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Early Learning

Enhancing Early Childhood Mental Health: Insights from the 2023 Washington County Mental Health Summit

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

On June 3rd, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette’s Early Learning Washington County hub co-sponsored the 2023 Washington County Early Childhood Mental Health Summit along with

Disaster & Crisis Resilience

Oregon Legislature Passes Last-Minute Climate Resilience Package

Monday, Jul. 24, 2023

On Saturday, June 24, Oregonians came together to celebrate the passage of House Bill 3409 and House Bill 3630, setting our state on the direction of h

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

Early Learning

United Way’s Early Learning Multnomah launches Preschool Marketplace website to aid families in search of publicly funded preschool programs

Monday, Jun. 26, 2023

Early Learning

OMSI Plays Host to Informational Free Preschool Event with our Early Learning Multnomah Team

Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

On Monday, May 22nd a parade of diverse families piled through the doors of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to learn about preschool options and play.

Volunteerism

Revitalizing Reynolds Middle School: HOGP Event Sparks Joy and Transformation

Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

The atmosphere is buzzing with joy and excitement as the middle school students revel in the newly transformed spaces. At lunchtime, the students eagerly line up to play in the brand-new Gaga pit and enjoy the freshly painted foursquare courts.

Housing Stability

Oregon's Transformational Slate of Homelessness Prevention Bills

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

Thanks to your help, the Eviction Reform and Reduction Bill has passed! Now we move on to advocating for the passage of the full slate of bills Stable Homes for Oregon Families is endorsing.

Disaster & Crisis Resilience

Your Neighbor Next Door

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

In 2021, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette developed a pooled fund to support efforts of community partners across Oregon in vaccine advocacy, access and education.

Housing Stability

Urban Myths on Homelessness and the Facts to Counter Them

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023

In advocating and working toward a more just housing system, we often encounter a variety of misinformed opinions about the realities of people experiencing homelessness.

Housing Stability

29 Housing-Related Terms to Know

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023

United Way of the Columbia Willamette believes that housing is not a luxury, it is a basic human right, and that everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable place to call home.

Early Learning

Promoting a More Inclusive STEAM Learning Ecosystem Requires Teamwork

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023

Creating inclusive learning opportunities is inherently a community effort. No one group or person can successfully assimilate the complexities of different cultures from around the world into a single, positive method for educating youth.

Housing Stability

Fight For the Right to Stay Housed

Thursday, Mar. 17, 2022

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette ended 2021 with a $200,000 investment in the Eviction Defense Program, with the hopes of building resiliency and renters’ rights through the Oregon Law Center.

Disaster & Crisis Resilience

2020 Wildfire Report

Monday, Mar. 8, 2021

In September 2020, Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) launched a Wildfire Response and Recovery Fund, to help families suffering devastating loss caused by the wildfires in our region. In times of disasters, we’ve heard from our nonprofit partners on the ground that communities of color are disproportionately affected.

Housing Stability

A safe place for my son

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020

For most, home is a place of comfort, safety, and rest.

Disaster & Crisis Resilience

COVID-19 Report: Building a Path from Relief to Resiliency

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2020

Thanks to you, families hit hard by COVID-19 were able to access critical services, including short-term housing assistance, utilities assistance and access to food. Read how your support made a difference.