This month, the KMUCC Missions Team is initiating a summary of issues of concern to our congregation. We are all on a learning path, so some entries are educational and others include actions we can take as individuals or as a group.
Are you interested in joining the Missions Group? If so, please contact Johnette Orpinela, Kathy Anderson or Macy Guppy. We would love to include you and your ideas.
At Home
The Immigrant Mutual Aid Coalition
IMAC (www.imacpdx.org) is a partnership of members from local immigrant rights and social justice organizations. IMAC formed in response to the September 2020 wildfires to provide a safe and welcoming distribution site in Clackamas County for members of the Latinx and immigrant communities. IMAC also supports mutual aid efforts in Medford, Cottage Grove and Hillsboro.
IIMAC provides culturally appropriate food boxes, baby needs, hygiene products, masks, community resource information and other needed items. They are all-volunteer and rely on contributions from community members and organizations. At distribution events (every two to three weeks), IMAC serves between 300 and 400 families in the Portland Metro area.
Here are some of their current needs that Kairos members can pick up:
Costco:
- Kirkland bar soap - 15 bars (made with shea butter in green/white packaging). We distribute over 300 bars per event.
Target:
- Up & Up Diapers Economy Plus Pack Size 6 $29.99 (surprisingly these are cheaper than Costco!)
- Pads: L. 60-count Regular & Super $9.99 / Stayfree Ultrathin
There is a more detailed list at www.imacpdx.org/donate.
You can take donated items to one of the following sites:
- Alder Commons, 4212 N.E. Prescott St., Portland, on Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Rose City Book Pub, 1329 N.E. Fremont St., every day from 1 to 10 p.m.