Belonging Through Gratitude

Belonging

Through Gratitude

Together, We Nourish Our Community

At the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, gratitude is more than a feeling. It is an action. This season, your generosity helps local families facing food insecurity find nourishment, dignity, and belonging.

The Challenge: Food Insecurity in Our Community

Right now, one in six people in our region is experiencing food insecurity.

Behind that statistic are families, neighbors, and children who deserve access to nutritious food and a community that cares.

At the Y, we see this every day and we act. Through programs like Y Food Support and Picnic in the Park, our teams deliver fresh produce, meals, and hope to thousands of people across Portland and Vancouver.

The Solution: Gratitude in Action

When you give to the Y, you make real change possible.

Fresh food for families through local pantries and meal programs
Safe spaces for youth to grow, play, and learn
A community connection that helps everyone feel they belong

Your support empowers YMCA staff and volunteers, the compassionate neighbors who make belonging possible.

Every Gift Nourishes Belonging

There is no gift too small to make a difference. Every donation fuels programs that feed, teach, and uplift. Together, we can ensure no one goes hungry in a season of abundance.

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Your contribution is tax-deductible and stays local, impacting families right here in the Portland and Vancouver metro area.

Stories of Gratitude and Impact

Staff Spotlight: “When families visit the Sherwood Y food pantry, they are greeted with dignity and choice. They get to pick the foods that nourish them, and that changes everything.”

– YMCA Pantry Coordinator, Sherwood Regional Family YMCA