2026 Giving Blitz: Five Days of Possibility, One Community That Showed Up
A recap of our third annual Giving Blitz, September 21–25, 2026 Over the course of five days, we challenged the Tri-Cities to give in a unique and interactive way, and this community answered. From the moment our presenting sponsor Amentum kicked off The Opening Drive on Monday morning to the final buzzer on Friday, the […]
The Importance of Donating to the Causes You Care About
When thinking about making a difference, it often feels like we have to do something big. However, the truth is that meaningful impact often starts with something small. It can be as simple as making a donation, grabbing extra art supplies for your community center, or taking an afternoon to volunteer. Donating to the causes you care about is […]
2025 Giving Blitz: What YOU Helped Us Unlock in 48 Hours
Event Summary: The 2025 Giving Blitz was Columbia Ability Alliance’s second annual 48-hour community fundraising event (August 6-7, 2025) featuring a unique sponsor challenge system. Local businesses committed $19,000 in challenge funds that were unlocked when the community reached specific donation milestones. The event aimed to raise $50,000 to support employment services, job training, and […]
What is the Giving Blitz?
Get ready for 48 hours that will change everything… again. If you’ve been following Columbia Ability Alliance lately, you’ve probably heard us talking about something called the “Giving Blitz.” You might be wondering: what exactly is a Giving Blitz, and why are we so excited about doing it again? Let us explain why August 6-7, […]
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 […]
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 […]
2024 Giving Blitz: Generosity Unlocked!
It was a whirlwind 48 hours of generosity and fun as we embarked on a mission to raise $50,000. We asked, and our community answered: We are excited to share that we raised over $42,000 during our first-ever Giving Blitz! Through generous support from individuals and local businesses, we officially unlocked 5 of our 9 […]
Empowering Futures: WaFd’s Generous Grant Fuels Success at Opportunity Kitchen
Exciting news! We had the pleasure of hosting our newfound friends from WaFd Bank (previously known as Washington Federal Bank) earlier this week as they dropped by to check out our Community Center. They didn’t just stop by for a casual chat; they presented CI with a generous $2,000 grant to support Opportunity Kitchen! WaFd […]
Dutch Bros Presents Columbia Industries with Proceeds from Day of Giving
Editor’s note: Columbia Industries has since rebranded to Columbia Ability Alliance. Columbia Industries, a mission-based organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and other challenges, received $8,374 from local Dutch Bros coffee owners during a check presentation ceremony on Tuesday as a result of their October 27th Day of Giving fundraising event. “Tri-Cities […]
Columbia Industries and Local Credit Unions Team Up for Success on International Credit Union Day
Editor’s note: Columbia Industries has since rebranded to Columbia Ability Alliance. In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Columbia Industries (CI) hosted a successful Hygiene Drive on October 19, 2023 with support from Gesa Credit Union, HAPO Credit Union, Numerica Credit Union, STCU, and Tri-CU. The event resulted in the assembly of 200 women’s hygiene […]