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Building Partnerships

A project funded by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is seeking to find ways to engage residents, businesses, nonprofits and other agencies in creating community partnerships to revitalize Vancouver's Fourth Plain Corridor. more>>

Equitable Wages

United Cerebral Palsy’s Supported Employment program provides support and advocacy for people with disabilities to gain skill development, secure meaningful employment, and achieve equitable wages. more>>

Community Connections

HDC's promotore program helps educate low-income parents about health care, education, workforce training, and financial education. HDC is an agency that provides affordable housing and other services to farmworkers and other low-income families in Washington County. more>>

 

Help for Seniors

Funded by United Way, Portland Impact’s Senior Program delivered 11,285 rides to seniors and adults with disabilities; people who needed transportation to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, community outings and social activities.

Project Summer

A tri-county effort involving Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties serves close to 900 children and over 700 parents over a three-week period during summer break. Teens are screened from area high schools, hired for paid internships, attend a week-long workshop under the guidance of the Oregon Food Extension Program staff, to teach the Smart Start Food Curriculum. The curriuculum identifies the values of smart eating and good nutrition for children between 3 and 7.

 

 

Success Stories

Patti, 68, was living on the street and trying to cope with her mental health issues. United Way helped her get proper medical care, affordable housing, and the support services she needed to ensure she has a safe and stable place to call home.

Helping People

Lela, a high school junior was forced to pay the bills on her own after being abandoned by her foster family and then her mother when they learned she was pregnant. United Way helped her find housing, parenting classes, and support needed to care for her son. With that help, Lela graduated and is now attending college.

Jim lost his job and health insurance after an industrial accident. He was in constant pain but couldn’t afford medical care. Through United Way Jim got medical attention, help getting his disability income and gained a new outlook on life.

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