City of Hillsboro, OR
12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 15:07
Hillsboro Awards $200,000 to Support Community Members Impacted by ICE
Eleven local nonprofits have received a total of $200,000 from the City of Hillsboro to help address the negative impacts on Hillsboro community members and families from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration enforcement activity.
The $200,000 in funding is part of the Hillsboro City Council's plan to support community impacted by ICE.
"Getting this funding directly to community partners and service providers allows us quickly to address our community's most pressing needs for legal services, food assistance, and more," said Mayor Beach Pace. "These organizations can work faster to give support exactly where it's needed most."
The City announced the $200,000 funding opportunity during and after the November 3, 2025 City Council meeting and work session on ICE impacts, as well as through direct outreach to community-based organizations (CBOs).
Following the announcement, 35 CBOs submitted a total of 54 grant funding applications to ahead of the November 17, 2025 deadline. These 11 nonprofits were selected to receive funding:
| Community-Based Organization | Service Category | Funding Awarded |
| Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metro Area | Food Assistance | $15,000 |
| De Rose Community Bridge and Holistic Wellness | Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Latino Network | Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) | Legal Services | $25,000 |
| Open Door HousingWorks | Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Oregon Worker Relief | Legal Services | $15,000 |
| Pacific Refugee Support Group | Legal Services | $15,000 |
| Proyecto Alas | Legal Services | $10,000 |
| SOAR Immigration Legal Services | Legal Services | $40,000 |
| St. Andrews Legal Clinic | Legal Services | $40,000 |
| Together We Are Greater Than | Rent Assistance | $10,000 |
The $200,000 in focused grant funding comes from the City's general fund to support the community, in addition to the $200,000 in previously awarded Community Services Grants funding. Funding requests were evaluated through a technical review process and guided by the City Council's priorities, which placed highest emphasis on Legal Services and Food Assistance.
"The City of Hillsboro stands with our community and recognizes the depth of need expressed through these requests," said City Manager Robby Hammond. "We know that there are more needs in our community so, we will continue to work with CBOs to find ways to support community members most impacted."
Staff will discuss the 11 CBOs and the funding amounts awarded during the City Council work session on December 16, 2025, and present opportunities to fund other needs.
A new webpage explains the details of Hillsboro's plan to support community members impacted by ICE activity.
The webpage includes immigration resources, a Q&A section, and ongoing updates.
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