The Oregon Education Association (OEA) is a union that represents about 44,000 educators working in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. OEA’s membership includes licensed teachers and specialists, classified/education support professionals (ESPs), community college faculty, retired educators, and student members. OEA members also belong to the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association (NEA). OEA members are affiliated with Local Associations, which bargain their work contract with support from OEA staff. Local Associations also collaborate with local school districts, community colleges, school boards, and community leaders to provide the basic right of great public education to every student.

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette (GICW) provides vocational opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in northern, western and central Oregon and southwestern Washington. The purpose of our programs is to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve.

POWERED BY POSSIBLE The world is more fragile than ever. Food shortages have left millions of people hungry, while violent conflict has sent millions on the run. From poverty and malnutrition to natural disasters and climate change, it’s easy to see a world of insurmountable challenges. Instead, we see an opportunity to create transformative change. We see the world differently. In crisis, we believe in the power of human potential. In struggle, we believe in the ability of communities to grow stronger. So we act differently. We understand that communities are the best agents of their own change and local markets are the best engines of long-term recovery. In more than 40 countries, we partner to put bold solutions into action, helping people triumph over adversity and grow stronger from within. For the refugee who dreams of rebuilding her country, for the mother who wants a healthy future for her children — for millions of people filled with the power of possibility —Mercy Corps connects people to the resources they need to build better, stronger lives. We create transformative change. Mercy Corps has responded to nearly every global emergency over the past 20 years. Since 1979, we have provided $3.7 billion in lifesaving assistance throughout the world. Each year we infuse millions of dollars into local economies through small business loans and grants to provide livelihoods for the world’s most vulnerable people. We are empowering more than 100,000 youth trapped by violent conflict to overcome the profound stress of war and become change makers in their communities. We are powered by the belief that a better world is possible. Join us.

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.

OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) is a not-for-profit publisher of liturgical music and worship resources, offering missals, hymnals, liturgical planning tools, parish events, CDs and more. We help our customers address changing needs with innovative solutions that engage, unite and inspire their community in worship. OCP is the premier source for worship aids and is known for its excellent customer service.

Proclaim the Gospel In dependence upon God, we want to win as many people as possible to Jesus Christ throughout the world, proclaiming His Good News by all available means to the millions of people who have yet to respond to the Gospel. Mobilize the Church In dependence upon God, we want to emphasize with the Church the principles of victorious Christian living (Galatians 2:20), so as to stimulate, revive, train, and mobilize the Church to continuous, effective evangelism, follow-up, and church growth. Equip the Next Generation In dependence upon God, we want to hold high the banner of biblical evangelism, influencing Christianity worldwide and raising up a new generation of godly leaders, so that the Church’s commitment to evangelism will never die.

OBC's mission is to mobilize business leaders to contribute to Oregon’s quality of life and economic prosperity. Directors apply their energies, knowledge, and leadership, as well as the resources of their companies, to accomplish this mission. As a context for this work, we embrace the vision of the Oregon Business Plan, an economic development forum that calls for growing more well paying jobs, increasing state per capita income to exceed the national average, and substantially reducing poverty.

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.

Worksystems, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that pursues and invests resources to improve the quality of the workforce in the City of Portland, Multnomah and Washington Counties. We develop policies and design workforce development programs and services delivered through a network of local partners to help people get the skills, training and education they need to go to work or to advance in their careers. Our partners include employers, labor groups, government, community colleges, high schools, community-based and economic development organizations. Our mission is to coordinate a regional workforce system that supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness. We ensure that the public workforce system serves business by developing qualified employees and giving current and future workers the skills and support they need to successfully engage, advance, and succeed in the labor market. Worksystems is funded in part through the US Department of Labor. We are an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) was founded in 1904 as the professional association for nurses in Oregon. A non-profit association, ONA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association. ONA has several affiliated entities: Oregon Nurses Foundation, Oregon Nurse Political Action Committee, Nurses United Political Action Committee and WorkHealthy Oregon. ONA core values are integrity, respect, mutual support and professional excellence. All staff adheres to ONA’s core values. The primary focus of staff is to provide services to ONA members.

Clackamas County Children's Commission is a non-profit organization that serves children and families residing in Clackamas County. Our Services: • Head Start – Our Head Start program seeks to give preschool children a head start in school readiness and cultivates the growth of strong & healthy families. • Early Head Start – Our Early Head Start program strives to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhances development of very young children and promotes healthy family functioning. • Healthy Families – Our Healthy Families program supports positive parenting and healthy growth and development for parents and their newborn/young children. At Clackamas County Children’s Commission, we know that parenting is one of the most important jobs a person will ever do. Our approach is to honor a child’s parent(s) as their first/most important teacher. We do not charge any fees for services.

The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS) provides leadership in health policy, advocacy and comprehensive member services that strengthen the quality, viability and capacity of Oregon hospitals to best serve our communities. We serve all of Oregon's 58 acute care community hospitals and health systems.