Organization Details:

OneAmerica

OneAmerica advances the fundamental principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels by building power within immigrant communities in collaboration with key allies.

Description:
Our Values

Justice: Ensuring equal access to power and opportunity, supporting and defending the rights of all people and eliminating discrimination and oppression.
Courage: Standing up to power, speaking truth, challenging injustice and acting with conviction and integrity.
Respect: Listening to, acknowledging and valuing multiple perspectives and positions, and fostering understanding and empathy through dialogue.
Collaboration: Providing opportunities for diverse groups to come together, be heard and take collective action.
Accountability: Adhering to our mission, vision and values in an approachable, inclusive and transparent way.

History:
OneAmerica was formed directly after September 11, 2001 in response to the hate crimes and discrimination targeting Arabs, Muslims and South Asians. Called Hate Free Zone at the time, the organization expanded to organize and advocate with many diverse communities of color. OneAmerica has now grown into a leading force for immigrant, civil and human rights.

To achieve OneAmerica's mission, we have five primary goals:

1. to increase and enhance the participation of immigrants in civic life;
2. to win positive policy change for immigrant communities locally and nationally;
3. to improve the public climate for immigrant communities locally and nationally;
4. to increase the capacity of immigrant organizations across the state to lead and advocate for change;
5. to increase OneAmerica's organizational capacity to achieve our mission effectively, efficiently and sustainably.
   
   

OneAmerica operates under the fundamental premise that voices spoken together are stronger. That’s why we work to build coalitions between immigrant communities and mainstream communities. Although the burden of policies that erode constitutional and civil rights is falling primarily on immigrant communities, we know that all people are affected.

Contact person: Maha Jahshan, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 629-7717

Address:

1225 S Weller Street Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98144 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.weareoneamerica.org

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on February 26, 2010