Aim
Central Oregonians experiencing homelessness and those most at-risk of homelessness will have increased and equitable access to housing and supports to provide them with opportunities for housing stability and individual well-being.
Metrics
- Decrease severely rent and mortgage-burdened households
- Increase Housing Choice Voucher holders able to find and lease a unit
- Accurately account for Central Oregonians experiencing homelessness
Voting Partners
Barry Westfall
DAWNS House
Beth Jacobi
Saving Grace
Colleen Sinsky
Homeless Leadership Coalition
James Cook
Chair, Homeless Leadership Coalition
Kristen Tobias
Community Health Coordinator, PacificSource
Mandee Seeley
Community Member
Melissa Valadez
Bilingual Community Outreach Advocate, Thrive Central Oregon
Sara Mishalanie
Community Research Liaison, OHSU
Sarah Kelley, MSW
Executive Director, Thrive Central Oregon
Morgan Greenwood
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Kathy Sabatier, RN, MS
Community Member
DeeDee Johnson
Director of Homeowner Services, Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Don Senecal
Fund Developer/Grant Writer, Jericho Road/Hunger Prevention Coalition
Dwane Krumme
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver
Elaine Knobbs-Seasholtz, MPH
Director of Strategy and Development, Mosaic Medical
Colleen Thomas, QMHA
Homeless Outreach Coordinator, Deschutes County Health Services/Homeless Leadership Coalition
Staff
Gwen Jones, MS, OTR/L, Organizer
Project Manager
Send EmailRenee Wirth, MHS, MCHES, Organizer
Project Manager
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Meeting Calendar
Meets on the 3rd Fridays of the month from 10:30am – 12:00pm.
Upcoming Meetings
- August 20, 2021 | 10:30 am
- September 17, 2021 | 10:30 am
- October 15, 2021 | 10:30 am
- November 19, 2021 | 10:30 am
- December 17, 2021 | 10:30 am
Developed Materials
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About Workgroups
The Central Oregon Health Council assembled RHIP Workgroups, groups of community professionals focused on some aspect of the Regional Health Improvement Plan, in 2016 to strategize and address the RHIP Health Indicators for each area of focus.