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BLOOMFEST 2023 is coming: April 3 to 7!

For over 30 years, Easterseals Oregon's annual Bloomfest fundraising event has taken place during Easter week. We sell locally-grown tulips from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm to benefit the crucial services we provide to Oregon's most vulnerable communities.

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Our vision is to create and deliver disability services, workforce development and housing programs that result in 100% included and empowered participants in their communities.

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2023 Camp Registration

The registration period for our 2023 all-abilities summer camp program is now open! If you want to learn more, register a camper, or volunteer, click the link below to learn more.

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Portland, OR 97223
Phone: 503-228-5108

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More people than ever before are unhoused in Washington County, Oregon. In response to the crisis, we have doubled the capacity of our Housing Program to help people and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless get into housing.
Please join us in welcoming Connie Koder, our new Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Koder has over 10 years of experience as a controller and replaces Kristen Rantz, the former CFO and COO for over five years who was selected to serve as the new President & CEO of Easterseals Oregon.
Please join us in welcoming Kathryn Gerhards as our new Director of Senior Services. Ms. Gerhards has over 10 years of experience working on programs for nonprofit organizations. She replaces Deb Sanchez, the previous Director who recently retired after six years of leadership.

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In Celebration of Judy Heumann

March 13, 2023

Judy Heumann was known as the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement. It wasn’t just because of he…

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New Beginnings for a Long-Distance Relationship

February 8, 2023

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Inaccessible Hospitality: “What An Incredible Conference…That I Had To Leave Early”

December 15, 2022

There I was, lying on the pullout couch less than 2 feet above the floor, where my mother and my fri…

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The Federal Website for the Americans with Disabilities Act Got an Upgrade

December 15, 2022

So much has happened during this holiday season that you may have missed this bit of good news ̵…

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November 21, 2022

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Stories of Hope

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Cultivating Ivan's Desire to Help Others

Ivan made it clear that he had a desire to help others; and through his determination and perseverance, we helped him start a new career.

Robert is standing outside of a Macy's location. He is wearing a Salvation Army red apron, holding a bell, standing next to a donation collection stand. He is smiling and posing for the photograph.
Helping US Army Veteran, Robert Spread Kindness

After struggling for years with PTSD and other barriers, Robert was ready to find happiness, stability, and direction again.

Dany is standing, inside of the Safeway grocery store, where he works. He is wearing a mask, a black jacket, and tan pants. His hands are in his pockets, and he is looking into the camera.
Dany's Path to Independence and Employment

When Dany needed help identifying and achieving career goals, our Connecting Communities Program was the perfect stepping stone.

Richard, AKA RA, standing on top of a scissor lift, at his job. He is wearing a yellow hard hat, safety goggles, knee pads, jeans, a tool belt, and a grey sweatshirt.
Getting the Tools to Carve Out a New Future

This Veteran's journey from homelessness to housed and employed was a test of his body and his mind, but he pushed through.

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Cultivating Maggie's Career Shift

After 20 years as a nurse, Maggie could no longer physically accomplish the required tasks, but what would she do now?

HVRP Participant, Charles is sitting at his workbench at his new job. He's smiling and wearing a blue hat, green jacket, and gloves. Location: warehouse at Precision Fulfillment
Charles Meets "The Boss" - A Veterans' Employment Success Story

With the help of our partners at Precision Fulfillment, we were able to help get homeless Veteran, Charles into stable employment

Mark is wearing a neon yellow flagger uniform, holding a stop sign at his new job, as a flagger at A+ Flagging. Location: a residential street.
Mark Leveraged His Existing Skills to Escape Homelessness

After becoming homeless during the deepest stages of the pandemic, Mark needed help identifying steps back to independence.

Elijah M. is wearing his new work uniform: a security guard uniform. He is also wearing a blue mask and glasses. He is posing in front of a planked fence, holding his radio.
Elijah's Journey (Part 2)

Earlier this year, we shared Elijah's success in our housing assistance program. Now we're happy to share his employment assistance story, too!

Get to Know Our Programs

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Empowering Seniors in a Changing Job Market

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) assists low-income seniors seeking employment, training assistance, and social engagement. Through our transitional employment program, we equip seniors with updated skills, empowering them to enter a new and changing job market.

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Breaking Down Language Barriers to Build Up Communities

One of the biggest challenges to attaining employment in the Latin-American community is the language barrier. The Connecting Communities program provides employment services for individuals with disabilities who have language and/or literacy barriers, empowering them to pursue their career goals.

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Serving the Families of Those Who Have Served Our Country

Our Supportive Services for Veteran Families program provides support to veterans and their families to find permanent housing, prevent eviction, obtain documentation, secure benefits (SSI or VA), and increase skills and income.

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