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Warm Holiday Wishes from UCP Oregon

12/18/2024

 
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From the Desk of Ann Coffey, Executive Director

Dear UCP Oregon Community,

What a year! There has been so much growth and change. It’s been thrilling, challenging, interesting, and engaging, and I am so grateful that we were together. High fives all around!

I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to every member of this community—customers, employees, families, board members, donors, and supporters. To the employees who are working through the holidays to ensure that our customers have many joyful moments, we are especially grateful.

When you have time, please take a moment to reflect. What have we shared? What have we learned? How will we show up to provide excellent supports to customers? How will we support one another?

Thank you again for all that you do.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, and a new year filled with health, hope, and happiness.



Sincerely,

Ann Coffey
Executive Director
UCP Oregon

Family Support Update (November, 2024)

11/19/2024

 
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Hello from UCP's Family Support Department!

We're excited to tell you that our new Family Support Coordinator, Grace Tunning, has been hard at work. She started on November 4th.

So far, Grace is loving her job. She says, "It has been a joy these past couple weeks learning all the incredible ways the Family Support Department has impacted and supported the children and families in our community for so many years. I am honored to carry on this important work and tradition!"

​​Upcoming Family Support Events:

  • ​UCP's 2024 Cinnamon Bear Cruise will be held on December 7th. Stay tuned for more info soon!
  • UCP's 2024 Family Support Toy Giveaway will be held on December 21st and 22nd. Stay tuned for more info.
  • Grace is also holding two "Coffee Meet-Ups" to meet the families she serves.

Contact Grace:

Are you a family who uses UCP's Family Support services? If so, you should have received an email from Grace today with more information.

If you didn't receive the email from Grace today, you can contact Grace below, and she'll add you to our Family Support email list. Thanks!

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HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE OLMSTEAD DECISION!

6/22/2024

 
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FROM THE DESK OF ANN COFFEY:
​HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE OLMSTEAD DECISION!

Today is a special day for everyone who experiences or cares about people who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
 
It’s the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in a case called Olmstead v. L.C.

On June 22, 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under the ADA. This landmark decision requires states to provide services in the most integrated settings, promoting community participation for all.

UCP Oregon also celebrates our involvement in the historic Lane v. Brown case, filed in 2012. The lawsuit challenged Oregon's use of segregated, sheltered workshops that paid sub-minimum wages to people who experience I/DD.
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The Lane v. Brown case was settled in 2015, and led to significant changes, including the closure of all sheltered workshops in Oregon by 2020 and the provision of competitive, integrated employment opportunities for thousands of individuals.

Cheers to 25 years of progress!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLMSTEAD

YOU'RE INVITED! HELP UCP FIND ITS NEXT BOARD MEMBER

6/13/2024

 
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Dear UCP Oregon Community,

Do you know someone who might be a great fit for UCP's Board of Directors? If so, we're excited to hear from you!

But, first, a bit more information.

UCP's Board of Directors is made up of a dedicated group of individuals. ​Some board members use UCP's services or are parents of children who use UCP's services. Many board members are leaders in the business and non-profit community.

Each member has been selected because they share a passion for our mission and values. They also have the skills, time and integrity necessary to support our work, and to serve as a representative for the organization in the broader community. ​
We are looking for individuals who:

  • Have a strong commitment to UCP's mission and values.
  • Bring diverse perspectives and expertise.
  • Possessexperiences and skills in areas such as finance, fundraising, marketing, law, healthcare, or community advocacy.
  • Are willing to dedicate time and energy to further our work.
If you know of potential candidates who meet these criteria, and who are possibly interested in serving on our board, we would greatly appreciate your recommendations.

Contact UCP Oregon's Executive Director, Ann Coffey, below. And thanks for your help!
EMAIL ANN

News From Family Support

6/5/2024

 
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Dear UCP Community,

​We wish to inform you that UCP Oregon’s Family Support Director, Katherine Ball, has moved on to pursue new opportunities.


We appreciate her years of service and wish her well in her future endeavors. Katherine’s gifts were supporting families who were navigating new diagnoses, and providing information and referrals on a vast array of topics.

UCP Oregon will be recruiting to fill the Family Support Director position soon. In the meantime:
  • Please direct general Family Support questions to Ann Coffey, UCP Oregon’s Executive Director.
  • To receive a “Newly Diagnosed” Packet, please contact Mackenzie Snell.
  • For Zetosch Grant inquiries, please contact Anna Williams.
  • Several of UCP Oregon’s events will be affected including “Gimme A Break” (UCP’s Family Support Group); the Walk, Roll ‘n’ Run; and Family Support Workshops. Stay tuned!

This will be a big transition for all of us. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.



Sincerely,

Ann Coffey,
Executive Director
UCP Oregon


MEET JESSIE

3/15/2024

 
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Jessie Ulrich joined UCP Oregon’s Board in the fall of 2023.

Jessie is a Certified Public Accountant at Moss Adams LLP, a longtime supporter of UCP Oregon. Jessie says, “I have a great respect for UCP Oregon, especially the community that UCP Oregon serves.”

She brings to the Board a broad range of experience in tax compliance, tax planning, and tax consulting.

