KeyBank Grant Boosts CAP’s Healthcare Equity Program for Marginalized Communities

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) has been awarded a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to support its Healthcare Equity Advocate Program, which aims to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, especially for Black, Latino, Indigenous, Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized groups. CAP has promoted Robb Lawrence, an existing team member, to the role of Community Healthcare Equity and Engagement Manager to lead the program's implementation and oversight. 

In this new position, Robb will work closely with community leaders, nonprofits, schools, churches, and other organizations to bridge the gap between CAP's healthcare services and these communities. This role will help CAP tackle the systemic barriers that these communities face, promoting fairer access to healthcare and improving health outcomes. 

As the oldest and largest provider of HIV services and LGBTQ+ healthcare in Oregon and southwest Washington, CAP is dedicated to enhancing well-being and fostering equity through inclusive health and wellness services. The KeyBank grant enhances CAP's ability to serve racially diverse communities by facilitating culturally informed outreach, community engagement, and partnership building. 

“CAP's outreach efforts play a pivotal role in connecting underserved populations with LGTBQ+ culturally specific healthcare services, and we are pleased to help this visionary organization facilitate greater community engagement and awareness about available resources,” said Josh Lyons, KeyBank Oregon and SW Washington Market President. “At KeyBank, our mission is to help our communities thrive, and this grant further underscores our commitment to DEI and improving access for all.”

"This impactful grant from KeyBank will not only advance our reach into the community where it is needed most, but it will allow CAP to cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections with those facing the greatest barriers to access care. By cultivating those relationships, we can better address those systemic barriers and improve the health and wellbeing of all those we serve,” said Paul Lumley, CAP’s Chief Executive Officer.