Upcoming Events

Join HCAO to crowd canvass at the Hands Off Medicaid Rally in Salem! We'll be talking to rally goers about universal health care before the speakers take the stage. Learn more about the rally here.  If you’re coming from Portland, we’ll be offering carpooling! If you are available, we are looking for more people to offer to drive. We'll depart Portland at 12 PM, with a stop in Salem for lunch before heading to the rally location. If you'd prefer to meet us directly at the rally, you can join us at the Salem Capitol at 2:45 PM. The rally ends at 4:30pm.  This is a great opportunity to show your support and raise awareness about the importance of universal health care in Oregon – hope you can join us!  Event Details: Carpool departs Portland: 12 PM - noon, location TBD Lunch stop in Salem: Before the rally Meet us at the Capitol: 2:45 PM Rally duration: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Questions? Email volunteer@hcao.org

Please join this HCAO Portland Chapter tabling event. A real chance to engage with a new community of people. Since our time goes from 2pm-7pm, there are two shifts. You may sign up for both. The actual event starts at 3pm. This will be a family-oriented event, with a Spring vibe. There will be many activities that will be centered around family bonding, such as arts and craft, decorating, raffles, gift giving, and etc. 

Learn about HCAO, universal health care, and what you can do to help win health care for all Oregonians!  This event is perfect for anyone interested in universal health care or volunteering with HCAO.

Join a community engagement opportunity to build support for the universal healthcare movement. These are pregame awareness-building events before select Timbers and Thorns games. Currently we talk with people for 60 minutes beginning 1hr & 15 minutes before the game; and ending 15 minutes before scheduled start. No experience needed – on-site orientation provided. Where: Providence Park Meet at corner of SW Morrison and SW 18th. (has Max and bus service) Interested in leading a flyering event at Providence Park? Please contact:Tom Sincic, HCAO Portland Chapter Chair503-901-7519tomsincic@hcao.org

Join HCAO to spread the word about universal health care at farmers markets around the Portland Metro Area! We’ll be talking to market goers about the exciting efforts to bring universal health care to our state.  We’ll provide everything you need: clipboards, flyers, messaging tips, and a brief training before the event.  Contact event leads for more info: PSU - Tom, tomsincic@hcao.org, 503-901-7519 Montavilla - Phoenix, phoenixmellifera@gmail.com Hillsdale - Judy, 503-245-4779

Join the HCAO Bend Chapter to connect with like-minded people who wish to effect positive change in our world, hear about the developing status of universal health care in Oregon, and learn about the next steps to making it a reality! The venue has food and drink and there will be live music after. It’s going to be a motivating and fun evening. We hope to see you there!

PCUN and other progressive organizations are organizing a May 1 International Workers Day March starting at noon at the Capitol Steps in Salem. Join the HCAO Marion-Polk Chapter for this event! Tabling, marching, and speakers. Click here to RSVP.  Speakers will go till 1:40 pm when the march will proceed to the Riverfront Park by 2:20 for music, food and community connections till 5:00 pm. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO CARRY HCAO BANNERS AND SIGNS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH IN THE MARCH AND SEVERAL FOLKS TO SET UP AND WORK OUR BOOTH AT THE PARK Starting at 11 am (2 SHIFTS). Lee Mercer in Marion County is coordinating. Lee's phone: 831-818-5247. Click here to sign up for the march and/or staff the HCAO booth.

Join us in Eugene for the 2025 HCAO Annual Meeting & Conference on June 7! Registration is required – click here to register. Our keynote speaker will be Michael Lighty, President of Healthy California Now, a statewide coalition of organizations and activists dedicated to establishing a single payer system in California.  Your participation is crucial to the universal healthcare movement.  We will conduct business, including the election of Board Members, as well as engage in an informative conference with special guest speakers and updates on the path forward to a simplified, equitable and affordable healthcare system.   10am-11am Business Meeting 11:30am-4pm Conference More details to come.  If you have questions, please contact the HCAO office at office@hcao.org or call/text 503.319.0592.  Register here.

Join the HCAO contingent to march in the Portland Pride Parade!  Meet up location TBA. 

This event is a wonderful opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a universal, equitable, and affordable healthcare system. The afternoon will be filled with great company, delicious food, and live entertainment.  Your presence and support will help us continue our important work in advocating for a healthcare system where Everybody is in and Nobody is out! Event Details: Date: Saturday, September 20, 202 Time: 2:00-5:00pm Location: Bella Madrona Gardens, Sherwood, Oregon Why Attend? Enjoy a vibrant garden setting with fellow healthcare advocates Great raffle prizes Hear from inspiring guest speakers Indulge in scrumptious snacks and beverages We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable afternoon that supports a cause we all care deeply about. Your participation makes a difference!