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 capture Central Oregonians experiencing homelessness
Voting Partners
Ashley Mackay
La Pine Community Health Center
Beth Jacobi
Saving Grace
Channa Lindsay
Deschutes County Health Services
Colleen Sinsky
Homeless Leadership Coalition
Sara Mishalanie
Community Research Liaison, OHSU
Sarah Kelley, MSW
Executive Director, Thrive Central Oregon
Tanya Nason
Traditional Health Worker Liaison, PacificSource
Kristin Gyford, LCSW
Clinical Director, Still Serving Counseling and Services
Maggie O’Connor, MBA
Manager of Community Health Strategies, St. Charles Health System
Morgan Greenwood
Associate Planner, City of Madras
Kathy Sabatier, RN, MS
Community Member
Bethany Benefield
Transitions Coordinator, Partners In Care
Erik Nelson
Assistance Veteran Service Officer, Crook County Veteran Service
Autumn Rackley
Housing Stabilization Manager, NeighborImpact
Monica Desmond
Response Team Coordinator, J Bar J Youth Services
Larry Kogovsek
Community Member
Geoff Wall
Chief Financial Officer, Housing Works
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
Amy Warren
Executive Director, Kor Community Land Trust
Staff
Gwen Jones, MS, OTR/L, Organizer
Project Manager
Send EmailMaCayla Arsenault, Organizer
Project Manager
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Meeting Calendar
Meets on the 3rd Fridays of the month from 10:30am – 12:00pm.
Upcoming Meetings
- December 18, 2020 | 10:30 am
- January 15, 2021 | 10:30 am
- February 19, 2021 | 10:30 am
- March 19, 2021 | 10:30 am
- April 16, 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.