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Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony

Posted on: May 11, 2023 Last updated on: May 16, 2023 Written by: Kymberlin Bush
On Wednesday, May 3rd, Volunteers of America Oregon Men’s Residential Center had the honor of hosting the annual Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship Award Ceremony. Since the creation of the scholarship in 2006, VOA Oregon has been able to award $876,000…
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2023 Al Forthan Scholarship Winners Announced

Posted on: March 28, 2023 Last updated on: March 28, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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 young adults in achieving their dreams of attending college. With the support from our community,…
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More on Glisan Street Site

Posted on: March 8, 2023 Last updated on: March 13, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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 of additional encampments to address the needs of the homeless.  Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA…
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Glisan Street Update

Posted on: February 22, 2023 Last updated on: February 22, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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 the short-term use of our site on Northeast Glisan Street for a possible homeless encampment.…
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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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New Funding helps Build Up Young Leaders in Our Community

Posted on: August 11, 2021 Last updated on: March 17, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
We are excited to share that the VOA Oregon Prevention Services program has received $75,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) 2021 K-12 Summer Learning grant. This funding will allow our team to grow the work they have been doing…
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2021 DePreist Award for Excellence Announced

Posted on: August 9, 2021 Last updated on: August 9, 2021 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Join Us September 23rd We are pleased to announce that on Thursday, September 23, 2021, we will once again proudly host our DePreist Award for Excellence event presented by The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. This year we will…
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VOA Oregon Purchases New Property

Posted on: July 8, 2021 Last updated on: August 9, 2021 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Volunteers of America Oregon is growing. With the purchase of a new property at 8815 NE Glisan street, we are excited to create a new campus concept within our organization. At 5.67 acres, this new location allows for us to…
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My VOA Oregon Journey with Rodney Rice

Posted on: June 1, 2021 Last updated on: March 17, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
When I first began my journey with VOA Oregon, it was as a client. I had been in treatment elsewhere for nearly 60-days and realized I needed more time. I was introduced to Charlie Hanset, a Housing and Recovery Manager…
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Al Forthan Scholarship Celebrates Oregon Students

Posted on: May 10, 2021 Last updated on: March 17, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
On May 5th Volunteers of America Oregon hosted its 10th Annual Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship Awards Ceremony. This year the scholarship awarded $60,000 to 29 Oregon students who have come from families impacted by addiction. The ceremony honored each of…
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