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Our vision is to deliver transformative disability services, workforce development, and housing programs, empowering individuals and families to lead fulfilling lives and enriching communities across Oregon.

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Bloomfest Ball: March 1st!

The Bloomfest Ball is a live event to collectively celebrate and honor those whose generosity has made a life-changing difference to children and adults with disabilities, and to seniors and veterans in urgent need in our community! 

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Easterseals Oregon

7300 SW Hunziker St, Suite 103
Portland, OR 97223
Phone: 503-228-5108

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Please join us in recognizing the vital role of older workers in the workforce by learning more about National Employ Older Workers Week: September 20-26, 2024
Easterseals Oregon is honored to announce the appointment of LtCol Jim Cameron, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), to its Board of Directors!

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When Will Freedom be Mine?

December 4, 2024

By Keah Brown I am a person who traffics in hope. Hope is my favorite word, and I even have it tatto…

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Different is Not Wrong: Mental Health and Neurodivergence

November 20, 2024

By Mids Meinberg Slowly, the world is coming into a greater understanding of the effects of mental i…

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A How-To Guide to Inclusive Language, and Why It Matters

November 14, 2024

By Mids Meinberg Language inherently has a history; it’s derived from the society in which it was de…

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Empowering Inclusion: Easterseals Colorado’s Support for Disabled Individuals in the Workforce

November 12, 2024

By Grant Stoner Last month, disabled individuals celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness…

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My Mental Health and Me: My Journey to Finding Words Again

November 4, 2024

By Keah Brown My journey as a writer began when I was eight years old. I sat on a twin-sized bed in …

Stories of Hope

Ivan is an adult male with black hair, a goatee, and brown eyes. He is wearing his work uniform - a black polo that reads
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.

Maggie is standing near a clothing rack, inside the Habitat for Humanity thrift shop. She's sorting through clothing on hangers, and she's smiling.
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

Senior woman, working as a cashier, wearing a protective mask.

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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3 excited Supportive Services for Veteran Families program participants, carrying items as they move into their new home.

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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