Stories

Housing Stability

Katie: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

For Katie, life as a single mother in Vancouver, Washington, has been a delicate balancing act. Despite working hard to support her three children, she found herself caught in the gap where too many families reside—earning too much to qualify for assistance but not enough to make ends meet.

Culture

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Thoughts from our Staff

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Our work in disaster resilience and early learning in particular helps many people of Hispanic descent.

Culture

Women's History Month - Celebrating Our Inspiring Employees

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024

This Women's History Month we celebrated the remarkable contributions of women in our community today. These five videos showcase the exceptional talent, caring and resilience our staff and partners bring to the table every day.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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