Stories

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Thank You, Together: Highlights from Our 2026 Gratitude Celebration…
On October 15, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette paused to do something we don't…
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Community Impact Week 2026: Five Days, 30+ Projects, and a Region That Showed Up
From October 6–10, 300 volunteers rolled up their sleeves across our four-county…
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Dolly's Impact Lives On
Keep Dolly's Legacy on Every Bookshelf Dolly Parton spent her life making sure kids…
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When the Lights Stay On
Ten months. That's how long CW had been out of work, searching every day for a job,…
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Our Home Share Pilot Program
We are thrilled to announce an innovative new partnership between United Way of the…
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Standing Together in Uncertain Times:…
We know that when systems falter, communities rise. At United Way of the Columbia-…
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Community Impact Week 2025
Our fourth annual Community Impact Week has wrapped! With nearly 40 projects across…
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Building Equity & Economic Opportunity
Building Equity & Economic Opportunity: Celebrating the Impact of Clark County’s…
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Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry: Summer Food Programs in Our Region…
When the final school bell rang in June, it marked the official start of summer. But…
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Puppet Pals and Big Feelings: How…
What do a group of expressive puppets, a mother-son creative duo, and Early Learning…
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The Joy of Learning, for Everyone: How…
In classrooms and cafeterias across Washington County, the energy is electric. You’…
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Investing in Student-Athletes Who Lead…
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we believe that leadership starts with…
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