SoulFood Sundays
A space that creates, celebrates, engages, and strengthens our local black community.
Food and beverages will be provided, and all ages are welcomed.
For questions contact: equity@unitedwayswo.org
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
Community Connection
Community Connections will be virtual on November 22nd, 2023, from 5:30-6:30pm.
This is a virtual meeting open to all community members interested in advancing equity on the South Coast. ASL, and other language interpretation is available, contact us for details.
The Community Connections meeting is a sub-coalition under the umbrella of the South Coast Equity Coalition. Community Connections is a collaborative, community-led group focused on creating a space for peer learning, education, sharing and advocacy across Coos and Curry Counties.
Meetings take place monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Schedule below for future meetings, in-person locations will be rotating, virtual options are always available.
Join virtually on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89146230296
Meeting ID: 891 4623 0296
Q Cafe Bandon
Come join us for an evening of meeting new friends and exploring activities we can plan for in the Bandon area to increase LGBTQ+ visibility.
This month, Jamar Ruff will be facilitating a conversation around the Housing Authority and multi-generational family housing projects. We want to know what our community’s ideas and thoughts are so we can share these with the Housing Authority.
Bring some food to share if you are able! Entrance to the room will be on the outside of the library as this event takes place right as the library is closing.
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
Pride Book Club - Curry County
Join us in person or virtually for this month’s book: Queer As All Get Out.
For more information on how to get involved, please reach out to Lorene at lorene@chetcolibrary.org
Pride Book Club- Coos location
Our book this month is “Queer as all get Out”. a graphic novel. Pick your copy up today from the library before they are all gone!
For more information, please reach out to Brittany at bbuxton@coosbaylibrary.org.
Healthcare Listening Session
Register here! https://t.ly/wh0mU
We are co-hosting a listening session with our local CCO, Advanced Health, regarding health care experiences of our 2SLGBTQ+ community. The purpose of this listening session is to listen to your experiences of accessing healthcare and hopefully identify solutions to improve access. We want to hear about positive experiences as well as challenging ones with the ultimate goal of informing the organization of ways to ensure clients are assigned to informed and affirming providers.
Pride is already partnering with some local health care agencies to provide trainings, but this is another opportunity to give direct input to “the powers that be” to highlight strengths as well as areas for growth.
Participants will receive a gift card for their participation.
Queers & Allies - Youth
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
Native American Heritage Month
As we enter November, it is important to acknowledge this significant but somber historical event. On November 1, 1879, the first Indian boarding school in the United States, the Carlisle Indian School, was established. https://carlisleindianschoolproject.com/
"The truth about the US Indian boarding school policy has largely been written out of the history books. There were more than 350 government-funded, and often church-run, Indian Boarding schools across the US in the 19th and 20th centuries. Indian children were forcibly abducted by government agents, sent to schools hundreds of miles away, and beaten, starved, or otherwise abused when they spoke their native languages." source https://boardingschoolhealing.org/.../us-indian-boarding.../
To deepen our collective understanding and awareness of boarding schools, I encourage everyone to explore a comprehensive list of Indian Boarding Schools (https://boardingschoolhealing.org/list/) in the US, available through the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (https://boardingschoolhealing.org/) . This website not only offers educational information (https://boardingschoolhealing.org/.../NABS-Newsletter...) and history but also valuable resources and curriculum. (https://boardingschoolhealing.org/curriculum/)
SoulFood Sundays
A space that creates, celebrates, engages, and strengthens our local black community.
Food and beverages will be provided, and all ages are welcomed.
For questions contact: equity@unitedwayswo.org
Community Connections Hybrid Meeting: Port Orford Public Library
Community Connections will be meeting on September 20th, 2023 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Port Orford Public Library.
This is a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting open to all community members interested in advancing equity on the South Coast. Food will be provided to all in-person attendees. ASL, and other language interpretation is available, contact us for details.
The Community Connections meeting is a sub-coalition under the umbrella of the South Coast Equity Coalition. Community Connections is a collaborative, community-led group focused on creating a space for peer learning, education, sharing and advocacy across Coos and Curry Counties.
Meetings take place monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Schedule below for future meetings, in-person locations will be rotating, virtual options are always available.
Community Connections Tour Schedule:
· October 18th: Gold Beach Public Library
· November 15th: Brookings Public Library
· January 17th: Myrtle Point OSU Extensions Office
Join virtually on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89146230296
Meeting ID: 891 4623 0296
If you would like to learn more, please contact me at equity@unitedwayswo.org
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
SoulFood Sundays
A space that creates, celebrates, engages, and strengthens our local black community.
Food and beverages will be provided, and all ages are welcomed.
