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2023 Al Forthan Scholarship Winners Announced

Volunteers of America Oregon is honored to announce the 2023 Al Forthan Scholarship winners! We are pleased to recognize and financially support so many remarkable

March 28, 2023

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More on Glisan Street Site

A message from Our CEO Regarding our Glisan Street Site: The City of Portland continues to tour different sites throughout Portland to determine the possibility

March 8, 2023

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Glisan Street Update

A message from Our CEO Regarding our Glisan Street Site: Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA Oregon) was recently approached by the City of Portland about

February 22, 2023

Kay's Korner

Is There Hope for Portland?

Kay Toran was recently interviewed for The Jewish Review about the houselessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and rising crime in Portland. Read the full article on page 11.

March 2, 2023

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

June 14, 2022

Start By Listening

“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

March 25, 2022

In The News

“Paying It Forward” Program in Action

VOA Oregon’s Human Resources Director, Mike Wiebe, shares his experience with the Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching.

June 14, 2022

Portland Interview Magazine Podcast

VOA Oregon Board Member and Portland Police Captain David Abrahamson speaks with David Dahl and Jathan Janove on the Portland Interview Magazine Podcast.

October 28, 2021