July is Disability Pride Month—and this year marks 36 years since the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. That fight didn't end in 1990, and it's not finished now. Pride, to us, means the customers we support living independently, working, and pursuing their goals. Pride means being an essential part of the community. Pride means that every disability story and experience is valid and important--no matter what it looks like. Here's to the people who came before, and the work still ahead. Here's to all of us! 
Thank you so much to everyone who applied. This year, we received 84 applications. Our review team had a tough time choosing between so many deserving requests! Recipients have been notified, and award checks will be on their way very soon. PS: Want to help us grow the fund for next year? If you've ever received BPMF funds, we'd love to hear how you used them—your story could inspire the donors who make it all possible. 
🎨 Attention, customers and employees of UCP Oregon! 🎨
Are you an artist? We'd love to share your work this summer! This July, we'll be hosting the UCP Art Show at our office. DETAILS:
Interested? Contact Kelly by July 1st to participate!
The 2026 Bill Porter Memorial Fund Is Now Closed—Thank You! The application period for the 2026 Bill Porter Memorial Fund (BPMF) closed this week, and we are thrilled to share that we received 84 applications. The BPMF is an annual grant program that provides financial assistance to UCP Oregon customers and Family Support participants—helping cover costs that might otherwise be out of reach. Each year, a review team carefully evaluates every request to make the most of available funding. With 84 deserving requests to consider, the team has a tough job ahead. We'll be sharing a timeline for final award decisions soon. Stay tuned! 
The 2026 Bill Porter Memorial Fund is Now Open! Woo hoo! The 2026 Bill Porter Memorial Fund (BPMF) is officially open for applications! The fund supports UCP Oregon customers in pursuing opportunities that enhance their quality of life. Previous recipients have used their BPMF awards for:
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Cinnamon Bear Cruise! We had such a great time celebrating the season with UCP families. If you took photos during the cruise, we’d love to see them! You can email Grace, or use the form below. And, as always, thanks for being part of the UCP Family Support community. 
What a night! Last evening, we opened our doors and welcomed our customers, employees, and the whole UCP Oregon community into our new office space. It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces—and plenty of new ones, too! Guests toured our beautiful new home, met staff, shared stories, and celebrated the next chapter of UCP Oregon together. Events like this remind us what makes UCP Oregon so special: our people. Whether you’ve been with us for decades or are just joining the UCP family, you’re part of the community that keeps our mission alive. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see what’s next! PS: we'll be sharing some photos from the event soon. If you'd like to share your photos from the event, please email Corrie, UCP Marketing Coordinator.  UCP Oregon believes that art is for everyone. That’s why our Family Support Coordinator, Grace, recently launched the UCP Art Club—a new opportunity for families served by our Family Support Department to explore creativity together. The UCP Art Club was designed to be a welcoming space where kids of all abilities and skill levels can dive into art, while their parents connect with other caregivers. Our first Art Club gathering took place earlier this year, and was filled with creativity, connection, and fun. PS: A huge thank you to our generous host, CHAP (Children's Healing Art Project), for making this creative experience possible.  Hi, UCP Oregon families!
Did you know that we’ve created a survey to hear directly from families like yours? We’re currently planning how to spend the UCP Oregon Family Support budget for next year. We want to make sure we’re budgeting for the events and services that are most important to your family. But in order to do so, we need to hear from you! Please take the time to share your thoughts today. This is your chance to influence what comes next for Family Support! The survey will close on May 31, 2025.  As you know, it’s BPMF season here at UCP Oregon. Last month, we opened our Bill Porter Memorial Fund for 2025. We received 115 applications in total. Woo hoo! Also cool: we heard from a former BPMF recipient, Kelcie. Kelcie sent us the fantastic photo you see below. She also shared her BPMF recipient story. In Kelcie’s words… I grew up in the country, and I occasionally fished but never caught anything until 2022. I was twenty-four when I applied for the Bill Porter Memorial Fund for the second time, but this time the reason I was applying for financial assistance with my airfare to Alaska was to visit some friends that I hadn’t seen in nine years. Thanks for the fabulous photo and story, Kelcie! PS: Have YOU received BPMF funds in the past? You can share your story or pics with us here.  |