Albertina Kerr and Cambia Health Foundation are driven by a common purpose: ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest, most meaningful life. Both organizations understand that health extends far beyond a doctor’s visit. Stable housing, access to nutritious food, reliable transportation and a sense of belonging all play a critical role in well-being. Research confirms that 80% of the factors influencing health happen outside a formal healthcare setting.
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mbia Health Foundation is rooted in priorities that acknowledge the full scope of a person’s health:
- Increasing access to behavioral healthcare by building resilience, reducing stigma and empowering people to seek the care they need. Without access to behavioral health support, individuals face a significantly higher risk of chronic illness that affects their physical, mental and social well-being for years to come.|
- Addressing social drivers of health by working alongside community partners to identify and respond to the root causes of poor health before they become a crisis.
- Strengthening the healthcare workforce by recognizing that to support the health and well-being of community members, we must first support the health and well-being of frontline healthcare workers.
“Joining the Albertina Kerr board has deepened my belief that real health happens when we see and support the whole person,” said Lisa Murphy, board member of Albertina Kerr and board chair of Cambia Health Foundation. “From mental health services for youth with complex needs to 24-hour residential services, supported employment and inclusive day services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), Kerr’s person-centered approach reflects exactly what we strive for at Cambia Health Foundation — a system that meets people where they are and leaves no one behind.”
For both organizations, supporting people where they are isn’t just a philosophy. It’s a commitment. Albertina Kerr and Cambia Health Foundation design their programs to reach people at every stage of life, addressing the many factors that shape well-being. When someone falls through the cracks, the impact ripples outward — through families, neighborhoods and entire communities. Early intervention and prevention are at the core of this work, rooted in the belief that resilience built today shapes the health of communities for generations to come.
Now is the moment to be part of that impact.
Join Cambia Health Foundation in supporting Albertina Kerr and help build a stronger, more inclusive Oregon where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you would like to explore ways to give, contact [email protected], call our Development Team at 503-262-0175, or donate directly: Donate to Albertina Kerr