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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Our Impact in 2023 - 2024
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Latest News & Stories
Mike Milliner Joins the Columbia Ability Alliance Family as General Manager of Paradise Bottled Water
At Columbia Ability Alliance, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities, empowering individuals with unique abilities, and fostering inclusion throughout our community. We’re proud to share the
Dawn’s Culinary Journey
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,
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Danny’s got the perfect recipe for a great day at the Community Center: a cup of coffee ☕, his favorite creative supplies 🎨, and a comfy setup to get into the zone.
Drop a coffee emoji below if you’re with Danny and need that caffeine boost to start your day! ☕👇
✨ Employee Spotlight ✨ Say hello to David, our rockstar Divisional Programs Manager at Columbia Ability Alliance! David’s mission? Helping clients land meaningful jobs and thrive while building a more inclusive community. 🌟
With a knack for connecting people and fostering partnerships, David is all about turning challenges into opportunities. Whether he’s working with employers to create welcoming workplaces or cheering on a client’s first day at their new job, David’s passion for empowerment shines bright! 💼💪
When he’s not busy making a difference, you might find him brainstorming big ideas for the future of our Employment Services program—or maybe just enjoying a well-earned coffee break, Dutch Bros in hand! ☕
Please help us give David a big shoutout for his dedication to creating positive change. 🎉
Meet Martha! 🎉 Always up for some fun at the Community Center – from cooking classes to drum circles, she`s right there ready to participate! 🙌
Drop a high five in the comments Martha! ✋
2024 was an incredible year at Columbia Ability Alliance.
#yearinreview #2024recap #2024wrapped
Happy Birthday, Linda! 🎂🎉 Linda is the life of the party over at the Community Center – always ready to share a laugh, strike a fabulous pose, and tell her famous knock-knock joke! To make her day extra special, we want YOU to join in on the fun!
Drop your best knock-knock joke in the comments below, and we’ll share them with Linda! 😄🎉
