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Community Development Corporation of Oregon

We work to make Oregon's poorest communities places where everyone can earn, learn, and belong.

04/29/2025

Looking for a fun and welcoming way to stay active?
The Dementia-Friendly Walking Group by Oregon Walks is here for the BIPOC community! This group creates a safe, stress-free space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to connect, move, and enjoy the outdoors.

✅ Meet new people
✅ Stay active in a supportive environment
✅ Promote mental & physical well-being

Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/DementiaFriendlyWalk-Rockwood

Got questions? Email [email protected] for more info!

04/16/2025

A roof is just the start.

For many families transitioning out of homelessness or crisis, their new apartment is often empty with no dishes or basic supplies; just walls and a long list of things to worry about.

Welcome Home Kits change that.
They turn empty spaces into real homes filled with comfort, dignity, and a sense of stability.

04/12/2025

Interested in becoming a certified Community Health Worker?
Join East County Community Health’s upcoming CHW Training!
👉🏾 Open to Community-Based Organizations only 👈🏾

Training Details:
🗓️ Wednesdays, May 7–July 23
⏰ 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Rockwood CDC
18445 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97233
💰 Fee: $1,200
🥐 Light snacks and drinks included

Apply by April 18 at bit.ly/ECCH-CHW-Training-App

04/10/2025

March’s ALL-HUB Roundtable was packed with entrepreneurs eager to navigate payroll taxes and legal hurdles.

Now, we’re shifting gears for April with a special session just for open-air market vendors!

On Thursday, April 17th from 6:30pm-7:30pm, staff from Portland Farmers Market will lead an exclusive session at Rockwood CDC to help you successfully table and vend at the area farmer's market. If you want to improve your vendor business in open-air markets, you won’t want to miss this!

⚠️ Space is limited. RSVP required!

Secure your spot at https://forms.office.com/r/AmpY2d6gXx

04/02/2025

Hey everyone! Join us for the Spring Health Fair on April 17, 2025, from 3-7 PM at Ron Russell Middle School (3955 SE 112th Ave, Portland, OR) for an afternoon full of fun, food, and community!

Get ready for:
🍕 Free pizza & snacks
💇 Free haircuts
📚 Free community resources
🎨 Face painting for all ages

Bring your friends, family, or neighbors, it’s for everyone!
Hosted by El Programa Hispano, East County Community Health, Multnomah County, Oregon, Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, and Schools Uniting Neighborhoods.

We'll see you there!

03/28/2025

Joseph and his family took a risk for a better future but things didn’t go as planned. With nowhere to go, they were on the brink of homelessness until one call changed everything.

Click to see their journey from uncertainty to stability.

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03/24/2025

Living in a food desert means limited access to affordable, healthy food, leading to higher rates of chronic health issues.

But change starts with community action.

Want to be part of the movement? Connect with the Rockwood Food System Collaborative and explore ways to get involved.

✍🏽 Signup at https://rockwoodfsc.org/join-us

03/19/2025

Spring Break Plans?
Keep your kids active & engaged at Play Grow Learn’s Spring Break Camp! 🎨⚽️🔬

There will be outdoor games, science experiments, dance parties, and more! This camp has it all! Plus, healthy lunches & snacks are covered 👌🏾

📍 Where: Nadaka Park (17615 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR)
📅 When: March 24-28 | 10 AM - 2 PM
👩🏾‍🦱 Ages: 5 & up

Tag a friend who’d love this!

03/18/2025

Gresham residents, big changes are coming for East County!
Join Multnomah County, Oregon and the Joint Office of Homeless Services for a community meeting about the future East County Homelessness Resource Center and meet the provider, Sunstone Way!

📅 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 The Salvation Army Gresham Corps (473 SE 194th Ave)

This new resource center will provide:
🏠 24/7 village-style shelter for up to 42 people
🛁 Hygiene services, case management & housing navigation
🆘 Emergency shelter space for up to 90 people during severe weather
🌳 Green space, privacy fencing & on-site parking

03/12/2025

One week to go until March’s ALL-HUB Roundtable! You won’t want to miss this one.
Join us next Thursday, March 20th, as Sherry Pluard dives into tax payroll implications & legal hurdles—essential for business owners navigating tax season. Plus, connect with fellow entrepreneurs over a great meal! A Spanish translator will be provided.

📅 Thursday, March 20th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Rockwood CDC

03/11/2025

After overcoming homelessness or crisis, many families step into an empty apartment—no dishes, cleaning supplies, or essentials—just blank walls.

But you can change that! A Welcome Home Kit helps them start on the right foot, turning an empty space into a real home.

🔗 Give today: rockwoodcdc.org/welcome-home

03/07/2025

15 years of homelessness. Countless setbacks. But Melinda never gave up. Her experience proves that with the right support, a fresh start is possible.

Read how we helped Melinda find a home through our FUSE program—and a fresh new start. 🏠

Help us get more people into permanent housing by donating at www.rockwoodcdc.org.

Address

18445 E Burnside Street
Gresham, OR
97233

Telephone

+15038479163

Website

https://cdcoregon.org/

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