As we shared recently, our longtime board member, colleague, and friend Molly Holsapple passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2025. Molly shaped Oregon’s disability services system for more than forty years, and her impact on UCP Oregon—and our entire community—will be felt for generations. A celebration of Molly’s life will be held:
A livestream will be available for those unable to attend in person. Read Molly’s obituary here. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Molly may donate to UCP Oregon or to one of the organizations she cared deeply about; please see her obituary for more information. 
UCP Oregon has been part of the community since 1955—through good times, hard times, and everything in between.
No matter what’s happening in the world, one thing stays the same: our commitment to the people we support. Right now, many Oregonians with disabilities are facing a new challenge. Because of the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—also known as food stamps or Oregon Trail cards) have been temporarily suspended. This change has left many of the people we support without their main source of grocery assistance, and has highlighted the barriers that people face in accessing nutrition. And, even though SNAP benefits may be restored, there is still much uncertainty into the near future. So we’re taking action. We’ve launched the UCP Oregon Food Access Fund—a community effort to make sure everyone we support has enough to eat. At the same time, our Brokerage Department has been hard at work building a three-county Food Access Resource List to help people find reliable, up-to-date food supports across the Portland metro area. Your donation will help provide grocery gift cards, connect customers and families with local food resources, and bring a little peace of mind during uncertain times. Thanks for your support! 💛 Learn more. 
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