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We Strengthen Communities with CARE

Community Organizing    Advocacy    Resource Referrals    Education

Who We Are

​​​OWI Education Services is a Black-led, family-operated nonprofit based in Vancouver, Washington, dedicated to expanding equitable access to health, housing, and opportunity. Through strong, collaborative partnerships, we support women’s health, housing stability, and food sovereignty while using education to equip underrepresented communities with the tools, training, and spaces needed to advocate for a future  rooted in equitable opportunities  for success and collective well-being.

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"OWIES works to bring healing to hurting communities"

- Karen Morrison, OWIES Executive Director

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Education as a Catalyst for Equity

We define Education Services through our commitment to using education as a catalyst for equity, empowerment, and community-driven change. Education is a powerful tool for advancing equity because it equips underprivileged communities with the knowledge, confidence, and collective power needed to shape their own futures.

 

When education is used to inform and engage voters, it strengthens civic participation and ensures communities can influence the policies that affect their lives. Inclusive learning experiences break down barriers to access, affirm lived experiences, and create pathways to opportunity. By fostering a sense of belonging within learning communities, educational services build confidence, critical thinking, and advocacy skills—empowering people to challenge systems that no longer serve them and to actively participate in creating more just, equitable futures.

Focus Areas and Programs

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Angelou's Angels 
Women's Mosaic
Women's Friendship Tea 
Women's Health Equity Study 

Pathways To Flourishing Summit
 

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Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Days of Civic Action
Advocacy Days
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Voter Educationand Registration

 

Youth Day of Civic Action
Internship Program
Skate/ Snow Days
Kites for Youth
Various Training Workshops

 

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Kick Off to Kindness
Free Hot Soup Vancouver- Volunteer Support
BIPOC Community Garden
Pathways to Nutrition Action Group

What's New with OWI Education Services? 

January and February Events
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January: Housing and Homelessness  Advocacy Day

  • January 19th- Red Scarves (HHAD) workshop and lunch

  • January 26th - HHAD: Housing and Homelessness  Advocacy Day- Registration and more info here

 

February: Youth Civic Day of Action

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  • ​February 13th - Youth Civic Day of Action- Prep Workshop

  • February 16th- Youth Civic Day of Action- Olympia trip: register here (ages 16-20) 

EVENT CALENDAR

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WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT & HAVE FUN?

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Odyssey World

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601 Main St. STE 302 Vancouver, WA 98660

Business Hours
Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;                                        Friday | 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
                       

(360) - 326 - 8565

EIN# 20-3905057 

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY: ROBERT PANERIO  & LOVEITA MORRISON

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