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
La capacitación de RAYOS Primavera 2026 en Boardman, OR
April 3 – May 16, 2026
¡Únase a Familias en Acción para la capacitación de RAYOS Primavera 2026 en Boardman, OR!
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Earth Week GIVE 2026 for Bridging Cultures
April 13 – 24, 2026
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EnviroNatal Week 2026
April 18 – 21, 2026
EnviroNatal Week, April 18-21, is an annual awareness campaign addressing the intersection of environmental and perinatal health
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EnviroNatal Symposium 2026
April 21, 2026
noon – 4 p.m.Through research presentations, storytelling, and dialogue, we will share actionable strategies that strengthen resilience and advance environmental and reproductive justice.
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Taller Olas de Calor Extremo 2026 (22 y 23 de abril)
April 22 – 23, 2026
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Rural Communities Prepared for Disasters
April 22 – May 13, 2026
The Rural Communities Prepared for Disasters webinar is a free, two-part virtual series hosted by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM). The focus will be on helping rural Oregonians prepare for and recover from events like wildfires, ice storms, and extreme heat.
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Northwest Disaster Relief Roundtable
April 24 – 9, 2026
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Celebrate Earth Day with Friends of Tryon Creek
April 24 – 25, 2026
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Mt. Hood Wildfire Ready Workshop
April 25, 2026
8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.Join the Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership for an interactive workshop to help you prepare for a wildfire.
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Empoderando Familias
April 25, 2026
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McMenamins Fundraiser for Bridging Cultures
April 28, 2026
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Clackamas County VOAD Monthly Partner’s Meeting (April 2026)
April 30, 2026
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2026 Certificate in Community Storytelling: In-Person Cohort
May 3 – 8, 2026
DRLN is looking for two member organizations who are interested in attending this workshop.
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Latiné Health Equity Conference
May 15, 2026
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Plan for a Resilient Oregon Statewide Resilience Forum, May 2026
May 20, 2026
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Saturdays in the Park — 5/23
May 23, 2026
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Saturdays in the Park — 6/27
June 27, 2026
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. -
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Saturdays in the Park — 7/18
July 18, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. -
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Saturdays in the Park — 8/22
August 22, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. -
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Saturdays in the Park — 9/12
September 12, 2026
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Featured news and articles
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Network news
AfroVillage Free Wi-Fi featured on KATU news
April 9, 2026
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Grant opportunity
Mini Grants: Quarterly grants for smaller nonprofits
March 19, 2026
The PCEF mini grants program is a quarterly grant opportunity offering up to $5,000 for activities that align with PCEF goals of addressing climate action while advancing social justice.
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Oregon Metro 2040 planning and development grants
March 19, 2026
Oregon Metro 2040 planning and development grants are available quarterly on a rolling basis
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Grant opportunity
Meyer Memorial Trust: Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative
March 19, 2026
The Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative (OIRFC) has stood as a coordinated, collaborative funding model supporting the nonprofits that serve immigrant and refugee communities across the state.
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Grant opportunity
Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program
March 19, 2026
The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides $10,000 in funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to implement the Community Heart & Soul model.
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Network news
DRLN public service announcements
March 18, 2026
We are proud to unveil a series of Public Service Announcements about our important work.
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Taller Olas de Calor Extremo 2026
March 13, 2026
¡Nos emociona anunciar nuestro próximo Taller Olas de Calor Extremo 2026 en español para apoyar a nuestra comunidad Latine! Pueden registrarse personas de cualquier ciudad de Oregon.
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Grant opportunity
PGE announces launch of Climate Resilient Communities Fund
February 24, 2026
Grant opens March 23. Virtual information sessions Feb. 24 and March 12
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Network news
Oregon District Court Blocks FEMA Grant Policy Changes
January 14, 2026
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Article
Beyond Translating Cultures
December 15, 2025
The academic journey that brought Christy da Rosa into our network
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Network news
Federal Law Enforcement Resource Page with translations
December 3, 2025
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Network news
Read DRLN’s 2024–2025 Annual Report
December 1, 2025
In 2024 and 2025, the DRLN focused on reimagining our leadership and decision-making processes. Please download the latest annual report to learn more.
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Network news
Oregon U-Visa Program: protecting immigrant victims of crime
October 31, 2025
The Oregon U-Visa Program is dedicated to protecting immigrant victims of crime and providing them with the resources and support they need to seek justice
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Portland police immigration videos
October 31, 2025
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) released videos in English and Spanish to remind Portlanders that PPB does not engage in immigration enforcement, and to provide clarity on how to distinguish Portland Police officers and vehicles from other city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
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Network news
Defend your rights with El Escudo
February 12, 2025