United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
About Us
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Our mission
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Helping people, changing lives, making every contribution count.
Our vision is for a community ...
- where people are committed to the well being of children
- where families are nurtured and supported and neighborhoods are safe
- where individuals are prepared to succeed in a complex, changing world; and a strong, diverse economy creates good jobs
- where all people see the possibilities for themselves and others, are healthy and living as independently as possible
- where diversity is embraced
- where people live and work together, encouraging and supporting one another.
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.
