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.
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
Our Preparedness, Our Power Session 2: Rooted at Home — Shelter, Safety & Community Care
November 6, 2025
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Good Grief Retreat
November 14 – 16, 2025
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Event
Our Preparedness, Our Power Session 3: Charged for Survival — Disability Stories of Tech & Power
December 4, 2025
noon – 1:30 p.m.
Featured news and articles
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Network news
Shaping Ash podcast
September 18, 2025
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Network news
Watch the “Prepare to Prosper” webinar
September 18, 2025
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Network news
Grant Opportunity with Oregon Community Foundation
September 10, 2025
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Article
Resilience does not happen all at once…
September 5, 2025
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Network news
Announcing SAFE Grants for Oregon: Rapid Response Funding for Community Safety
September 2, 2025
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Network news
Oregon Health Authority Public Health Equity Grant 2025
July 1, 2025
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Network news
Urge lawmakers to fund resilience and protect our communities
June 13, 2025
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Network news
Help OHA shape emergency & disaster messaging for Black Oregonians
May 16, 2025
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Member in focus
Michele A. Pinkham of NARA NW
April 11, 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 5, 2025
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Network news
Immigrant Rights and Resources
January 30, 2025
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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 1, 2024
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Article
Preparedness tools from FEMA and the State of Oregon
July 31, 2024