Hillsboro, OR. — Eleven community-based nonprofits in Hillsboro will share $200,000 in city funding aimed at helping residents and families affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration enforcement activity.
The funding is part of a City Council initiative to address the local impacts of immigration enforcement by directing resources to organizations already providing frontline support. City leaders said the goal is to respond quickly to urgent needs, including legal representation, food security, and housing stability.
“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 funding opportunity during and after a November 3, 2025, City Council meeting and work session focused on ICE-related impacts. Outreach was also conducted directly with community-based organizations. By the November 17 deadline, the City received 54 grant applications from 35 organizations.
After a technical review process guided by City Council priorities, 11 nonprofits were selected. The largest share of funding was directed toward legal services and food assistance, reflecting the areas of greatest identified need. Award recipients include SOAR Immigration Legal Services and St. Andrews Legal Clinic, each receiving $40,000 for legal services, as well as organizations such as IRCO, Oregon Worker Relief, and Pacific Refugee Support Group. Food assistance funding was awarded to groups including the Boys & Girls Club of the Portland Metro Area, Latino Network, and Open Door HousingWorks. One organization, Together We Are Greater Than, received funding for rent assistance.
| 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 allocation comes from the City’s general fund and is separate from an additional $200,000 previously awarded through the City’s Community Services Grants program.
“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 community-based organizations to find ways to support community members most impacted.”
City staff are scheduled to discuss the selected organizations and funding amounts during the City Council work session on December 16, 2025. Staff will also present potential options for addressing additional unmet needs. The City has launched a new webpage outlining its broader plan to support community members affected by ICE activity.
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