HOUSING
Multnomah County residents have access to these Oregon assistance programs
Several statewide financial assistance programs provide help to all Portland families as well as the greater Multnomah County. Get information on energy bill assistance, rent help, free clinics, food, and other aid.
Impact Northwest offers rent payment assistance and also transitional housing to families and residents of outer Southeast and Northeast Portland. Access a so called Open Door Policy that is available for all residents of Multnomah County including families, seniors, and low income. Phone (503) 988-6545.
Rescue Mission - The faith based organization helps the poor, homeless, and those seeking help, regardless of religion. Shelter, temporary transitional housing, and help in locating a new home or apartment in Portland Oregon is offered. Other resources from the Rescue Mission can include free meals, case management, and housing and emergency services during cold weather. More.
Neighborhood House Incorporated ((503) 246-1663) provides services and resources to families and individuals in crisis situations. Assistance programs assist low to moderate income and homeless families meet basic human needs such as rent assistance, energy bill help, medically needy motel vouchers, foreclosure prevention tactics, and emergency food.
The non-profit Care to Share serves portions of Portland Oregon. The agency coordinates short term assistance for the needy and families facing an emergency. Some of the resources, such as food and hot meals, are offered by referrals. Other financial aid, such as for paying heating or energy bills, case managers can help low income clients apply. More on Care to Share programs.
Clothing, holiday assistance and basic needs are met by free clothing closets and thrift stores. The Multnomah County region is served by a number of non-profits and churches that offer these items. Some may be free and others may be sold at a low cost. Other goods provided may include furniture, school supplies, winter coats, and toys for the holidays. Learn more.
Government aid and cash assistance - Whether you live in Portland or somewhere else in Multnomah County, the local government offers several resources for basic needs. A focus is on ensuring residents are healthy, so free food is available, including SNAP food stamps. Programs also address medical needs, and can provide prescription medication assistance, health care, and help for medical bills. Read public assistance in Multnomah County
Multnomah region Catholic Charities is a leading social service agency. Churches and the charity provide emergency financial assistance for basic needs such as energy bills, food, and housing costs. Several services focus on immigrants and refugees, including the El Programa Hispano. Case managers can help the working poor and seniors meet a number of other needs as well. Some examples of additional Catholic Charity programs in Portland include income tax clinics, programs for pregnant women, education, and job training resources. Read Portland Oregon Catholic Charity programs.
Saint Vincent De Paul of Portland Social Services may be able to offer temporary assistance for food, heating end energy bills, rental assistance, and utility bill assistance. Provides referrals to other local conferences, churches, and charities. They also work closely with section 8 housing groups. (Click here for more on Section 8). Dial (503) 233-5589.
Transition Projects helps veterans. They operate the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and also Grants and Per Diem. Receive zero interest loans for rent or utility bills. Other aid includes free food, employment, clothing, education, and legal support. Get help in applying for government benefits too. (503) 280-4700.
Cash Oregon can help older Multnomah County residents pay for the Oregon State Elderly Rental Assistance Program. This can assist with housing costs. Address is 2010 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232. Call (503) 243-7765.
Cascade Aids Project is for patients and/or their family members that are impacted by HIV/AIDS. Among other resources, it can provide financial assistance with housing-related expenses, such as rent. It serves people with addressing homelessness, severe medical problems, mental illness, and can help the uninsured and those with adequate health insurance. Even get transportation to medical appointments and linkage to other programs. (503) 223-5907.
Home Forward is based in Portland Oregon. It offers access to emergency rental assistance and subsidized housing to help veterans prevent or end homelessness. Also get help in applying for government benefits. Telephone - (503) 802-8300.
Multnomah Aging & Disability Resource Connection provides information and assistance to residents over the age of 60, senior citizens, and the disabled. Resources include Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA), senior meals and nutrition, transportation, housing assistance (such as home repairs) and more. 421 SW Oak St., Portland, Oregon 97219. Call 503.988.3646 or read Oregon Area Agency on Aging.
