Pueblo Unido PDX

Mission

Pueblo Unido creates hope for and amplifies the voices of communities with vulnerable immigration status by connecting them to legal, social, and Indigenous language interpretation services. We envision a world in which all people live in freedom, and where we and our communities can be safe, feel supported and thrive. 

Bottom Line for Portland

Since our formation in April 2017, WE--our donors, volunteers, clients, staff, and partners--have collaborated to…

💥 Facilitate over 590 free legal consultations

💥 Connect over 2,400 individuals to legal representation

💥 Deliver Indigenous language interpretation services during over 500 appointments in legal, health, and community settings.

💥 Submit 16,000 applications to pandemic-assistance programs 

This work protects due process rights, promotes household stability, and secures language justice, and it could not be possible without your support. Your contributions are crucial to keeping families together, protecting immigrant rights, and restoring human dignity.

Quote

“Ellos me hicieron sentir segura" 

("They made me feel safe") – Pueblo Unido Client

“Pueblo Unido empowers [members of the Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon] to preserve and use our languages, and to grow personally and to provide for our families.” – Member of the Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon

"Yo estoy muy agradecido con Pueblo Unido, ellos inmediatamente me brindaron ayuda para la vivienda"

("I am very grateful to Pueblo Unido, they immediately provided me with housing assistance.")

- Javier Cruz, Pueblo Unido Client  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Pueblo Unido's programs are focused on addressing long-standing inequities and promoting social inclusion by helping people with vulnerable immigration status overcome financial, technological, literacy, linguistic, and bureaucratic barriers to essential human rights and services. Our board members and staff are predominantly Latinx or Indigenous and hold a variety of immigration experiences, ethnicities, and sexual identities, as well as Brazilian, Guatemalan, Honduran, Mexican, and Panamanian nationalities. We contract and support interpreters and navigators from Indigenous communities in Guatemala and Mexico.

Incentives

☕️ The 4th and 5th donors of $50+ will receive one gift card of $25 to Kilo D' Cofi, a coffee shop that brings the rich and diverse flavors of Mexican coffee to the heart of Portland!

🌵 The 10th donor of 100+ will receive one gift certificate of $50 to Bar Carlo a Mexican-American cafe that offers brunch all day, a lively bar and a cozy, versatile atmosphere.

Partner(s)

Donate to our Nonprofit Partners!

📚Adelante Mujeres provides holistic education and empowerment opportunities to Latine women and families to ensure full participation and active leadership in the community.

💼 Immigration Counseling Service (ICS) is a nonprofit whose mission is to achieve equity and justice for immigrants and their families by providing accessible services to uphold their legal rights. Through direct engagement, ICS brings immigrant voices and experiences to the decision-making table. ICS honors and respects the contributions made by immigrants to keep our economy strong and our communities vibrant. 

🌞 Oregon Latino Health Coalition (OLHC) advances the health of Latinos through policy, advocacy, and prevention. OLHC is Latino-led, Latino-accountable health policy advocacy organization in Oregon, and they are dedicated to eliminating Latino health disparities.

📢 Voz Workers' Rights Education Project is a worker-led organization that operates the only Worker Center in Oregon. Historically, the largely immigrant, BIPOC, and low-income day laborer populations Voz serves have faced marginalization, under-service, underpayment, and discrimination in various ways, including their pursuit of work and their experiences at job sites once hired. Voz's core mission is to empower diverse day laborers, including domestic workers, to enhance their working conditions and protect civil rights, such as fair wages and a safe working environment.

About our Business Partners

Bar Carlo is a Mexican-American cafe and bar featuring from-scratch cooking made with fresh ingredients. Bar Carlo has proudly served Portland since 2007, and has been Foster-Powell’s favorite neighborhood cafe for more than a decade!

Kilo D’ Cofi brings the rich and diverse flavors of Mexican coffee culture to the heart of Portland. Founders Carlos and Selene who are educators, immigrants and entrepreneurs began Kilo D’Cofi to bring together community, family, and friends one cafecito at a time.