Unidos Bridging Community
About Unidos Bridging Community
Founded in 2012, Unidos Bridging Community has emerged as a vital community-based nonprofit in McMinnville, Oregon, with a mission to build bridges of understanding between Latinx and non-Latinx residents while advancing the integration and representation of Latinx families in Yamhill County. The organization was established on the recognition that thriving communities require collaboration, relationship-building, and the active participation of all residents. Unidos accomplishes its work through education of community members, policy and community advocacy, immigration support services, and leadership development programming that empowers Latinx voices within the region. What distinguishes Unidos is its deep commitment to keeping Latinx community leaders at the center of decision-making and resource sharing, ensuring that solutions reflect the authentic needs and strengths of the people they serve. Operating in McMinnville with a vision of just, equitable, and thriving communities where all residents' contributions and cultures are honored, Unidos has built trust through culturally responsive outreach and engagement strategies. The organization's staff, many of whom are community members themselves, understand the unique challenges facing Latinx immigrant families and bring lived experience to their advocacy work. By prioritizing values of wellness, equity, integrity, learning, teamwork, and humor, Unidos creates an inclusive environment where community members feel supported and empowered to participate fully in civic and economic life.