At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, we have a simple, ambitious vision: invest in our region's kids so they are free from poverty and free to reach their potential. We have been bringing our community to do good for nearly 100 years. We are uniquely positioned to connect and support the people, nonprofits, businesses and government agencies working hard to address poverty in our region. Leveraging our capacity as a convener and our trusted brand as an influencer, we focus on where the need is the greatest and identify and scale what works. Together we are making schools, families and communities stronger for the kids of our region. Schools for kids: We are working to ensure that kids, from pre-school through graduation, get the support they need to stay in school and succeed so they can enter college or the workforce ready to thrive and contribute. Families for kids: We are helping families meet basic needs and have a stable foundation so kids can focus in school. Communities for kids: We are activating the village. We mobilize over 4,000 volunteers a year by connecting them to projects that directly support kids in our region. Together, we can make our region a better place for everyone. Together, we are united for impact. Learn more about our mission and what we do at: https://www.unitedway-pdx.org