Member Agencies

American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter

Portland, Oregon

1-503-284-1234  

Web Site

United Way funds help meet the immediate, disaster-caused needs of Columbia County residents.

Columbia Pacific Food Bank—  

503-397-9708 / 503-397-1888

County-wide service provider which warehouses & distributes food to emergency food cupboards, senior centers, & group homes in Columbia County. Provides emergency food boxes to low income families in St. Helens.  Also, refers families in crisis to other services.

HOPE — Help Our People Eat

503-556-0701

 Web Site

Provides emergency food boxes to low income families in Rainier. Also, assists families in crisis arrange for medical needs, transportation, and payment of utility bills.

Turning Point Community Center

503-728-3126

Provides emergency food boxes to low income families in Clatskanie. Also, provides clothing, household items, crisis intervention, energy assistance, and promotes self-sufficiency.

Vernonia Cares

503-429-1414

Provides emergency food boxes to low income families in Vernonia.  Also refers families in crisis to other services

Community House on Broadway

Longview, Washington

1-360-425-8679

Located in Longview, WA, the only family homeless shelter from Tacoma to Vancouver & from Astoria to Portland serving Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Lewis, & Columbia counties.  Promotes resident self- sufficiency through comprehensive programs. 

Community Action Team

Web Site

Transitional Housing

503-366-6559

UW funding helps to identify and overcome barriers that lead to homelessness. These funds also help residents secure the community services necessary to locate and maintain safe and stable affordable housing.

Emergency Homeless Assistance

503-366-6559

A program of last resort for people who are on the brink of being or are homeless. UW funds help buy as much housing as possible, typically 1 month.

Energy Self Reliance

503-397-4951

Provides payment of needy applicants' utility bills and energy case management to help keep them out of future crisis by fostering individual self-reliance.

Emergency Support Shelter

Kelso, Washington
1-360-425-1176

24-Hour Crisis Line   

Located in Cowlitz County (Kelso, WA) United Way funding allows for services to victims of domestic violence and or sexual assault from Columbia County, too. Click HERE to visit out Web site

Women's Resource Center/The Starting Place