Action Around the State

Thank YOU to everyone who attended the 2nd Annual Garden Party!! It was a great success, even with the threat of rain. Supporters old and new convened at Bella Madrona for comedy, great music,food and friendship. It was a great celebration of the incredible work that has been accomplished in the past year.

Senator Deb Patterson (l) receives flowers from “Drummer” Theresa Koehler
Charles Gallia starts us off with a laugh

Longtime HCAO leader Lou Sinniger and  Portland Chapter Chair Linda Olsen tell why our movement is so important to them during the paddle raise!!

If you weren’t able to attend, please give a gift today to help us surpass our fundraising goal. Without your investment in our work we can’t be successful. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Hosted by: HCAO-Action’s National Strategy Committee and  Portland Jobs with Justice Health Care Committee

Register HERE for this ZOOM Event

Free and open to all! 


JOIN US!

HCAO Chapter members are out in the community throughout the state. Help us engage with Oregonians and talk about what a universal healthcare system would mean for them. Join us at an event near you! 

Lane County Chapter-

  • 10/5:  Noon-3pm - Tabling at the U of O ROAR event with other social activists, EMU plaza

  • 10/13:  Noon-1pm - Die-In protesting closure of University District Hospital at 13th and Hilyard.  Bring cardboard tombstone or cross and lie down on the sidewalks for 15 minutes.

  • 10/14:  10am-5pm - Health and Wellness Expo at The Lane Events Center - Expo Halls

  • 10/15:  11am-5pm - Health and Wellness Expo at The Lane Events Center - Expo Halls

  • 10/21:  10am-4pm - Eugene Saturday Market at 8th and Oak

  • 10/28:  10am-4pm - Eugene Saturday Market at 8th and Oak

Marion-Polk Chapter-

  • 10/11:  10am - Monthly chapter meeting at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Salem

  • 10/12:  Marion Co. Democrats Special Town Hall featuring Valdez Bravo, HCAO President speaking on status of universal health care in Oregon. Doors open 5:30 PM at 245 High St. NE, Salem. Serving dinner at 6pm, program begins at 6:30pm.  

Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates (Benton County area)

  • 10/23:  7pm - Monthly Meeting on Zoom (Contact Mike for more info and link at mchuntington@gmail.com)

Portland Chapter-

  • 10/11: 6pm - Monthly chapter meeting on zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891279526

  • 10/21:  6:45pm - Movie screening of American Hospitals (contact Linda Olson at portlandchapter@hcao.org for event details)

Rogue Valley Chapter-

  • 10/7:  9am-4pm - Harvest Festival in Talent 

  • 10/7:  Southern Oregon Pride in Ashland  (11am Parade, followed by 12-3pm at Lithia Park)

  • 10/8:  5pm-7pm - HCAO Chapter Event: Beyond Smoke and Fire; Working Together for a Healthier Tomorrow at the Medford Library featuring guest speakers on the intersection of health and environment.  Note: Monthly Meetings are resuming to 1st Sundays of month in November.

Union County Chapter-

  • 10/13:  noon-1pm - Stand Up for Health Care at Max Square in La Grande

  • 10/27:  noon-1pm - Stand Up for Health Care at Max Square in La Grande

  • 10/31:  4pm-6:30pm - La Grande Downtown Trick or Treat event 

Yamhill County Chapter-

  • 10/25: 6:30pm - Chapter Meeting in McMinnville focusing on re-organizing and re-energizing, all are welcome!  (Contact John at 541-846-8147 for meeting location)


For more information or to volunteer, contact Trina at: volunteer@hcao.org or call/text 503-319-0592