Abilities Uncorked 2025
Thank you for joining us at Abilities Uncorked! Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity helped make the evening truly special. Together, we raised $174,000 to support life-enriching programs that empower individuals with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in our community. From Chef Aaron Tekulve’s decadent dishes to the inspiring stories of our amazing clients and a lively auction hosted […]
Columbia Ability Alliance Honored with SourceAmerica® Achievement Award
We are proud to announce that Columbia Ability Alliance has been recognized on a national stage for its outstanding contributions to advancing disability employment. During the 2025 SourceAmerica® Xforce Conference in Indianapolis, we were awarded the prestigious Government Contracts Award as part of SourceAmerica’s annual Achievement Awards. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Access to Good Jobs for All
By Cheri Montee, Director of HR, Columbia Ability Alliance, and Michael Novakovich, President & CEO, Columbia Ability Alliance October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the unique abilities and benefits individuals with disabilities possess and provide to workplaces. Individuals with disabilities want to belong just like everyone else. And like […]
Building Connections at Engage & Grow 2024
Guests came together to enjoy a great night of networking and learning about Columbia Ability Alliance at our annual Engage & Grow 2024 event. Guests were provided with a CAA passport and boarding pass, and had an important mission to complete: connect with each of our programs and business lines, receive a stamp on […]
Celebrating Our Impact: Columbia Ability Alliance’s 2023-2024 Achievements
We are excited to present Columbia Ability Alliance’s 2023/2024 Impact Report, showcasing the milestones and successes we’ve achieved over our past fiscal year (July 2023 – June 2024). Our commitment to empowering individuals with unique abilities to overcome barriers and enrich our community has never been stronger. For over six decades, since 1963, we’ve built […]
Columbia Ability Alliance Achieves Three-Year CARF Accreditation
Columbia Ability Alliance, formerly known as Columbia Industries, proudly announces its three-year accreditation by CARF International for its employment services program. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded and illustrates the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, […]
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Columbia Ability Alliance Welcomes Janel Miles as New Controller
Columbia Ability Alliance, formerly Columbia Industries, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing diverse programs and support services for individuals with disabilities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Janel Miles as its new Controller. Janel Miles brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community service to her role at Columbia Ability Alliance. […]
Brightening Up Our Community Center
On Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, the spirit of community shone brighter than ever as volunteers gathered at our local community center for a half-day project aimed at illuminating our shared space. From 8 am to noon, dedicated individuals and organizations came together, wielding tools and expertise to upgrade the internal lighting of our beloved hub. […]
Columbia Industries Unveils New Brand Identity: Columbia Ability Alliance
Columbia Industries, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with unique abilities in the Tri-Cities for over six decades, is proud to announce its new brand identity: Columbia Ability Alliance. This strategic brand evolution reflects the organization’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowerment, while creating a community where everyone can thrive. “All elements of our rebrand […]