Update from the United Way of the Columbia Gorge

Rowena Recovery recently published a milestones dashboard that provides a clear, visual snapshot of progress to date and how resources have supported the community.

The Executive Director of United Way of the Columbia Gorge has been actively involved in the Unmet Needs Roundtable, a key component of their recovery work. This forum ensures that resources are distributed both equitably and strategically. Disaster case managers present verified unmet needs from impacted households, which are then reviewed anonymously by a cross-sector group of partners. This collaborative process allows UW of The Gorge to prioritize assistance for those with the greatest need while maintaining careful stewardship of available funds.

Thanks to the funding received to date, meaningful progress has been made in supporting impacted households, primarily repairing septic systems. However, several critical needs remain. Most urgently, funding for disaster case management is projected to run out by June, despite continued and likely increased demand as the one-year anniversary approaches. In addition, there is an ongoing need for flexible funding through the LTRG to support individual assistance.