To UCP Employees, Customers, and Community Partners:

UCP stands against racism, and stands behind justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many other Black women and men who have lost their lives.

UCP’s mission is to lift up, support and advocate for and with people with disabilities, who are among the most vulnerable in our community. Many of the people we support and employ are also Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and as such at greater risk of violence and harm.

UCP believes all humans should feel safe and supported by our organization. We will not tolerate inequality, injustice, or exclusivity of any kind in our community. The time is now to assure that extends specifically to the Black people we support and work alongside.
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There is so much more to say, so much more to do, individually and as a community.
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As Adrienne Maree Brown says, 

​We can do it. Together.

We are in critical need of the following. Please donate:

• Hand Sanitizer
• Toilet Paper
• Spray Cleaners with Bleach
• Hydrogen Peroxide
  
• Paper Towels
• N95 Face Masks
• Standard Face Masks
• Hand Soap
• Clorox or Lysol Wipes

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

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Dear customers, family members, providers, and community partners,
 
I want to update you about how UCP Oregon is navigating the impact of COVID-19.  We are taking into consideration the variety of risks and support needs of the 500+ people we support; their families; and their service providers (including 200+ UCP Oregon employees).
 
We are here and accessible, but we’re shifting how we engage with the people we support in an effort to protect those who are at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
 
The following strategies are in place, effective immediately until further notice:

• We are limiting face-to-face contact to essential meetings and services. Critical in-person supports will continue.
• Whenever possible, our staff are working remotely. As appropriate, they will be coordinating services via phone or video conferencing. Employees will also be checking emails, voicemails and other communication options they utilize.
• Our office is now open to visitors by appointment only.
• The Front Desk has limited hours (Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm). When you call the Front Desk (503-777-4166), any updates in Front Desk hours will be listed in the outgoing voicemail message.
• On an on-going basis, the appropriate UCP Oregon employees are reviewing individual support plans, safety plans, high risk individuals, and other necessary considerations related to staffing and essential direct service delivery. We will continually evaluate the need to implement different strategies, and will adapt as needed.

FROM THE DESK OF ANN COFFEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello, UCP employees, customers, families, board members, and community partners.
 
I am pleased to announce UCP Oregon’s Agency goals for the years 2020-2023:

• Life Enhancement: We envision a new service that supports quality of life for customers across their lifespan (babies, teens, adults and elderly) and across all aspects of their lives. 
• Funding and Fundraising: We envision diversification of UCP Oregon’s funding sources to become less dependent on government funding.
• Community Relationships and Education: We envision enhancing UCP Oregon’s “intentional education” efforts to better equip people and organizations on how to support, interact with and empower people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). 
• Advocacy: We envision supporting UCP Oregon’s customers as they advocate for themselves and the disability community at the local and state levels.

 
These goals are customer-driven, and were created using the feedback from customer focus groups, UCP Oregon employees, UCP Oregon’s leadership team, and Board of Directors.
 
I’ve been employed by UCP since 2003, and been privileged to participate in strategic planning throughout the years. However, these goals are particularly near and dear to my heart, as they have incorporated customer feedback in a manner which supports UCP’s values of self-direction like never before. I look forward to supporting all of us to implement them in our work lives!


​Sincerely,

Ann Coffey, Executive Director