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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 11am - 5pm

Somali American Council of Oregon ( SACOO)

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SACOO mission is to empower the Somali community to become thriving citizens.

Build solidarity within and among Somali community members as well as with the mainstream community.

09/23/2026

Back to back Somali Week champions. 🏆 🏆 Celebrated the team, the coach and everyone who showed up for this incredible run. Thank you for everyone who supported. Onto next one.

08/27/2026

An important evening of community, connection, and conversation. Thank you to Assistant Chief Franz Schoening, Officer Natasha Haunsperger, and Officer Jason Huber of the Portland Police Bureau for joining us to discuss gun violence prevention and safety in our community 🙏🏾💙
Portland Police Bureau

08/15/2026

Summer Camp 2026 was a wonderful success! Our youth enjoyed a summer filled with fun activities, learning, friendship, and meaningful connections.

Throughout the camp, they developed real-life skills, explored new experiences, built lasting friendships, and created so many great memories along the way.

We are proud of all our young participants and grateful to everyone who helped make this summer special. Here’s to a summer well spent and memories that will last a lifetime! 💙

08/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the African Immigrant Forum!

SACOO was honored to host this event with the Office of Mayor Keith Wilson and Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney. Also the support of Senator Kayse Jama and Councilor Jamie Dunphy. Together, we strengthened hope, unity, and support for our African immigrant community.Thank you for making it a success!

07/02/2026

Kowda Luulyo (July 1st) marks Somalia Independence Day!!! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this celebration truly unforgettable. Somalia Ha Noolaato!!!

05/15/2026

Together, we broke stigma and built hope.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible featured speakers — Hussen Ugaas of , Rahma Recovery Center, Amal Mohamud of , and Cadar Mohamud of The Digital Sisterhood— for pouring your hearts, wisdom, and lived experiences into our community.

Together, we can fight addiction.
Together, we can heal.
Together, we can build a healthier and stronger community.

In partnership with Oregon Health Authority

04/08/2026

Community Wellness Conference,
May 10th, 2026.

We’re so excited to bring back The Digital Sisterhood and to welcome, for the first time, Rahma Recovery Center and Hana Legacy Foundation!

Don’t forget to sign up and add your +1s too — registration is required

03/12/2026

Our Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention event brought together youth-created PSA skits, a powerful documentary featuring acting and testimony from someone in our community with lived experience, and a youth panel that answered questions and helped raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.

03/10/2026

“Proud moment! SACOO’s own team member, Aisha, is featured in this article: A foundation for success.” See link below:
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https://www.pdxmonthly.com/sponsored/2026/02/a-foundation-for-success?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQdSN5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeVbEaCmrykQo-i_Eqxu6QRL-EDVBGF9GMJcrpH2l9W6-yXv9QhQPrXNtddS4_aem_EA2ATytDhXpAe4gcPA0rFw

03/05/2026

An inspiring evening filled with matcha, mindfulness, and meaningful conversations. Together, we explored emotions, deepened our understanding of mental health, and reflected on how we can care for ourselves and our community with intention and compassion.

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Address

12409 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR
97230

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15037197679

Website

http://www.sacoo.org/

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