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We dream of a Rockwood where everyone can learn, earn, and belong.

We facilitate collaborative solutions with our Rockwood neighbors and local leaders that provide pathways for Rockwood residents to thrive educationally, economically, and relationally.

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Our Work

Our Impact, By the Numbers

We are engaging the community with a holistic approach through each of our initiatives. Our diverse team works to make a positive impact in the areas of education, health outcomes, food security, houseless challenges, and economic development.

2,465

Housed

1,331

Covid Vaccines delivered

53,405

Individuals Fed

164

Underserved Entrepreneurs Supported

15,000

Attended our
30 health fairs

645

individuals received nutritional assistance

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Rockwood is Oregon’s most vulnerable community. We work alongside our neighbors to co-create a new future together.

Rockwood is a historically neglected community whose 40,000 residents have a life expectancy that is 10-years shorter than the rest of the Portland Metro area. We facilitate collaborative solutions with neighbors and local leaders that provide pathways for Rockwood residents to thrive educationally, economically, and relationally.

About Rockwood

Our Core Programs

Housing

Advocating for housing system change in Rockwood and East County.

Health

Working to increase core health outcomes and develop sustainable and holistic food systems.

Food Access

Empowering Rockwood through changing the our community's access Food, Equity, and Community.

Economic Development

Stimulating entrepreneurship in Rockwood and East Multnomah County.

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Lunch and Learn

An opportunity to go deeper. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities in Oregon’s most vulnerable community and how you can engage in our work.

We invite you to join one of our upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn opportunities.

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Recent News

Building Solutions Together: Highlights from the First East Metro Regional Housing Conference

February 14, 2025

On January 17, over 160 community leaders, housing professionals, and stakeholders gathered at Mt. Hood Community College for the first East Metro Regional Housing Conference to tackle some of the region’s most pressing housing challenges. We were honored to have 24 speakers shed light on the urgent housing issues we face, sharing eye-opening data and…

The Flourishing Community: A story of hope for America’s distressed places

Read Co-Founder Brad Ketch's new book on how partnerships, collaboration, and bridge-building can transform a community.