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ALSO - Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity

ALSO is a nonprofit disability support services provider in the Portland Metro area, Central Oregon, We see ability, not disability. Our work is Heart Work.

ALSO provides the best person-centered residential supported living services for individuals and families in their homes, workplaces, and communities. We provide employment opportunities and services to ensure that the people we support live the life of their choosing.

*Mission

To promote the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities in the life of their community.

*Vision

ALSO envi

sions a future in which all people, including those living with developmental and other disabilities, are fully included, participating members of their communities. We see equitable access to supports and services that reflect the preferences and values of diverse communities and that lead to self-determination, independence, productivity, and a healthy and satisfying quality of life.

*Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We embrace the strength, creativity, and richness that comes from bringing unique perspectives and talents to everything we do. We honor and celebrate all backgrounds, standing up for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; empowering all advocates and partners to connect, belong, and grow.

*We Are Advocates

ALSO employees are Advocates that undergo extensive person-centered training to better equip and enable people receiving support to lead independent, meaningful lives in communities and workplaces.

24/07/2025

Check out these amazing prizes you could win in the ALSO HEARTS Summer Raffle!

Your ticket could score you:
• 2 Round-Trip Tickets from Alaska Airlines
• Gift cards to top local restaurants
• Adventure packages + fun experiences
• Coffee, treats, and more surprises!

🎟️ Tickets start at just $1, and every dollar supports life-changing programs for people with disabilities.
Enter by July 31st at https://auctria.events/HEARTS4GOOD-S2025

Let’s make a difference and maybe win big while we’re at it!

11/07/2025

Support the ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle and help transform lives in our community!

Your raffle ticket doesn’t just give you a chance to win amazing prizes; it helps fund safe, inclusive housing, meaningful employment, advocacy, technology, resources, and vital services for people with disabilities.

❤️ It’s the heart of building true homes, real opportunities, and meaningful connections

🎟️ Tickets start at just $1.
Incredible prizes await—including trips, getaways, dining experiences, garden gifts, and even round-trip flight vouchers!

❤️ Be part of something bigger. Buy your tickets today: alsohearts.com

10/07/2025

July is Disability Pride Month!

This month, we celebrate the history, culture, achievements, and voices of people with disabilities. Disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity, not something to be “fixed.”

More than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have a disability. Yet barriers and bias (ableism) continue to stand in the way of full inclusion and respect. Disability Pride Month is a call to change that.

This year’s theme: “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay”
A powerful reminder that people with disabilities are a vital part of every community, right now, not someday.

How to honor Disability Pride Month:
• Learn about disability history and rights
• Connect with disabled voices and stories
• Challenge ableism wherever you see it
• Advocate for equal access and inclusion

Join the conversation!
What does Disability Pride mean to you? Share your story with and .

Let’s amplify the message: We all belong. We’re all here to stay.

01/07/2025

The ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle Is Now Open!
🗓️ July 1st-31st 2025

This July, your generosity can go even further. By entering the ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle, you’re not just in the running for incredible prizes—you’re helping fund life-changing programs in Housing, Employment, Advocacy, and more for people with disabilities.

Meet Josh.
Josh is a proud MOD Pizza team member whose positivity and dedication light up every shift. With support from ALSO’s Employment Services, he’s built meaningful connections, grown in confidence, and found purpose in his work.

“Josh walks through life with such lighthearted grace, a positivity that is truly humbling, and a gratitude that’s pure and beautiful.”
- Peter, ALSO Job Coach

Your raffle ticket helps make stories like Josh’s possible.

🎁 You could win:
• Resort stays across Oregon
• Theme park passes
• Local dining & gift cards
• Wine tastings, garden goodies & more!

🎟️ How to Enter:
1. Visit our raffle page at ALSOhearts.com
2. Choose your favorite prizes
3. Select ticket amounts
4. Check out - yes, it’s that simple!

👉Visit ALSOhearts.com
to view the full list of prizes

Together, we’re building a more inclusive world, one ticket at a time.

27/06/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped spread the word about the ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle! 🎟️

Please join us in congratulating our “Share to Win” prize winners:
❤ Corina Martinez
❤ Jackie Bower
❤ Sarah Cinquini

Your support helps us raise awareness and funds for vital services for individuals with disabilities in our community.

But the fun isn’t over yet!

🎟️ Get ready for the ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle, running July 1st–31st! Win fantastic prizes and make a real difference.

Stay tuned for all the details at ALSOhearts.com. Let’s keep sharing the love this summer!

27/06/2025

We’re Hiring Bilingual DSPs!
Fluent in English & Spanish? Build a meaningful career supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your community.

