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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Rockwood is Oregon’s poorest 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.

Our Core Programs

Working together to increase health outcomes in Rockwood and East Multnomah County.

We are constantly engaging the community to co-create a new future together.

Improving food systems, nutritional education, and agricultural development.

Stimulating entrepreneurship in Rockwood and East Multnomah County.

Expanding the supply of decent and affordable housing. 

Engaging residents in learning and education to provide more opportunities.

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.

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Formerly houseless, housed

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Community health fairs

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Individuals moving from unhealthy to healthy eating

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BIPOC entrepreneurs supported

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Individuals fed

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Families fed

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COVID-19 vaccines administered

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Unique health fair locations

Help us expand our impact in Rockwood and East Multnomah County.

Lunch and Learn

An opportunity to go deeper. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities in Oregon’s poorest 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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Rockwood Identity Atlas: A Quantitative Study

The Rockwood Identity Atlas is a 100-page report detailing statistics on Rockwood's history, housing, demographics, families, jobs, community, and health.

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