The Umatilla Morrow Alternatives (UMA) is a non-profit human dignity group. We are focused on acceptance and equality. We help our members including youth learn about activism and standing up for what we believe in.
Our Mission Statement
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Umatilla Morrow Alternatives (UMA) is dedicated to promoting equality and increasing the ability of the minority populations to learn leadership and advocate against discrimination, whether they are:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersexed, Queer, Questioning, Hispanic, Native American, African American, or any other under-served population."
We serve Umatilla and Morrow Counties, Pendleton, Hermiston, Stanfield, Adams, Athena-Weston, Boardman, Echo, Helix, Heppner, Ione ,Irrigon, Lexington, Pilot Rock, Milton-Freewater and Umatilla.
It is the policy of the Umatilla Morrow Alternatives (UMA) to provide equal opportunity to prohibit discrimination because of age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. UMA is committed to maintaining an environment that is absolutely FREE of discrimination.
We can be contacted anytime at: 1-541-922-0126
Upcoming Events
What We Do
-Obtaining access to school system as AIDS Speakers.
-Putting on a community information forum (GLBT/HIV/AIDS).
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We Support the Following
Our Projects
-Gear up for Gay Unions 2007.
-Getting all towns in Umatilla and Morrow to recognize Worlds Aids Day (Dec. 1st).
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Aids/HIV Facts
-You cannot become infected with sweat, tears, sneezes, coughs, or urine.
-HIV can not be transmitted through everyday contact with infected people at school, work, home, or anywhere else.
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