Supporting the $250,000 Regional Health Equity Grant application with proven local impact, culturally responsive care, and measurable community outcomes.
Grant Deadline: April 30
View Grant MaterialsRiverfront Wellness Center is a nonprofit community health hub located along Portland's riverfront, dedicated to eliminating health disparities in the Lents, Cully, and Rockwood neighborhoods. We provide free and low-cost preventive care, behavioral health, nutrition education, and youth wellness programs to over 4,200 residents annually.
We meet communities where they are—offering multilingual services, trauma-informed care, and mobile outreach to ensure everyone has access to quality health resources regardless of income, language, or documentation status.
Built on 7 years of deep neighborhood relationships, our staff are 78% bilingual and 65% from the communities we serve. Trust is our foundation for lasting health behavior change.
Every program is measured. In 2024 we achieved a 34% reduction in ER visits among enrolled chronic disease patients and a 41% increase in childhood vaccination rates in target zip codes.
Free monthly blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer screenings at 6 neighborhood locations. 1,850 screenings delivered in FY2024.
Culturally responsive therapy, peer support groups, and crisis navigation in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali.
Weekly produce markets, cooking classes, and a mobile food pharmacy serving 320 families/month with chronic disease management support.
After-school fitness, mindfulness, and health leadership programs for 240 middle and high school students in East Portland schools.
Prenatal classes, home visiting, and postpartum support groups in partnership with OHSU and local doulas. 89 births supported in 2024.
Bilingual enrollment assistance for Medicaid, SNAP, and housing resources. 1,120 successful enrollments last year.
Unique patients served
Reduction in preventable ER visits
Benefits enrollments completed
Families supported through birth
Staff bilingual/multicultural
Increase in childhood vaccinations
“After my diabetes diagnosis, the nutrition classes and weekly produce box changed everything. My A1C dropped from 9.2 to 6.8 in four months. I finally feel in control of my health.”— Maria G., Lents resident, age 54
“My son was struggling with anxiety after losing his cousin. The youth mindfulness group gave him tools and community. He’s back in school and even started a peer support club.”— James T., Rockwood parent
“As a new mom who doesn’t speak English, I was terrified. The home visits and Spanish-speaking support group helped me feel safe and connected. My baby is healthy and I’m not alone.”— Amina H., Cully neighborhood
Riverfront Wellness Center respectfully requests $250,000 over 24 months to expand our mobile health equity outreach, double our youth wellness cohorts, and launch a new community health worker training pipeline serving East Portland’s most underserved populations.
Deadline: April 30 | Funding Period: July 2025 – June 2027
Request Letter of Support or Full ProposalWe welcome letters of support, data requests, site visits, and collaboration inquiries from regional health equity funders, health systems, and community partners.
Riverfront Wellness Center
1845 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 555-0192
grants@riverfrontwellness.org
EIN: 82-3145671 | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
This page serves as official supporting material for the Regional Health Equity Grant application. Last updated: April 2025.