Press Releases
Friday, Nov. 2, 2018
Portland, Oregon – United Way of the Columbia‐Willamette (UWCW) welcomes Heather Guthrie as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Heather has served on the Board for five years, including as Vice Chair last year, and her dedication to our region’s kids and families propelled her nomination for Chair to the top.
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we’ve been bringing our community together to do good for nearly 100 years. We work every day with hundreds of organizations to make sure we have communities and schools that welcome and support all kids and families in our region – especially the kids and families facing the steepest barriers: immigrants and refugees, families of color and low-income families.
Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018
Leading national organizations have selected Multnomah County as one of 29 communities across the country to work together to focus on child development from birth to age 3. United Way will serve as the community lead through its strategic initiative, Early Learning Multnomah.
Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018
United Way and CASH Oregon are partnering this tax season to increase the number of Oregonians receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit. Last year UWCW and partners helped over 18,122 working families receive more than $21.6 million in tax credits for food, rent and other basic needs.
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018
Early Learning Washington County received a $100,000 grant for the “Bridging Cultures — Growing Early Scientists” project which will expand access to 2,000 free STEM kits in Arabic, English, Somali and Spanish for children ages 3-6.
