Thank you gif - Holiday Drive

Our community helped us raise over $60,000 and thousands of warm clothing items for people in need this holiday season. Thank you for supporting Impact NW! Continue Reading Holiday Hope Drive 2016 Recap

Bishops Barbershop returns to support Impact NW by providing free haircuts

Bishops Barbershop returns this year to support Impact NW by providing free haircuts to Impact NW clients. Continue Reading Bishops Barbershop Brings Hope at the Holidays

Anthony, a father of twin boys, found support at Impact NW's Richmond Place

“Impact NW was the first place that opened its doors to me as a single parent,” explained Anthony. “They’re more than a landlord—they’re your advocate, and they fight for you.” Continue Reading A Place to Call Home: Anthony’s Story

Hope for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence

Dozens more families in our community, who are impacted by domestic violence, will receive services, thanks to two new grant awards. Continue Reading Impact NW Receives Grants for Domestic Violence Survivors

Dianne Denham and Jeff Cogen display donated coats

For the fourth year in a row, Philadelphia Insurance and Heffernan Insurance Brokers pledged to keep Portland warm by partnering with Impact NW to collect and distribute hundreds of cold-weather clothing. Continue Reading Local Businesses Spread the Warmth

Ralph Gilliam - Club Impact Founder

Ralph Gilliam, former Impact NW committee member & founder of Club Impact, a social club for adults with disabilities, shares his passion for helping others. Continue Reading Community at Work: Ralph Gilliam

Portland's Homelessness Epidemic

On any given night, 1 in 165 people in Portland is homeless. But Impact NW is creating a solution through our programs and services. Continue Reading Portland’s Homelessness Epidemic (Infographic)

Local manufacturers are challenged to find skilled workers. Youth unemployment in the region is among the highest in the nation. Impact NW’s response? A new website that links youth in East Multnomah County to careers in manufacturing. Continue Reading Impact NW Creates Online Job Manufacturing Board

The state of Impact NW and a collective vision for the future (1)

“As I take over as Executive Director of Impact NW this month, I see a community that needs Impact NW more than ever.” – Jeff Cogen, Executive Director Continue Reading A Collective Vision for the Future

Thank you for helping us fill our pantry!

Our pantry has food once more thanks to two generous partners, Rose City Riveters and Food Wars! Continue Reading Our generous partners filled our food pantry!