Jessie is the mother of three young children.

BON VOYAGE TO ESTHER AND JANET

1/2/2024

 
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Many of you know UCP's fantastic Finance Director, Esther Large, and her fearless sidekick, Janet Fromdahl.

On January 2, 2024, after 20+ and 10+ years (respectively), Esther and Janet are retiring.

FROM THE DESK OF ANN COFFEY,
UCP OREGON'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR



BON VOYAGE TO ESTHER HOLLIDAY (FORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR)

Esther and I have worked closely together for over 20 years. She began at UCP back when we were a small agency with only $2.3 million in annual revenue. Today, UCP Oregon has approximately $12 million in annual revenue. What a ride it's been!

I remember sitting down with Esther for one of our first budgeting cycles together. This was in the days of pencils and paper and solar-powered calculators. Her support and insight were invaluable then, and only continued to grow over the next 20 years.

I have learned so much from her.

I have never known an individual with such an outstanding work ethic. She even roped her mom, son, and husband into volunteering for UCP.

Thank you, Esther. I will miss our work together immensely.


BON VOYAGE TO JANET FROMDAHL (FORMER PAYROLL/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK)

If you haven't met or interacted with Janet, she is the epitome of customer service at its best. She patiently assisted all of us in so many ways. No matter the challenge, she moved through it with patience, understanding, and a smile. I have always trusted her implicitly.

Thank you, Janet! You will be missed.

Sincerely, Ann Coffey
Executive Director, UCP Oregon

LAST CHANCE: SHARE YOUR MEMORIES AND BEST WISHES WITH ESTHER AND JANET

12/20/2023

 
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Many of you know UCP's fantastic Finance Director, Esther Large, and her fearless sidekick, Janet Fromdahl. After 20+ and 10+ years at UCP (respectively), Esther and Janet are retiring.

WRITE THEM A NOTE BELOW!

We thought it would be fun to collect everyone's best wishes and memories into a document to share with Esther and Janet. If you'd like to participate, fill out the form below.

PS: If you'd like to learn more about Esther and Janet, click here. If you'd like to learn more about UCP's new Finance Director, click here.

    SHARE YOUR MEMORIES OR BEST WISHES

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PHOTOS FROM UCP'S 2023 CINNAMON BEAR CRUISE

12/19/2023

 
We had so much fun at our 2023 Cinnamon Bear Cruise.

Almost 100 families from UCP Oregon's Family Support Department were able to participate! These families are raising children who experience cerebral palsy or a closely related disability.

On December 2, 2023, they gathered together, with UCP's Holiday Elf in Chief (UCP's Executive Director, Ann Coffey) on the Portland Spirit.

They enjoyed a festive boat ride down the Willamette River, partaking in a delicious meal as a cast of fanciful characters entertained the children with holiday-themed storytelling, music and magic.

Thanks to everyone who participated
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PS: It's not too late to sponsor a child, a family... or even several families! Donate below. 
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CELEBRATING ESTHER AND JANET

10/23/2023

 
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As some of you may know, UCP’s Finance Director (Esther Large) is retiring, effective 1/2/24, after 20+ years at UCP. UCP’s Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk (Janet Fromdahl) will be retiring on that date as well.
 
We’d love you to share your favorite memories and best wishes with Esther and Janet; see the form at the end of this post. 

About Esther

 
Esther came to UCP in 2003, and has been a stronghold for UCP through two decades of growth and change. Esther supported UCP’s financial operation as we grew from $1.3 million to $13 million in annual revenues. No small feat in the accounting world!
 
Esther says, “It has been my pleasure working at UCP Oregon over the last few years.  I feel so lucky to have been able to work with such a talented team of individuals that care so much for our mission, and would personally like to acknowledge Ann Coffey for her leadership and compassion for the Agency. And while I am excited about my new adventures, I will truly miss all of you.”
 
About Janet

Janet started at UCP in 2013. Janet has been treasured for both her thoroughness and her kind, helpful approach to her work.
 
Janet says, “I always say that when going to work stops being fun, I am going to stop going to work. The fact that I am still at UCP 10.5 years after starting here says it all!! The employees, the customers, and the mission have all brought joy into my life! But it is time for me to get to the next stage of my life—more time for family, travel, and whatever else life has in store for me! Don’t be surprised if my smiling face occasionally appears in the office just to say, ‘Hi!’ I will miss all of you!!”
 
Esther and Janet will be moving into another stage of their lives, with plans to kick back and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
 
Celebrating Esther and Janet

Both Esther and Janet be incredibly missed. As UCP’s Executive Director, Ann Coffey, says, “Over the years, we have all come to know and rely on Esther and Janet. They are amazing to work with. Always available at a moment’s notice to support excellent customer service to all of us, and in turn to support quality services to the customers we support. Esther and Janet, you will be missed.”
 
As we say goodbye, we also say hello to UCP’s new Finance Director, Jerry Hoffert who started in his new position in early October, 2023. If you’d like to learn more about Jerry, click here.

Please share your memories and/or best wishes for Esther and Janet below. Comments will be shared directly with Esther and Janet, and may be shared in a Facebook post, in the Employee Newsletter, and/or on the UCP website. Thank you!

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