Somali Oregon Service Center

🌡️ HEAT WAVE RESPONSE ALERT 🌡️

The Somali Oregon Service Center is responding to the extreme heat by making water and cooling supplies available to community members in need.

If you or someone you know is struggling to stay cool during this heat wave, please stop by and pick up free bottled water and cooling supplies while supplies last.

We encourage everyone to:
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Stay indoors during peak heat hours
✅ Check on older adults, children, and neighbors
✅ Never leave children or pets in vehicles

Our community’s health and safety are our priority. Together, we can help keep everyone safe during this extreme heat event.

📍 Somali Oregon Service Center
📅 Available during regular operating hours while supplies last

Please share this post to help us reach those who may need support.

🌞 HEAT WAVE SUPPORT CENTER OPEN 🌞

With extreme temperatures expected, the Somali Oregon Service Center (SOSCENTER) is opening its doors as a Cooling Station to help keep our community safe and comfortable.

❄️ Need a place to cool down?
Come visit our air-conditioned cooling center and take a break from the heat.

📍 Location:
SOSCENTER Office
1511 SE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233

🕙 Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

💧 Services Available:
✅ Air-conditioned cooling space
✅ Free drinking water
✅ Rest area
✅ Community support and information

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone is welcome!
Please share this information with seniors, families, neighbors, and anyone who may be affected by the extreme heat.

📞 For more information:
Ali Ibrahim, Executive Director
(503) 719-3175

Together, let’s protect our community and stay safe during this heat wave. ❤️

🌸 Women Sewing Program – Join Us! 🧵✨

Are you interested in learning sewing skills, starting a small business, or connecting with other women in the community? Join the SOS Center Women’s Sewing Program!

💜 Sew. Learn. Empower.

This hands-on program is open to women of all skill levels. Participants will learn practical sewing techniques, build confidence, and become part of a supportive community.

📅 Training Days: Saturday & Sunday
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: New Columbia Community Room, North Portland
🧵 All sewing materials will be provided at no cost.

🌟 Learn new skills
🌟 Build confidence
🌟 Create opportunities
🌟 Connect with other women

Together, we sew hope. Together, we build community.

📞 Contact SOS Center for more information and registration.

📢 EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE NOW! 📢

For Oregon families and individuals facing housing challenges. An additional $5 million has been added to the Emergency Rent Assistance Program to help households stay safely housed.

✅ Assistance may be available for:

* Past-due rent
* Utility bills
* Other housing-related costs

✅ Eligibility includes:

* Households with income at or below 65% of Area Median Income (AMI)
* Renters experiencing financial hardship
* No citizenship requirement

📞 Call 211 or email [email protected] to learn more and apply.

Please share this information with family members, friends, neighbors, and community members who may need support. Funding is limited, so eligible households are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

🚲🪖 FREE HELMETS IN PORTLAND! 🪖🚲

Attention Portland families, youth, and cyclists!

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is giving away 5,000 FREE bicycle helmets at participating Plaid Pantry locations throughout Portland.

✅ FREE helmet
✅ While supplies last
✅ Available at Plaid Pantry stores across Portland

If you or your children need a helmet for biking, now is the perfect time to get one. Help keep yourself and your family safe while enjoying Portland’s parks, trails, and neighborhoods this summer.

📍 Visit your nearest Plaid Pantry and ask about the FREE helmet giveaway.

Don’t wait—supplies are limited!

Please share this post to help spread the word and keep our community safe. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🧡

Look y'all

PARENTS SCHOOLS OUT🚨🚨‼️‼️

1. IHOP - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.
2. Denny's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
3. Applebee's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
4. Chili's - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
5. Olive Garden - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
6. Outback Steakhouse - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
7. Red Robin - Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
9. CiCi's Pizza - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult buffet.
10. Fazoli's - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.

🌿🤝 The Somali Oregon Service Center is proud to announce the successful launch of our Peace & Nutrition Training Program for 20 Afghan immigrant and refugee participants in Portland, Oregon.

This six-week program, made possible through our partnership with CareOregon, focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles, nutrition education, mental well-being, community connection, and peaceful conflict resolution.

The first session brought together participants eager to learn, share experiences, and build stronger connections within their new community. Through interactive discussions and practical nutrition education, participants gained valuable knowledge to support the health and well-being of themselves and their families.

We are honored to support Afghan immigrant and refugee families as they continue their journey toward stability, health, and community integration.

A special thank you to CareOregon, our staff, volunteers, and participants for making this program possible.

Together for Peace. Together for Health. Together for Stronger Communities.