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Online Citizenship Classes
Fall Term begins Tuesday, October 5th, 2021. Lutheran Community Services Northwest Citizenship & ESL Program will offer FREE Virtual Citizenship classes for ESL speakers AND N-400 application services with DOJ accredited immigration counselors. Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for citizenship 90 days before their 5 year anniversary or 3 Read more…
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Regional Arts & Culture Council Grant
Make | Learn | Build Grant The Make|Learn|Build grant program supports artists, creatives, organizations, and businesses in making work, gaining skills, or building up a business as we continue to respond to community needs. This grant program is designed to address the various ways the arts community in the tri-county region need Read more…
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RAINmaker Virtual Accelerator
Applications are open for RAIN’s (virtual) Free Digital Sales & Marketing Accelerator Apply Here Due: September 10th The RAINmaker Accelerator is hosted online via Zoom & Slack and available to any Oregon startup/small business. The RAINmaker Accelerator is designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of taking their business online or elevating their online Read more…
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Rent Assistance Open 8.3.21
Historic Parkrose Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative (NPI) is partnering with the Portland Housing Bureau and Home Forward to provide rent assistance. The second round for rent assistance grants is now open and accepting applications on a first come first serve basis. Here is the inquiry form that also specifies eligibility The COVID-19 Emergency Read more…
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Cooling Centers / Help When It’s Hot (7/29/21)
Map of Portland Cooling Centers, Libraries, Places with Water Cooling centers and other cool spaces will be open Thursday and Friday, July 29-30. For a map of cool spaces, view this interactive map of cool spaces, as hours and locations may change. People can call 211 if they need assistance getting to a Read more…
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Seeking Vendors: Parkrose Marketplace
CLICK HERE to Register Parkrose Marketplace Monthly Market From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located on NE 108th & NE Sandy Blvd. (10750 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97220) Upcoming Market Dates: Sat/Sun Aug 21/22; Sat/Sun Sept 25/26; Sat/Sun Oct 23/24 NEW REGISTRATION RULES. PLEASE READ EVEN IF YOU HAVE Read more…
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Portland Parks and Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play
PP&R is providing free meals for youth this summer. No application or income requirements needed. For locations, times, and safety guidelines, please see flyer below (English and Spanish) or visit their website Mobile Lunch + Play Seeks to expand the program directly to children and families at apartment complexes and parks Read more…
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Portland Cooling Centers 6.24.21
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility has put out a statewide list of cooling shelters to beat the heat this weekend. CLICK HERE to see a list of cooling centers in Oregon.
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Artist Submissions- PNMC Festival
The Pacific Northwest Multi-Cultural (PNMC) Readers Series & Film Festival is launching its inaugural year as a virtual festival based in Portland, Oregon. The festival will be from August 20-22, 2021. PNMC Festival will provide an artistic platform for artists of color and indigenous artists to showcase their scripts and Read more…
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Arts Empowerment Program- City of Portland
The Arts Empowerment Program assists artists and arts organization get permits. We focus on assisting Black, Indigenous, People of Color and persons with disabilities. How we will support you Answering questions about the permit processes Researching your potential site before you sign a lease or contract Finding solutions and problem solving for projects in process Read more…
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FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP FOR REFUGEES
Learn essential skills and build sound habits to grow your and your family’s financial future. COURSE 1 Currency review Needs vs wants, and the four walls of expenses COURSE 2 Creating SMART goals Budgeting COURSE 3 Banking (checking accounts, debit cards vs. credit cards) Credit scores (What is healthy credit? Read more…
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SNAP Food Benefits May Update
Starting in March 2020, the federal government approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments to give recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic There are two important federal changes to the SNAP Emergency Allotments in May 2021 Households that are already receiving the maximum SNAP benefits for their household Read more…
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Mental Health Resources
Mental health support is available from Lines for Life, a suicide prevention organization with specific resources for youth, military personnel and their families, and those affected by substance abuse problems. Visit here or call one of their helplines Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 In Spanish: 1-888-628-9454 Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357 Military Helpline: 1-888-457-4838 Senior Loneliness Line: 503-200-1633 Youthline: 1-877-968-8491 or text Read more…
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BIPOC Staffed Crisis Line
Lines for Life sponsors a BIPOC resource staffed by and focused on supporting BIPOC citizens in trauma. It’s a Crisis Line for Racial Equity Support At this time, while under examination for efficacy, funding has covered 40 hours only. We are hoping to get the word out far and wide so Read more…
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Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)
As of May 19th, qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, may apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) To learn more and apply, CLICK HERE This is offered regardless of citizenship or immigration status and will Read more…
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One-Stop Resource for Food Needs
NeedFood.Oregon.gov is a one-stop website for new and existing food needs during the pandemic. It also has flyers and social media images in 11 languages for partners. Visit this site to find: Food pantries, pick-up sites and delivery options SNAP and WIC resources Meals on Wheels Additional food assistance resources Follow Read more…
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Pandemic EBT Update
Oregon has been approved to provide Pandemic EBT for the 2020-21 school year. This round of Pandemic EBT provides families financial support to cover the cost of school meals during school closures, reduced hours and attendance, or remote learning. Pandemic EBT benefits are provided automatically to children: That are approved Read more…
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Refugee Education Fund
Do you identify as a Refugee or Immigrant, and have an interest in pursuing a career in the field of mental health? Lutheran Community Services Northwest wants to help pay for your education and training! Scholarships will be awarded for any and all training, certifications, and degrees that are needed Read more…
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Enrollment Application Opens May 12!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The Federal Communications Commission launched a temporary program to help families and households get connected to the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per Read more…
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Get help for domestic violence situations during COVID-19
The Multnomah County Family Violence Coordinating Council (FVCC) invites you to sign up for bi-monthly newsletters and training announcements. The FVCC shares information to the community related to domestic and sexual violence, including free and low cost training opportunities, program updates, new or changing resources, and policy news. If interested, Read more…
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FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths
In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 fordeaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by thepandemic. To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, the policy states: The applicant must be a Read more…
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Food Box Deliveries
Ride Connection is partnering with food pantries to provide free food boxes to those in need with contactless food delivery. Deliveries can be made to your door once a week. To schedule your food box delivery, contact our partners at the Oregon Food Bank (503) 505-7061. How you can sign Read more…
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Ride Connection Provides Free Rides to Vaccine Clinics
Ride Connection is providing free rides to vaccine clinics for people age 60+ and people with disabilities who have appointments. Spanish flyer below. Rides to Vaccines Once you have confirmed your vaccine appointment, call Ride Connection to schedule your free ride to get there. They can book your trip with Read more…
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Information about Public Charge
Seek public benefits/public charge legal advice from Legal Aid/Oregon Law Center’s Public Benefits Hotline at 1-800-520-5292. Stay informed about changes to Public Charge by checking Oregon Immigration Resource and Protecting Immigrant Families.
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City of Portland Advisory Body Recruitments
CLICK HERE for a list of current open recruitments (see “Upcoming Events” on right side panel). All advisory body positions are volunteer positions. Full descriptions of the position and instructions on how to apply are posted on the City of Portland Job Opportunities website; to find the advisory body postings on the Read more…
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Scholarship Opportunity- Oregon Active Transportation Summit
Click here to apply The Street Trust understands the registration fee may be a barrier to attend the Oregon Active Transportation Summit (OATS). We are committed to listening to and standing in partnership with women, communities of color, and people with disabilities, as we work to reduce racial, gendered, and mobility Read more…