Caring for those we serve
At Venezuela’s Voice in Oregon, we are committed to supporting not only Venezuelans but also the diverse communities connected to them. We recognize that humanitarian crises affect individuals and families across cultural and national boundaries, and our mission is to provide aid, education, and cultural connections to all who need them. By fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we aim to strengthen the social fabric of the communities we serve.
The current economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela dates back to 2014. Over 7 million Venezuelans have left their country due to political turmoil, economic instability, and a chronic humanitarian crisis--the second-largest displacement worldwide, behind only Syria. In 2020, the United Nations' World Food Programme published a report estimating that nearly one in three Venezuelans (that’s over 9 million people) was "acutely food insecure." This means that Venezuelans were either eating fewer than three meals per day or didn't know where their next meal would come from. In 2021, the Venezuelan government finally allowed the World Food Programme to distribute food aid there. Nevertheless, locally-based Venezuelan nonprofits continue to carry the most weight in ensuring food reaches Venezuelans. In 2023, the situation has not improved. Small private charities like Venezuela’s Voice in Oregon continue to send monetary and food donations to Venezuelan communities to close the gap.
We are a group of volunteers committed to creating positive change for Venezuelans and the wider multicultural communities we serve. Our work reaches individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, supporting their health, education, and cultural connections. We focus on culture, education, humanitarian aid, and health initiatives, guided by three key areas of impact: 1. Community Health & Wellbeing, 2. Educational Opportunities & Development, and 3. Cultural Heritage & Preservation.
The current economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela dates back to 2014. Over 7 million Venezuelans have left their country due to political turmoil, economic instability, and a chronic humanitarian crisis--the second-largest displacement worldwide, behind only Syria. In 2020, the United Nations' World Food Programme published a report estimating that nearly one in three Venezuelans (that’s over 9 million people) was "acutely food insecure." This means that Venezuelans were either eating fewer than three meals per day or didn't know where their next meal would come from. In 2021, the Venezuelan government finally allowed the World Food Programme to distribute food aid there. Nevertheless, locally-based Venezuelan nonprofits continue to carry the most weight in ensuring food reaches Venezuelans. In 2023, the situation has not improved. Small private charities like Venezuela’s Voice in Oregon continue to send monetary and food donations to Venezuelan communities to close the gap.
We are a group of volunteers committed to creating positive change for Venezuelans and the wider multicultural communities we serve. Our work reaches individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, supporting their health, education, and cultural connections. We focus on culture, education, humanitarian aid, and health initiatives, guided by three key areas of impact: 1. Community Health & Wellbeing, 2. Educational Opportunities & Development, and 3. Cultural Heritage & Preservation.
Supporting Venezuelans at home
Since 2014, we have donated to more than 50 organizations in the various Venezuelan states. These organizations include hospitals (for pregnant women, cancer patients and children), elderly centers, specialized health care centers for children with cystic fibrosis, community associations, NGOs, and foundations. For their safety, we have omitted the names of the organizations.
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ARAGUA: 2 organizations
BOLÍVAR: 2 organizations BOCONÓ: 1 organization CARABOBO: 2 organizations CARACAS: 30 organizations COJEDES: 1 organization FALCÓN: 3 organizations |
GUÁRICO: 2 organizations
PORTUGUESA: 1 organization SAN FERNANDO DE APURE: 1 organization TÁCHIRA: 1 organization VARGAS: 2 organizations ZULIA: 4 organizations |
Supporting Venezuelans in Oregon
Our help knows no borders—we are here to support anyone in need, regardless of their origin. We believe in building bridges between cultures and responding in solidarity to the needs of the global community present in Oregon.
Most recently, in response to the influx of Venezuelan refugees in Oregon, we have started to assist Venezuelan refugees in the Portland Metro Area and beyond. Between 2015 and 2020, the Venezuelan population in Oregon grew 18%, resulting in roughly 1,500 Venezuelans. According to the 2021 American Community Survey, 1,700 Venezuelans were residing in the State. While Oregon is not home to the largest concentration of Venezuelans, the population is steadily growing because Venezuelans are on top of the list of nationalities requesting asylum in the United States. We are partnering with multiple organizations to welcome Venezuelan refugees to Oregon by providing social supports and a link to their culture.