Financial assistance and government services - For residents of Multnomah County who have no where else to turn for help, the county runs programs that can serve as a last resort. Low income individuals can get help for paying bills, rent, housing, and medical programs. Read more on emergency assistance in
Northwest Pilot Project provides resources to senior citizens and adults over the age of 55. Assistance in Multnomah County includes loans, direct financial aid and guidance. They also administer eviction prevention and rent help. The homeless may benefit from transitional housing as well as funds to pay for moving costs, a security deposit, or first month’s rent. Get help in locating a new, low income or public housing unit as well. Address is 1430 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201. Dial (503) 227-5605.
Central City Concern Veterans Employment of Portland Oregon also helps veterans and their families. Job search assistance, housing and emergency rent help, and basic needs can be met. Education and job training is also offered. Address is 2 NW 2nd Avenue, or dial (503) 226-7387.
Francis Center, which can be reached at 503-775-6784, provides low income individuals with a three-day supply of emergency food once every 30 days. Also provides used and discounted clothing, information and referral to Oregon and federal government programs, and limited utility bill assistance ($35 maximum; must be enough to cover the bill.
St. Andrew Emergency Services can offer qualified individuals with a monthly food box program, energy bill assistance and occasional rent assistance. (971) 244-0339
Community Services Division administers several resources for the homeless, low income, and teens. They provide housing, heating bill help, and other emergency funds. The location is the Portland area community action agency.
Food pantries and distribution centers in Multnomah CountySome of the places to turn to for food in a crisis or emergency (including holiday meals) include the following. Some of the centers may also provide clothing, or access to on site thrift stores. The listing below is just a sampling. Each of the locations will try to increase the amount of assistance offered during the holiday timeframes. Click here to find additional Portland and Multnomah County food banks.
Several statewide financial assistance programs provide help to all Portland families as well as the greater Multnomah County. Get information on energy bill assistance, rent help, free clinics, food, and other aid.
- Oregon help with utility bills
- Oregon Section 8 housing. Continue.
- Oregon mortgage assistance and foreclosure prevention
- Oregon HUD foreclosure counseling. Read more.
- Free legal aid in Oregon
- Oregon free food pantries and banks. More.
- Oregon health care community clinics. Click here.
- Oregon dental clinics.
Impact Northwest offers rent payment assistance and also transitional housing to families and residents of outer Southeast and Northeast Portland. Access a so called Open Door Policy that is available for all residents of Multnomah County including families, seniors, and low income. Phone (503) 988-6545.
Rescue Mission - The faith based organization helps the poor, homeless, and those seeking help, regardless of religion. Shelter, temporary transitional housing, and help in locating a new home or apartment in Portland Oregon is offered. Other resources from the Rescue Mission can include free meals, case management, and housing and emergency services during cold weather. More.
Neighborhood House Incorporated ((503) 246-1663) provides services and resources to families and individuals in crisis situations. Assistance programs assist low to moderate income and homeless families meet basic human needs such as rent assistance, energy bill help, medically needy motel vouchers, foreclosure prevention tactics, and emergency food.
The non-profit Care to Share serves portions of Portland Oregon. The agency coordinates short term assistance for the needy and families facing an emergency. Some of the resources, such as food and hot meals, are offered by referrals. Other financial aid, such as for paying heating or energy bills, case managers can help low income clients apply. More on Care to Share programs.
Clothing, holiday assistance and basic needs are met by free clothing closets and thrift stores. The Multnomah County region is served by a number of non-profits and churches that offer these items. Some may be free and others may be sold at a low cost. Other goods provided may include furniture, school supplies, winter coats, and toys for the holidays. Learn more.
Government aid and cash assistance - Whether you live in Portland or somewhere else in Multnomah County, the local government offers several resources for basic needs. A focus is on ensuring residents are healthy, so free food is available, including SNAP food stamps. Programs also address medical needs, and can provide prescription medication assistance, health care, and help for medical bills. Read public assistance in Multnomah County
Multnomah region Catholic Charities is a leading social service agency. Churches and the charity provide emergency financial assistance for basic needs such as energy bills, food, and housing costs. Several services focus on immigrants and refugees, including the El Programa Hispano. Case managers can help the working poor and seniors meet a number of other needs as well. Some examples of additional Catholic Charity programs in Portland include income tax clinics, programs for pregnant women, education, and job training resources. Read Portland Oregon Catholic Charity programs.
