Over 130,000 calls for help were made to Oregon's domestic violence services in 2014.

Impact NW and Verizon team up for No More Week

Domestic violence impacts one in three women. But most incidents of domestic violence go unreported. Even fewer people seek help. Carmen is the exception.
Kevin Washington, CFO of Impact NW

Impact NW Invests in Future by Naming New Chief Financial Officer

Impact NW has made a major investment in its future as a premier provider of education and social services by naming Kevin Washington as its new Chief Financial Officer.
We Stand With You.

We stand with you.

In these times of growing fear and uncertainty in our community in response to recent executive orders from the White House, know that Impact NW stands with you.
Four Poverty Myths - Busted

Four myths about poverty—busted

To set the record straight on what it's like to live with financial hardships, we're busting four common myths about poverty.
Thank you gif - Holiday Drive

Holiday Hope Drive 2016 Recap

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!
Bishops Barbershop returns to support Impact NW by providing free haircuts

Bishops Barbershop Brings Hope at the Holidays

Bishops Barbershop returns this year to support Impact NW by providing free haircuts to Impact NW clients.
Anthony, a father of twin boys, found support at Impact NW's Richmond Place

A Place to Call Home: Anthony’s Story

“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."
Hope for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence

Impact NW Receives Grants for Domestic Violence Survivors

Dozens more families in our community, who are impacted by domestic violence, will receive services, thanks to two new grant awards.
Dianne Denham and Jeff Cogen display donated coats

Local Businesses Spread the Warmth

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.
Ralph Gilliam - Club Impact Founder

Community at Work: Ralph Gilliam

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