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.
Portland's Homelessness Epidemic

Portland’s Homelessness Epidemic (Infographic)

On any given night, 1 in 165 people in Portland is homeless. But Impact NW is creating a solution through our programs and services.
NW Natural Gas Energy Assistance

Impact NW Creates Online Job Manufacturing Board

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

A Collective Vision for the Future

"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
Thank you for helping us fill our pantry!

Our generous partners filled our food pantry!

Our pantry has food once more thanks to two generous partners, Rose City Riveters and Food Wars!
Impact NW & YWCA - Stronger Together Logo

Impact NW and YWCA Announce Evolving Partnership and New Leadership

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.
Club Impact - Oaks Park 2016

Fun at Oaks Amusement Park for Club Impact

Club members and friends enjoyed a day of fun rides and a picnic lunch at Oaks Park.
NW Natural Gas Energy Assistance

Don’t turn your NW Natural Gas off this summer—we can help!