Oregon and Southwest Washington African Community Development Center

A nonprofit community development center. It works with grassroots community organizations serving refugees and immigrants across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The center coordinates case management to help individuals and families build self-sufficiency, using assessment and ongoing monitoring of progress. It also provides immigration advocacy, including assistance related to asylum, permanent residence, citizenship, and work permits. Health care is another area of its work, alongside education on preventative health and nutrition. The organization brings African community groups together to share skills, strengthen partnerships, and increase support for refugee and immigrant communities. It also describes short, intensive career-enhancing education programs intended to help participants pursue employment. Its work includes building community connections and helping immigrants participate productively in their communities.