Portland Opportunity Conference

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette was one of the sponsors of the Portland Opportunity Conference, organized by PovertyBridge. The daylong event connected people and families living in poverty to community resources and tools to enable them to be successful. The event was held at Portland Community College Sylvania Campus on March 7, 2009.



Conference host and PovertyBridge Executive Director Donna Beegle is well-respected for her innovative approach to linking social service agencies to the needs of their clients. The first event of its kind in Portland, Opportunity Conference helped attendees unravel the shame and blame taught by poverty, while providing tools for reducing isolation and building networks of support.

Learn more about PovertyBridge.