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Mary Monnat speaks at the podium at LifeWorks NW's annual Something to Talk About fundraising breakfast.

‘I have big dreams’: Something to Talk About 2026

The Family Support and Connections team gathers for a group photo during a Child Abuse Prevention Month event.

Building community support during Child Abuse Prevention Month

A young child looks up with a gentle smile toward an older woman, sitting together on a couch.

Medicaid Awareness Month: Why coverage matters in Oregon

A woman sits in a group session, smiling, while others around her clap.

Alcohol Awareness Month: Shifting attitudes, lasting need for support

Luz stands in the LifeWorks NW parking lot, holding a therapy goat, smiling at the camera.

Meet Luz Maria Gallardo, Office Support Specialist Lead

A woman with long gray hair and black glasses stands in front of an easel, painting, with a slight smile on her face.

Client story: ‘I found people who could help me’ 

A diverse group of people stand together smiling and talking. Text below reads “Program Spotlight: Problem Gambling.” A white heart logo is on an orange background.

Problem Gambling

A man in his 50's in a yellow shirt holds a coffee cup in a sunny park, smiling in conversation with someone else.

Client story: ‘I am one of the lucky ones’ 

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Lower your tax bill with gifts of appreciated assets

Brenda Kinoshita is LifeWorks NW's Individual Giving Officer.

Meet Brenda Kinoshita, Individual Giving Officer

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time dedicated every year to raising awareness about treatment options, pathways to recovery, and supporting others in need.

‘Treatment works!’: January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

A graphic for the Talking Points series, with a group of people smiling and sitting in a grassy area and different colored dots ('talking points') circling around them.

Talking Points recap: ‘How multi-generational trauma impacts addiction and treatment in the African American community’