CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL ORGANIZING  

2808 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Suite #13
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 287-4117

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BOARD MEMBERS

Ben Lischner,
 president
Sam Gioia,
 vice president
Anya Valsamakis,
 secretary
Stephanie Stephens,
 treasurer
Hanh Huynh
Jon Joiner
Alicia Lopez
Afifa Ahmed Shafi

STAFF

Kayse Jama,
 executive director
Mary Bata,
 office & programs  manager
Margot Kniffin,
 civic engagement  director
Rosa Kneller,
 research & programs support
Grassia Melendez,
 membership  coordinator
Akiko Yamakawa,
 intern
Jabili Kaza,
 marketing & events

 
 

 

 
 
 
  

 

2007 in REVIEW


Dear Friends,
We wish to say THANK YOU for your support of immigrant and refugee rights in 2007. We hope that 2008 brings joy, light, hope and justice to you, your family and our community.
The Center for Intercultural Organizing



 

Center for Intercultural Organizing
2007 by the Numbers

  • 4th year of uniting community members in support of immigrant and refugee rights.
  • Trained 50 new allies through our six-week long Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Education (RISE) Workshops.
  • Educated over 1000 community members at CIO forums and events.
  • Supported 15 emerging immigrant and refugee leaders through our yearlong program, Portland Immigrant Leadership and Organizing Training (PILOT).
  • Hosted 20 Liberty and Justice for All house parties as part of a national campaign to restore civil rights and due process.
  • Partnered with over 45 immigrant, refugee and social justice organizations to strengthen the movement for human rights in Oregon.
  • Assisted 120 individuals and families through direct advocacy in the courts, hospitals, and at social service centers.
  • Organized dozens of immigrants and refugees to give testimony at Portland City Council, in the Oregon State Legislature, and to Members of Congress and Senators.
  • Mobilized thousands to demand change at rallies, protests, and public hearings.
  • Co-convened a grassroots table of over 35 organizations to fight 2 anti-immigrant ballot measures coming in 2008.
  • Recruited 129 new members from 54 different countries to join CIO.


2007 PILOT Participants


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