Oregon Latino Health Coalition

What Oregon Latino Health Coalition does

Oregon Latino Health Coalition (OLHC) is a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit founded in 2004 and the only Latino-led health policy advocacy organization in the state dedicated to eliminating health disparities affecting Oregon Latinas and Latinos. After operating as a volunteer-led entity from 2004 to 2011, OLHC hired its first Executive Director in 2012 and now operates with a staff of approximately five people running three principal programs: Policy Advocacy, the Latinx Leadership Movement, and Outreach and Education (OHP enrollment and community services). Its core service is culturally and linguistically responsive outreach to Latinx immigrant communities in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, delivered through the promotora (community health worker) model in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, Multnomah County Health Department, and a network of community organizations.

OLHC's programmatic surface includes the OHP Outreach and Enrollment Program (a certified Oregon Health Plan Assister initiative supporting Cover All Kids enrollment regardless of immigration status), the OLHC BREATHE tobacco-cessation platform, the Latinx Emotional Health Collaborative, Public Charge education resources, COVID-19 testing and vaccination outreach with Latino Network, and civic leadership development through the Latinx Leadership Movement. Notable legislative and grant milestones include leading the 2013 statewide expansion of CAWEM Plus, securing a $10 million Safety Net Capacity Grant in 2015, and authoring the advocacy for Senate Bill 558 (Cover All Kids) passed in 2017 and effective in 2018.

OLHC is funded through a mix of individual donations, an annual Health Equity Dinner fundraiser, foundation grants (Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, Cambia Health Foundation), and government contracts with state and county public health agencies. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from Oregon's nursing, public health, real estate, and community sectors. The organization has no parent company, no venture or private equity backing, and no product or fee-for-service revenue stream; all community services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Name

Oregon Latino Health Coalition

Legal name

Oregon Latino Health Coalition

Website

https://orlhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Latino Health Coalition is a Portland-based Latino-led nonprofit that uses the promotora community health worker model to deliver bilingual health policy advocacy, Oregon Health Plan enrollment, and leadership development to Latinx families in the Portland metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community health advocacy
• Health policy advocacy
• Medicaid enrollment assistance
• Promotora community health
• Health equity outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and organizational donations to support advocacy, outreach, and education programs
2. Annual Health Equity Dinner Fundraising: Annual fundraising event described as the biggest fundraising effort of the year to sustain mission to eliminate health disparities
3. Grants and Government Contracts: Funding through grants including Cover All Kids (SB 558) implementation, Safety Net Capacity Grant ($10 million), and partnerships with Oregon Health Authority and Multnomah County Health Department

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oregon Latino Health Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advances the health of Oregon Latinos through three principal programs: (1) Policy Advocacy at local, state, and national levels to eliminate health disparities, (2) Outreach & Enrollment as a certified Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Assister providing free, bilingual Medicaid enrollment help to immigrant families, and (3) the Latinx Leadership Movement civic training program. It also operates the OLHC BREATHE tobacco cessation initiative, COVID-19 community response, and public charge education resources, all delivered free of charge to community members.

Product overview

Oregon Latino Health Coalition operates as a single unified nonprofit organization offering multiple community health programs rather than a platform architecture. The core programs include: OHP Outreach & Enrollment (certified OHP Assister program helping Latinx families enroll regardless of immigration status), Policy Advocacy (legislative and community advocacy for health equity), Latinx Leadership Movement (civic leadership development), and the OLHC BREATHE tobacco prevention initiative. Additional offerings include Public Charge education resources, COVID-19 response services, and volunteer opportunities. The organization is structured around three principal program areas: Policy Advocacy, Leadership Development, and Outreach and Enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OLHC BREATHE: A tobacco control initiative providing information and resources to live a tobacco-free life, with resources in English and Spanish discussing the impact of Commercial Tobacco on Oregon Communities.
• Latinx Emotional Health Collaborative (LEHC)
• Cover All Kids (CAK) Program

