Human Rights Coalition of Jackson County

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Welcome to the website for the Human Rights Coalition of Jackson County

Our organization can be reached at hrcoalition@care2.com. P.O. Box 517, Medford, Oregon 97501    Phone 541-776-4077

Mission Statement- The Human Rights Coalition of Jackson County recognizes the diversity of the citizens of Jackson County, Oregon and is organized to support that diversity through direct action, promoting legislation and providing education to end discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability,age, economic status or religion.- From HRC By-Laws

HRC News

The HRC of Jackson County is currently in a state of transition. Our long-time Treasurer, Barbara Grey, recently passed away. Her generous spirit and compassion will be missed. She was a strong advocate for Human Rights in our county. Volunteers to fill board vacancies would be most welcome.

Other News - The HRC is compiling a resource guide to organizations that assist and support the Human Rights of residents of Jackson County. The guide is planned for release in summer/fall 2008. The HRC welcomes Pat Guild back on the board. The HRC is also always on the lookout for new board members. Give us a call if interested.

Board Members

President-
John Statler
Vice President-
Mark MacDougall
Treasurer-
Pending
Recording Secretary-
John Statler
Corresponding Secretary-
Pat Guild

Past Projects

A few years ago the HRC offered a citizenship test education program.   The program tutored one green cardholder on the citizenship test, one to one. Each team set its own meeting places and times (one hour a week minimum). We provided teaching materials. A couple of individuals  successfully went through the program and are now new citizens!  The program is no longer active.

The HRC has also completed two books "Voices From The Periphery - Rogue Valley Farmworkers" and "Citizen Complaint and Commendation Procedures for Law Enforcement Departments in Jackson County".   

In May of 2003 the HRC Board Members did a telephone and email survey of the school board candidates in Jackson and Josephine County.  The elections were held on May 20, 2003. Six questions were asked dealing with text books, sex education, school prayer, bilingual education, gay/straight alliance student clubs, and diversity support. Some of the answers were startling.