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Cultural Inclusion Program
Culturally-Specific COVID-19 Resources:
Relief Funds:
- Oregon Worker Relief Fund Provides financial support to Oregonians who have lost their jobs yet are ineligible for state and federal programs due to immigration status.
- COVID Relief Fund to Support Impacted Workers APANO’s fund to support impacted workers at small businesses in the Jade District and in Washington County.
- Centro Esperanza Relief Fund Centro Cultural’s fund for migrant families in Washington County.
- Coronavirus Immigrant & Refugee Support Fund Unite Oregon’s fund to help immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers who have been excluded from other relief programs.
Multilingual Health Information:
Program Mission & Goals
To help the City of Beaverton become increasingly welcoming, inclusive, representative, and responsive to historically underrepresented and underserved communities, particularly communities of color, immigrants, and refugees.
- Welcoming. Support integration and access to city programs and resources for target communities.
- Inclusive. Lead internal racial equity initiatives to create institutional change.
- Representative. Increase participation of target communities in decision-making and leadership roles.
- Responsive. Ensure that a framework of equity is used to develop key priorities and allocate resources.
Interested in the Diversity Advisory Board?
Learn more about the Diversity Advisory Board.
Leading with Race: Research Justice in Washington County
A groundbreaking research study was released in June 2018 examining the lived experiences of communities of color in Washington County. Beaverton was the first jurisdiction to sign on and commit funds to support this important research study, created through a collaboration between jurisdictions and culturally-specific organizations across the county.
Updates
- The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan 2019 Updatehas been officially adopted by City Council!
- Mayor Doyle proclaims November as Native American Heritage Month Opens a New Window. in Beaverton.
- The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan 2015 - 2017 Report Opens a New Window. released Feb. 2018.
- Mayor Doyle officially recognizes February 2018 as Black History Month Opens a New Window. in Beaverton.
- Beaverton We Are All America Gathering held Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.
News
“Beaverton Night Market takes on virtual route for summer of 2020”
KPTV Fox 12 - 8/13/2020
“The Beaverton Night Market is going virtual, and highlighting businesses owned by immigrants and people of color”
KGW 8 - 8/13/2020
“Civic diversity program adds to its ranks Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 6/23/2019
“Beaverton boards, Human Rights Council reaffirm support for diverse population Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 10/11/2018
“Racial Inequities In Washington County Detailed In New Report Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Patch - 6/20/2018
“Letter to the Editor: The City of Beaverton is honored for its commitment to inclusion and engagement. Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 6/20/2018
“Snapshot of a county Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 6/19/2018
“City stands behind native history, rather than honoring Christopher Columbus. Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 10/17/2017
“Beaverton celebrates indigenous people Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 9/26/2017
“Hundreds of new U.S. citizens sworn in, told to 'seek knowledge, spread peace Opens a New Window. ”
The Oregonian - 2/20/2017
“Oregon officials defy Trump's vow to 'crack down' on sanctuary cities Opens a New Window. ”
The Oregonian - 1/25/2017
“Night Market brings the world to Beaverton Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 7/28/16
“Beaverton's BOLD program wins best practices award Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 06/25/16
“Bonamici visits final session of Beaverton BOLD program Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 5/24/2016
“Beaverton council OKs resolution supporting Muslims, tolerance for all Opens a New Window. ”
The Oregonian - 3/2/2016
“City Council supports Muslim community on Super Tuesday Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 3/2/2016
“Beaverton Naturalization Ceremony Swears in 49 new citizens Opens a New Window. ”
The Oregonian - 9/15/15
“Beaverton International Night Market Wildly Successful, Very Crowded Opens a New Window. ”
The Oregonian - 9/13/15
“World Cultures in Spotlight at Beaverton Night Market Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 8/8/15
“Beaverton graduates first all-Spanish speaking emergency response volunteers Opens a New Window. ”
Oregon Live - 6/10/15
“Beaverton Night Market moved to Sept. 12 Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 5/21/15
“Beaverton honored for diversity work Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 3/9/2015
“Beaverton's Diversity Advisory Board plans International Night Market Opens a New Window. ”
