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Stronger Through Partnership!

Impact NW feels privileged to benefit from the committed and ongoing support of caring volunteers in our community. This year WE Communications (WE) was selected as a winner of one of Impact NW’s Dedicated Corporate Volunteer Awards. This honor highlights the incredible service and dedication of a team of volunteers – a group that goes above and beyond to serve Impact NW’s clients and staff.

Impact NW & Buckman SUN Honors Volunteers!

To commemorate National Volunteer Appreciation Month, Impact NW has selected two outstanding individuals as Honored Volunteers, to publically acknowledge for their unwavering commitment, energy, and contribution to our SUN Community School site at Buckman Elementary.
Jerome Smith and his children (left to right): Benjamin, Judah, Levi, Joseph, and Jasmine

It Can Happen to Anyone – Jerome’s Story

Working to achieve stability while experiencing homelessness can often feel like a full-time job. Meet one Impact NW client whose persistence and determination helped him succeed.
Impact NW Senior Services - Tai Chi

Grant from Kaiser Permanente Helps Seniors Thrive

Aging adults thrive when they are able to remain in their own homes, surrounded by a community of friends and family. We’re excited to announce that a generous $15,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente will allow us to continue to help Portland’s aging population thrive.
Impact NW's Power of One Luncheon 2017

Impact NW Honors Tech Companies Working to Combat Homelessness

Innovative project providing short & long-term relief for the homeless to be highlighted at Power of One Luncheon event.
Joselyn, Misseal, and Jessica Beck - SHINE Supervisor at Kinnaman Elementary
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Second-grader on the importance of SHINE

Second-grader shares the importance of SHINE Community Schools to Washington County Panel.
Your Impact this holiday season

Your Impact this Holiday Season (2017 Holiday Recap)

Our community helped us raise over $80,000 and thousands of gifts and warm clothing items for people in need this holiday season. Thank you for supporting Impact NW!
Thank you, AWS Elemental!

AWS Elemental continues to support AKA Science

We know that getting kids interested in science matters—and we're grateful that local tech company AWS Elemental thinks so, too! Their consistent support helps bring fun, interactive science classes to hundreds of kids in the Portland area.
Impact NW's Favorite Moments of 2017

Impact NW’s 2017: Our Favorite Moments

As 2017 comes to an end, we feel it’s important to reflect on how far we’ve come in our work to inspire hope and empower independence. We’re happy to share some of our favorite moments of 2017 as we look forward to another fantastic year.
Elderly woman at home

Meet the team that cares for our community’s vulnerable elders

The small Impact NW Senior GAP team that supports hundreds of older adults play a vital role in our community, keeping our aging, vulnerable populations safe.