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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Help create a more inclusive community by hiring someone with unique abilities. Learn more about tapping into this underutilized workforce.
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Latest News & Stories
Taylee’s Turnaround: How Opportunity Kitchen Helped Rewrite Her Future
Taylee’s story is a reminder of how quickly life can change and how the right opportunity at the right time can transform everything. Before finding
Michael Wraps Up His CBA with Support from Foster Thrift and CAA
We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone in Michael’s journey: he has officially completed his Community Based Assessment (CBA) at Foster Thrift—and the experience has
Stephanie Gains Real-World Experience Through Her CBA at Round Table Pizza
Stephanie is making great strides toward employment—and her current Community Based Assessment (CBA) at Round Table Pizza is helping her build the skills and confidence
🍷 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🍷 We’re giving away 2 FREE VIP tickets to Abilities Uncorked, our once-a-year fundraising gala at the stunning Bookwalter Winery on Saturday, May 31!
This isn’t your average sit-down dinner… It’s an elevated evening of wine pairings, gourmet food stations, inspiring stories, live music, and exclusive auction experiences—all in support of empowering individuals with unique abilities.
And our Couples VIP Tickets? They include entry for two guests PLUS early entrance for a VIP reception with CAA board members, leadership, and other distinguished guests. ✨ ($350 value!)
Here’s how to enter:
🎁 Like and share this reel to your story
🎁 Tag who you’d bring in the comments and invite them to enter the giveaway, too (Double your chances! 😉)
🎁 Make sure you both follow @columbiaabilityalliance
Don’t miss your chance to dress up, sip, stroll, and support an incredible cause.
Giveaway ends Wednesday, April 30! Winner will be announced shortly after. Good luck!
🌼 Martha and Jeannie are all smiles over at the Community Center! With spring in full swing, we`ve packed our calendar with fresh, fun, and exciting activities that our clients love. From gardening to outings and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
🌷 Come see what we’re up to this season and check out the full calendar on our website under our Community Center Page: columbiaabilityalliance.com
Meet Krista, one of our amazing Employment Specialists here at CAA! 💼✨ We love seeing our clients grow in confidence, nail their interviews, and land the jobs they deserve. Every client has incredible potential, and we’re proud to support them every step of the way! 🙌
#EmploymentSupport #CareerSuccess #JobReady #CAACommunity #WorkforceDevelopment #TeamSpotlight #ConfidenceBuilder #YouGotThis
It`s National Gardening Day! To celebrate we took the gang down to @macs_garden_center for an educational tour!
A huge shoutout to @macs_garden_center for partnering with us this year to help not only our clients learn more about gardening, but supporting our community garden with your generous donations! 🙌
Did you know April 4th was National Hug a Newsperson Day? We celebrated by taking our friends to hug a newsperson at @kndu_kndo ! 📺 The tour was such a blast and our guide made us feel right at home. Big thanks to KNDU for the warm hospitality!💙
#KNDU #NewsroomTour #Grateful #BehindTheScenes
