Empowering Individuals,
Enriching Our Community

Supporting the Tri-Cities through diverse programs, including employment support,
specialized job training, life skills development, and social enrichment.

Together, we can create a more inclusive community.

Columbia Ability Alliance, formerly Columbia Industries, has been a beacon of hope for over six decades, empowering individuals with unique abilities and other barriers to achieve personal success. Our story is one of evolution, perseverance, and a deep commitment to unlocking potential and transforming lives.

Thanks to our dedicated staff and support from our partners and donors, we continue to advocate for a more inclusive Tri-Cities, Washington.

Employment Services

We believe in finding meaningful employment for ALL abilities.

Community Center

We provide a welcoming, engaging center for individuals with unique abilities to discover social enrichment.

Opportunity Kitchen

We offer a 12-week vocational food service training program for individuals facing employment barriers.

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Welcome to Columbia Ability Alliance!

Columbia Ability Alliance, formerly known as Columbia Industries, has deep roots in the Tri-Cities. Our journey began in 1963 as the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Benton and Franklin Counties. Our purpose was clear: to promote the general welfare of individuals with cerebral palsy and various handicaps. 

Over six decades later, our commitment to this mission remains unwavering, though our vision has expanded extensively. We believe in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for personal success for not only individuals with disabilities but also those who face unique barriers in life. We provide services to individuals experiencing housing instability, men and women reentering society after incarceration, veterans looking to reenter the workforce, those battling addiction, and women escaping domestic violence situations, plus many more. Our new brand reflects our dedication to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential and enriching our community as a whole.

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Whether itโ€™s job training, community resources or recreational respite care, our services help empower you to achieve success. Click to learn more.

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Help create a more inclusive community by hiring someone with unique abilities. Learn more about tapping into this underutilized workforce.

Our Impact in 2023 - 2024

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Happy Friday from Columbia Ability Alliance! ๐ŸŽ‰ Today, Richard is showing off his skills by pulling Krista around with his new carabiners! ๐Ÿ’ช These practice sessions are helping him prep for future job placements where heโ€™ll be handling shopping carts like a pro.

Weโ€™re all about having fun while learning new skills! Way to go, Richard! ๐Ÿ‘ Hope everyoneโ€™s Friday is as productive and joyful as ours!
"It's okay to not be okay. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness." ๐Ÿ’š

On #NationalMentalHealthDay, let's break the stigma around mental health and remind ourselves that it's okay to reach out for support. At Columbia Ability Alliance, we're here to create a community that uplifts and empowers everyone.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself and others. Your mental health matters, and you're never alone in this journey. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

#YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #ColumbiaAbilityAlliance #BreakingStigma
David's dropping in with BIG news! ๐Ÿšจ Our Divisional Programs Manager, David, is here to remind you that your business can make a difference by partnering with Columbia Ability Alliance! ๐Ÿ’ผโœจ

By joining forces with us, you're not only gaining valuable employees, but you're also supporting inclusive employment and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace. Let's build a stronger, more inclusive community together! ๐Ÿ’ช

Contact us today to learn more about how we can work together! (509) 582-4142
๐Ÿ’ช Working hard to make a difference, every single day! ๐Ÿ’ผ From the excitement of starting the day to the exhaustion at the end, our team pours their hearts into helping our clients find meaningful employment. But we canโ€™t do it alone!

Help us keep the momentum going without burning out. Your business can partner with us to provide valuable job opportunities for individuals with unique abilities. Together, we can create a more inclusive workforce and help our clients thrive. ๐Ÿ’ผโœจ

Ready to make an impact? Reach out to learn how you can hire our amazing clients and be part of something great. Letโ€™s build stronger, more inclusive communities!

#CommunityImpact #InclusiveWorkforce #PartnerWithUs #HiringOpportunities #BurningBrightNotOut #ColumbiaAbilityAlliance
๐ŸŒŸ Meet the Team Behind Employment Success! ๐ŸŒŸ

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