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Community Resources and Referrals
When you need help - you need to find the right services and resources as quickly as possible. The following resources can guide you in finding the resources you and your family may need.
Affordable Housing Resources
 Find Rental Housing Resources in your area pdf file 211info.org - Search database for local resources
pdf file Oregon Housing Centers
pdf file Oregon low cost rental housing (OHCS funded)
pdf file Rental Assistance administered by local agencies 
pdf file Section 8 Affordable Apartment Search (HUD) 
pdf file Section 8 Housing: Apply with an Oregon Housing Authority
pdf file Section 8 Housing: Common questions 
pdf file Senior Affordable Housing in Oregon
Portland/Metro Referral Resources
pdf file HousingConnections.org 
Provides links to affordable, accessible and special needs housing, housing services, and housing information in the Portland metro area. Resources are available for both renters and landlords.
pdf file OregonHelps.org
Try this web site to find out if your family can get help from 28 different services. The housing database includes many of the HUD's section 8 properties.
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Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance pdf file 211info.org
Search database for local resources
pdf file Emergency Housing Referral Agency List
pdf file Oregon Housing Centers
Affordable Housing Resources
Landlord and Tenant Resources in Oregon pdf file Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Information about your rights and options under the fair housing law.
pdf file Landlord and Tenant Information
Find landlord and tenant law information on-line for situations other than living in manufactured home in parks. 
Oregon Bar Association's Website
or use their Telelaw Library Hotline: 1.800.452.4776
pdf file Tenant Association
Agency operated by tenant volunteers that strive to assist other tenants in rental situations. 
Website at www.oregoncat.org.
pdf file Manufactured Dwelling Park Living
The Oregon Manufactured Communities Resource Center offers confidential, neutral services and information about manufactured dwelling parks in Oregon to promote cooperative community relationships and positive alternatives to the court system. This is a state-wide service program.
Affordable Housing Resources
OregonFoodBank.org - Find a regional center near you pdf file
OregonFoodBank.org 
The Oregon Food Bank is a nonprofit, charitable organization, and is the hub of a statewide network of 20 regional food banks and 884 agencies.
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Affordable Housing Resources
Manufactured and Mobile Home Living in Oregon - Neutral and Positive Services pdf file
Manufactured Communities Resource Center (MCRC)
The MCRC offers confidential, neutral services and information about manufactured dwelling parks in Oregon to promote cooperative community relationships and positive alternatives to the court system. This is a state-wide service program.
Affordable Housing Resources
Seniors on fixed income - find low cost housing on HUD's website pdf file
Are you a Senior Citizen living on a fixed income?
Get Section 8 housing, contact a Housing Authority in your area.
Visit HUD's frequently asked questions for helpful information.
pdf file Oregon State Assistance and Resource Directory
Provided by Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)
pdf file Oregon Community Resource Directory 
Get access to workforce and social services in Oregon.
Supported by the Oregon Employment Department.
pdf file Elders In Action 
Elders in Action works to solve problems, tackle important
issues and help businesses and communities better serve the older customer.
pdf file Area Agencies On Aging - State of Oregon 
Provides information and assistance on case management,
in-home care, community-based car, nursing homes and
nutrituion to the aging and disabled
Affordable Housing Resources
Energy Payment Assistance - Find help paying your electric bill pdf file

Electric Bill Payment Assistance & Weatherization Services
Get help with energy bill payment assistance and weatherization services. Contact a Community Action Center closest to you for assistance.
Affordable Housing Resources
Legal Assistance with free legal information for low income Oregonians. pdf file FREE Legal Assistance
OregonLawHelp.org
Low-income Oregonians may qualify for FREE legal assistance.
pdf file Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) 
Legal Aid Services of Oregon is a non-profit organization that provides representation on civil cases to low-income clients throughout Oregon.
 
Affordable Housing Resources
Oregon Resource Directories - Find a variety of Oregon Resources for your need pdf file 
Oregon State Assistance and Resource Directory
Provided by Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)
pdf file Oregon Community Resource Directory 
Get access to workforce and social services in Oregon.
Supported by the Oregon Employment Department.
Affordable Housing Resources
Find Federal Benefits and Information On-line pdf file
Government and Nationwide Services
Info.gov has many ways to contact the federal government about virtually any question or concern. Use their benefits locator for federal and state benefits.
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pdf file FirstGov.gov provides a complete search of government collection of topical and citizen-focused links. En Español.
Affordable Housing Resources
Find Ways to Improve Your Family's Economic Wellbeing
pdf file
www.211info.org
Search database for local resources
2-1-1 is the three digit number set aside by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in July 2000 for the sole purpose of providing health and human service information and referral.
pdf file BeeHivePortland.org
Learn about information and resources on improving things that matter in your life: money, health, jobs, school and family.