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IT BEGAN - WITH A TEEN.


United Way is committed to changing lives and shaping healthy futures for young people in our community. In 2018, after learning about the gap of available shelters for teens, our board of directors took action and approved the launch of our first impact project - a 24-hour shelter for youth who are unsheltered - by Raul Marquez, a highschool teen and board member. Taylor’s House offers safety, stability, structure and resources to at-risk, homeless, runaway and street youth.

​United Way partnered with Mid-Valley Community Action Agency as the service provider who runs the day-to-day operations of the home. Hundreds of community members, as well as the Oregon Legislature, helped to assure Taylor's House success. 

THE DATA:
The homeless crisis is blatantly obvious in our cities. However, the crisis extends to students who are struggling to find a safe place to sleep while keeping up their studies, profoundly affecting their ability to retain information and stay on grade level.

​The number of students reported by the Oregon Department of Education:
Marion County: 1,800 students are "couch-hopping" or homeless.
Polk County: 190 students are "couch-hopping" or homeless.
Yamhill County: 647 students are "couch-hopping" or homeless.
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United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley strives to go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. By bringing people and organizations together around innovative solutions, we impact thousands of lives every year. The generosity of our donors and commitment of our community partners enables us to provide grants for outcome based programs and collaborative projects that address core needs and achieve lasting, measurable results.
  • We are your United Way
    • Community Meeting Space
    • Contact
    • Equity & Inclusion
    • Financials
    • Meet the team
    • Our Board
    • Women United
  • Get involved
    • Loaned Executives
    • Community Benefit Society
    • Volunteer
    • Workplace Campaign >
      • Campaign Resources
      • Logos, graphics and links
      • Tips & Techniques
  • IMPROVE LIVES
    • Building Community Capacity >
      • Community Impact Partners
      • Emergency Food & Shelter Application
      • Transportation Assistance
      • Community Impact Grant Program
    • Creating Housing for All >
      • Cottages United
    • Meeting Basic Needs >
      • COVID-19 Rent Relief
      • SafeSleep UNITED
      • Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery
    • Strengthening Children & Families >
      • UW Resource Cabinets
      • Enrichment Academy Salem Keizer
  • GIVE
    • Community Benefit Society
    • DONATE TODAY
    • Legacy Society
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Selma Pierce Fund
  • Get help