United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
About Us
United Way works to advance the common good and create opportunities for a better life for all. We focus on the basics we all need to succeed education, income, health. Our goal is to create long-lasting change that prevents problems from happening in the first place.
- United Way of the Columbia-Willamette was founded in 1920.
- Serves Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties
- 2008-09 campaign raised $19.64 million
- Reaches over 1,000 companies and more than 250,000 employees
- Has approximately 31,000 donors and 1,000 volunteers
- In 2008, UWCW funded 68 projects at 53 lead agencies, with 98 collaborative partners.
- Helps over 100,000 people in the four-county Portland/Vancouver region
- Recognized as a four-star charity by Charity Navigator
- Every dollar received goes to support those in need, thanks to Cornerstone Partners who cover our overhead expenses.
- United Way works to advance the common good and create opportunities for a better life for all.
- We focus on the basics we all need to succeed – education, income, health. Our goal is to create long-lasting change that prevents problems from happening in the first place.
Give Now
Giving to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette means helping your neighbors. Invest your time, money or resources in the building blocks of a good life.
Did You Know?
- Over 300,000 people in our region live below the federal poverty line; 60% have a household member who works.
- One out of six people do not have health insurance.
- 25% of homeless women left housing because of domestic violence.
- A third of ninth graders will not complete high school.
- Over 80% of adults with developmental disabilities are unemployed.
