United Way of the Columbia Gorge

10/21/2026

40 years of impact! A record-breaking gala. An incredible community! 🎉

Our 16th Annual Black + White Be the Light Gala raised $270,000 toward our $300,000 goal, benefiting 33 local nonprofits! 🖤🤍✨

A huge THANK YOU to our presenting sponsors Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, Cardinal Glass Industries, and Waste Connections and Participating sponsors Copper West Real Estate, PacificSource Health Plans, RADCOMP Technologies and all our council members, table sponsors, auction donors, volunteers, and guests. We couldn’t do it without you!

We are so close to reaching our $300,000 goal, thank you for helping us get there!💛

Read the story on Columbia Gorge News:
https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/free_news/united-way-of-the-columbia-gorge-celebrates-40-years-with-record-breaking-gala-includes-slideshow/article_bce8d42e-699a-4bae-9c21-337a3470b4f0.html

Free news: The Gala raised $270,000, surpassing last year's fundraising total of $265,000.

08/14/2026

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the Grasshopper Fire, support is available.

Community support workers are available to listen, help identify needs, and connect individuals and families with additional resources.

📞 Call 1-833-669-0554 anytime, day or night
You can also connect online at uniteus.com/oregonwildfires

Please help us share this information with neighbors, friends, and families who may have been affected.

United Way of the Columbia Gorge is grateful to the organizations and emergency response partners working together to support our community.

Please share.

ESPAÑOL

Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido afectado por el Incendio Grasshopper, hay apoyo disponible.

Los trabajadores de apoyo comunitario están disponibles para escucharle, ayudarle a identificar sus necesidades y conectarle a usted y a su familia con recursos adicionales.

📞 Llame al 1-833-669-0554 en cualquier momento, de día o de noche.
También puede conectarse en línea en uniteus.com/oregonwildfires y cambiar el idioma a español.

Por favor, ayúdenos a compartir esta información con vecinos, amigos y familias que puedan haber sido afectados.

United Way of the Columbia Gorge agradece a las organizaciones y colaboradores de respuesta a emergencias que están trabajando juntos para apoyar a nuestra comunidad.

Por favor, comparta esta información.

08/14/2026

People anywhere in Oregon who have been affected by wildfires or wildfire-related air quality can call 1-833-669-0554 for support. The hotline is available 24/7 and is staffed by 211info.

Anyone experiencing any wildfire-related impact can call, including those who:
- Lost a home or property
- Evacuated and have ongoing needs
- Are sheltering in place and have wildfire-related needs
- Are affected by wildfire smoke or poor air quality
- Have another need or concern caused by a wildfire

There's also a web form that people can fill out with wildfire related needs. ODHS staff review the information and follow up. You can access the web form here: https://uniteus.com/networks/oregon/get-help/oregonwildfires/

One more thing - the hotline and web form should not be used for emergency evacuation assistance or locating immediate shelter. If you are in immediate danger, have a medical emergency, or need emergency help evacuating, call 911.

Learn more in this news release: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/statewide-hotline-available-for-oregonians-affected-by-wildfires-and-smoke

07/16/2026

Celebrating Our Community 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Partner Organization Reception! It was an inspiring evening celebrating the incredible work of the 34 nonprofit organizations supported by United Way of the Columbia Gorge.

We were honored to present $60,000 in Quarter 2 funding, made possible by the generosity of our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.

A special congratulations to Yvonne Wakefield, recipient of this year's Outstanding Volunteer Award, for her extraordinary dedication to the youth in our community through her volunteer work with Youth Empowerment Shelter- YES.

A heartfelt thank you to Best Western Plus Hood River Inn for graciously hosting the reception and for your continued partnership.

Together, we are building a stronger Columbia Gorge. 💙

06/28/2026

What an unforgettable night! 🎶❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience concert at the Bargeway Pub! Together, 250 guests came together to celebrate, give back, and make a lasting impact across the Columbia Gorge.

A heartfelt thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Underriner Ford & Underriner Nissan of The Dalles, for making this event possible.

We are also incredibly grateful to all of our sponsors for investing in our community:

⭐ Premier Sponsors: Crestline Construction, Mount Adams Fruit, Lesschwab. Tires, Cody Cornett - Copper West Real Estate, Genesis Septic Solutions, Columbia River Insurance, Auction Sales Co, Discover Rentals

⭐ Gold Sponsors: NW Natural, Columbia Bank, Bremik Construction, G.S. Long Co., C.H. Urness Motors

⭐ Silver Sponsors: Oregon Equipment Company, JR Frakes – Edward Jones, Heater Orchards, Tum-A-Lum Lumber, Simon Investments

Thank you as well to our generous auction donors, whose incredible contributions helped make our live auction such a success.

We are so grateful for Shawn Wilkinson and the Auction Sales Co. team for leading an amazing auction! Thank you to the entire Bargeway Pub team for hosting, our amazing council members & volunteers, and everyone who attended, donated, and supported this event.

And a huge thank you to Wild Rumours for an unforgettable performance that had everyone singing and dancing all night long! 🎸🎤

Together, we are building a stronger Columbia Gorge. Thank you for making a difference! 💙✨

06/26/2026

Tonight’s concert with Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience at Bargeway Pub is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉🎸🤘

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported United Way of the Columbia Gorge. We can't wait to see you tonight for an incredible evening of live music, community, and fundraising!

Doors open at 5:30 PM. See you there! 🎶

06/26/2026

See you tomorrow night at the Bargeway Pub!!! 🎸🤘✨

06/22/2026

‘ReLove’ benefits United Way: United Way of the Columbia Gorge holds their first Art ReLove fundraiser at Cor Cellars in Lyle on June 13, pictured above. United Way of the

06/22/2026

🎸 Rock for a Cause with Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience THIS FRIDAY at the Bargeway Pub! 🎶

Presented by Underriner Ford &
Underriner Nissan of The Dalles.

🎶 Live music • 🎁 Raffle • 🔨 Auction
💙 Benefiting United Way of the Columbia Gorge + 34 local nonprofits

🙌 Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
Cody Cornett - Copper West Real Estate • Mount Adams Fruit • Crestline Construction • Columbia River Insurance • Les Schwab Tire Centers • Genesis Septic Solutions • Tum-A-Lum Lumber • Columbia Bank • Auction Sales Co • NW Natural • Simon Investments, LLC • Discover Rentals • Edward Jones – JR Frakes • Heater Orchards • Bremik Construction • Oregon Equipment Co • GS Long

Buy tix here: https://uwcg.ejoinme.org/WildRumours

06/17/2026

🎶 Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience Concert – June 26th at Bargeway Pub 🎶
Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss your chance to be there and support a great cause. Get yours now before they’re gone!