Willamette Health Council

The 2025 Point-in-Time Count is approaching, and the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance needs your help! They’re collecting donations to provide essential items to those experiencing homelessness during the count in late January. Check out the flyer for needed items, drop-off details, or access their Amazon Wishlist to contribute directly. Every donation makes a difference this winter! Learn more about the PIT Count and how you can support it at https://lnkd.in/gUr8YR-T #CommunitySupport #HomelessnessAwareness #PITCount2025 #MWVHomelessAlliance

It’s been a busy and inspiring time for our team! From attending the Salem for Refugees Thrive event to hosting the THW Network Kickoff, and visiting several of our 2024 Community Impact Grantees like Capitol Dental and Happy Doc—we’re energized by the incredible work happening in our community. Check out this short video recap of our November! #CommunityImpact #HealthEquity #WillametteHealthCouncil #THW #StrongerTogether

Our Friends at Punx with Purpose are trying to fill a sudden gap in funding when a sponsor pulled out of their annual Punxmas Party. You can help a local youth have a happy holiday by purchasing items off the wishlist or contacting Punx with Purpose directly. Amazon list: https://a.co/aKqb2Vi Learn more about Punx with Purpose at punxwithpurpose.org.

Join Dr. Amy King in 2025 for a free Cards for Connection training, hosted by Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub in collaboration with Willamette Health Council. This training will span two days, and all participants will become certified and receive valuable resources and tools to connect and nurture children and families at every encounter. We encourage behavioral health and childcare providers to register! Register here: https://lnkd.in/en4_dYcV

We’ve been on the road visiting our incredible 2024 Community Impact Grantees! 🌟 From sitting in on Capitol Dental's school-based programs to learning about the amazing work Happy Doc is doing to expand their services to help recently-arrived refugees, we are inspired by their dedication to improving community health. These organizations are making a real difference, and we’re proud to support their efforts. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the innovative work of our grantees! #CommunityImpact #HealthEquity #WillametteHealthCouncil #SiteVisits

🍂Friendly Reminder🍂 Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. We’ll return on Monday, December 2. We wish everyone a restful and peaceful extended weekend and hope you have the opportunity in the coming days to make memories with your loved ones. Thank you for all you do to support our community.

In this season of gratitude, we’re feeling especially thankful for the incredible people who make our work possible, including the newest members of our team, Talia Seabold, our Senior Executive Assistant & Board Administrator, and Bethany Wilt, our Community Advisory Council Manager. We appreciate the passion and dedication they bring to our mission. We hope you've had a chance to meet Talia and Bethany! (In photo: Bethany on left, Talia on right) #TeamSpotlight #Gratitude #CommunityHealth

💡 Recap: THW Alliance Network Kickoff Event! 💡 On November 6th, we welcomed about 50 community partners to our THW Alliance Network Kickoff event! 🎉 Together, we explored the history and scope of the Alliance, celebrated local success stories, and created opportunities for THWs to connect and share experiences. 🔹 Community feedback emphasized the importance of employer site development for THWs entering the workforce. 🔹 Input gathered will guide future strategic planning through the THW Advisory Committee. 🔹 Wellness and resilience were a priority, with activities like breathwork and massages woven throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this meaningful event. Your voices are shaping the future of THWs in our region! 🌟 #THWAlliance #CommunityHealth #HealthWorkforce #WellnessMatters #WorkforceDevelopment

Did you receive our Fall Newsletter in your inbox? 🍂 If not, you can catch up on all the Fall news at the Willamette Health Council here: https://lnkd.in/g_NrU4cz. Want to be sure to get all WHC updates right when they happen? Sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter at http://eepurl.com/iO-r36.

This October, the Willamette Health Council was proud to support events and participate in initiatives that are making a difference in our community and reflect our mission to promote a healthier, more connected region. 🎥 Watch this quick video to see just some of the incredible moments from this month – partnerships, smiles, and community care in action! #WillametteHealthCouncil #CommunityHealth #HealthAndWellness #MakingADifference