Local Organizations Win Best Non-Profit Recognition

Full Access was named best medium sized non profit by Oregon Business magazine during their fourth annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon. Saving Grace is also included in the list ranked 4^th out of the medium sized nonprofits. This is the fourth consecutive year Saving Grace has made the prestigious list.

Nearly 5,000 employees at 169 nonprofits throughout the state participated in the project. Those who entered included a wide range of charitable nonprofits that help children, animals, breast cancer victims and many more; business associations; faith-based groups; government entities, and civic organizations.

Full Access has been serving individuals with disabilities in Central Oregon since 2002 covering Deschutes, Crook, Lake, and Jefferson Counties. They have created strong partnerships with other agencies and the people of Central Oregon and have become an invaluable asset to our community.  Full Access also has a sister agency that serves Lane County.

“Being ranked as #1 for three yeas in a row doesn’t lessen the honor” states Kimberly Sellmann, assistant director for Full Access. “With the competition increasing each year, it just validates us all the more.  The work place culture in our organization is exceptional.”

The employees who participated in the 100 Best Nonprofits survey ranked satisfaction and importance of workplace qualities in six categories: benefits and compensation; work environment; decision-making and trust; performance management; career development and learning; and sustainable workplace practices.

Saving Grace Executive Director Janet Huerta believes the survey provides critical insight into the organization’s strengths and helps to set priorities for improvement. “At Saving Grace we believe our greatest strength is our professional staff,” said Huerta.  “It makes sense to take good care of our staff as they take good care of the people who come to us for crisis services. I’m delighted for Saving Grace to have an independent validation that the way we treat our staff is working. It will also help Saving Grace to continue to attract qualified job candidates and committed volunteers.”

Saving Grace provides comprehensive family violence and sexual assault services and promotes the value of life without violence.