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.
Employment Services
We believe in finding meaningful employment for individuals in our community of ALL abilities.
Community Center
We provide a welcoming, engaging center for individuals with unique abilities to discover social enrichment every weekday.
Opportunity Kitchen
We offer a 12-week vocational food service training program for individuals facing employment barriers.
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Latest News & Stories
Dawn’s Culinary Journey with Opportunity Kitchen
At Columbia Ability Alliance, our mission is all about transformation—helping people discover their potential, learn new skills, and feel empowered to take the next steps
Making the Internet a More Inclusive Place with accessiBe
We’re delighted to share a guest blog from Sheldon Lewis, Nonprofit Partnership Manager at accessiBe. Lewis recently helped us install an exciting new accessibility tool,
National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Access to Good Jobs for All
By Cheri Montee, Director of HR, Columbia Ability Alliance, and Michael Novakovich, President & CEO, Columbia Ability Alliance October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Hey there, thank you for being part of our community. Meet Cameron—he`s been a familiar, inspiring face at our Community Center for a while, and he recently graduated from our Employment Services program.
His warm smile and genuine energy remind us every day that you, our community members, make a real difference. When you help someone with disabilities find a job they love, you’re not just creating opportunities—you’re creating moments of joy like Cameron’s. Thank you for being the reason behind these smiles.
We recently hosted students from the Community Based Transition Center at Richland High School for an inspiring tour of Opportunity Kitchen! Our very own Chef Derek led them through our vocational training program, and they even got a taste of the delicious food from our Café. 🍴 Thanks for stopping by – we can’t wait for more visits like this!
Yesterday, on National Make a Friend Day, our amazing Community Center family made friendship bracelets and shared them with our local Kennewick Fire Department! #BestFriendsForever We love our Tri-Cities community!
@pmtsrichland brought the salon to our Community Center, and our clients felt like royalty! From fresh haircuts to beautifully painted nails, everyone left feeling confident, radiant, and all smiles. 💖
A huge thank you to the talented team for sharing their time and skills to make our clients feel their absolute best! This is what community is all about. 💙
Kelley has been a beloved member of our Community Center for years, bringing his infectious positivity every single day. He’s always excited for our Friday outings and loves including staff and friends in his plans. His kindness and enthusiasm make each day brighter, and we’re lucky to have him as part of our community!
