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"It Takes a Village"

80% of all care provided to older people in our country is provided by family members. Over 60% of these caregivers work full or part time. More than 40% also care for children under 18.

Caregivers dedicate an average of 18 hours per week to provide care for older persons and even more when the person has multiple disabilities. The aging population is growing, particularly those 85+, increasing elder care needs.

These are only a few stats from a study commissioned by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette that identifies unmet needs of older adults and their caregivers in the Portland metropolitan area.

read the entire report (PDF)

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.