CCVOAD Welcomes Eight New Partners In September
Partnerships are at the heart of everything we do at Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (CCVOAD).
By working together with community organizations, local agencies, and dedicated volunteers, we’re able to communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and cooperate effectively, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most during times of crisis. Our collective efforts help fill gaps and provide crucial support to individuals and families impacted by disasters in Clackamas County. Together, we’re stronger and more capable of making a real difference when it matters most.
St. Vincent de Paul of Portland
A volunteer-driven partnership of lay Catholics with a mission to serve anyone who comes to them in need, regardless of background or beliefs. They embrace their community by stabilizing households through preventing evictions, maintaining utilities, and providing emergency food to those who are struggling. CCVOAD is thrilled about the prospect of working together in the future!
Living Island Nonprofit
Living Islands is a Cultural and Educational Network Organization supporting strong Micronesian communities everywhere, by celebrating and advocating for the diverse and unique cultures of the Micronesian people. We welcome them and are looking forward to a successful partnership together!
Estacada Area Food Bank
The Estacada Area Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving the communities of Estacada, Eagle Creek, Barton, Damascus, Carver, and Colton. Their mission is to provide healthy food and other essentials for the communities they serve. We are excited to collaborate with them in their efforts to serve Clackamas County!
Cascades NW Chapter Red Cross
We are grateful for our partnership with the local Red Cross serving Clackamas County. The American Red Cross serves communities all over world with the mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each disaster is different, but their mission is to adapt their resources to the needs of the people they serve. We are looking forward to continuing our efforts with them in the future!
ELCA- Lutheran Disaster Response
Lutheran Disaster Response collaborates with other disaster response organizations and religious entities in the United States and around the world. As an organization, they recognize that every disaster is local. Because of this, they believe every response needs to be rooted in the community; their goal is to work to accompany that community from immediate relief through long-term recovery. As CCVOAD we share similar values, and this is why we are thrilled to come into partnership with ELCA- Lutheran Disaster Response!
Oregon Department of Human Resources(ODHS) Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM)
While law enforcement handles the immediate evacuation of people, the ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) works with local communities to help identify people who need evacuation assistance and ensure people are evacuated to a location that meets their needs. We are grateful for our state partnership that will help ensure quality and effective collaboration to get the help when our communities need when affected by disaster!
Mennonite Disaster Service:
Mennonite Disaster Service recruits, organizes and empowers volunteers to repair and rebuild the homes of those impacted by disasters with the goal of restoring hope for survivors and bring them home. CCVOAD and MDS have worked together in the past in long term recovery from previous wildfires and we are delighted to continue our partnership moving forward!
211info Oregon
211info is a private, community-based nonprofit organization funded by state and municipal contracts, foundations, donations, and community partners in Oregon and Southwest Washington. 211info Emergency Management Team works closely with local, state, and regional emergency management organizations to provide a coordinated, cohesive response to statewide emergencies. We are pleased to partner with such a valuable resource for out state and county!
Partnerships Matter
Expanding our network of partners is essential for establishing a solid foundation of local organizations committed to their communities. To become a CCVOAD partner, follow the link: Partner with Us. Contact Barb Edwards, CCVOAD Disaster Management Coordinator, for questions regarding partnerships or programs at barbedwards@ccvoad.org.