Saint Vincent De Paul of Portland Social Services may be able to offer temporary assistance for food, heating end energy bills, rental assistance, and utility bill assistance. Provides referrals to other local conferences, churches, and charities. They also work closely with section 8 housing groups. (Click here for more on Section 8). Dial (503) 233-5589.
Transition Projects helps veterans. They operate the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and also Grants and Per Diem. Receive zero interest loans for rent or utility bills. Other aid includes free food, employment, clothing, education, and legal support. Get help in applying for government benefits too. (503) 280-4700.
Cash Oregon can help older Multnomah County residents pay for the Oregon State Elderly Rental Assistance Program. This can assist with housing costs. Address is 2010 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232. Call (503) 243-7765.
Cascade Aids Project is for patients and/or their family members that are impacted by HIV/AIDS. Among other resources, it can provide financial assistance with housing-related expenses, such as rent. It serves people with addressing homelessness, severe medical problems, mental illness, and can help the uninsured and those with adequate health insurance. Even get transportation to medical appointments and linkage to other programs. (503) 223-5907.
Home Forward is based in Portland Oregon. It offers access to emergency rental assistance and subsidized housing to help veterans prevent or end homelessness. Also get help in applying for government benefits. Telephone - (503) 802-8300.
Multnomah Aging & Disability Resource Connection provides information and assistance to residents over the age of 60, senior citizens, and the disabled. Resources include Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA), senior meals and nutrition, transportation, housing assistance (such as home repairs) and more. 421 SW Oak St., Portland, Oregon 97219. Call 503.988.3646 or read Oregon Area Agency on Aging.
Financial assistance and government services - For residents of Multnomah County who have no where else to turn for help, the county runs programs that can serve as a last resort. Low income individuals can get help for paying bills, rent, housing, and medical programs. Read more on emergency assistance in
Northwest Pilot Project provides resources to senior citizens and adults over the age of 55. Assistance in Multnomah County includes loans, direct financial aid and guidance. They also administer eviction prevention and rent help. The homeless may benefit from transitional housing as well as funds to pay for moving costs, a security deposit, or first month’s rent. Get help in locating a new, low income or public housing unit as well. Address is 1430 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201. Dial (503) 227-5605.
Central City Concern Veterans Employment of Portland Oregon also helps veterans and their families. Job search assistance, housing and emergency rent help, and basic needs can be met. Education and job training is also offered. Address is 2 NW 2nd Avenue, or dial (503) 226-7387.
Francis Center, which can be reached at 503-775-6784, provides low income individuals with a three-day supply of emergency food once every 30 days. Also provides used and discounted clothing, information and referral to Oregon and federal government programs, and limited utility bill assistance ($35 maximum; must be enough to cover the bill.
St. Andrew Emergency Services can offer qualified individuals with a monthly food box program, energy bill assistance and occasional rent assistance. (971) 244-0339
Community Services Division administers several resources for the homeless, low income, and teens. They provide housing, heating bill help, and other emergency funds. The location is the Portland area community action agency.
Food pantries and distribution centers in Multnomah CountySome of the places to turn to for food in a crisis or emergency (including holiday meals) include the following. Some of the centers may also provide clothing, or access to on site thrift stores. The listing below is just a sampling. Each of the locations will try to increase the amount of assistance offered during the holiday timeframes. Click here to find additional Portland and Multnomah County food banks.
- Allen Temple Emergency Aid Center - This church provides food boxes and some clothing assistance. Dial (503) 284-1010.
- Casa Trinidad - Provides emergency food, as available, to families in need or facing a crisis. Phone (503) 288-1055.
- Southeast Community Food Pantry ((503) 777-2264)
- Oregon Food Bank - Partners with local churches, charities, and non-profits. The center provides food to those local centers and clients need to call those pantries for help. The Oregon Food Bank can provide referrals and information to the public, but not direct aid. Dial (503) 282-0555