Clarice Amorim-Freitas is the Coordinator for the Linn-Benton Health Equity Alliance. This group has a Vision Statement that declares, “Everyone in our region should be able to be healthy. Healthy communities begin where we live, work and play. Together we are working to ensure a future in which healthy opportunities are possible for everyone in Linn and Benton Counties.”
The LBHEA also has an important role in working to provide affordable housing in the counties. Part of their services also includes training a diverse set of community members to become Housing Advocates. Housing Advocates will be trained to effectively talk to policy-makers about the importance of accessible, affordable housing in its connection to so many quality of life issues like food security, health care access, recreational opportunities, schools and more.
The LBHEA gathers people from a diverse collection of backgrounds to build on strengths and create policy, systems and environmental change to promote health in every community. The group prioritizes working with underserved populations across Linn and Benton Counties, including Latinos, African Americans, Arabic speakers, refugees, underrepresented ethnic groups, rural communities, historically disadvantaged people, low income families and individuals, LGBTQ people, and anyone experiencing health disparities.
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