Women's Health Resources

Dive into our in women's health research in Clark County. This project compiles and analyzes data through The Society for Women’s Health Research’s equity initiative, focusing on BIPOC and marginalized communities. By integrating qualitative insights, we highlight key health trends across various demographics. Discover the crucial factors influencing women’s health and see how we’re making a difference.

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This event helps uninsured/underinsured women of color to get Free Breast Exams & Mammograms. Event includes catered lunches and swag bags.

OWIES and Pink Lemonade Project shares catering and marketing costs. Kearney Breast Institute offers free medical services align with their funding guidelines.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be aged 40 or over
Be uninsured or under-insured
Belong to underrepresented community (refugee/immigrants, low-income, homeless, BIPOC, LGBTQ, seniors, etc.

Community Engagement

The Juneteenth Freedom Celebration is a free annual festival at Esther Short Park. Organized by OWIES and the City of Vancouver, and sponsored by local organizations, this event commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates freedom.

This event features local artists, over 60 vendors, Black-owned businesses, and many more!

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Our annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a significant event dedicated to honoring the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence and discrimination. It’s a time for reflection, solidarity, and support for the transgender community. The event includes speakers, community resources, and a space for remembrance.

PARTNERS:

National Women's Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation

Children Home Society

Metropolitan Performing Arts

Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church

Housing Stability

Our program provides support to marginalized and BIPOC families, with a priority focus on Black families. OWIES connects families to a one-time rental assistance funds covering 12 months of back rent and past-due utilities. We also assist with security deposits and rental application fees.

For emergency rental assistance, we prioritize clients who have past-due and eviction notices. Please do note that we do not provide assistance for future rent.

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Our project advocates for housing equity in Vancouver, focusing on supporting Proposition 3, a crucial housing initiative. In collaboration with the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA), we engage voters through targeted canvassing campaigns and outreach efforts. In early 2024, we organized a significant group of predominantly Black community members to attend Advocacy Days in Olympia, ensuring their voices were heard in legislative discussions. We also encourage participation in rally events in Olympia at least twice a year, empowering marginalized voices and advocating for meaningful change in housing policy.

Resources & Food Security

In partnership with Free Hot Soup Vancouver, we provide meals every Wednesday and Saturday at Esther Short Park (4:30 PM) and Share House (5:00 PM). We accept food donations that would otherwise go to waste and use them to prepare meals for those living outside, in homeless shelters, or anyone in need.

Free Hot Soup Vancouver is a public, volunteer-led initiative, supported by our staff and the Angelou's Angels group, who assist as cooks and meal distributors.

To get involved and volunteer, please join our Facebook group and contact any of our admins

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Education Services

KITES FOR YOUTH

In partnership with Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington, we offer a special event, Kites for You. After the clean-up, we will provide kites for youth to decorate and fly. Craft materials and snacks will also provided.

SKATEBOARDING DAY + SNOWBOARDING DAY

In partnership with Snowdays Foundation, we offer a Skateboard Day Trip and Snowboarding Day Trip for participants aged 13-18. Partners encourage kids in engaging team-building activities, fostering collaboration, and developing leadership skills.

OWIES is opening internship opportunities for passionate individual eager to make a difference in the community. We welcome applicants form all backgrounds and cultures, as we believe diversity strengthens our mission.

Available posistions:

Multimedia Designer:

Design Creation: Assist with the creation of visual content for digital + print platforms. (e.g. social media, marketing materials, etc.)
Brand Consistency: Ensure brand is consistent throughout all design projects.
Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously + meet deadlines in timely manner.
Feedback Incorporation: Accept constructive feedback + incorporate it into design revisions to refine projects.
Collaboration: Work with leadership to ensure designs meet project requirements + objectives.

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For more information contact our internship coordinator at internship@odysseyworld.org or 360-505-8696