Stories

Housing Stability

A Sheltering Shield: Eviction Legal Defense

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024

In the intricate dance of life, there are moments when the music falters, and threat casts a daunting shadow over the hopes and dreams of individuals.

Volunteerism

H.O.P.E: Supporting United Way Supports Others

Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

When you support United Way, it multiplies your impact and spreads that support to hundreds of other nonprofits in our community. Your support spreads hope, connection and caring to thousands of people in our region.

Volunteerism

Community Impact Week 2023

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023

Each October, United Way and our dedicated volunteer branch, Hands On Greater Portland, unite community members across our four-county impact area, infusing energy into a myriad of volunteer events for diverse nonprofit

Culture

Celebrate gratitude! Thank you to our partners and supporters.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

Gratitude is something special. At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we know its power and we seek to express it in every facet of our work. We know that the mission we pursue is impossible without the community partners who empower us, and so gratitude lives deep in our work.

Early Learning

STEAM Kid's Wonderland Helps Parents and Kids Learn

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

During the formative years of early childhood, the foundations of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) education can be seamlessly woven into the fabric of daily activities.

Early Learning

Celebrating Parent Leaders

Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2023

In a time where parents' voices are vital for shaping educational policies and nurturing thriving learning environments, United Way’s Early Learning Multnomah team has looked towards our

Volunteerism

Nike Brings H.O.P.E. to Elders For Earth Day

Monday, Apr. 24, 2023

Nike's Cushioning Innovation team is not only committed to creating high-performance athletic gear but also to making a difference in their community. Just a day before Earth Day, the team collaborated with the nonprofit organization H.O.P.E.

Culture

Black History Month Is Every Month

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023

We at United Way of the Columbia-Willamette believe Black History Month is every month (a helpful belief seeing as our All Staff event was canceled last month due to the snow!) Black Americans have had an indelible and beautiful impact on our nation throughout its history, despite the pains and p

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