It is difficult for many people to meet their basic needs in Lane County due to high costs and lack of livable incomes.
Affordable housing is a basic need that is particularly difficult to access, creating a housing crisis and rising rates of houselessness.
Access to health care has declined despite gains over the past 10 years.
Many people in Lane County are struggling with mental health concerns – especially youth.
Climate change is a growing challenge that impacts the health of different communities inequitably.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many challenges and inequities while creating opportunities for creative problem-solving.
People in Lane County want to work together to creatively solve problems and achieve health equity.
Lane County and Oregon’s history of exclusion created unfair advantages for some while creating barriers for others. These barriers contribute to the continued discrimination and inequities we see today and lead to poor health outcomes in our community.