Micronesian Islander Community

Name

Micronesian Islander Community

Legal name

Micronesian Islander Community of Oregon

Website

https://micoregon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (62421), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Affordable housing development
• Health navigation assistance
• Cultural advocacy programs
• Food pantry distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Government Grants: MIC operates as a grant-funded nonprofit, receiving support from government agencies and foundations to fund its programs including Voyagers Village affordable housing development and community health initiatives.
2. Individual and Community Donations: The organization accepts donations via PayPal, channeling voluntary contributions from community members and supporters to sustain operations and community programs.
3. Food Share and Resource Partnerships: Monthly food pantry operations are co-sponsored by Marion Polk Food Share, providing food distribution as an in-kind resource flow supporting the organization's food security mission.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Micronesian Islander Community provides free community social services to Micronesian Islander families residing in Oregon, including Oregon Health Plan Medicaid enrollment assistance, Health Related Social Needs navigation, monthly food pantry distribution, diabetes self-management workshops, domestic violence prevention, leadership development, family literacy programs, cultural appreciation events, and the development of culturally specific affordable housing. All services are delivered at no cost and in native Micronesian languages plus English and Spanish.

Product overview

Micronesian Islander Community (MIC) is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of community support services rather than a technology product platform. The organization provides integrated social services including community networking, education and cultural programs, health services, affordable housing (Voyagers Village), Oregon Health Plan enrollment assistance, diabetes self-management education, domestic violence prevention, leadership development, cultural appreciation programs, food pantry services, and family literacy workshops. These services work together to address the holistic needs of Micronesian communities in Oregon, focusing on cultural advocacy, social support, health access, housing stability, and economic empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voyagers Village Affordable Housing
• Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Enrollment Assistance
• Food Pantry Services
• Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)
• Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention
• Leadership Development Workshops
• Cultural Appreciation Program
• Family Literacy Night
• Ready for Kindergarten Workshop
• Navigating Resources Workshops
• Community Outreach and Advocacy

Quantifiable outcome

• Voyagers Village provides 41 units of affordable housing (13 three-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom, 3 one-bedroom) for Micronesian families in Salem, OR.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chemeketa Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemeketa Community College hosts MIC's monthly food pantry (Building 2, Student Success Center) and collaborative events including Asian Pacific Islander Night with Early College High School. This is a key venue partnership for reaching the community.
• Oregon Pacific Islanders Coalition (OPIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPIC is a coalition partner working on issues affecting Pacific Islander communities in Oregon, aligning with MIC's advocacy mission.
• Marion Polk Food SharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of MIC's monthly food pantry events, providing food supply support for community members facing food insecurity across Marion and Polk counties.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiser Permanente partners with MIC as a health resources provider, supporting health access and community wellness initiatives for Micronesian community members.
• Dev Northwest (DevNW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevNW is a nonprofit housing developer that partnered with MIC on the Voyagers Village & DevNW Home Buying Event in July 2026, presenting nine affordable homes for sale in the Salem area and providing down payment assistance and financial coaching to community members.
• Oregon Wellness NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon Wellness Network partnered with MIC and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services to deliver the 6-week Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) for community members, providing curriculum and peer support.
• NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWSDS co-partners with MIC and Oregon Wellness Network on the DSMP program, supporting health education for seniors and people with disabilities in the Micronesian community.
• Northeast Oregon Network (NEON)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEON granted MIC permission to use their curriculum for Community Health Worker (CHW) Training — Cohort II workshops, enabling MIC staff to instruct participants on multidisciplinary health teams.
• Marion Cultural Development Corporation (MCDC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCDC funded and co-organized the Asian Pacific Islander Night event in May 2026, partnering with MIC and Early College High School/Roberts at Chemeketa to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• Hallman-Northgate Neighborhood Family Council and Washington Neighborhood Family CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese neighborhood councils co-organized the Fun Fridays Family and Neighborhood event at Northgate Park in Salem, where MIC tabled to engage community members with information about upcoming events and resources.
• Linfield UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinfield University hosted the 'Creating Vāsā: Re-imagining the Creation of Sacred Spaces in Higher Education' workshop at Nicholson Library, partnering with MIC for the event.
• Early College High School/Roberts at ChemeketaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the Asian Pacific Islander Night event with MIC and MCDC at Chemeketa Community College, celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month.
• Helping Hands ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization hosting the Free Items for Students and Families events on the first Thursday of January, February, and March 2026 at their Salem location, open to MIC community members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Pacific Islanders Coalition (OPIC): Coalition partner of MIC, OPIC works on advocacy and issues affecting Pacific Islander communities in Oregon. Directly comparable as a regional, culturally specific AAPI social services and advocacy organization operating in the same geography and serving overlapping populations.
• Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO): Oregon-based AAPI advocacy and community development organization. Comparable in mission (AAPI equity, civic engagement, culturally specific services) and geography, though broader than MIC's Micronesian-only focus.
• Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI): National nonprofit serving Marshallese communities with education, cultural preservation, and health programs. Directly comparable focus on Marshallese populations (a subset of MIC's community), with similar cultural-tailoring and grassroots approach.
• Pacific Islander Health Board: Health-focused organization serving Pacific Islander communities, including advocacy and culturally tailored health navigation. Comparable health-equity mission and target population; differs in being health-specialized rather than multi-service.
• AAPI Housing Advocates: Co-sponsor of MIC's Voyagers Village groundbreaking and AAPI-focused affordable housing organization. Directly comparable on AAPI-affordable-housing mission and project-finance approach.
• COFA Alliance National Network: National network advocating for COFA (Compact of Free Association) communities from Marshall Islands, Palau, and FSM. Directly comparable target population and policy/advocacy mission; operates nationally rather than at a state service-delivery level.

Regional players

• Pacific Islander Community Association (PICA) of Washington: Washington-state nonprofit serving Pacific Islander communities with culturally specific programs in education, health, and economic empowerment. Highly comparable service mix and target population; differs only in serving a neighboring state.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS): Large Seattle-based AAPI social services and behavioral health nonprofit. Comparable as a culturally specific AAPI multi-service organization with health navigation, education, housing, and advocacy programs; broader in scope and scale.
• National CAPACD (National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development): National coalition for AANHPI community development including affordable housing and anti-displacement work. MIC was selected for its 2025 Our Neighborhoods cohort. Operates broader and at national scale but directly comparable on AAPI-focused community development and housing mission.

Emerging players

• Pacific Islander Legal Help: Culturally specific legal services organization supporting Pacific Islander communities. Comparable in targeting the same Micronesian/PI community with culturally competent services, though focused on legal aid rather than multi-service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNWTQhJm8XlO0hP2VTWBU3Q/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/MicronesianIslanderCommunity
• Instagraminstagram.com/micronesianislandercommunity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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