Josh has been working at MCHA since then, and in 2018, he became a Community Health Worker (CHW) with the Bridges to Health program. As a CHW, he supports clients struggling to access resources on their own, from health care to food and housing.

When COVID hit in the spring, Bridges to Health began receiving referrals from local health departments for clients in isolation and quarantine who needed additional support to help them stay safely isolated.

The Columbia Gorge Health Council and PacificSource are offering a funding opportunity that will award grants to tax-exempt organizations for projects that address the Priorities defined in the 2020-2023 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Community health workers connect the vulnerable with vital resources in good times and bad

In the Columbia River Gorge, a Local Program Adapts to Serve The Community Through COVID-19