Columbia Ability Alliance, formerly Columbia Industries, is committed to supporting and empowering individuals with unique abilities and other life barriers to help them achieve personal success and community engagement. We champion the development of essential vocational and life skills, meaningful social involvement, and access to critical resources. We provide employment services, specialized job training, career opportunities and centers for social enrichment and community resources. Our mission services include: 🔹 Employment Services: Unlock your potential with personalized assistance for job placement and skill-building. 🔹 Community Center: A safe space for social connection, life enrichment, and community integration. 🔹 Opportunity Kitchen: Culinary training for successful careers in food service and hospitality. 🔹 Empowerment Place: Critical support services for job searches, housing, and more. 🔹 Federal Building: Community integration via janitorial and maintenance services, employing individuals with disabilities. As a social enterprise, we own and operate separate entities to generate revenue to support our mission services that include CI Information Management, Round Table Pizza, and Paradise Bottled Water.
External link for Columbia Ability Alliance
900 S. Dayton Street
Kennewick, WA 99336, US
900 S. Dayton St.
Building C & D
Kennewick, WA 99336, US
Learn how we’re creating a lasting impact at our Community Center! 👉 At Columbia Ability Alliance, our Community Center isn’t just a space — it’s a hub for empowerment, learning, and connection for individuals with disabilities. Through adult respite care, continued education, and social integration activities, we’re helping individuals thrive in all areas of life. From fostering meaningful relationships to providing opportunities for skill-building, we’re supporting growth and independence — creating a more inclusive and connected community for all.
Please join us in welcoming Mike Milliner, the new General Manager of Paradise Bottled Water, one of Columbia Ability Alliance’s incredible social enterprises! Mike brings a decade of leadership experience, with a strong background in operations, logistics, and community-focused initiatives. His passion for excellence and commitment to making a difference aligns perfectly with our mission of promoting inclusion and empowering individuals with disabilities. 💧 Welcome to the team, Mike! Learn more about our social enterprise work and mission here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gr_ryJBg
✨ Employee Spotlight ✨ Say hello to David, our rockstar Divisional Programs Manager at Columbia Ability Alliance! David’s mission? Helping clients land meaningful jobs and thrive while building a more inclusive community. 🌟 With a knack for connecting people and fostering partnerships, David is all about turning challenges into opportunities. Whether he’s working with employers to create welcoming workplaces or cheering on a client’s first day at their new job, David’s passion for empowerment shines bright! 💼💪 When he’s not busy making a difference, you might find him brainstorming big ideas for the future of our Employment Services program—or maybe just enjoying a well-earned coffee break, Dutch Bros in hand! ☕ Please help us give David a big shoutout for his dedication to creating positive change. 🎉
🎥 Meet Richard: Ready to Roll into His Next Opportunity! Richard is ready to bring his positivity and enthusiasm to the workplace. He’s looking for a job as a greeter or helping with shopping carts. 🛒 Let’s get this video in front of the right people! 🙌 Please share this post to help Richard connect with an employer who values his determination.
We’re still looking for help upgrading and equipping our kitchen with tools to enhance the experiences we provide. You can support us by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist! Thank you! https://lnkd.in/eaXTK6nf?
Happy Birthday, Linda! 🎂🎉 Linda is the life of the party over at the Community Center – always ready to share a laugh, strike a fabulous pose, and tell her famous knock-knock joke! To make her day extra special, we want YOU to join in on the fun! Drop your best knock-knock joke in the comments below, and we’ll share them with Linda! 😄🎉