COFA Alliance National Network

05/22/2026

State of Oregon Department of Human Services

Job Title: Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist) Bilingual English/Chuukese (Fully Remote Work)

Application Deadline: 05/26/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Salary Range: $4,519 - $5,988 monthly

Initial Posting Date: 05/08/2026 Application Deadline: 05/26/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Salary Range: $4,519 - $5,988 monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist) Bilingual English/Chuukese Job Description: Public Benefits Specialist....

05/18/2026

CANN Action Website Launch!

We are excited to announce the launch of the new COFA Alliance National Network (CANN) Action website. CANN Action is a 501(c)(4) lobbying and advocacy organization with a national network of community leaders and allies committed to protecting the rights and well-being of COFA citizens living in the United States.

Through lobbying, coalition-building, and state and national advocacy, CANN Action works to advance fair treatment, stronger access to essential services, and public policies that support COFA communities as they live, work, study, serve, and lead across the country.

We invite you to visit the new website, learn more about our work, and stay connected as we continue building a stronger voice for COFA communities nationwide.

Building Capacity for the COFA Community in the U.S

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

Happy to support and celebrate the Marshall Islands Constitution Day Celebration here in La Grande, Oregon.

This year marks 47 years of the Marshall Islands Constitution (1979–2026). This celebration brings community together through partnership, sports, culture, and connection, while honoring the strength, history, and resilience of the Marshallese people.

As part of the broader COFA community, we also celebrate the spirit of solidarity among the people of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. Our shared connections remind us of the importance of culture, unity, and moving forward together.

Wishing all Marshallese communities here in Eastern Oregon, across the United States, in the Marshall Islands, and everywhere a Happy Constitution Day.

04/02/2026

“O le ala i le p**e o le tautua” — the pathway to leadership is through service. 🌺

Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) is excited to share that applications are now open for the 2026 Pacific Islander Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) Summer Institute!

PILOT is a year-long leadership development program rooted in Pacific Islander values and grounded in social justice. Cohort 18 will begin with a 4-day in-person Summer Institute, followed by required sessions throughout the academic year.

Guided by values like kuleana, lototele, kommol, and tauhi vā, PILOT helps cultivate the next generation of Pacific Islander leaders and advocates. Deadline to apply: April 3rd, 2026

Apply now for 2026!

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/31/2026

LATE LATE POST: The CANN board and team have been busy these past few months providing outreach and support to our COFA communities through legislative advocacy, education, and grassroots community work. Our goal is to help our people build knowledge, access resources, and navigate barriers with confidence.

Special thanks to team member Magdalene Heno Ellis for visiting our Palauan community in California to share educational outreach on healthcare access and Know Your Rights information.

We also continue to uplift an important reminder: Citizens from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia can legally live, study, and work in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association as nonimmigrants without visas. In 2024, federal legislation restored full access to public benefits for COFA migrants living in the United States. We are proud to continue this work in service to our communities.

03/29/2026

CANN Oregon was grateful to join the 1st Bikini Day Co-Ed Volleyball League in La Grande, Oregon and to spend time doing outreach with our communities in Eastern Oregon.

We were also happy to share information about the work taking place in Eastern Oregon and the opportunities, resources, and support services available to our communities in the region.

Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to the organizers and the many COFA community members from across Oregon and Washington who came together to make this year’s event so special.

Join us next week for the "Know Your Rights Event" on Saturday, April 4th from 2pm - 4pm at Senior Center, 1504 N Albany Street, La Grande, OR.

03/29/2026

Congratulations to the organizers and Third Island Media for the excellent work in promoting hosting, and marketing the 1st Bikini Day Co-Ed Volleyball League in La Grande, Oregon. It was truly wonderful to support this event and witness COFA communities from across Eastern Oregon come together to celebrate and honor the people of Bikini, Marshall Islands. This gathering not only recognized their history, stories, and enduring resilience, but also created space for community, connection, and remembrance.