2018 – CWC formed in response to a local crisis. CWC began in 2018 as our community faced rising mental-health and substance-use challenges, including the tragic deaths of local high school students by suicide. We organized to provide supports for social determinants of health needs.
YCAP partnership — Low-barrier shelter. Shortly after, CWC contracted with YCAP to manage Yamhill County’s only low-barrier shelter, ensuring people could come inside without high hurdles.
Avoiding duplication — Shifting to day services. When YCAP opened the Navigation Center and night shelter in Newberg, CWC shifted to day sheltering to meet daytime needs and avoid duplicating services.
Drop-In Center — Church partnership. We partnered with 2nd Street Community Church to operate the Drop-In Center and Inclement Weather Shelter, keeping services accessible and close to where people already are.
Community Wellness Collective is a Newberg-based nonprofit focused on simple, practical help: a safe place to come inside, a warm meal, and a clear path to resources. We serve neighbors across Yamhill County with day sheltering, low-barrier weather shelter, community conversations and an online resource guide.
We’re responsible stewards of community support and local funding.
We believe everyone deserves respect, no matter their situation.
We work with local partners and organizations to get things done.
We take care of our neighbors, especially those who need it most.
Board of Directors: Ryan Howard • Jeri Turgesen • Elise Yarnell • Esther Frank
Advisory Board (non-voting): Maryl Kunkel
