Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

10/23/2026

Frances is hanging out today and tomorrow at the Episcopal Diocese in Western Oregon’s annual meeting to share all about EMO! If you’re attending stop by and say hello.

10/22/2026

Second Home is hiring a Student Coordinator! The Student Coordinator will support students in Washington County with housing, education, and other services in collaboration with school districts, businesses, and other nonprofit agencies.

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported EMO’s Love in Action Gala on Oct. 15 at the Sentinel Hotel! Because of you, we raised over $150,000 to support our vital services for the most vulnerable in our communities.

10/16/2026

Our hearts are with the families of Silver Rail Elementary School.

Three children and one teacher were killed when a 16-year-old shooter opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

10/15/2026

🌲 Building community resilience across Northeastern Oregon!

Last week, EMO’s Community Resilience Team members Taylor Silvey and Peter Fargo traveled through five counties in Northeastern Oregon to help establish cross-sector Community Resilience Teams in Malheur, Umatilla, Union, Baker, and Wallowa Counties.

These teams bring together community members, local organizations, and partners from different sectors to identify local health concerns, explore solutions, and strengthen preparedness for extreme weather and seasonal emergencies. By building on local knowledge, relationships, and resources, each team will work toward practical, community-driven approaches to help their communities become healthier, safer, and more resilient.

We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their ideas, experiences, and hopes for their communities. We’re excited to see what we can accomplish together!

📸 Take a look at a few photos from Taylor and Peter’s travels across the region.

10/12/2026

All offices of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon will be closed tomorrow on Monday, Oct. 12, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to celebrate the history and contributions of Native Americans. It's a day of reflection, recognition, celebration, and education.

10/10/2026

Since 1989, the US has observed National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in three women and one in four men will experience physical abuse by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. An average of 20 women experience violence from an intimate partner every minute.

This is why, at EMO we are proud that our program Slavic Oregon Social Services (SOSS) works tirelessly every to help people fleeing this violence craft new lives where they are safe. SOSS is one of the only culturally specific organizations in the country that prioritizes Slavic-speaking individuals, which can make all the difference for individuals facing the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship. We are so proud of their work.

10/09/2026

Last week we were able to catch up with our new interim Executive Director Howard Kenyan!

10/08/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to get tickets. You have until 11:59 p.m. to get tickets!

Don't miss the chance to celebrate incredible people like Rev. Cecil Prescod, Sue Van Winkle and Jeff Hammarlund while also supporting our vital services for the most vulnerable in our communities: refugees and immigrants, people experiencing food insecurity, low-income people living with HIV, unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence.

Link in our comments!

10/07/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to register to attend the 2026 Love in Action gala! Don't miss the chance to celebrate incredible people like Rev. Cecil Prescod, Sue Van Winkle and Jeff Hammarlund while also supporting our vital services for the most vulnerable in our communities: refugees and immigrants, people experiencing food insecurity, low-income people living with HIV, unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence.

Link in our comments!