Before requesting financial aid from PRSG, please check out these main resources:
* SNAP: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides food-purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people living in the United States.
www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/About-SNAP.aspx
(503) 731-4018
www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/About-SNAP.aspx
(503) 731-4018
* TANF: The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children while they strive to become self-sufficient. Cash assistance is intended to meet a family's basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and utilities. Most cash benefits in Oregon are issued via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. This is also known as an Oregon Trail Card.
www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/CASH/Pages/Apply-TANF.aspx
www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/CASH/Pages/Apply-TANF.aspx
* SSI: Supplemental Security Income is a United States government means-tested welfare program that provides cash assistance and health care coverage to people with low-income and limited assets who are either aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/Pages/disability-benefits.aspx
(800) 772-1213
www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/Pages/disability-benefits.aspx
(800) 772-1213
* IRCO: Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (for jobs, English classes, etc.) promotes the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multi-ethnic society.
https://irco.org/
(503) 234-1541
https://irco.org/
(503) 234-1541
COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES
How can clients request assistance from PRSG?
If you are a PRSG client who needs assistance, please do the following:
If you don't have a volunteer, please do the following:
Thank you and we are happy to serve you!
- Speak with your volunteer (if you have one) about the need. Work with the volunteer to look for available resources other than PRSG. If no other resources are available, you should work with the volunteer to complete the "Financial Aid Request" form on this page.
If you don't have a volunteer, please do the following:
- Arabic speakers can contact Ala at ala@pdxrsg.org, or text/call her at 971-427-0173.
- Pashto & Dari speakers can contact Elaha at elaha@pdxrsg.org, or text/call her at 971-427-0174.
Thank you and we are happy to serve you!
PRSG FINANCIAL AID REQUEST
* Note that you must look for resources to help the client's financial needs before asking PRSG for aid. Thank you!
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