For questions contact: equity@unitedwayswo.org
Restoring Hope: Health Equity Fair
The System of Care of Coos County is partnering with Coos Health and Wellness again this year for an amazing Health Equity Festival!!! We are excited to invite you to join us in an incredible early evening festival to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusivity with our community partners by bringing a variety of mental health resources, health services (STI screening, Birth Certificates, Immunizations, Health Screenings), Dental, Vision, OHP Enrollment and hopefully FREE Hair Cuts!
Our Health Equity Committee is hoping to bring Story Time from “So It Goes Coffeehouse” again this year, KDOCK tunes, Animal Balloons, Face Painting (any vendor like to volunteer for this awesome activity???) and a variety of different activities for children, youth, and families from our wonderful vendors! This year Anthony from Public Health has arranged for an evening at Mingus Park!! Table and Chairs will be provided by our very own Coos Bay Fire Department! Last year, Families played a musical chairs game, and we gave away school supply prizes!!! We hope to do the same again this year!!!
ALSO, there will be transportation to/from specific locations throughout the area and we are hoping to have a FOOD truck w/food voucher for families!!!
Restoring Hope: Health Equity Fair
The System of Care of Coos County is partnering with Coos Health and Wellness again this year for an amazing Health Equity Festival!!! We are excited to invite you to join us in an incredible early evening festival to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusivity with our community partners by bringing a variety of mental health resources, health services (STI screening, Birth Certificates, Immunizations, Health Screenings), Dental, Vision, OHP Enrollment and hopefully FREE Hair Cuts!
Our Health Equity Committee is hoping to bring Story Time from “So It Goes Coffeehouse” again this year, KDOCK tunes, Animal Balloons, Face Painting (any vendor like to volunteer for this awesome activity???) and a variety of different activities for children, youth, and families from our wonderful vendors! This year Anthony from Public Health has arranged for an evening at Mingus Park!! Table and Chairs will be provided by our very own Coos Bay Fire Department! Last year, Families played a musical chairs game, and we gave away school supply prizes!!! We hope to do the same again this year!!!
ALSO, there will be transportation to/from specific locations throughout the area and we are hoping to have a FOOD truck w/food voucher for families!!!
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
Hidden Figures
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at the Egyptian Theatre Hidden Figures starts at 5:30pm.
Resource Tables at 5pm
Free Admission
Free Snack Packs
The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
TALENTOS OCULTOS
Sábado 19 de agosto de 2023 en el Egyptian Theatre Figuras Ocultas comienza a las 17:30.
Mesas de recursos a las 17.00 horas
Entrada gratuita
Bocadillos gratuitos
La historia de un equipo de mujeres matemáticas afroamericanas que desempeñaron un papel vital en la NASA durante los primeros años del programa espacial estadounidense.
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
Oregonians, Knowing Their Rights
Oregonians, Knowing Their Rights
Racial Justice Training
Speaker: Elaine Rodriguez, Civil Rights Advocate
Centering on combating attacks and empowering communities to take action.
August 17th, 2023
5:30-7pm Virtual
Register:
https://tinyurl.com/bdxnv7v7
Speaker Bio:
Elaine Rodriguez
A Chicana-Mexicana, born in Watsonville CA to farmworker parents, Elaine spent most of her youth traveling up and down the California coast with her family before settling in San Diego. Elaine has worked with and advocated for communities impacted by inequities for over 25 years, now living in Roseburg Oregon, she is part of the Civil Rights Unit within the Oregon Department of Justice where she supports victims of hate and bias crimes. In her spare time, she helps coordinate volunteer- led community action groups that uplift and center Latino and LGBTQ voices.
Sponsored By:
South Coast Equity Coalition and Oregon Department of Justice: Civil Rights Unit
Community Connections Hybrid Meeting: Bandon
Community Connections will be meeting on August 16th, from 5:30-6:30pm at the Bandon Public Library.
This is a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting open to all community members interested in advancing equity on the South Coast. Food will be provided to all in-person attendees. ASL, and other language interpretation is available, contact us for details.
The Community Connections meeting is a sub-coalition under the umbrella of the South Coast Equity Coalition. Community Connections is a collaborative, community-led group focused on creating a space for peer learning, education, sharing and advocacy across Coos and Curry Counties.
Meetings take place monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Schedule below for future meetings, in-person locations will be rotating, virtual options are always available.
Community Connections Tour Schedule:
· August 16th: Bandon Public Library
· September 20th: Port Orford Public Library
· October 18th: Gold Beach Public Library
· November 15th: Brookings Public Library
· January 17th: Myrtle Point OSU Extensions Office
Join virtually on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89146230296
Meeting ID: 891 4623 0296
If you would like to learn more, please contact me at equity@unitedwayswo.org
Queers & Allies - Youth Group
Queers & Allies YOUTH Group
Queers and Allies offers a weekly safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 every Thursday excluding the 1st Thursday of the Month.
If you would like to join this group please email, Laura at pride@unitedwayswo.org.
