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Umoya Relief Foundation

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Umoya Relief Foundation has served thousands of immigrant and refugee families, elders, and youth since 2020, focused on East African, West African, and Latinx communities across the Portland metro. Programs include housing navigation and tenant-rights advocacy, connections to culturally matched mental health counseling, culturally familiar food access, and youth tutoring and school navigation. Reach the team at umoyarelief@outlook.com for a free consultation.

Communities centered

Immigrants & refugeesBIPOCBlack

Services offered

Housing helpMental healthFood & mealsAdvocacyCase management

Who it's for

FamiliesSeniorsYouth under 18

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