Rikki-Lee’s Comeback: How Employment Helped Rebuild Her Life and Family
Rikki-Lee’s journey is a story of strength, forgiveness, and the transformative power of meaningful work. A proud mom of two teenagers, she’s eight years sober — and thriving thanks to […]
Dutch Bros. Joins Hands with Columbia Industries: Sip for a Cause
Introduction: In a heartwarming collaboration spotlighted by KEPR News on December 15, 2022, Dutch Bros. Coffee and Columbia Industries have come together for a day of giving. This partnership reflects […]
Columbia Industries, Wingstop Pasco team up for Day of Giving on Nov. 16
Columbia Industries, a mission-based organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and other challenges, is partnering with Wingstop Pasco for an impactful Day of Giving on Wednesday, November […]
Letter from the CEO: A Season of Giving and Time for Thanks
Friends, While we are entering a season of giving, it most definitely is a season of thankfulness here at Columbia Industries. We are so very thankful for our clients and […]
Columbia Industries celebrates three new Opportunity Kitchen graduates
Columbia Industries, a mission-based organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and other challenges, is celebrating its newest class of graduates from its Opportunity Kitchen food service training […]
Columbia Industries Unveils Music Video at Evening of Miracles
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Columbia Industries (CI), a mission-based organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and other challenges, unveiled an original song and music video to highlight its […]
Deelani’s Success Story
If you’ve been to the The Coffee Crush or Wingstop you might have been lucky enough to have been served by Deelani! She is an Opportunity Kitchen graduate armed with determination and a natural knack […]
Columbia Industries Partners with the National Park Service
Columbia Industries (CI), a mission-based organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and other challenges, is honored to partner with the National Park Service. The National Park Service […]
Event Announcement: Sunset Soiree Postponed
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: In collaboration with J. Bookwalter Winery, we have made the decision to postpone the Sunset Soiree Benefit Dinner originally planned for September 22, 2022. To better serve our […]
New Leadership, New Vision: Columbia Industries Welcomes Michael Novakovich as CEO
Introduction: In a significant development highlighted by the Tri-Cities Journal of Business in September 2022, Columbia Industries, the unique Kennewick-based nonprofit, has appointed Michael Novakovich as its new President and […]
