Stories

Top 5 Moments in 2018
Thank you for investing in our region's kids and families in 2018! As we head…
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A Safe Place to Call Home
The holiday season is a time many families gather to celebrate, in their homes with…
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Volunteers Knit Handmade Goods for Families in Need
As temperatures drop, we see hats, scarves and sweaters pulled from the depths of…
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United Way Welcomes Heather Guthrie as Chair of Board of Directors
Portland, Oregon – United Way of the Columbia‐Willamette (UWCW) welcomes Heather…
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United Way Pledges to Reduce Poverty
This year marked the 25th anniversary recognizing October 17 as the International…
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United Way Statement: No on Measure 105
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we’ve been bringing our community together…
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How Local Youth Leveraged Catalyst Grant to Educate the…
Last Spring, during a weekend event at a local high school, students got together to…
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Testimonials From Our Board Members
"Investing in our kids is the best possible investment we can make for the long-term…
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When Parents Lead, Kids Succeed
It wasn’t that long ago that Lam Hoang felt isolated and alone. Lam moved to…
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United Way Statement on the Separation of Families at the U.S. Border
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is deeply concerned about the separation of…
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Give, Unite, Inspire - Reflections from Stand Together Week
Earlier this month local community partners and the Portland Timbers, Portland…
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Hopeful for My Daughter's Future
Forced to leave her home in Ethiopia for fear of persecution, Danait landed in…
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