JA of Oregon & SW Washington

05/15/2026

Big things are happening at JA BizTown! 🌟 We’re honored to accept this $5,000 donation from our friends at . Thank you for investing in our community’s future leaders;your support through many years of consistent investing has helped us empower countless students to own their economic success.

05/06/2026

Thank you to our amazing high school volunteers from hbhs_deca for showing up, leading, and inspiring younger students at Junior Achievement BizTown!

04/17/2026

Hello, Rose City! Junior Achievement of Oregon & Southwest Washington shared how starting financial education early shapes futures. In this OnPoint Community Credit Union-sponsored segment, Barb Smith, President & CEO, and Elena Dombroski, a 5th-grader from Kings Way School in Vancouver, WA, discuss takeaways from JA BizTown and how these lessons are preparing youth for tomorrow. Dive in to see how young minds are learning to manage, plan, and dream big. Watch here: https://www.kgw.com/video/features/hello-rose-city/hello-rose-city-special-how-early-financial-education-is-helping-young-people/283-f4f120f3-c811-4729-b9cb-a23b7f2277d6

This program is sponsored by OnPoint Community Credit Union

04/08/2026

We’re celebrating Financial Literacy Month and Ferguson Wellman Capital Management’s 50th anniversary by spotlighting their commitment to financial education.

DollarSense, their free client education program offered to the public, provides self-paced microlearning: Investing Essentials and Money Matters. View the full video playlist here https://www.fergusonwellman.com/dollar-sense. Thank you for helping shape the future of our youth and community.

04/02/2026

We’ve impacted over 1,000,000 students across Oregon and SW Washington. Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by joining JA in equipping youth with the mindset and skills for future opportunity. Let’s empower the next generation together! Donate or join the Financial Literacy Circle today at https://jaorswwa.org/donate.

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03/11/2026

Our Event Lineup is Here!

Join us this year for three exciting ways to support students and our mission:

✨ A Night in Town – Experience our city after hours at an exclusive evening inside JA BizTown® where adults can explore how Junior Achievement inspires tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

🎳 JA Bowl-A-Thon – Gather your team and strike up support for students at this fun and impactful peer-to-peer fundraiser.

⛳ JA Summer Golf Classic – Join us on the greens for an 18-hole scramble packed with prizes, contests, and opportunities to support Junior Achievement.

We'll be back soon with registration details—get ready to join the fun while making a difference! 🩵

Stay connected, pop back often, and seize your moment to be part of the fun and to support life‑changing work that shapes young people and communities throughout Oregon & SW Washington.

02/27/2026

Welcome Becca Black to team as Portland’s ELC Site Manager. Becca’s mission: ensure kids have fun and learn, staff feel supported, volunteers stay engaged, and teachers are well-prepared. When she’s not leading activities, you’ll find her with a good book or exploring quirky local spots. 📚✨🚀

02/06/2026

Super Bowl weekend energy is in the air! Damien, the JA BizTown CEO at OnPoint Community Credit Union today, shares a core mindset: save a little, spend a little, and keep hustling because hard work pays off for the life you want. Here’s to football, financial fitness, and forward momentum! 💰 🚀

01/05/2026

Morning highlight: Barbara Mathey, a devoted board member, stopped by to drop off her annual gift. 10+ years of support, steady leadership, and a heart for JA of Oregon & SW Washington. Thank you, Barbara! 🩵✨

12/03/2025

🌟 Happy ! 🌟 Today is your chance to fuel economic mobility and future readiness for youth through Junior Achievement.

Your support strengthens partnerships, ignites curiosity, and opens doors.

Visit https: https://jaorswwa.org/donate to give.

Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🚀🌱