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.…
A Guiding Light
“I always stay for the people.” Court Support Navigator Graciela Galindo sits at the ready in the Multnomah County Courthouse every day to welcome and guide individuals visiting the courthouse. Her work revolves around one of VOA Oregon’s most crucial…
From Handcuffs to MSW
By Greg Stone, Program Director Men’s Residential Center I first met Jerome Gilgan in 2003 when he entered the Volunteers of America Oregon Men’s Residential Center (MRC) for the first of his three MRC treatment episodes. For the previous 20…
“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.
Kay’s Korner Spring 2022
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…
Scholarship Testimonial Kaydance
I applied for the Al Forthan Scholarship because volunteer work and speaking out about social justice issues has been an important part of my life. I want to use my story to bring awareness to not only drug and alcohol…
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…
Spirit Mountain Grant Awarded
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…
This is Change
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…