Queers & Allies is a program of Southern Oregon Coast Pride
ABC Curry County
Allies of BIPOC Communities (ABC) provides space for people of all races to reflect, grow, and learn to be more effective advocates for black, indigenous, and people of color on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Join the Curry County event on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm.
Location: Chetco Library, 405 Alder St, Brookings
For more information email Jamar at equity@unitedwayswo.org
ABC Coos County
Allies of BIPOC Communities (ABC) provides space for people of all races to reflect, grow, and learn to be more effective advocates for black, indigenous, and people of color on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Join the Coos County group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm.
Location: South Coast Equity Coalition, 126 Market Ave., Coos Bay
For more information email Jamar at equity@unitedwayswo.org
SoulFood Sundays
A space that creates, celebrates, engages, and strengthens our local black community.
Food and beverages will be provided, and all ages are welcomed.
For questions contact: equity@unitedwayswo.org
ABC Curry County
Allies of BIPOC Communities (ABC) provides space for people of all races to reflect, grow, and learn to be more effective advocates for black, indigenous, and people of color on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Join the Curry County event on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm.
Location: Chetco Library, 405 Alder St, Brookings
For more information email Jamar at equity@unitedwayswo.org
South Coast Equity Coalition Presents the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Event
The South Coast Equity Coalition in partnership with the Juneteenth Celebration Committee is hosting Coos County’s Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 17th and 19th, 2023.
Our theme this year is Family Reunion. We chose this theme because for Black communities family reunions have centered around resilience through storytelling, visibility, joy and food.
On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas finally learned that they had been freed from bondage. President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier, but Texas slaveholders hid that fact from the people they kept in chains. Since then, generations of Black Americans have celebrated the anniversary of that liberation as “Juneteenth.”
The South Coast Equity Coalition is honored and delighted to bring the FREE celebration to Coos County for the third year with fun, education, entertainment, and activities for all!
Juneteenth Celebration Itinerary:
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
11am - 1pm A Keynote Address from Oregon Remembrance Project’s Taylor Stewart
A FREE discussion followed by Q&A at the Coos History Museum with Taylor Stewart. Learn about Juneteenth and its historical ties to black communities and how resilience through equity is achieved. We will also be remembering the life of Mr. Alonzo Tucker.
Taylor Stewart has resided in Portland, OR his entire life. He graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in Communication and Portland State University with a Master’s in Social Work. Two encounters inspired Stewart to start the Oregon Remembrance Project. The first was a quote from John Lewis, longtime Civil Rights icon and Congressman from Georgia, who said, “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” This inspired Stewart with the fierce urgency of now. The second was the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum where the museum focused on the stories of everyday Mississippians who did their part to pave the way for justice. This taught Stewart the idea that you don’t have to be an extraordinary person to do extraordinary things. Stewart’s life was transformed by the opportunity to participate in the Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Projects. He hopes to bring that same opportunity for transformation to other individuals and communities in Oregon.
To learn more about Mr. Alonzo Tucker follow the link: https://www.oregonremembrance.org/the-story
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
4pm - 8pm The Family Reunion Reception at Black Market Gourmet
4:30 pm Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Zoey Acker
5:00 pm Oregon’s Black Pioneers by Carolyn Acker
5:30 pm A Taste of Reliance by Chef Jardin Kazaar
6:00 pm Black National Anthem by Gold Meadows
6:30 pm Intermission (A lot of fun with music, food, and arts and crafts)
8:00 pm Closing of the Space (Call to Action) by Taylor Stewards
A FREE day at Black Market Gourmet with music, food, arts, crafts and activities for all ages!
Black Market Gourmet is located at 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, 97420
Monday, June 19th, 2023
6pm - 8pm FREE Movie Night at the Egyptian Theatre
On the day of Juneteenth, the planning committee will be showing a family friendly movie, Soul, a Disney Pixar film. The movie centers on Joe, a middle school band teacher who feels unfulfilled because his ambition is to be a full-time jazz musician. On the day he lands the biggest gig of his career, Joe nearly dies — but then gets the chance to return to his body if he can figure out the purpose of his life.
… and more!
The South Coast Equity Coalition is a Regional Health Equity Coalition (RHEC), we are an autonomous, community-driven, and cross-sector group. We work by building on the inherent strengths of local communities to meaningfully involve them in identifying sustainable, long- term, policy, system and environmental solutions to increase health equity for communities of color, and those living at the intersection of race/ethnicity and other marginalized identities.
For more information about the Juneteenth Celebration and the South Coast Equity Coalition, visit southcoastequity.org or email equity@unitedwayswo.org.
ABC Coos County
Allies of BIPOC Communities (ABC) provides space for people of all races to reflect, grow, and learn to be more effective advocates for black, indigenous, and people of color on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Join the Coos County group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm.
Location: South Coast Equity Coalition, 126 Market Ave., Coos Bay
For more information email Jamar at equity@unitedwayswo.org