It takes a community to Prevent Homelessness. We’ve known this from the earliest days of Impact NW as we sat around that kitchen table in the Buckman Neighborhood and sought to unite our community in the fight against poverty and homelessness. And now today, as our community endures the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the power of a united community is shining brighter than ever. Continue Reading Rick’s Community Support Drive: Building Community, One Board At A Time

This list was created in response to the recent events and unfolding situations within our country surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. As an organization that works with many bipoc (Black, Indigenous People of color), it is important that we recognize and understand the current movement, and where we can start the process within ourselves. It can be completely overwhelming and oftentimes begins with a question – “Where to Begin?” Continue Reading Anti-Racist Resources: To Learn, Support, Advocate and Amplify Black Voices

At its core, Impact NW has always stood for justice, fairness and inclusion. We have always stood with our community’s most vulnerable. These time-tested values drive us and inspire us. So when we see in our community, or our nation, actions that decimate our values, we are — as one of our valued team members put it this week — shaken to the core. We are also obligated to condemn them. Continue Reading Impact NW stands in solidarity with our Black community

Advantis Credit Union is responding to the increased needs of our most vulnerable community members with an immediate and unprecedented $100,000 investment in 5 local nonprofit organizations, including Impact NW! Continue Reading Grow: The Advantis Community Fund Makes an Unprecedented Investment in Our Community