We are an organization of more than 72,000 people who, by joining together, are achieving what we cannot accomplish alone. By standing together, we have a voice in our contracts and our daily work lives. We provide valuable services to our communities, doing more than 500 different jobs in 85 state, local government and non-profit agencies and care facilities. The services we provide include helping Deaf people get access to education, testing new drivers, collecting revenue, helping veterans, assisting at-risk youth, repairing bridges, maintaining Oregon’s parks and caring for children, seniors, and people with disabilities — just to name a few. The work we do touches the lives of every single Oregonian. We are proud to stand together for the quality services we provide for our communities and families.

Oregon AFSCME Council 75 represents over 25,000 workers statewide in both public and private sector and is one of the fastest growing unions in Oregon. We provide excellent service and growth opportunity for our members and leadership with an emphasis on building power through solidarity.

Holt International is a Christian organization that provides care and support to many of the world's most vulnerable children — those who are orphaned, abandoned or at serious risk of separation from their family. We work in local communities around the world, and strive to keep children in their families of birth by providing the care and support they need to grow and thrive as a family. For children who do not remain with their birth families, we help find loving families through adoption, foster and kinship care. At Holt, we always prioritize the child's needs above all else.

The Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 6732, represents more than 18,000 education professionals working across Oregon in K-12 school districts, education service districts, community colleges, Head Starts, libraries and parks and recreation districts. It is headquartered in Salem.

NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and promoting networking and growth for our members.

The OBA is Oregon's only full-service trade association representing FDIC-insured state and national banks and trust companies doing business in Oregon. The mission of the OBA is to be the voice of Oregon banking. All employees of OBA member banks receive reduced rates on our professional development programs, free subscriptions to our publications, including Banking Matters magazine, ability to participate in any of our peer groups, and access member savings programs like Office Depot. To take advantage of your OBA membership, visit www.oregonbankers.com/membership-registration.

Reaching the community

Relief Nursery has been strengthening families and keeping children safe in Lane County for over 40 years. Relief Nursery programs have been demonstrated to have far-reaching, positive impacts on children and families. Relief Nursery families become more self-sufficient and raise their children in safer, more stable environments.

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION Northwest Youth Corps offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Our programs include residential conservation crews for both youth and young adults, local community crews, an internship program for college aged participants, a fully accredited high school, and a two-acre organic farm. Mission Northwest Youth Corps offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Philosophy Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. Our programs focus on education, challenge, community, leadership and empowerment, giving youth critical life skills and confidence. NYC programs stress teamwork, inclusion, and leadership while promoting a solid work ethic and individual achievement. Youth leave NYC knowing that they can overcome obstacles, solve problems, make friends, and attain their objectives in life. History Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers an education-based, work experience modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. In 1984, support from Oregon's forest products industry and grants from four northwest foundations, allowed NYC to start its' first program and serve 52 teens. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth each year across a four state region.

Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) is Oregon's leading statewide business association representing more than 1,600 businesses and industries in the state. With a member-driven focus, we advance and protect business interests in Oregon's state capitol, state and federal agencies, Congress, and the courts. We serve our member businesses with programs and services to assist in their success while working to grow and sustain a strong and vibrant Oregon. OBI is the recognized state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, and the National Federation of Retailers.

Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Coburg, Oregon. RDI was formed in 1991 in response to the timber industry crisis facing the Pacific Northwest. Today RDI is continuing to support rural communities as they work through challenging economic conditions. RDI’s nationally recognized programs and services help communities help themselves with effective and results-oriented training and resources necessary for individuals living in rural communities to build and sustain a better future in their communities. Our work is based upon our genuine commitment to help rural people and communities build rural capacity through Leadership Development programs and strengthen Rural Economic Vitality through moving capacity into action.

The Institute for Applied Ecology is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1999. Our vision is for people and wildlands to interact positively and meet environmental challenges with research-based techniques and hands-on community support. Our 35+ full-time staff manage many restoration sites in Oregon and the Southwestern US, have planted thousands of native plants, and engage youth as well as adults and juveniles in custody with ecology lessons. Our programs have accomplished much for our mission to restore ecosystems (Habitat Restoration Program, Native Plant Materials), connect people with nature (Ecological Education Program), and research efficient conservation methods (Conservation Research Program, Estuary Technical Group).