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From Handcuffs to MSW

Posted on: August 8, 2022 Last updated on: August 8, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
By Greg Stone, Program Director Men’s Residential Center I first met Jerome Gilgan in 2003 when he entered the Volunteers of America Oregon Men’s Residential Center (MRC) for the first of his three MRC treatment episodes. For the previous 20…
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“Paying It Forward” Program in Action

Posted on: June 14, 2022 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
VOA Oregon’s Human Resources Director, Mike Wiebe, shares his experience with the Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching.
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Kay’s Korner Spring 2022

Posted on: June 14, 2022 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Happy spring to each of you! It has been a long two years, but slowly we are beginning to put the pandemic behind us. As we all approach (hopefully) the end, we know the importance of still embracing safe practices…
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Start By Listening

Posted on: March 25, 2022 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
“Compassion, concern, and commitment to others are what motivate me even today and how I choose to lead at Volunteers of America Oregon.” Hear from our President/CEO Kay Toran in her latest article in the Portland Business Journal, “We can change the…
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Spirit Mountain Grant Awarded

Posted on: March 17, 2022 Last updated on: March 22, 2022 Written by: Kymberlin Bush
This Problem Gambling Awareness month, we are proud to announce that VOA Oregon Prevention Services is a recent recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund!  Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is a grassroot campaign started by…
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This is Change

Posted on: March 10, 2022 Last updated on: March 10, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
This is Change With Greg Kennedy I love how VOA Oregon is a part of this community and willing to be a part of solutions to the issues we face. One of the biggest issues we see is a need…
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This is Why

Posted on: February 24, 2022 Last updated on: March 10, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
This is Why with Barbara Peterson At the Women’s Residential Center (WRC), our goal is to help women struggling with chemical dependency rebuild their lives and reenter their communities as healthy, productive individuals. The women that come to our center…
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Posted on: February 10, 2022 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
At VOA Oregon we continue our journey to not only provide services that are culturally responsive but to also build a culture that is inclusive and provides opportunities for our staff and those looking to join our team. In a…
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Portland Interview Magazine Podcast

Posted on: October 28, 2021 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
VOA Oregon Board Member and Portland Police Captain David Abrahamson speaks with David Dahl and Jathan Janove on the Portland Interview Magazine Podcast.
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Shine a Light on the Dark

Posted on: October 6, 2021 Last updated on: October 6, 2021 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Often the story of mental health and substance abuse are found in the darkness. Where people are alone and feel invisible, stuck in a place where it feels as though there is no escape. Other times these stories are public…
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