Every person should have an equal opportunity to survive a disaster.

As we prepare Oregon’s communities to respond to increasingly frequent and severe climate disasters, communities of color deserve equitable access to linguistically and culturally relevant, lifesaving disaster preparedness resources. We must understand what we are doing to support these communities, what we are missing, and how to ensure we are all prepared for the next disaster.
A virtual network led by and for leaders of color
Our nonprofit leaders from across Oregon support communities of color impacted by climate disasters. Convening partners for this Network include: OHA, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, and Trauma Informed Oregon.
Goals

Wellbeing
To improve wellness of our leaders working in climate and disaster resilience.

Relationship
To build relationships for leaders of color working in climate and disaster resilience.

Culture
To center and bridge the importance of culture into climate and disaster resilience.
Upcoming events
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Event
Somatic Moment 2025 (May)
May 12, 2025
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PGE Wildfire Ready (May 13)
May 13, 2025
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.Come learn about wildfire prevention efforts at PGE’s Wildfire Ready Event on May 13 in Willamina
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PGE Wildfire Ready (May 15)
May 15, 2025
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.Come learn about wildfire prevention efforts at PGE’s Wildfire Ready Event in Estacada
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Event
PGE Wildfire Ready (May 20)
May 20, 2025
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.Learn about wildfire prevention efforts at PGE’s Wildfire Ready virtual event
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Preparing to Prosper – community resilience in emergency preparedness
May 21, 2025
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. -
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PGE Wildfire Ready (May 21)
May 21, 2025
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.Come learn about wildfire prevention efforts at PGE’s Wildfire Ready Event in Gaston
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PGE Wildfire Ready (May 22)
May 22, 2025
11 a.m. – noonLearn about wildfire prevention efforts at PGE’s Wildfire Ready virtual event
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Money Moves Mixer
May 31, 2025
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. -
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PGE Wildfire Ready (May 31)
May 31, 2025
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Come learn about wildfire prevention efforts at PGE’s Wildfire Ready Event on May 31 in Silverton
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Somatic Moment 2025 (June)
June 09, 2025
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. -
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Resilience and Resistance: Cross-Pollinating Food Movements
June 21 – 22, 2025
Featured news and articles
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Network news
Help Unite Oregon plan community resources during extreme weather events
May 11, 2025
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Member in focus
Michele A. Pinkham of NARA NW
April 11, 2025
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Article
Petition for the Equitable Giving Circle
March 31, 2025
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Article
Oregon Sanctuary Promise & Immigration Resources
February 20, 2025
The United Way of Central Oregon has compiled this guide of important resources for defending and protecting the rights of immigrants in Oregon.
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Network news
Defend your rights with El Escudo
February 12, 2025
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Article
Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation
February 05, 2025
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Network news
Immigrant Rights and Resources
January 30, 2025
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Network news
Funding opportunity with Philanthropy Northwest
October 10, 2024
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Article
Read DRLN’s 2023 Annual Report
August 16, 2024
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Network news
OHA highlights DRLN in 2024 report
August 01, 2024
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Article
Interactive fire maps from the State of Oregon
July 31, 2024
Realtime wildfire maps from the State of Oregon
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Article
Preparedness tools from FEMA and the State of Oregon
July 31, 2024