Partner Directory
Since 2020, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Desautel Hege (DH) have partnered with over 200 community-rooted organizations to increase access to culturally relevant public health resources for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and Mpox.
Get to know contractors who participate in DOH’s Community-Driven Outreach (CDO) Initiative, or explore other past partnerships under the Additional Community Partnerships section below.
Community-Driven Outreach (CDO) Program Contractors
The CDO Initiative centers racial equity with an intersectional approach, resulting in five priority communities and six priority intersections based on a wide range of public health data. Expand each priority community dropdown below to get to know the CDO Initiative contractors.
To request a revision or suggest an organization for future partnership, contact partnerinfo@wearedh.com.
African Diaspora
Health Commons Project – Sammamish, WA
Health Commons Project is dedicated to bridging health equity gaps in underserved communities operating a public health service accelerator, partnering with community institutions such as schools, health jurisdictions and CBOs.
Center for MultiCultural Health (CMCH) – Seattle, WA
CMCH promotes health and wellbeing in diverse communities in partnership with groups and individuals who operate within the communities they serve. They offer services such as vaccine pop ups, food distributions and education programs.
American Indian and Alaska Native
Chief Seattle Club — Seattle, WA
Chief Seattle Club is a 501(c)(3) registered organization dedicated to physically and spiritually supporting American Indian and Alaska Native people. At our Day Center in the Pioneer Square district of downtown Seattle, we provide food, primary health care, housing assistance, legal services, a Native art job training program, and opportunities for members to engage in cultural community-building.
Northwest Washington Indian Health Board — Bellingham, WA
The Northwest Washington Indian Health Board (NWWIHB) is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation, incorporated in the State of Washington for the purpose of providing public health support services to Native American communities in Northwest Washington State. The Indian Health Board’s mission is to provide public health service and health advocacy through health education, health assessment, and community health control and evaluation.
American Indian Community Center — Spokane, WA
The American Indian Community Center (AICC) is a non-profit founded in 1967 as a social gathering place for American Indians and has since evolved into a multi-use service organization. The AICC’s mission is to provide comprehensive social and economic development services for all racial groups in our community encouraging individual and family self-sufficiency while protecting and preserving the cultures and traditions of Indian people.
American Indian Health Commission — Statewide
The American Indian Health Commission is a Tribally-driven non-profit organization working on behalf of the 29 federally-recognized Indian Tribes and two Urban Indian Health Organizations in the state of Washington. Our mission is to support and protect Tribal sovereignty, and to improve the health and cultural well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives through convening, advocacy, public education, and technical assistance.
Asian
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) – Tacoma, WA
APCC is dedicated to building bridges between communities and generations through art, culture, education and business. They represent 47 different countries and cultures and hold deep connections within Washington’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
APartnership – Statewide
APartnership is an award-winning multicultural advertising agency specializing in securing Asian-American audiences with a focus in digital and traditional outreach.
Black/African American
Momentum Professional Strategy Partners – Tacoma, WA
Momentum Professional Strategy Partners is a black-owned, woman-owned private DEIA consultancy firm specializing in assessments, PR, marketing and community engagement.
Comagine Health – Seattle, WA
Comagine Health is a national healthcare consultancy firm working with stakeholders from patients to providers to reimagine and implement a sustainable healthcare system. Comagine was formed from a merger between Qualis Health and HealthInsight in 2018, with clients including government agencies, providers, foundations and privately funded groups.
Hispanic/Latino(a)
Yakima Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) – Central Washington
YVCF’s three primary focus areas are health and wellness, civic engagement and quality education, which all aim to advance their mission of increasing access to healthcare. In addition to their community investment programs, they also offer community organization grant sponsorships.
Centro Cultural Mexicano – Redmond, WA
Centro Cultural Mexicano strives to build an empowered community through all aspects of culture including education, art and connection. They provide financial and educational programs to pursue their mission such as the Small Business Resiliency Network and their Ya Es Tiempo Scholarship.
Desautel Hege (DH) – Statewide, Communications Support
DH is a communications and creative agency with offices in Spokane and Seattle. Their work supports communications and media projects focused on empowering people, causes and organizations to create positive change. As a communications team, their services include advertising, public relations, creative production and digital media. In addition to their role reaching the Hispanic/Latino(a) community, DH will provide communications support to contractors and subcontractors in the CDO Initiative.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Center for MultiCultural Health (CMCH) – Seattle, WA
CMCH promotes health and wellbeing in diverse communities in partnership with groups and individuals who operate within the communities they serve. They offer services such as vaccine pop ups, food distributions and education programs.
Refugee & Immigrant Services NW (RISNW) – Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties
RISNW assists newly arrived immigrants and refugees by empowering them to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient members of society.
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) – Tacoma, WA
APCC is dedicated to building bridges between communities and generations through art, culture, education and business. They represent 47 different countries and cultures and hold deep connections within Washington’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
Desautel Hege (DH) – Statewide, Communications Support
DH is a communications and creative agency with offices in Spokane and Seattle. Their work supports communications and media projects focused on empowering people, causes and organizations to create positive change. As a communications team, their services include advertising, public relations, creative production and digital media. In addition to their role reaching the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community, DH will provide communications support to contractors and subcontractors in the CDO Initiative.
Priority Intersections
Contractors serving priority communities are focused on six priority intersections within these communities. Priority intersections include people living in rural areas, people with disabilities, religious minorities, LGBTQ+ persons, people over 65 years, and people adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality including: People who are incarcerated, immigrant and refugee communities, people with limited English proficiency, agricultural workers, and unhoused people/people experiencing homelessness.
Questions about community funding?
Past Funding Efforts
Between October 2020 and September 2022, DOH partnered with DH to distribute over $13.6 million in funds to more than 200 community-based organizations and community media outlets to respond to communities’ information needs during the pandemic. Funding needs, priorities, and activities were determined by these community partners. DOH invested an additional $5.8 million to develop and expand program infrastructure and support partner capacity building.
Current Funding Efforts
In November 2022, DOH launched the Community-Driven Outreach (CDO) program. This program will distribute $21 million in state funding to contractors serving priority communities from November 2022 through May 2024 with some partners extending beyond this timeline.
Future Funding Opportunities
DOH recognizes the critical role ongoing funding plays in your organization’s ability to serve your community. DOH is committed to sharing relevant funding opportunities with community partners. Need support finding funding opportunities? Contact DOH at communityinvestmentsandengagement@doh.wa.gov.
Additional Community Partnerships
For insight into past community partnership efforts in support of DOH’s Community Media Outreach (CMO) and Mpox Virus (MPV) Response efforts, explore the program specific pages below.