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This is Change

Posted on: March 10, 2022 Last updated on: February 27, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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…
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This is Why

Posted on: February 24, 2022 Last updated on: March 10, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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…
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Posted on: February 10, 2022 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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…
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Portland Interview Magazine Podcast

Posted on: October 28, 2021 Last updated on: June 14, 2022 Written by: Kelly Hartley
VOA Oregon Board Member and Portland Police Captain David Abrahamson speaks with David Dahl and Jathan Janove on the Portland Interview Magazine Podcast.
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Shine a Light on the Dark

Posted on: October 6, 2021 Last updated on: October 6, 2021 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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…
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Give Them Hope

Posted on: September 14, 2021 Last updated on: September 14, 2021 Written by: Kelly Hartley
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…
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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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