Products and services

• Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Outreach & Enrollment Program Certified OHP Assister program delivering free, bilingual Spanish/English outreach, enrollment assistance, and system navigation to Latinx immigrant families — including Cover All Kids — across Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties using the promotora community health worker model.
• Latinx Leadership Movement Civic leadership development program that identifies and prepares future elected officials and community leaders through bilingual training covering identity, power, leadership skills, campaign planning, and fundraising for the Oregon Latino community.
• OLHC BREATHE Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Initiative Tobacco prevention and cessation campaign providing bilingual English/Spanish resources, quit line referrals, downloadable guides, videos, and community organization connections to help Oregon's Latino community live tobacco-free.
• Public Charge Education Resources Educational resources and fact sheets explaining public charge rules and how immigration status interacts with accessing public health, nutrition, and housing benefits, helping immigrant families make informed decisions about benefits.
• COVID-19 Community Response Program Community COVID-19 testing events, vaccination outreach, and bilingual educational materials delivered in partnership with Latino Network, including on-site Oregon Health Plan enrollment for COVID-related care.
• Volunteer Engagement Program Structured volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to support OLHC fundraising events and community programs, including the annual Health Equity Benefit Dinner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Led advocacy for SB 558 (Cover All Kids) enabling all children under 19 to be eligible for OHP regardless of immigration status
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Latino NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for COVID-19 testing events at Latino Network Rockwood Office. OLHC collaborated with Latino Network to provide free COVID-19 testing for the Latinx community in October 2020, with Oregon Health Plan enrollment available on-site.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLHC is a certified OHP Assister organization partnered with the State of Oregon to provide culturally and linguistically responsive OHP outreach, enrollment and system navigation services to Latinx immigrant communities.
• Multnomah County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community outreach and enrollment programs, including COVID-19 response work. OLHC staff participate in monthly collaborative meetings with Multnomah County Health Department.
• Oregon Health Equity Alliance (OHEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLHC serves on the steering committee of OHEA, a regional health equity coalition that identifies policies and systematic solutions to health disparities in the Portland metropolitan region.
• Oregon Consumers for Innovation (OSPIRG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with OSPIRG and Unite Oregon, OLHC developed cultural competency training for Oregon's coordinated care organizations (CCOs). Also advising on CCO consumer advisory board recruitment and empowerment.
• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Eva M. Galvez, board-certified family physician at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, served as keynote speaker at Annual Health Equity Dinner.
• American Lung AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the OLHC BREATHE tobacco cessation initiative, working together with other organizations to combat tobacco use in Oregon's Latino community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Latino Network: Portland-based Latino services and advocacy organization that partners with OLHC on COVID-19 testing and other programs. Comparable as a Latino-led Oregon nonprofit providing culturally responsive community services and civic engagement.
• Coalition of Communities of Color: Portland-based coalition addressing racial equity across multiple communities of color, including health equity. Comparable in mission, advocacy approach, and Oregon-based scope.
• Latino Coalition for a Healthy California: California-based Latino health policy advocacy organization. Closely comparable to OLHC in mission (eliminating Latino health disparities), promotora-based outreach model, and statewide policy advocacy focus.
• Causa Oregon: Oregon-based immigrant rights and civic engagement organization. Comparable in mission (immigrant community empowerment in Oregon), advocacy model, and policy focus intersecting with health-equity work.

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Federation: National Latino advocacy and direct-services organization. Comparable in mission (advancing Latino equity, including health) and in grantmaking / community program delivery model.
• Northwest Health Foundation: Regional health-equity foundation in Portland that funds community health organizations including OLHC-aligned work. Comparable as a broader, well-capitalized health-equity actor in OLHC's geography.
• Oregon Primary Care Association: Statewide association representing Oregon's community health centers, including those serving large Latino populations. Comparable in policy advocacy focus and Oregon health-equity ecosystem positioning.
• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. Comparable in Latino health-equity advocacy and community-based program delivery, though at significantly larger scale and with broader mission scope.
• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center: Oregon community health center serving primarily Latino and agricultural communities. Comparable in target population and geography; OLHC has partnered with VG for health-equity events. Operates as a clinical provider rather than advocacy nonprofit.

Regional players

• Oregon Public Health Institute: Oregon-based public health institute advancing health equity through policy and programs. Comparable in health-equity advocacy and Oregon scope, though less Latino-specific in mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/health_oregon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@oregonlatinohealthcoalitio2131
• Facebookfacebook.com/oregonlatinohealthcoalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonlatinohealthcoalition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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