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…
This is Why
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…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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…
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.
Shine a Light on the Dark
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…
Give Them Hope
Give Them Hope: Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction You may know Luke Jackson as a professional athlete, former NBA player, and University of Oregon Alumni. To us, Luke is an advocate for those most in need in our community. Luke…
New Funding helps Build Up Young Leaders in Our Community
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…
2021 DePreist Award for Excellence Announced
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…
VOA Oregon Purchases New Property
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…
My VOA Oregon Journey with Rodney Rice
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…