Our Vision and Mission
Vision
Flourishing rural communities.
Mission
To discover, connect, and celebrate health creators.
Health creators discover their unique strengths and use them to improve their own health and the health of others around them. In the process, they build strong connections with people, feel more confident, and take charge of their lives.
Our Impact
23%
Improvement of mental wellbeing for individuals who participated in the HCN Strengths-Based Social Rx Pilot
1,000
Community members engaged with health creation activities, including the Brave Dreams Project and the Estacada Fun Run.
22
Health creation stories shared through social media and events, highlighting personal and community transformations.
Supporting individuals in discovering their strengths, interests, and to supports and supports them using health in creating ways
We've Partnered with Orchid Health Wade Creek clinic for an annual community gathering where we hand out Health Creator awards and connect volunteers with organizations.
Services
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Storytelling and Communication Services
HCN offers comprehensive storytelling and communication services to amplify the voices of health creators in our community. This includes project management, communication design, and marketing strategies.
Investment Example: $5,000 micro-grant for the Brave Dreams Project, supporting local artists and community engagement.
Impact: Engaged over 1,000 community members, fostering social capital and inspiring future community-driven initiatives.
2
Community Connections and Engagement
HCN is dedicated to building strong community connections by developing engagement strategies, facilitating meetings, and making referrals to existing resources.
Investment Example: $2,500 micro-grant for the Estacada School District Calendar.
Impact: Reached 2,000 local families and 500 organizations, promoting community values and engagement throughout the year.
3
Micro-Grant Funding
HCN provides micro-grants to catalyze specific projects aligned with health creation principles, supporting initiatives that demonstrate potential for significant community impact.
Investment Example: Support for the Tree Planting Festival in Oakridge.
Impact: Re-engaged the community post-COVID, supported environmental sustainability, and enhanced local culture.
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Grant Writing Support and Fiscal Sponsorship
HCN offers grant writing assistance and 501c3 fiscal sponsorship to help community organizations secure funding and implement health creation projects effectively.
Investment Example: $2,500 as Title Underwriting Sponsor for the Wade Creek Fun Run.
Impact: Engaged 4-5,000 community members, secured a $200k grant for park improvements, and promoted public health and community cooperation.
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Training and Capacity Building
HCN provides training and capacity-building services to help community members and organizations develop the skills and resources needed for effective health creation. This includes workshops, technical assistance, and leadership development programs.
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Partnership Development
HCN aligns partners, goals, and equity impact by connecting essential components of the community health ecosystem. This includes facilitating collaborations between local organizations, schools, health clinics, and other community stakeholders.
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