Author Archives: Alma Wright
Who’s Who & Who’s New at EngAGE!
HELP US IN WELCOMING OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS Zaneta Smith, A Nike Legacy Project Changemaker, Zaneta is a Social Impact Leader. She currently serves as Division Chief of Supportive Housing at a government entity. Zaneta has a 15-year track record of social … Continue reading
Celebrating 2025!
Each year EngAGE provides innovative arts & creativity, wellness, lifelong learning, and intergenerational initiatives for seniors and families in affordable housing communities in California and Oregon. We know that continued engagement in community building has a positive impact on our … Continue reading
Thanksgiving at EngAGE !
At EngAGE, community is something we create together one conversation and one shared moment at a time – transforming affordable senior and family housing communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity. As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, … Continue reading
Finding Their Voices: Journeys Through Writing. Cascadian Terrace & Patton House Affordable Housing Communities in Portland, OR
EngAGE partners with Write Around Portland to provide safe and supportive environments for residents to focus on personal growth to share their stories. Stacey’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment Through Writing Patton Home resident, Stacey, stepped into facing and overcoming … Continue reading
“Ready for Kinder” Workshop Series Empowers Salem, Oregon Families for a Strong Start
At Mahonia Crossing community located in Salem, Oregon, the path to kindergarten just became a little brighter, thanks to a powerful three-part event series called “Ready for Kinder.” Hosted by Engage NW, in partnership with the Salem Keizer School District, and Salem for Refugees, this initiative brought … Continue reading

