Cascadia Health

11/11/2025

🪴 Plant lovers: It's Big Garden Day!

Donate $10 or more today for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Portland Nursery! Today is for green thumbs and aspiring ones alike. Whether you’re pampering an already cultivated garden or making big, bold plans for that blank canvas in your backyard, we’ve got you covered. Throw your (sun) hat in the ring!

👉 Donate for a chance to win: cascadiahealth.org/giveguide

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! This annual holiday honors those who have served in the military. We thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

Don't miss the final event in this year's event mini-series!

💙Housing is Healthcare
📅 November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📍Garlington Health Center, 3036 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR

✔️ Register here: cascadiahealth.org/talk/

11/05/2025

🛩️ Let's hit the skies! It's Big Flights Day, Nov. 5. Every donation of $10 or more today earns a chance to win a fantastic prize.

💙 Give today: cascadiahealth.org/giveguide

11/04/2025

💙 This fall, Cascadia Health welcomed three new consumer members to its Board of Directors, maintaining its commitment to honoring community voice and experience. As individuals who have received services from Cascadia, these new members will bring unique knowledge and awareness to the issues facing Cascadia, the community, and those seeking care.

“We are excited to welcome these new members to our Board of Directors,” said Steve Jaggers, Board Chair. “A strong board is one that understands thoughtful and intentional decision making to help Cascadia thrive, especially in increasingly complex environments. These new members bring important perspectives that will help inform and guide Cascadia forward.”

Cascadia’s Board of Directors provides oversight and support for the business of the organization. The board is responsible for approving Cascadia’s vision and goals, and serves as an advocate in the community.

📰 Read more: cascadiahealth.org/news 📰

11/03/2025

Join us Fridays for Stone Soup! Get a FREE cup of soup to go. All are welcome!

💙 Garlington Health Center - Resource Room | 3036 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
💙 Fridays | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more, visit cascadiahealth.org/Wellness

11/01/2025

🎉 We're in Willamette Week Give!Guide! You can support Cascadia Health and other amazing organizations by giving today. And...you could win awesome prizes!

☕ We’re kicking the 2025 campaign off with a nice little jolt: it’s Big Coffee Day, courtesy of Nossa Familia. Every donation of $10+ today will be entered to win one of three six-month subscriptions to a delicious coffee of your choice.

💙 Give today: cascadiahealth.org/giveguide

10/30/2025

⏲️ Just 3 weeks until the final event of this year's Let's Talk event mini-series!

💙Housing is Healthcare
📅 November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📍Garlington Health Center, 3036 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR

This event will discuss Cascadia’s strategic plan to address the housing crisis. We will talk about our integrated service delivery that prioritizes housing and health, early interventions, and preventative care that improve overall well-being.

✔️ Register here: cascadiahealth.org/talk/

10/29/2025

We're in Willamette Week Give!Guide! Support Cascadia Health and other great organizations this year!

Visit: cascadiahealth.org/giveguide

Babe, wake up: this year’s Willamette Week Give!Guide issue is finally here!! Per usual, it’s packed with everything you need to prepare for Oregon's biggest giving event. It’ll also help you really immerse yourself in the spirit of giving. 🙂‍↕️

What exactly does that entail? Well, we’re soooo glad you asked. 🥰 Pick up this can’t-miss, once-a-year edition at a blue box near you, and delve into all of the following:
inspiring profiles of this year’s Skidmore Prize winners
a first look at Big Give Days
donor goodies
the 35 & Under Challenge
category spotlights
a full list of participating nonprofits
a message straight from the G!G HQ
easy ways to give, both virtually and in real life

Put on your favorite sweater, go grab your copy, get cozy and brace yourself to give big! This year’s campaign officially launches on—yup, you guessed it, Nov. 1 at 12:00 am. Tell your mom. Tell your brother. Tell your favorite barista. Tell EVERYONE to come back then. We can’t wait to see how much you all show out for your (and our) community. 🫂

10/27/2025

We’ve seen some confusion around the difference between the new federal rules that changed who can get SNAP and how the current federal government shutdown is impacting food benefits. Here is a breakdown of what’s happening and when:

First, the federal government passed a law in July 2025 that changed the rules for who can and cannot get SNAP. ODHS began sending letters on Oct. 15, 2025 to the first group of people who are losing their benefits or having them reduced due to these new rules. You can read about these rules here: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/odhs-begins-sending-notices-oct15-about-federal-snap-changes-under-hr1

Second, the federal government shutdown may impact November benefits. On Oct. 10, 2025, the Trump Administration told all states that we cannot give out November SNAP benefits until the federal government shutdown ends - even to people who still qualify under the new federal rules. You can read the notice from the USDA here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqO7Mwggde6HS58RyQXR_RiOszFpeEu4/view

If Congress and President Trump reach a deal before Nov. 1, 2025, people who still get SNAP benefits under the new federal rules will get their SNAP benefits as usual in November.

If Congress and President Trump do not reach a deal before Nov. 1, 2025, no one will receive November SNAP until the federal government reopens or we receive new direction from the federal government. You can read more about how the federal government shutdown will impact food benefits in November here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pages/snap-updates.aspx

The people who received the letters about new federal rules from ODHS mentioned earlier will still lose or see a reduction in SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, 2025 – even if the federal government reopens before then.

We know this is complicated and stressful. We want to help. ODHS is sharing updates as quickly as possible while making sure the information we share is accurate. For the most up-to-date information about federal changes, keep an eye on our social media and website.

If you're worried about having enough food, there are community resources that can help. Check out https://needfood.oregon.gov for support.

10/24/2025

🍅Community food resources in Portland: Federal shutdown impacts SNAP benefits for Multnomah County residents

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) announced on Oct. 21 that nearly 757,000 Oregon residents who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could lose food stamps for the month of November if the federal government shutdown persists.

Cascadia Health is gathering a community food resources list for you to use and share with community members. Visit: cascadiahealth.org/news

10/22/2025

Tonight! Join us for this thought-provoking conversation with Cascadia Health President & CEO James Schroeder and Dr. Sharon Meieran!

How can Oregon’s mental health system better support people experiencing homelessness? Join City Club’s Health & Public Safety Issue Committee for a conversation with James Schroeder, CEO of Cascadia Health, and Sharon Meieran, physician and former Multnomah County commissioner.

Wednesday, October 22 | 6:30–8 PM
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave
🆓 🎟️ Free and open to all

🙏 Registration is encouraged to help us plan 🙏

RSVP here: https://crm.nonprofiteasy.com/6452/Pages/Events/ #/Details/14734//