2010
March
United Way Receives $100,000 Grant from The Oregon Community Foundation
Local Families Get Free Tax Help Through United Way’s Tax Preparation Partnerships
2009
December
Intel Contributes Record-Setting $6 Million to United Way’s Community Giving Campaign
2010 MLK Weekend of Service Scheduled for Jan. 15-18
November
Campaign for NW Natural Gas Assistance Program Under Way
Nonprofit Applications Now Being Accepted for Emergency Food & Shelter Program
October
Toni Carlo, VP Workplace Giving, Named to Prestigious Global Fellowship ProgramAugust
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Retains Highest Charity Navigator RatingsJuly
$1.6 Million Raised to Support Emergency Services Through Community Relief FundJune
United Way Announces $5.1 Million in Grants to Community ProgramsMay
United Way Raises $19.64 Million in Annual Community CampaignBank of America Charitable Foundation Gives to Community Relief Fund
Meyer Memorial Trust $100K Matching Grant to Community Relief Fund
March
Community Relief Fund Gains Widespread SupportFebruary
United Way supports Roadmap Coalition to close Black-white achievement gap in Portland schoolsCoalition of Local Nonprofits Responds to Families in Crisis
2008
December
Honor Dr. King's Legacy: Volunteer in Your CommunityUnited Way Named Among Oregon's Most Admired Nonprofits
2008 Intel Oregon United Way Giving Campaign Sets a Record
November
NW Natural and United Way Partner to Provide Gas AssistanceJCPenney Awards Grants for Local After-School Programs
Nonprofits Sought to Apply for United Way Grants
"Principal for a Day" Provides Unique Insights
October
Community Forum to Discuss Child Welfare NeedsSeptember
United Way Kicks Off Community Campaign; Honors Outstanding VolunteersAugust
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Names New CEOJuly
New Leader Named for 2008-09 Community CampaignRadio Programs Focus on Early Childhood Education
June
Media Invited to Funding Trends Analysis Power BreakfastApril
United Way Raises $19.25 Million in Community CampaignFebruary
Interim President / CEO AppointedUnited Way Young Leaders Society Host Leadership Development Event
Help with Earned Income Tax Credit Available for Taxpayers
Brent Stewart named CEO of United Way of Greater Kansas CityVolunteers help the community during United Way's MLK Day Celebration through Service
January
United Way, GolfTEC Golf Improvement Centers launch clothing drive
2007
Bank of America donates $50,000 to aid victims of Pacific Northwest storms
United Way named among Oregon's most admired non-profits
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette announces results at its Community Partners Breakfast
United Way of the Columbia-Wilamette presents 2007 Spirit Awards
Operation mustache: United Way hosts world record attempt
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette names leader of upcoming community fundraising campaign
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette announces winners of its 2007 Project Innovation grants
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