Stories

Opening Doors to Early Learning: Connecting Families…
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) buzzed…
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Celebrating Kelly O'Lague – A 2025 Woman of Influence!
On March 12, 2025, the Portland Business Journal hosted its 22nd annual Women of…
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Empowering the Next Generation: United Way…
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we believe in the power of community-…
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Exploring STEAM at STEAM Kids Wonderland: A Day of…
On Saturday, Dec. 14th, families across Washington County gathered at Lincoln Street…
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United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and…
Portland, Oregon: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has partnered with Dolly…
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Katie: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal
For Katie, life as a single mother in Vancouver, Washington, has been a delicate…
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United Way's Gratitude Project Highlights 30 Incredible…
Gratitude is something extraordinary. At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we…
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Empowering Educators: How Coding &…
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we’re committed to ensuring that every…
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Community Impact Week 2024
Another year of impact in the books. This year's Community Impact Week has wrapped…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Thoughts from our Staff
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we are proud to celebrate Hispanic…
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Celebrating 10 Years of Early Learning…
Our education initiative Early Learning Washington County (ELWC) is officially 10…
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Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Early…
This year marks a special milestone—ten incredible years of the Parent…
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