Welcome to the Heatherington Foundation Blog, where we share insights, success stories, and perspectives on healthcare innovation and community impact. Our blog features:
PORTLAND, OREGON // BLOG
Founded in honor of NBA champion Maurice Lucas, the Maurice Lucas Foundation is committed to “teaching life lessons through education and sport.”
SWEETHOME, OREGON // BLOG
Through our partnerships with rural healthcare providers, we’re seeing new approaches that combine technology, workforce development, and community engagement to improve access and outcomes.
GLADSTONE, OREGON // BLOG
By positioning schools as hubs for health and wellness services, we create accessible, familiar entry points for families who might hesitate to seek help through traditional healthcare channels.
LEBANON, OREGON // BLOG
Our $6 million endowment to Willamette University’s Public Health Program represents a strategic investment in the future of healthcare leadership.
CARLTON, OREGON // BLOG
This donor funded program is helping men with substance addiction build sobriety, and self-worth, and regain job skills.
MONMOUTH, OREGON // BLOG
The landscape of behavioral health care in Oregon stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Through our recent $22.5 million…
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While many funders focus solely on program support, we recognize that strong organizations are essential for delivering sustainable healthcare solutions.
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Through our years of supporting healthcare initiatives across Oregon, we’ve identified key elements that contribute to program sustainability.
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