Beaverton Valley Times - 2/11/15
“Beaverton wants to speak the same language as its residents Opens a New Window. ”
Oregon Live - 1/16/15
“Leadership and development training program tailored to Beaverton's minority communities Opens a New Window. ”
Oregon Live - 12/30/14
“How Beaverton is capitalizing on its diversity, inside and out Opens a New Window. ”
Oregon Live - 10/21/14
“Beaverton leadership program promotes diversity in civic engagement Opens a New Window. ”
Oregon Live - 07/30/14
Program History
2017 | City sponsors welcoming grants and convenes third annual Welcoming Week celebration. | |
Mayor Doyle and City Council join area elected leaders in joint message combating racism Opens a New Window. . | ||
Cultural Inclusion Program hosts the city’s first intern from the PCC Future Connect Program. | ||
DEI Plan 2015-2016 Accomplishments Report Opens a New Window. / Logros 2015-2016 Opens a New Window. published. | ||
Beaverton officially declared a Sanctuary City. |
2016 | Open letters to the community published post-election by the Diversity Advisory Board and elected officials. | |
Resolution passed to declare the second Monday of October Indigenous People’s Day Opens a New Window. in Beaverton. | ||
City co-hosts Partners in Diversity’s Say Hey! event at Children’s Museum. | ||
Beaverton Night Market double in size from first year and attracts and estimated 14,000 attendants. | ||
BOLD Program recognized with the Public Involvement Best Practices Award from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. | ||
City Council passes welcoming resolution in support of Muslim Community, drafted by the Diversity Advisory Board. | ||
City’s Internal Equity Team is created. | ||
DEI Plan Year 1 Accomplishments Report Opens a New Window. published. |
2015 | City adopts Title VI non-discrimination statement Opens a New Window. . | |
Citywide Language Access Opens a New Window. policy passed. | ||
City celebrates first Beaverton Welcoming Week. | ||
Diversity Advisory Board hosts the first Beaverton Night Market, attracting more than 5,000 attendants. | ||
Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business (MWESB) policy adopted by City Council and added to City Purchasing Code. | ||
City of Beaverton declared a Welcoming City, as part of the National Welcoming Cities and Counties initiative Opens a New Window. . | ||
Chief’s Breakfast Forum is created. | ||
The Cultural Inclusion Program tied for 1st at the 2015 City Cultural Diversity Award in the population category 25,001 - 100,000 presented by the National League of Cities. | ||
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan Opens a New Window. is adopted by City Council. |
2014 | A 13-member Diversity Advisory Board begins their work together with training, staff support and City Council liaison. | |
2nd BOLD Program Opens a New Window. is completed successfully with 22 graduates from more than 11 countries participating. | ||
The DAB creates a DRAFT Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan with recommendations across eight key areas for adoption by City Council. |
2013 | Multicultural Community Forum organized by the Diversity Task Force in collaboration with community partners to update priorities. | |
Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) is established as an official standing city advisory board. Special recruitment efforts to yield diverse applicants from a variety of communities. |
2012 | Cultural Inclusion Program, permanent Outreach position created in the Mayor’s Office. | |
City contracts with the Center for Intercultural Organizing to hold the 1st BOLD (Beaverton Organizing and Leadership Development) training for immigrant and refugee leaders. |
2011 | Beaverton International Celebration created as an annual celebration of the multitude of diverse racial/ethnic communities that make up Beaverton. | |
Community Outreach meetings hosted as another forum for dialog with communities of color. | ||
Multicultural Center Feasibility Study conducted to gather information and build momentum for the future center envision by the Diversity Task Force. |
2010 | Annual staff "Diversity Summits" created with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and the Beaverton School District (now called "Equity Seminars"). | |
City Services Guide translated (below) into multiple languages to increase access to information about city services. |
2009 | Multicultural Community Leadership Forums sponsored by the Mayor’s Office and community partners bring together more than 80 leaders of color to discuss priorities for cultural inclusion. | |
Diversity Task Force created Opens a New Window. as the first ongoing volunteer committee to advise the Mayor’s Office on diversity and equity. |
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Cultural Inclusion Program
Phone: 503-526-2503
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Cultural Inclusion Updates
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Community Services & Engagement
Physical Address
12725 SW Millikan Way
5th Floor
Beaverton, OR 97005
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4755
Beaverton, OR 97076-4755