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Yuka Ishikawa IDA Specialist, IRCO

Culturally Specific Program Design Session Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) 30 distinct ethnic groups 50 different languages 100 culturally specific social service programs. Yuka Ishikawa IDA Specialist, IRCO. Overview of IRCO.

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Yuka Ishikawa IDA Specialist, IRCO

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  1. Culturally Specific Program Design Session Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)30 distinct ethnic groups50 different languages 100 culturally specific social service programs Yuka Ishikawa IDA Specialist, IRCO

  2. Overview of IRCO • Over 36 years in business in Portland, OR • Mission • Vision • Value • Who we serve! • Programs

  3. IRCO Economic Development Programs • Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program • Microenterprise Development Services (MDS) Program • Oregon Refugee Childcare Microenterprise (ORCM) Program Outreach • Agencies • Bilingual Staff • Word of mouth • Networking with community leaders

  4. Success • Financial literacy training • One-on-one coaching services • Technical assistant as needed • Available resources assistance Challenge • Lack of awareness of basic knowledge in a new country • Supportive paperwork responsibilities

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