Update

“I am thankful to be facilitating access to care,” an interview with Linzay Shirahama

The Project Access NOW Premium Assistance Program provides assistance for middle income people who aren’t eligible for free insurance through the Oregon Health Plan but can’t afford private insurance premiums. This year, the program has already served 480 families. Recently, the program has been working to reach out to clients remotely and help Oregon residents through the changes that have taken place…
Kristin Monahan
June 24, 2020
Update

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, in honor of all African American descendants of the slave trade in America. Project Access NOW invites you to help us acknowledge and celebrate this important day for African Americans and others in the African Diaspora in the U.S. and various U.S. Territories. You may have learned in high school that President Abraham Lincoln issued the…
Kristin Monahan
June 19, 2020
Update

An update from Project Access NOW

Read the latest update from the Oregon Health Authority, outlining tips for staying safe as Oregon begins the reopening process. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/28fec28 To learn more about contact tracing, one of the key tools used to stop the spread of COVID-19, visit the links below for both English and Spanish materials. https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-Contact-Collaborative (English) https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-Colaborativo-de-Contacto (Español) Congratulations to our OEA Program for its 5th Anniversary.…
Kristin Monahan
June 3, 2020
Events

Help us care for our community: Maribel’s story

We need your support to improve the health and well-being of our communities. Thank you to those who recently donated to our virtual auction. We are still working towards our $35,000 fundraising goal with $16,230 left to raise. We need your help to continue supporting our communities at this critical time. At Project Access NOW, we believe health care is…
Kristin Monahan
May 27, 2020
EventsUncategorized

Thank you for supporting Project Access NOW!

Thank you to all who participated in our first-ever virtual auction and congratulations to all the winning bidders! Together, we raised critical funds that will help us support the health and well-being of our communities through this pandemic. Your support makes work like this possible: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQuR1nG-bhA For those who donated $500 or more—thank you so much! We will be in touch…
Kristin Monahan
May 22, 2020
Events

From Puerto Vallarta to the Big Easy, our virtual auction opens Monday!

Daydreaming about that next big trip? Wishing you could help the COVID-19 response from home? Help Project Access NOW continue to serve our community by joining our virtual auction, opening Monday, May 18th at noon (12PM PDT). Take a peek our virtual auction packages here: https://projanow.ejoinme.org/PANOW2020AuctionPreview During these trying times, Project Access NOW continues to help community members access healthcare…
Kristin Monahan
May 11, 2020
Update

“Our work has more urgency” – An interview with Myrna Valdez

Long before COVID-19, our healthcare system was broken. Many across Oregon are uninsured, underinsured, or unable to afford healthcare expenses even with insurance. The pandemic spreading across our state and our globe, has shone a bright light on inequity and health system inadequacies that need an urgent solution. Our Community Assistance Program (C3CAP) connects individuals with resources that help them…
Kristin Monahan
April 30, 2020
COVID-19Events

WEBINAR: Navigating health insurance – for employees and employers

As staggering numbers of Oregonians lose their employer-based health insurance, or lose income they counted on to pay for healthcare, Project Access NOW can answer the urgent question, “How do I get health insurance coverage now?” Project Access NOW tiene la respuesta a la pregunta urgente de "¿Como puedo conseguir seguro médico ahora mismo?" Project Access NOW is ready to guide you…
Kristin Monahan
April 23, 2020
COVID-19

“We are grassroots” – An interview with Ellie Solares-Solis

A key component of our response to COVID-19 - as well as a vital tenant of our service to Oregon’s communities - is the Project Access NOW Outreach, Enrollment, and Access (OEA) Program. As historic unemployment ripples across our state and our country, our certified assisters are helping families and individuals enroll in Oregon Health Plan and Health Insurance Marketplace. We…
Kristin Monahan
April 15, 2020