
The Latest from Ukandu

Community Spotlight: Mears CPM
One of this year’s Wine & Dine sponsors is Mears Construction Project Management. Mears CPM specializes in providing high quality, professional consulting services with over 40 years of Construction Industry experience. Read more to learn about Mears CPM and their involvement with Ukandu!

Community Spotlight: Honeycomb Psychology
One of this year’s Wine & Dine sponsors is Honeycomb Psychology, which specializes in comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy for children and families. We are so thankful for Honeycomb Psychology’s years of support and commitment!

Healing Through Community
I still remember the conversation my mom and I had the moment I got out of the car and started packing my stuffed duffle bag down the bark chip trail. I was not ready. I thought I was ready, thought this was the best plan. But it was summer break… and I was already homesick, already way over the whole sleeping in a cabin thing… and so, so nervous about being the new kid.

Volunteer Spotlight: Hot Mess
Hot Mess has been a Ukandu volunteer since 2014 - she is an integral part of our volunteer team and even continued coming to Camp Ukandu when she lived in Japan! We are so thankful to have Hot Mess as a part of our volunteer family!

Volunteer Spotlight: Tahoe
Tahoe first heard about Ukandu this past year from a member of the Camp Ukandu Rainbow Connection (Mental Health Support) Team who invited a number of her doctoral students to attend Ukandu Family Camp.

The Powerful Impact of Community
Community has an undeniable power to uplift, support, and connect us in ways that go beyond individual efforts. It provides a foundation of shared understanding, where people can come together to offer encouragement, guidance, and a sense of belonging. In times of celebration or challenge, being part of a community can make all the difference — through shared goals, cultural connections, or mutual support.

Volunteer Spotlight: Bobo
Bobo has been volunteering with Ukandu for under a year and has already made a permanent mark on our Ukandu community. Whether he's helping out at a fundraising event or volunteering a week of his time at Ukandu Family Camp, we are so thankful to have Bobo as a part of our volunteer team!

Support Ukandu in 2024 Give!Guide
Ukandu is proud to participate in Willamette Week's 2024 Give!Guide! When you give from November 1st through December 31st not only will you have the opportunity to directly support Ukandu's year-round programs but you'll also be entered to win some pretty awesome prizes. That's what we call a win-win!

Volunteer Spotlight: Flip Flop
Hillary, better known as Flip Flop, first was introduced to Ukandu in 1995 when she attended Camp Ukandu with her younger sister.
She returned to camp in 2003 as a Counselor in Training and her volunteer journey began.