Columbia Ability Alliance

Today, we join our partner accessiBe in celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! 🎉 The ADA has been instrumental in paving the way for a more inclusive and accessible world, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for everyone. At Columbia Ability Alliance, we are proud to be part of this journey, continuously working towards breaking barriers and promoting empowerment. #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusivity #EqualOpportunity

At Columbia Ability Alliance, Taylee joined our Opportunity Kitchen program, where she gained valuable skills and newfound confidence. Her hard work and determination paid off, and now she's a proud graduate working as a Janitor at the Richland Federal Building! 🌟 Taylee's journey is truly inspirational, and her smile is absolutely contagious. We're so proud to be part of her story and to see her thrive. Watch her incredible journey unfold in this video!

Our programs make an impact across the Tri-Cities, just like Central Plateau Cleanup Company! They have generously offered to donate $1,000 to the Giving Blitz if we receive a donation from an individual or business in each of our cities: Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland! Tri-Citizens, where you at? 😉💙 Let’s unlock this extra $1,000 during the Giving Blitz, August 7th & 8th! #CAAGivingBlitz

We truly enjoyed sharing time and thanking our amazing partners, friends, donors, and volunteers at yesterday's Allies Appreciation Breakfast. Columbia Ability Alliance's mission of supporting and empowering individuals with unique abilities and life barriers can only be accomplished if our community members choose to support our programs. Whether it be through time, talent or treasure, our community continues to come out in waves to ensure a bright future for Columbia Ability Alliance and those we serve.    A special thank you to Dutch Bro's of Kennewick for supplying the coffee, Opportunity Kitchen for the delicious eats, and to the Richland Community Center for such an amazing venue. We thank you all for being in our corner and look forward to many more successful years of ensuring personal success for our community members.

🚀 We're just 2 weeks away from the first-ever Giving Blitz! What does this mean for you? Get ready to make a difference! ✨ Consider how you want to be involved: 1. Be prepared to make a donation. 2. Set a reminder to share our content on August 7-8. 3. Go one step further and sign up to become an Ambassador! Help us raise critical funds by sharing your personal fundraising page with your network. Your support is vital in helping us reach our goal of $50,000 for individuals with disabilities. Click the link to sign up! https://onecau.se/_5rmhp1 #CAAGivingBlitz #MakeADifference #CommunitySupport #Fundraising

Our CEO, Michael Novakovich, CDME, recently shared his insights on how inclusive workplaces are not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage in an article with the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business! "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." - Peter Drucker In today's workforce, employees seek socially conscious organizations. When businesses partner with agencies like Columbia Ability Alliance, they signal a commitment to inclusivity and community well-being. This leads to higher employee morale, better retention, and a stronger customer experience. 📈 Discover how creating an inclusive workplace can drive productivity, innovation, and customer loyalty, ultimately leading to business success. 🌐 👉 Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/gAMECaQx

Join us for a high-energy, 2-day fundraising campaign where every donation counts, every share matters, and every voice amplifies our cause. From 12:01am on August 7 to 11:59pm on August 8, let’s come together to support our programs in a powerful way! How Can You Help? 💖 Plan to Donate: Our donation link goes live on August 1 – we can't wait to welcome your gift! 📲 Plan to Share: Spread the word on social media using #CAAGivingBlitz and tag us on Facebook and Instagram. 🤝 Plan to Engage: Become an ambassador! Sign up for your own personal fundraising page and encourage your network to give during the Blitz. Follow our live updates, success stories, and progress on our social media channels and website. Let’s make a difference together!

🌟 We are incredibly grateful for Eric Martuscelli, our dedicated board chair, and his generous support for our upcoming Giving Blitz! 🌟 Eric and his wife Laurie are stepping up as our $5,000 Mission Services Challenge Sponsor. Here’s the exciting part: if Employment Services, Opportunity Kitchen, or our Community Center each receive 20 or more designated donations during the Blitz, Eric and Laurie will personally donate $5,000! 🎉 Your donation makes a huge impact. Choose your favorite program during checkout and help us continue empowering individuals with unique abilities in our community! 📅 Save the date: August 7th and 8th. Let's make this fundraising event one to remember! 🙌 #CAAGivingBlitz

We are thankful to have Hanford Mission Integration Solutions on as a Challenge Sponsor in our upcoming Giving Blitz! 🎉 Mark your calendars for August 7 and 8 and get ready to donate! HMIS has stepped up to the Giving Blitz plate in a big way – with matching donations! When our community rallies together to donate $5,000, HMIS will match that with their own $5,000 donation. Your donation has double the impact! 💥 Get ready to ignite change and maximize impact! Stay tuned for more details. #CAAGivingBlitz #DoubleTheImpact #Support #Community #Empowerment #Inclusion

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, challenges, and achievements of the disability community. This month is also an important reminder of the ongoing efforts needed to ensure that people with disabilities are recognized, included, and supported in all aspects of society. Accessibe's latest blog post, "Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Inclusion and Advocacy," dives deep into the significance of this month, its origins, and the continuous journey towards a more inclusive world. Disability Pride Month was established to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, a landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination based on disability. Beyond celebration, this month is a call to action for increased awareness, advocacy, and inclusion. Join us in celebrating and advocating for a more inclusive world. Check out accessiBe's blog to learn more and find out how you can contribute to this important movement. Let's continue to work together to break down barriers and create a society where everyone can thrive. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3-Kgqdk #DisabilityPrideMonth #Inclusion #Advocacy #DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility #Accessibe #Empowerment