The Columbia Pacific

About Us

Mission, Vision and Values

We are proud to be a chapter of Assistance League®, a national organization of 95 chapters throughout the United States. We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening our local Clatsop and Pacific County communities. We were chartered in August of 2007 and became an Assistance League Chapter in May of 2011.

Our members are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young adults in our community through their hands-on involvement in our innovative philanthropic programs. We offer and support six community based philanthropic programs (link).

Our funding sources come from the generous and kind hearts of our personal and business donors, foundation grants, annual Direct Mail campaign, and fun fundraising events that take place during the year. We also make great efforts to give back to businesses in our community by keeping our program purchases local.

OUR MISSION

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children through community progrms

OUR VISION

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish

OUR VALUES

  • Commitment
  • Leadership
  • Ethics
  • Accountability
  • Respect

Assistance League Members Believe

Our core beliefs are at the heart of our success. We believe that when…

Essential community needs are met, local families flourish and our community becomes stronger.

We provide children with new clothes, we give them confidence to succeed and stay in school.

We inspire young people and show we care we can change the path of their lives.

We put a smile on children’s faces, we feel good and we smile knowing we made a difference.

Board of Directors for 2026-27

Dedicated Volunteers!

 Pictured top left to right:

Liz Knutsen, Ty Williams, Deb Cannella, Shelby Mogenson, Jane Cartwright, Theresa Turner, Judith Lidstrom, Molly Oliver, Marymarie Gater

Strategic Plan

We know the importance of thinking strategically and planning for the success of our organization.
We invite you to review our 5-year Strategic Plan.  This plan is at the heart of all financial, program and member decisions.

Financials & Reports

Our organization is committed to being financial transparent. 
Learn more about us by reviewing or downloading these important chapter and financial documents.