We have provided support to families and refugees from around the world in Oregon, including Haiti, Cameroon, Congo, Mexico, Guatemala, and Venezuela. Our help knows no borders: we are here to support anyone in need, regardless of their background. We believe in building bridges between cultures and responding in solidarity to the needs of the global community in Oregon.
In the past, Venezuela's Voice in Oregon has supported the Latino community and the elderly in Oregon. We delivered donations of food stuffs to the Western Farm Workers Association in Hillsboro, OR, in 2016, 2018, 2024, and 2025. Cash donations were made to Meals on Wheels of Portland from 2019 to 2024. Most recently, we donated to the Latino Community Association in Madras, OR, to support refugees with food, lodging, and other basic needs in 2024.
In our Health Connections Program, we serve the Venezuelan and Latinx immigrant community across Oregon. We provide clear, culturally informed guidance about available health services—regardless of immigration status or insurance coverage. We link individuals with local clinics, bilingual counselors, and trusted organizations that support physical and mental health. Our team helps community members navigate health systems in both Spanish and English, ensuring understanding and comfort. We host workshops and information sessions that promote mental wellness, self-care, and access to ongoing care. Open to all, our services are tailored to adults (18+) who identify as immigrants or refugees, with a special focus on Venezuelan and Latinx families in Oregon.
Most recently, in response to the influx of Venezuelan refugees in Oregon, we have started to assist Venezuelan refugees in the Portland Metro Area and beyond. Between 2015 and 2020, the Venezuelan population in Oregon grew 18%, resulting in roughly 1,500 Venezuelans. According to the 2021 American Community Survey, 1,700 Venezuelans were residing in the State. While Oregon is not home to the largest concentration of Venezuelans, the population is steadily growing because Venezuelans are on top of the list of nationalities requesting asylum in the United States. We are partnering with multiple organizations to welcome Venezuelan refugees to Oregon by providing social supports and a link to their culture.
We have provided support to families and refugees from around the world in Oregon, including Haiti, Cameroon, Congo, Mexico, Guatemala, and Venezuela. Our help knows no borders: we are here to support anyone in need, regardless of their background. We believe in building bridges between cultures and responding in solidarity to the needs of the global community in Oregon.
In the past, Venezuela's Voice in Oregon has supported the Latino community and the elderly in Oregon. We delivered donations of food stuffs to the Western Farm Workers Association in Hillsboro, OR, in 2016, 2018, 2024, and 2025. Cash donations were made to Meals on Wheels of Portland from 2019 to 2024. Most recently, we donated to the Latino Community Association in Madras, OR, to support refugees with food, lodging, and other basic needs in 2024.
In our Health Connections Program, we serve the Venezuelan and Latinx immigrant community across Oregon. We provide clear, culturally informed guidance about available health services—regardless of immigration status or insurance coverage. We link individuals with local clinics, bilingual counselors, and trusted organizations that support physical and mental health. Our team helps community members navigate health systems in both Spanish and English, ensuring understanding and comfort. We host workshops and information sessions that promote mental wellness, self-care, and access to ongoing care. Open to all, our services are tailored to adults (18+) who identify as immigrants or refugees, with a special focus on Venezuelan and Latinx families in Oregon.
A bit about what we have accomplished in 10+ years...
39,648 lbs of supplies
Since 2014, we have sent 39,648lbs of donated medical, hospital, hygiene, and food supplies to more than 50 organizations in Venezuela. (Estimated at $420,000 in in-kind donations!)
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$19,782 in donations
We are donating directly to NGOs in Venezuela to finance medical services, and food distribution to women, mothers, children, infants, and he elderly. We've reached 110,600 people in Venezuela so far!
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Support for refugees
In 2022, we started to assist various groups of refugees--not only Venezuelans--in the State of Oregon by offering social support and connection to resources. We have assisted people from El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Cameroon, Congo, Venezuela, Haiti, and more.
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