Rural Mutual Aid and Wildfire Response
In the face of the devastating fires that have led to the complete destruction of several towns and the mass … Read More
Our Growing Web–Become a Monthly Sustainer!
We have the goal of having 25 people sign up as new Monthly Sustainers for ROP in the month of … Read More
Tools for Creating a Culture of Safety and Security
Over the past few months, we have witnessed white supremacist militias and counter-protestors threaten, harass, and intimidate Black Lives Matter … Read More
Order Your STAND Guides Today! ¡Guías Electorales STAND Disponible!
Place your order for STAND Election Guides here! *Mensaje Bilingue / Bilingual Message* Election season is upon us, and across … Read More
Victory! ICE is Out of NORCOR!
Today, organizers across the Gorge successfully ended NORCOR’s contract with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), the last ICE contract with … Read More
Rural Roots Rising: Taking Risks
In rural Oregon, we know that building a better world together is only possible through forging strong community relationships, building … Read More
Time to Save the USPS!
Communities across the country have been in an uproar after Postmaster General DeJoy put into motion plans to cut hours, … Read More
ICE Out of Central Oregon
Wednesday afternoon, I found myself in a hotel parking lot in Bend with a crowd of at least 100 people … Read More
Feeding our Communities Through Pandemic
Back in April, we convened a COVID-19 Strategy Session about feeding our communities through pandemic. Still in the early days … Read More
Join us: Organizing For Everyone!
So many new people are taking action at this moment and we couldn’t be more excited to continue offering skill-building training … Read More
Meet the 2020-2021 Rural Organizing Fellows!
We couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to this year’s cohort of brilliant and creative Rural Organizing Fellows! The … Read More
Letter from Servando Alonso Flores on Conditions at NORCOR
“What I ask for is that no one be detained in NORCOR, for it is unjust.” -Servando Alonso Flores.
Our Work
Fostering Strong & Healthy Groups
Rural Organizing Project’s most important work is keeping rural human dignity groups vibrant, healthy, and growing. ROP supports the formation … Read More
Building Rural Leadership
Rural Organizing Project enthusiastically trains, coaches, resources, and supports rural leaders committed to building human dignity groups and organizing for … Read More
Defending Human Dignity
Rural Organizing Project was founded in 1992 in response to Ballot Measure 9, which scapegoated and dehumanized LGBTQ+ Oregonians, leading … Read More
Advancing Democracy for All
Rural Oregon is a mosaic of experiences and voices, and we believe that every community is important and deserves to … Read More
Rural Media Center
With the closure of countless local newspapers and radio stations and the slide of many local radio stations to the … Read More
Rural Organizing Fellowship
The 2020-2021 Rural Organizing Fellowship The Rural Organizing Fellowship brings together 10 emerging leaders from rural and small-town Oregon between … Read More
Rural Mutual Aid and Wildfire Response Resources
This list of resources, mutual aid, and wildfire response options is continuing to be updated! Send us info at office@rop.org … Read More
Safety Teams for Rural Organizers
A breakdown of safety team basics for rural organizers.
Security Planning: Questions for Actions and Events
A guide to creating a safety plan for events.
Making a Threat Assessment
A brief one-pager on what a threat assessment is, why they’re important, and how to do one!
Voter Communications Strategies
Tips and tricks on how to communicate with voters in the lead up to any election, and use this moment … Read More
De-escalation Flash Cards
Folks in Clatsop County created these flashcards which are easy to print and hand out at your next rally to … Read More
2020 Strategy Sessions: Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, and More!
ROP is convening statewide strategy sessions for rural organizers across Oregon and the country to grapple with the multiple overlapping … Read More
Ballot Basics: Who Represents You?
Check out this graphic to learn more about who represents you and what different elected officials make decisions about.
Questions to Ask Law Enforcement about Their Collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Want to talk with your local sheriff or police chief to make sure they aren’t collaborating with Immigration and Customs … Read More
Organizing Resources for Coronavirus Response
Coronavirus is deeply impacting our communities. Below you will find a list of ideas and resources compiled from across the … Read More
