Advocacy

  • Basic Rights Oregon

    Basic Rights Oregon will ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.

    503-222-6151

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

    CASA of Coos and Curry Counties' mission is to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.

    541-435-7103

  • Human Rights Campaign

    The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.

    800-777-4723

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    NAMI Oregon is the state chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are a statewide grassroots organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, as well as their families and loved ones.

    503-230-8009

  • OGALLA, the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon

    OGALLA, the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon, is an association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers, judges, legal workers, law students, and others who support the association’s purposes.


    info@ogalla.org

  • Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition

    Our work supports community efforts to reduce youth suicide and other risk behaviors in the often hidden and historically underserved gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth population.

    info@oregonsafeschools.org

  • United Way of Southwestern Oregon

    United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Coos and Curry Counties.

  • South Coast Health Equity Coalition (SCHEC)

    We unapologetically stand for the dignity, rights, and leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), rural communities, and those most impacted by systemic oppression. Our work is driven by the wisdom, resilience, and lived experiences of our community members, because we believe solutions must come from those closest to the challenges.