Location: Southern Oregon
Starting Pay: $17.50–$19.00/hr

✔ $250 Retention Bonus
✔ Paid Training
✔ 10 Paid Holidays (including your birthday!)
✔ Health, Dental & Life Insurance (Full-Time)
✔ 2% Retirement Match

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at ALSO, you’ll help people live, work, and thrive with person-centered support at home and in the community.

📲 Apply today: HeartWorkOregon.com

12/05/2025

Are you looking for heart work? A job where you can make a difference every day?

ALSO (Advocates For Life Skills & Opportunity) is one of Oregon’s Best non-profits to work for, and we’re hiring.

Apply today and make heart work your work.
HeartWorkOregon.com

09/05/2025

💙Help Us Spread the Word—and Win!💙
The ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle is coming this July—and we’re giving YOU the chance to win early!

From May 1st–30th, share an official ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle post or event and enter to win one of these summer-perfect prizes:

🎢 Adventure Awaits – Admission for TWO to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
🍩 Sweet Treat – A dozen doughnuts from Voodoo Doughnut ($25 value)
🌼 Garden Beauty – A 3-gallon perennial from Al’s Garden & Home

Here’s how to enter:
1. Share any official ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle post or event on your own social media (publicly if possible!)
2. Take a screenshot of your shared post
3. Email your screenshot to ALSOstewardship@alsoweb.org
👉 In your email, tell us which prize drawing you'd like to be entered into!

📆 Deadline to enter: May 30th, 2025
🎉 Winners will be drawn on June 1st and contacted by June 5th

Your voice helps us raise funds for critical services for individuals with disabilities. Every share makes a difference. Let’s make this summer one to remember! 💙

07/05/2025

Coming This July 1st: The ALSO Hearts Summer Raffle!

Get ready to win BIG and give back in an even bigger way

Starting July 1st, you can enter to win incredible prizes while supporting ALSO HEARTS — a program that funds housing, employment, advocacy, and more for people with disabilities in our communities.

Prizes include:
🎟️ Rose City Comic Con badges
🍷 Wine tastings
🏀 Signed Trail Blazers basketball
🏖️ Resort stays
🍕 Local food & fun gift cards
…and tons more!

Tickets start at just $1 and every dollar supports life-changing services.

📆 Raffle runs: July 1st–31st
🏆 Winners drawn: August 1st
📬 Winners notified: by August 5th

Follow us to see the full prize list, real impact stories, and raffle reminders!

21/03/2025

🎥 The Power of Film: Why Disability Representation in Media Matters

Movies and TV have the power to influence how we see the world. They shape our perspectives, challenge stereotypes, and help build understanding. But for too long, people with disabilities have been underrepresented—or misrepresented—on screen.

That’s why authentic disability representation matters. It’s not just about inclusion—it’s about telling diverse stories that reflect the real world and give people with disabilities a voice.

At ALSO, we believe in the power of storytelling to create change. This Developmental Disability Awareness Month, we’re sharing a list of must-watch films and TV shows that celebrate and uplift disability representation. Whether you’re looking for heartfelt dramas, thought-provoking documentaries, or inspiring animated films, this list has something for everyone.

📖 Check out the full blog and discover your next great watch: https://alsoweb.org/.../alsos-must-watch-films.../

Let’s celebrate stories that matter! Drop your favorite film or TV show about disability representation in the comments. ⬇️

20/03/2025

The Power of Inclusive Communities - Communities are stronger when everyone is included!

People with developmental disabilities are an essential part of our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. But inclusion goes beyond presence—it means access to employment, safe housing, quality healthcare, and social opportunities.

By advocating for inclusion, we can ensure that every individual has the chance to thrive. Join us in celebrating abilities, strengths, and the power of diversity! 💙

How can you help?
✔️ Speak up about inclusion
✔️ Support organizations that advocate for disability rights
✔️ Engage in conversations about accessibility and equity

Together, we can build a future that works for everyone! ❤️

13/03/2025

Together, we can create change!
Get involved with Expedition: Bridge to Inclusion 2025, an inspiring event celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ADA on July 26, 2025! We’re looking for dedicated community members to join our planning committee and volunteer to help make this event a success.

👉 Sign up today and help us break down barriers and raise awareness for disability inclusion!

📅 First meeting: March 17, 2025, at 1 PM

Let’s make this event unforgettable!

Need more information? Visit: https://mailchi.mp/alsoweb/b2i2024-17453737 or contact our Stewardship Team at alsostewardship@alsoweb.org

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+15034896565

Website

http://alsoweb.org/

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