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.
Welcome to Columbia Ability Alliance!
Columbia Ability Alliance, formerly known as Columbia Industries, has deep roots in the Tri-Cities. Our journey began in 1963 as the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Benton and Franklin Counties. Our purpose was clear: to promote the general welfare of individuals with cerebral palsy and various handicaps.
Over six decades later, our commitment to this mission remains unwavering, though our vision has expanded extensively. We believe in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for personal success for not only individuals with disabilities but also those who face unique barriers in life. We provide services to individuals experiencing housing instability, men and women reentering society after incarceration, veterans looking to reenter the workforce, those battling addiction, and women escaping domestic violence situations, plus many more. Our new brand reflects our dedication to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential and enriching our community as a whole.
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Our Impact in 2023
1,829
Employment Services
5,760
Opportunity Kitchen
700
Community Center
258
Empowerment Place
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Your generosity can transform lives. By supporting Columbia Ability Alliance, you become a part of a community dedicated to empowering individuals and enriching our community.
Latest News & Stories
Community Center Outing to the Gesa Carousel of Dreams
This past Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, the clients from our Community Center enjoyed a memorable outing to the Gesa Carousel of Dreams. From 9 AM
Introducing Beyond Barriers Broadcast – Celebrating Diversity and Empowerment
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Beyond Barriers Broadcast, a new YouTube series from us, Columbia Ability Alliance! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy
Embracing Inclusivity: The Renovated Community Center of Columbia Ability Alliance
Welcome to the heart of community connection and enrichment. Our newly renovated Community Center, operated by Columbia Ability Alliance (formerly Columbia Industries), is more than
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🎉 We are excited to announce Highstreet Insurance as one of our Giving Blitz Challenge Sponsors!
We are gearing up fast for the Giving Blitz that officially kicks off on August 7, and we need YOUR help to make it a success. Amplify your impact by making a donation on August 7 or 8 – every donation received helps unlock additional funds, like $1,500 from Highstreet Insurance! 🌟
Visit us at 📱 columbiaabilityalliance.com/blitz to learn more.
#CAAGivingBlitz #HighstreetInsurance #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference
We had a blast sponsoring this month`s @tricityregionalchamber Luncheon!
Swipe to get a peek at part of Michael`s speech. 😂
Our programs make an impact across the Tri-Cities, just like CPCCo! They have generously offered to donate $1,000 to the Giving Blitz if we receive a donation from an individual or business in each of our cities: Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland!
Tri-Citizens, where you at? 😉💙 Let’s unlock this extra $1,000 during the Giving Blitz, August 7th & 8th!
#CAAGivingBlitz
We truly enjoyed sharing time and thanking our amazing partners, friends, donors, and volunteers at yesterday`s Allies Appreciation Breakfast. Columbia Ability Alliance`s mission of supporting and empowering individuals with unique abilities and life barriers can only be accomplished if our community members choose to support our programs. Whether it be through time, talent or treasure, our community continues to come out in waves to ensure a bright future for Columbia Ability Alliance and those we serve.
A special thank you to Dutch Bro`s of Kennewick for supplying the coffee, Opportunity Kitchen for the delicious eats, and to the Richland Community Center for such an amazing venue. We thank you all for being in our corner and look forward to many more successful years of ensuring personal success for our community members.
🚀 We`re just 2 weeks away from the first-ever Giving Blitz! What does this mean for you? Get ready to make a difference!
✨ Consider how you want to be involved:
1. Be prepared to make a donation.
2. Set a reminder to share our content on August 7-8.
3. Go one step further and sign up to become an Ambassador!
Help us raise critical funds by sharing your personal fundraising page with your network. Your support is vital in helping us reach our goal of $50,000 for individuals with disabilities.
Click the link to sign up! https://onecau.se/_5rmhp1
#CAAGivingBlitz #MakeADifference #CommunitySupport #Fundraising
