We are the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. A membership-driven national organization whose mission is to promote and uphold human and civil rights, and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans.
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Nikkei Community Winter Holiday Party
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Oregon Buddhist Temple basement. Starts at 5 PM.
Please join us for the return of the Annual Nikkei BCC HKS+* party. This will be a semi-potluck dinner where the main course will be provided and you bring a side dish of your choice.
*Bodhi day, Christmas, C/Hanukkah, Kawanzaa, Solistice
Unite People’s Holiday Wreath Sale Pick-up Coming Up
Pick-up date:
Sunday, December 8, 2024 Unite People
from 11-2pm
at Epworth United Methodist Portland, OR 97215
Please make checks payable to UNITE PEOPLE
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- JACL Condemns “Operation Aurora” and Calls for the Passage of the “Neighbors Not Enemies” Act.On October 11th, 2024, Former President and current Presidential Candidate… Read more: JACL Condemns “Operation Aurora” and Calls for the Passage of the “Neighbors Not Enemies” Act.
Portland Day of Remembrance 2024
The event recording of Threads of Remembrance is now available.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
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Looking for Volunteers
Portland JACL is an entirely volunteer run organization and we could always use more help. Just a couple of hours a month could support our mission of community, culture and civil rights. Looking for help with:
- Web & Social Media
- Newsletter
- Development
- Membership
- Event tabling
- Print calendar
Additionally, members are always welcome to join committees for advocacy and finance. Meetings take place roughly once a month over Zoom.
Volunteering with Portland JACL is a great way to give back or to get engaged with the local Nikkei community. Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org or fill out our volunteer interest form. ありがとうThank you!
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