We distributed nearly 500 backpacks and tote bags filled with school supplies to local children and families who needed a little extra support.
VOA Oregon is grateful to have the support of our Oregon's US Senators as we continue the vital work of providing recovery, housing, and supportive services to all who need them throughout the Portland metro area.
We're proud to announce that Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed March 2026 as Volunteers of America Oregon 130 Years of Service month! We appreciate the recognition and invite you to support our work so we can continue providing life-saving recovery, housing, and supportive services across the Portland metro area.
Volunteers of America Oregon CEO Maree Wacker, MPP and Home Free Program Director Christina McGovney were featured in an article recently published in the Portland Business Journal, making the case for employers to increase their support for domestic violence survivors in the workplace.
High school can be exciting and overwhelming. New friendships, first-time jobs, applying for college, athletics, and more. For these students, a lot can happen in 4 years, including making a positive impact on their communities.
This past June, VOA Oregon’s team shone brightly as the Multnomah County STEP Court celebrated the graduation of 15 participants.
It is Thursday afternoon at the VOA Oregon Men’s Residential Center (MRC) and Ken Glowacki, Clinical Supervisor, is preparing for the students to arrive.
In mid-March, the Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship awarded a total of $124,000 to 42 Oregon High School students. This is the most given in a single year by VOA Oregon to students impacted by the realities of addiction and poverty in their families.
What do the 1997 Northwest Artistic National Roller Blading Championship and Glisan Street have in common? Volunteers of America Oregon’s Rodney Robbins, facilities maintenance technician.
VOA Oregon board member and Portland Police Captain David Abrahamson followed an unusual path to a law enforcement career.
