Children is a grassroots advocacy organization that advocates for state and local programs that improve the lives and well-being of children, particularly in the areas of education and health care. Their mission is to “teach everyday people how to join together in an effective grassroots voice in order to win concrete, long- lasting improvements for children.” They are a national organization with state affiliates in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Tennessee.

Executive Director: Jonah Edelman
516 SE Morrison St.
Suite 410
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-2305