In the News

Dine Out to End Domestic Violence

KOIN interviewed two CWS staff members about our Dine Out to End Domestic Violence event where local restaurants partnered with Clackamas Women’s Services to generate awareness and support for survivors of domestic violence in our community.

October 2023

Clackamas Women’s Services on KATU

Melissa Erlbaum, Executive Director of Clackamas Women’s Services, was on KATU along with their Youth Services Coordinator Arlo Rudy, to share how Clackamas Women’s Services is breaking the isolation of domestic and sexual violence.

October 2023

100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon

Clackamas Women’s Services is one of Oregon’s 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For, selected by Oregon Business Magazine!

September 2023

KGW Great Toy Drive 2021

KGW interviewed two of our Board members who volunteered to pick up hundreds of toys donated through KGW’s Great Toy Drive.These toys will be distributed to families in our emergency shelter and housing program.

December 2021

2021 Pamplin Media Community Hero

Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum is a 2021 Community Hero! Each year, Pamplin Media Group honors people who have made extraordinary contributions in their community.

October 2021

North Clackamas Women in Leadership Management Awards

Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum has been awarded a Women in Leadership & Management Award by North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce in the “Small Nonprofit Category.” Nominated by peers, the WILMAs celebrate women of Clackamas County for their achievements as leaders who encourage, inspire, and mentor others.

October 2021

Milwaukie City Council Meeting DVAM Presentation

CWS Program Directors presented at the Milwaukie City Council Meeting in recognition of DVAM! They had the opportunity to talk about our program and be there for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation.

October 2021

Metro Counties Struggling to Keep Up with Rental Assistance Applications

Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum was interviewed by Koin News 6 to talk about the expiration of the COVID nonpayment eviction moratorium.

October 2021

Slavic Family Media Center and Russian Radio: DVAM Awareness Month

Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum joined the Slavic Family Media Center and Russian Radio to talk about our programs and services as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

October 2021