On Saturday, Dec. 14th, families across Washington County gathered at Lincoln Street Elementary in Hillsboro for a day filled with discovery, creativity, and hands-on exploration.
Portland, Oregon: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to ensure that every child under five years of age in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties now has access to free books.
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we’re committed to ensuring that every child in our community has the opportunity to succeed. A key part of that mission is supporting early childhood educators, who play a critical role in shaping the futures of young learners.
Our education initiative Early Learning Washington County (ELWC) is officially 10 years strong, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this journey with our community.
Summer break is upon us, but learning doesn't have to take a vacation! Our Early Learning Multnomah team is committed to supporting this community's youngest learners throughout the year. This year, t
Washington County recently hosted a pivotal event that sought to unite voices from diverse sectors to confront a new, pressing challenge: childcare in the wake of industry growth due to the
On Tuesday, March 19th, our Early Learning Multnomah team and a variety of their partners in preschool parity headed over to the Oregon Museum of Science
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.
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
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
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.
