Impact NW
| Formation | 1966 |
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| Legal status | Non-profit |
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Executive Director | Jeff Cogen |
| Website | impactnw.org |
Formerly called | PACT, Portland Impact |
Impact NW is a nonprofit social service agency based in Portland, Oregon. The organization was founded in 1966 as Portland Action Communities Together, Inc. (PACT) and was also formerly known as Portland Impact. The organization's mission is to help people prosper through a community of support.
Founding
In 1966, the four Portland neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Sunnyside, Richmond and Buckman created the agency to address growing poverty in Southeast Portland. In 1986, PACT changed its name to Portland Impact, to prevent any confusion with the political lobbying groups known as "PACs." More recently, the organization's name was changed to Impact NW to reflect the broader geographical region it now serves.[1]
Services
Since 1966, Impact NW has been a leader in providing individuals of all ages with the skills and resources necessary to achieve success and to advocate for themselves and their communities. Annually, over 36,000 low-income children, youth, families, seniors, and adults with disabilities participate in Impact NW’s comprehensive anti-poverty programs.
Impact NW serves families, children, seniors and adults with disabilities. Their main programs include:
- Housing and Safety Net Services — transitional housing and rental assistance, utility assistance, referrals and access to food and clothing for homeless families;[2]
- Early Childhood & Family Services — educational and supportive services to low-income families with children 0–5 years of age;[3]
- Youth & Family Services — mentoring at-risk youth, extended-day programming at area public schools, job readiness;[4] and
- Seniors and Adults with Disabilities Services — advocacy/case management, meal provisions, guardianship & money management, exercise & social activities, and transportation assistance.[5]
Impact NW provides services and case management for families, seniors, and adults with disabilities at certain housing facilities in partnership with Home Forward (formerly known as the Housing Authority of Portland).
SUN & SHINE Community Schools
Impact NW's Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) and Schools Helping Improve Neighborhood Education (SHINE) Community Schools provide access points for many anti-poverty services. The schools include:
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Service area
Impact NW operates in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties in Oregon and Clark County, Washington through three regional centers:
- Brentwood-Darlington Community Center, 7211 SE 62nd Ave. Portland, OR 97206
- SE Multicultural Service Center, 4610 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215
- Dancing Tree Family Center, 10055 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97216
References
- ↑ "Mission & History". 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ↑ "Housing & Safety Net". 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ↑ "Early Childhood Services". 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ↑ "Youth & Family Services". 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ↑ "SENIORS + ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES". 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-07-19.