Systemic Community Impact

Rooted in the collaborative spirit of early Oregon wine innovators, the Willamette Valley Wine Foundation exists to transform communities by enhancing the health, homes, and livelihoods of workers in wine-growing communities throughout the Willamette Valley.

By listening closely to the needs of our community members and working in collaboration with established partners, we are dedicated to convening resources that create transformational opportunities in our communities in these four key areas:

- Affordable Housing
- Access to Quality and Affordable Health Care Services
- Early Childhood Education and Care Resources
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Core Values

Collaboration, Community Building, and Transformation

Through the lens of social justice, the Willamette Valley Wine Foundation embraces the following values:

Collaboration – We value the experiences and contributions of existing community-based organizations. Working together we strive to convene resources and build strategic partnerships that multiply our impact.

Community Building – Utilizing place-based resources and lived experience, we develop associations that eliminate disparities and promote equity in our communities and places of work.

Transformation – Our initiatives create life–changing enhancements to individuals’ and families’ health, homes, and livelihoods.

For more information about our work, please reach out to Morgen McLaughlin, Willamette Valley Wine Foundation Executive Director, or Angela Querfeld, Willamette Valley Wine Foundation Campaign Director.