30年来，CareOregon一直致力于为俄勒冈州社区提供公平、有意义的高质量医疗保健服务。住房问题已成为一个重要的优先解决事项，因为它关系到许多人的生活质量。

In recent years, we have collaborated with community partners, state agencies and providers to actively address the shortage of affordable, supportive and transitional housing and the resulting health barriers for many Oregonians. We’ve made significant targeted investments over the past year in organizations that offer both immediate relief and long-term solutions to the root causes of housing instability.

“住房与医疗保健密切相关，稳定的住房为个人有效管理健康奠定了基础。”CareOregon办公室主任Jeremiah Rigsby谈到，

“Without a safe place to live, it becomes difficult to access regular care. We’re proud to partner with organizations that specialize in various aspects of housing, enabling us to approach it from different angles. By investing in these partners, we create a network of support that ensures people have both stable housing and the services they need to stay healthy today and in the future.”

驱逐预防和支持

One of the key ways we’re working with partners to address housing instability is through eviction prevention programs. We recently gave Northwest Pilot Project $300,000 to provide services aimed at keeping low-income seniors in their homes. With this funding, the organization has helped prevent more than 300 evictions over the past six months, offering crucial support to a population that faces a high risk of homelessness. This assistance goes beyond rent; it includes cleaning services, case management and other support.

We awarded Community Action Organization $500,000 for its culturally specific rent assistance program, which focuses on eviction prevention for BIPOC families in Washington County. This initiative has served 666 households, helping families remain connected to health care services.

José是该计划援助的客户之一，他是一名新移民，失业后面临被驱逐的危险。在租金援助和水电费补助的支持下，他才得以继续住在自己的家中。该计划还帮助他加入了俄勒冈健康计划，确保他的家人能够继续获得医疗保健服务。

“CareOregon提供的资金帮助了像José和他妻子这样的人。”社区行动发展经理Kristy Reddick介绍到，“这对夫妇因为拖欠房租而收到了72小时驱逐通知。José和他的妻子非常担心——如果被驱逐，他们将无法依赖当地的支持系统，而且无处可去。但是，凭借CareOregon对Community Action租金援助计划的支持，我们的团队得以在驱逐法庭与他们会面，帮助他们支付了租金，避免了无家可归的困境。”

紧急和过夜避难所

CareOregon is also supporting organizations that provide critical emergency and overnight shelter services. For example, CareOregon made a $250,000 investment in Just Compassion of East Washington County to build a 60-bed overnight shelter, providing necessary resources such as showers, clothing and food.

永久性支持住房

Long-term housing solutions are another critical component of CareOregon’s strategy to support housing from multiple angles. In Washington County, we invested $3 million to support the construction of permanent supportive housing units, which will include wraparound services such as mental health support and addiction treatment. These units are specifically designed for individuals who have experienced homelessness and need ongoing assistance to remain housed. This project, along with others like it, is a key way to provide sustainable solutions that address housing, health care needs and behavioral health needs simultaneously.

家庭式住房

CareOregon’s housing investments also focus on providing services for families. The Cobblestone Family Treatment Campus, developed with a $2 million grant to OnTrack Rogue Valley, expands residential treatment options for families dealing with trauma and substance use disorders. The campus integrates housing with substance use recovery, mental health services and early intervention programs for children. This type of family-centered housing model is crucial for improving long-term health outcomes, as it provides the comprehensive support families need to move from houselessness into housing.

“As CareOregon continues to invest in housing, the focus remains on immediate needs and long-term impact,” said Alison Arella, Vice President of Community Impact at CareOregon. “These projects are not just about providing shelter; they’re about creating stability, improving health and building stronger communities. The housing crisis is one of the region’s most urgent challenges, but these types of partnerships are playing a key role in turning the tide.”