Disability Support Through Employment and Community
Supporting individuals with disabilities through employment services, community inclusion, enrichment programs, and youth respite care in the Tri-Cities.
Together, we are building a more inclusive community.
At Columbia Ability Alliance, we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive at work, in their community, and in their daily lives. That’s why we support individuals with disabilities and other barriers through employment services, community inclusion, vocational training, youth programs, and daily enrichment.
Whether you’re seeking support, looking to hire inclusively, or want to give back, you belong here.
Employment Services
Employment Services
Ally Program
Ally Program
Community Inclusion
Community Inclusion
Community Center
Community Center
Opportunity Kitchen
Opportunity Kitchen
Nexus Youth Club
Nexus Youth Club
Real People. Real Progress.
“Before all of this, I didn’t even know where I was going in life. I was going downhill, and then all of a sudden, when I started Opportunity Kitchen and getting this job has helped me go uphill, so its been a blessing.”
– Taylee, Former Student of Opportunity Kitchen and Currently Employed as a Janitor at the Richland Federal Building
“This place [Community Center] for her means freedom, a place she can go and be safe and be herself. You can see the different change in her, her attitude, and the brightness of her.”
– Sadi’s Dad, Parent of a Client attending the Community Center
“With so many organizations needing resources, it’s more important than ever to be thoughtful about who we support and why. Columbia Ability Alliance performs critical work and services to the greater Mid-Columbia region with integrity and excellence. That’s why we choose to partner with CAA.”
– Brian Moreno, Board Member
“Corey is an amazing individual, and I appreciate him being a part of the Lowe’s family here at the Pasco store.”
– Jason, Lowe’s Manager
“My time at Opportunity Kitchen has enriched my hobby [cooking] into something I can take into a professional field. The things I have learned at Opportunity Kitchen… they allow me to take on just about any role in the food service industry. “
– Sean W., Former Student of Opportunity Kitchen
“Partnering with Columbia Alliance has been one of the most meaningful decisions Hubby’s Pizza has made. Through this collaboration, we’ve had the privilege of helping individuals in our community build real-world job skills, gain confidence, and take important steps toward long-term independence.”
– Hubby’s Pizza
Your Gift Builds Brighter Futures
Your support powers employment services, community inclusion, youth programs, and day enrichment for individuals with disabilities in the Tri-Cities.
- $35 covers one recreational respite session
- $75 offers two hours of job coaching
- $250 equips a culinary student with supplies
Because of donors like you, over 280 individuals in the Tri-Cities accessed our services last year.
What’s New at Columbia Ability Alliance
Hubby’s Pizza is an Ally
“Partnering with Columbia Alliance has been one of the most meaningful decisions Hubby’s Pizza has made. Through this collaboration, we’ve had the privilege of helping
Your Path to Employment Readiness for People with Disabilities
Everyone deserves the opportunity to work. Contributing to one’s family, community, and society brings immense happiness and satisfaction. However, employment readiness for people with disabilities often looks a bit
Celebrating Opportunity Kitchen Graduates and Program Transition
Columbia Ability Alliance celebrated the graduation of five students from its Opportunity Kitchen food service training program on Wednesday, February 18 at the Richland Federal
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