By addressing legal and resource needs, FDP will empower families, protect children, and prevent foster care placement. While foster care can be a necessary intervention, it is expensive and not without significant harm to children and families. Children who spend time in foster care have worse outcomes in education, employment, income, housing, health, substance abuse,…
The Portland Housing Bureau's N/NE Preference Policy gives priority access to certain affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families who were displaced, are at risk of displacement, or are descendants of people displaced by urban renewal in North and Northeast Portland. Applicants may receive preference points based on their personal or family ties to eligible…
The City of Portland's Utility Bill Discount Program helps eligible households lower the cost of their sewer, stormwater, and water bills. Qualified customers may receive discounted utility rates for up to two years, helping make essential services more affordable. The program is available to income-eligible homeowners who are direct customers of the Portland Water Bureau…
PGE's Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program helps eligible households reduce their monthly energy costs by providing an ongoing 15% to 80% discount on PGE electric bills. The discount can be used alongside other energy assistance programs, making utility bills more affordable year-round. Eligibility is based on household size and annual gross income, and the application process…
Urban Gleaners provides free, fresh groceries through welcoming community food markets across the Portland area. Markets are open to everyone and operate in a shopping-style format, allowing participants to choose the foods that best meet their household's needs. No personal information or income verification is required at most locations, and all market sites are ADA…
Equitable Giving Circle's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program provides year-round food support for Black and Brown families throughout the Portland metro area. Families receive weekly boxes of fresh produce, pantry staples, and monthly proteins delivered directly to their homes, while supporting local BIPOC farmers. The program also hosts a weekly Free Market that offers fresh…
The Fresh Meals Program provides nutritious, freshly prepared meals for families twice a month on Wednesdays. Participants can choose to pick up their meals or have them delivered. Each food box is designed to feed a family of four. Space is limited, with 100 available spots, so advance registration is encouraged.
Each 1-hour lunchtime webinar is led by a partner agency and will also include an overview of PHB and the Rental Services Office. WHEN: October 6-9, 12-1 pm, one session per day of Portland Rental Education Week WHERE: Online, via Zoom Learn more and register through the link below. We recommend registering by September 30 to allow a helpful…
Black & Beyond the Binary Collective's Housing Safety Fund provides financial assistance to help transgender, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and intersex (TQN2SIA+) community members in Multnomah County maintain stable housing. The fund prioritizes support for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and disabled individuals experiencing housing insecurity. While funding is limited and based on availability, the program works with…
Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center in Portland that provides trauma-informed, low-barrier support for women, children, and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, or other life challenges. Through a welcoming and healing-centered environment, Rose Haven offers a wide range of essential services, including resource navigation, counseling, support groups, financial assistance, nutritious meals, healthcare,…
The Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) Energy Assistance Program helps individuals and families reduce the burden of utility costs by providing assistance with energy bills. The program partners with local utility providers, including Pacific Power, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and the City of Portland Water Bureau. Participants should have the required documentation related to…
Founded in 1995, The Miracles Club is a Portland-based nonprofit that provides culturally specific, peer-led recovery support services for individuals and families. Using a holistic, person-centered approach rooted in the Social Model of Recovery, the organization offers peer mentoring, recovery meetings, community resources, and connections to employment and health services. Located in the heart of…
