Uniting for Action on the Economy in Southern Oregon

A non-partisan civic participation program (February - November 2024) that brings Oregonians together across political, racial, generational, geographic, and other differences to enhance collaboration skills, build relationships, and strengthen the local economy.

Program Overview

Uniting for Action on the Oregon Economy is a non-partisan program that brings together Oregonians in Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties to take on key economic challenges facing our state.

Program Goals

Strengthen individual collaboration skills
Better understand people with different perspectives and experiences relating to economic, social, and political issues
Build relationships across differences and decrease “othering”
Address local economic challenges
Strengthen communities’ cohesion and resilience
Reduce acceptance of inter-group violence

Projects with
Community Partners

Uniters in Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties are implementing projects in collaboration with community partners to address economic challenges.

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Oregon Uniters

Oregon Uniters in our Uniting for Action on the Southern Oregon Economy program will build relationships across lines of difference, strengthen collaboration skills, and implement projects with community partners to address local economic challenges. See below to learn more!

Program Schedule

All in-person gatherings will feature a workshop and other activities such as small-group discussions, visits with community leaders, a shared meal, and/or a walking tour.

Feb. - March '24

PHASE I

Build Relationships and Learn Together

Kick off program. Build relationships across divides and engage in constructive dialogue.

Feb. 24 | 10AM - 4PM Medford

March 16 | 10AM - 4PM Grants Pass

April - May '24

PHASE II

Plan for Action

Analyze economic issues and design projects in collaboration with community partners.

April 6 | 10AM - 4PM Roseburg

April 27 | 10AM - 4PM Klamath Falls

May 18

June - October '24

PHASE III

Take Action

Implement projects and gather with Uniters to share successes and challenges.

June 11 | 5:30 - 7PM | Zoom

July 23 | 5:30 - 7PM | Zoom

Sept. 7 | 10AM - 4PM | Grants Pass

November '24

PHASE IV

Communicate Results and Sustain our Action

Share our project results and reflect on our learning, and determine how to carry forward our impact.

Nov. 16 | 10AM - 4PM Medford

Economic Support Projects

In each county, Uniters will work with a community organization to design and implement a project that addresses an economic challenge in Oregon. Projects might focus on issues such as trauma healing and mental health support, racial divisions and/or tensions, immigrant/ non-immigrant tensions or services, economic and housing issues, and political divisions and/or tensions.

A $5K budget will support each project.

Reducing barriers to employment and supporting job opportunities

A community building organization promoting the economic, social, and environmental vitality of Applegate Valley

Addressing food insecurity and building resilience

Driving economic development and diversification of Klamath County

What Oregonians Say

"Through this experience I have learned that, regardless of your differences, people can come together to work towards a solution to a systemic issue. It has reinforced to me that small communities truly have each other’s best interests at heart and, given the opportunity, you can bridge divides by working together and communicating effectively."

Ryan Weber

Umpqua Bank | August 25, 2023