Community Engagement

The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) extends Inner City Health’s mission beyond our walls by meeting individuals and families where they are, building meaningful community partnerships, and creating pathways to health and wholeness. Through community outreach events, health screenings, education, and onsite partnerships, OCE works to foster trust, improve access to healthcare, and connect community members with resources that support their overall well-being.

OCE collaborates with community organizations, local leaders, and service providers to address community needs and social determinants of health, with a focus on:

Healthcare access and quality
Food security
Income and employment
Community health education and prevention
Access to essential resources and support services

Guided by love and compassion, OCE provides opportunities to engage with underserved populations, strengthen community relationships, and connect individuals and families with resources that support healthier lives. Department initiatives include:

Patient Navigation: Connecting community members with Inner City Health and helping individuals access appropriate healthcare services.
Onsite Partnership Events: Welcoming community partners to Inner City Health to learn about available services, strengthen relationships, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Community Outreach: Participating in local events to build relationships, increase awareness of available resources, and extend ICH’s reach throughout the community.

Health Screenings: Offering screenings that help individuals better understand their health, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and pulse oximetry.
Health Education: Promoting health awareness, prevention, and informed decision-making to support individual and community well-being.
Community Partnerships: Collaborating with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, and other community partners to address social determinants of health and support shared goals.

Through these efforts, OCE builds bridges between the community and Inner City Health, fostering trust, expanding access to resources, and strengthening the health and well-being of the individuals and families we serve.

Office of Community Engagement

Porsia Carter

Assistant Director for Office of Community Engagement

Porsia Carter has served Inner City Health since 1997, growing from File Clerk to Receptionist, Medical Billing Specialist, Billing Manager, Medical Support Manager, and Assistant Director of Congregational Health Ministry (2022–2024), now the Office of Community Engagement. With nearly three decades of experience, she is passionate about connecting underserved individuals and families with healthcare and community resources. Her leadership is grounded in faith, compassion, and service, strengthened by training through the Issachar Center for Urban Leadership. Porsia is committed to meeting people where they are and building bridges to health, hope, and wholeness.

Kiara Alvarez

Community Prevention Health Coordinator

Kiara serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Inner City Health, where she helps build meaningful relationships with community partners and connect individuals to essential healthcare resources. She supports outreach initiatives, community events, and partnerships that increase awareness of Inner City Health's mission and services. Kiara is passionate about serving underserved populations and creating opportunities that improve access to quality, compassionate care. She is committed to strengthening community connections and advancing Inner City Health's mission throughout the Denver metro area.