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

“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

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!

Impact NW and the YWCA of Greater Portland, premier providers of educational and social services in the greater Portland metro area, are happy to announce expanded leadership and updates to their growing partnership. Continue Reading Impact NW and YWCA Announce Evolving Partnership and New Leadership

The $30,000 grant will be distributed over three years, coming from Elemental Technology’s newly-created Community Investment Fund. Continue Reading AKA Science awarded $30,000 grant from Elemental Technologies

Three times a year, AKA Science depends on volunteers to help count, sort and bundle supplies for 80 science kits that we provide to AKA Science instructors. One of our fantastic volunteer groups, Elemental Technologies, has provided volunteer support to our program since 2013. Continue Reading Impact Spotlight: Elemental Technologies

On April 19th, 2017, community members and organizations that provide care and resources to seniors gathered to educate the public and policy members about the realities of an aging population. Continue Reading Seniors Share Perspectives on Community Issues