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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Join us TONIGHT (Monday, March 24) from 4:30-7:30 at @iceharborbrewery for the release of this limited edition I.P.A.!
We’re officially tapping into something special—IPA: Inclusion. Potential. Ability. 💛
Join us TONIGHT (Monday, March 24th) from 4:30–7:30 PM at Ice Harbor Brewing Company in Kennewick for the release of our limited edition collaboration brew!
🍻 $1 from every pint or mug goes directly to Columbia Ability Alliance
🟡 Proceeds from each can support individuals with unique abilities
🙌 Let’s raise a glass to inclusion, community, and making a real difference
Tag your crew, head down to Ice Harbor, and we’ll see you there!
✨Introducing… IPA: Inclusion. Potential. Ability. ✨ Our limited edition collaboration with @iceharborbrewery is officially here—and it’s more than just a good brew. Every can supports Columbia Ability Alliance and celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 💛
🎉 Join us for the release party on Monday, March 24th, from 4:30–7:30 PM at Ice Harbor Brewing Company in Kennewick. $1 from every mug and proceeds from each can sold go toward empowering individuals with unique abilities.
🍻 Raise a glass. Make an impact. Let’s celebrate Inclusion, Potential, and Ability—together.
Empowerment Sparks Independence 💡At Columbia Ability Alliance, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute and thrive. Last year, our Solutions team assembled over 125,000 welding hoods for the U.S. Navy—a testament to the talent and dedication of individuals with disabilities who are working, earning, and building independence.
Every welding hood represents a job well done, a paycheck earned, and a future built on ability, not limitations. This is empowerment in action.
When we celebrate diversity, opportunity blossoms for everyone.
Through partnerships with 35 local businesses, we`ve helped create rewarding job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. These businesses have opened doors, making workplaces stronger, more inclusive, and full of potential. 🌟
A thriving community starts with opportunity—thank you to the businesses making a difference! 💙
