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
2026 Community Impact Week
October 6 – 10, 2026
Choose from dozens of volunteer projects across the Portland Metro region!
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Event
EnviroNatal Network Biannual Meet-Up
October 13, 2026
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Oregon Resilience Summit
October 21 – 23, 2026
DRLN will sponsor members who want to attend the 2026 ORS summit
Featured news and articles
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Network news
Plan for a Resilient Oregon
September 22, 2026
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USA Today: 5 steps to prepare and protect what matters most
September 22, 2026
United Way and Verizon have partnered to bring important research about the simple steps you can take to safeguard your home in disaster
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ORVID: Oregon Volunteers in Disaster
August 21, 2026
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Make Polluters Pay
August 4, 2026
Oregon’s Climate Resilience Superfund bill requires major fossil fuel companies to pay their fair share for climate disasters in Oregon.
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Hands off PCEF
July 20, 2026
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Sign up for Community Connect
July 2, 2026
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Photo: JCC LTRG / RV COAD
Housing developments for communities affected by 2020 fires are now complete
July 2, 2026
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Portland General Electric Wildfire Communications Toolkit 2026
June 13, 2026
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AfroVillage Free Wi-Fi featured on KATU news
April 9, 2026
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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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Grant opportunity
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
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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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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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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Federal Law Enforcement Resource Page with translations
December 3, 2025
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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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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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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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Defend your rights with El Escudo
February 12, 2025