United Way Investment Report Shows Regional Gains in Education, Income, Health

United Way of the Columbia Willamette released a report on the results of the organizations’ Community Impact model of funding from 2004 to 2009. The report details how United Way leveraged $22.5 million in contributions to secure another $18.8 million in foundation and government grants, bringing the total investment to $41.3 million for community impact programs in Multnomah, Clark, Washington and Clackamas counties.

It is the first comprehensive report of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette’s impact since the organization moved to a community investment model, focused specifically on education, income and health. During the reporting period, United Way was to help 100,000 people a year improve their lives.

We invite you to read the full Community Impact Fund Results report on our website http://www.unitedway-pdx.org/ and even tell us what you think on United Way of the Columbia-Willamette's social networking pages on Facebook or Twitter. Read more about the announcement by reading the press release about the Community Impact Fund Results report.