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Top 5 Moments of 2019

Monday, Dec. 23, 2019

As we head into the New Year, we hope you'll take a moment to reflect on how your support helped kids and families thrive. Here are the top five moments you made possible.

Housing Stability

Make a Dad’s Love Count this Giving Season

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

Glenn and his daughters struggled to find somewhere to safe stay after they lost their apartment. See how support from community members like you helped Glenn and his family thrive.

Housing Stability

Gaining Daily Inspiration Through Volunteering

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019

I've been in Portland, Oregon almost 20 years now, half of my lifetime, so to say the least, I consider Portland my second home. And I want to make sure that I leave this place better than when I first got here, so I began volunteering.

Culture

United Way Statement Against Violence

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019

At United Way, we are working hard to build a region that lives up to the ideals of inclusion, opportunity and racial equity. We believe hate has no place in our communities. Now, more than ever, is the time to stand united.

Early Learning

Investing in Students and Their Families

Monday, Jul. 22, 2019

When her mother fell ill, MyLin fell behind in class and off-track to graduate. That's when our Successful Families initiative and coordinators stepped in to help her succeed.

Early Learning

Fostering student success in and outside of school

Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2019

Read about how our Successful Families initiative is demonstrating that culturally responsive and culturally specific partnerships can drive measurable change in student, school and family outcomes. 

Volunteerism

Donor Spotlight: Barbara and Bette

Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2019

Barbara Marmon and Bette Ederer are focused on creating opportunities for kids and families well into the future.

Early Learning

Honoring World Refugee Day 2019

Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2019

June 20 marks World Refugee Day, an international day commemorating the resilience, courage, perseverance and impact of millions of refugees globally. 

Early Learning

How Early Learning STEM Kits Are Helping Students Succeed

Friday, May. 24, 2019

How do children learn, grow and succeed? By giving little ones the chance to play, explore and discover new tools that will encourage learning, we're not only investing in today's kids, but investing in the future of our communities.

Early Learning

Sharing Culture One Story at a Time

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019

With help from United Way, Washington County Cooperative Library Services has launched a new series of multilingual storytimes in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

"I Open Up a lot of Eyes:" Donor Spotlight on Andy Le

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2019

Andy Le has been giving back to his community for nearly two decades. Each year Andy shares his story of receiving United Way's support in the hope that it inspires his colleagues at Comcast to give back too. We sat down with Andy to hear his incredible journey and how it all comes back to waffles. 

#UnitedToEndRacism Challenge Winner!

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2019

In honor of March 21 being International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we asked our supporters to share a selfie with their role model, someone who inspires them to be #UnitedToEndRacism in their community.

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