Community Engagement

Scenes and Voices from our Compassion Through Community vigil

Peaceful community action in response to the November 5, 2025 assault of a well-known local woman and the abduction of eight other valued members of our community

Testimonies from November 5 ICE Raid

Introduction to the impacts of the heinous November 5, 2025 ICE raid on the citizens of Cottage Grove, followed by witness testimony from the victims of the assault.

Our Cottage Grove community, standing strong and united for a more inclusive society where democracy serves everyone

Invocation

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Video created by: Jim Lockhart, videoactivePDX@gmail.com

Congresswoman Val Hoyle

Val Hoyle speaks passionately about protecting the constitutional rights of every person in our community. “Right now it’s immigrants… who’s next?” she warns, urging us to stay vigilant and united

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Together we are stronger

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Signs of Solidarity: Canvassing Toolkit

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Community Voices

Hear from our passionate supporters advocating for democracy and equality.

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Cottage Grove

Joining Cottage Grove Friends of Democracy has inspired me to advocate for equality and justice. Their dedication to the Constitution and Bill of Rights is truly inspiring and necessary for our community.

Anonymous

Cottage Grove

★★★★★

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Angela Kern, Author