Impact NW prevents homelessness by supporting people as they navigate their journey to stability and strength. Founded in portland in 1966, impact NW now serves 25,000 people a year in the greater portland, oregon metro AREA, including clark county washington. (CONT. On SCH o)impact NW provides programs that help people and families facing financial hardship to stabilize, including RENT and utility assistance, access to recovery and other services. A private, locally-run organization, impact NW also provides programs that strengthen people and families, with opportunities to develop life skills, education and job readiness.