News • Volunteers of America Oregon

In The Spotlight

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We Are VOA

From English & History Nerd to Portland Police Cop

Interview of Captain David Abrahamson By Jathan Janove VOA Oregon board member and Portland Police Captain David Abrahamson followed an unusual path to a law

July 6, 2023

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We Are VOA

Working with Students

By Anna Bledsoe Our Prevention Services program has partnered with Portland Public Schools (PPS) this academic school year to ensure access to vaping education for

June 29, 2023

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We Are VOA

Making a Difference

Interview of Andrea Cook, Ph.D. By Jathan Janove Andrea Cook, Ph.D., VOA Oregon’s Board Secretary, grew up on a ranch in rural eastern Oregon. At

June 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

Al Forthan and Oregon’s most gratifying scholarship

10 years after originally attending the Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship Awards Ceremony in 2013, Steve Duin came back as the keynote speaker for this year’s annual ceremony. Read about Steve’s experience with past 2013 recipient Essie and the impact this

May 11, 2023

“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