United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
619 Southwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

Phone Number: (503) 228-9131
Web Address: www.unitedway-pdx.org

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is working to advance the common good in the four-county Portland/Vancouver area by focusing on the basics we all need for success: education, income, and health. We all win when children succeed in school, families are financially stable and independent, and people have good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. By working together we can create opportunities for a better life and create a stronger community. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Find out more at www.unitedway-pdx.org.



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Interview Q&A How long have you been in business?
United Way has been helping people in the four-county metro area since 1920. We work with community leaders and service providers to identify and prioritize the needs, leverage contributions, and achieve measurable results. Our grant-funding model identifies partners and projects that promote collaboration, efficiency, innovation, and results.

What is your primary product or service?
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is a local, nonprofit organization that works to advance the common good by focusing on the basic things we all need for a good life: education, income, and health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.

How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
No other single organization meets the broad range of needs addressed by United Way. United Way goes beyond fundraising by researching the needs of the community and bringing the right resources and people together to solve tough local issues. We work with business, government, and partner agencies to develop regional health and human service policies and strategies. We fund programs that are meeting people’s needs today and we’re working on innovative solutions for lasting change.

How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette serves Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties in Oregon, and Clark County in Southwest Washington. In 2007, UWCW funded 52 partner agencies and 74 projects with more than 100 collaborating partners. Each year, the community campaign reaches over 1,000 companies and 270,000 employees, and has approximately 34,000 donors and 1,000 volunteers.

What type of payments do you accept?
By using United Way’s payroll deduction plan, you can invest even a small amount each pay period, and see it add up to a significant gift by year’s end. Your investment combined with thousands of others will have real, measurable impact in the community. A contribution of just $5 a month can change lives! United Way also offers several other convenient ways to give: * Online * Cash or check * Credit or debit card including Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Make a one-time gift, or contribute monthly. * Donate stock, securities or real estate. Thanks to tremendous tax advantages, donating appreciated securities has become very popular, provided you have held the securities for at least one year. When you donate appreciated securities to United Way you pay no capital gains taxes and 100% of the stock is tax deductible. Consult your broker and United Way for further tax-saving information.