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.
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 to increase core health outcomes and develop sustainable and holistic food systems.
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.
Formerly houseless, housed
Community health fairs
Individuals moving from unhealthy to healthy eating
BIPOC entrepreneurs supported
Individuals fed
Families fed
COVID-19 vaccines administered
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.
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.
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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