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…
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…