RESOURCES
Before requesting financial aid from PRSG, 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
Plus, check out other resources below.
OTHER RESOURCES
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Organizations in Clark County that provide rent assistance and utility assistance:
Clark Public Utilities LIHEAP Line
Call 855-353-4328 for an appointment
The Salvation Army - Vancouver
Call 360-892-9050
Organizations in Clark County that provide rent assistance and utility assistance:
Clark Public Utilities LIHEAP Line
Call 855-353-4328 for an appointment
The Salvation Army - Vancouver
Call 360-892-9050
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For the PGE electricity assistance program or other energy assistance call 800-542-8818
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FREE FOOD
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Free Food Market
For the families in east Portland, Free Food market in Rockwood (181/E Burnside) every 4th Tuesday from 9-10 AM of each month. (no ID required)
For the families in east Portland, Free Food market in Rockwood (181/E Burnside) every 4th Tuesday from 9-10 AM of each month. (no ID required)
Sunshine Division: FREE Food & Clothing Assistance
http://www.sunshinedivision.org/
We offer food assistance six days a week at our N. Thompson location, four days a week at our SE Stark location, and 24 hour food assistance through our partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, who store Sunshine Division food boxes at each police precinct to be dispatched at any time.
http://www.sunshinedivision.org/
We offer food assistance six days a week at our N. Thompson location, four days a week at our SE Stark location, and 24 hour food assistance through our partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, who store Sunshine Division food boxes at each police precinct to be dispatched at any time.
FREE CLOTHES
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Sunshine Division: FREE Food & Clothing Assistance
http://www.sunshinedivision.org/ We offer food assistance six days a week at our N. Thompson location, four days a week at our SE Stark location, and 24 hour food assistance through our partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, who store Sunshine Division food boxes at each police precinct to be dispatched at any time. Children's Club Inc.
3520 SE Yamhill Street Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 233-2246 Kids can get free birthday toys, school supplies including book bags, shoes, and more. There may also be some basic furniture, including beds. City Team International
Location : 526 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Main phone: (503) 231-9334 When available, will have clothing items for women. In addition, will offer shelter, especially during the winter months and any severe weather in Oregon. Daily meals may be served too. |
Join
Location : 1435 NE 81st Avenue, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97213 Call (503) 232-2031 Provides gloves, food, blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, socks, feminine hygiene items, underwear, winter hats, jackets, razors, and even deodorant. Bridgetown Ministries
Portland, OR 97209 Call (503) 664-0653 Clothing, such as winter coats and other items, are available along with a bike repair service. They also offer personal hygiene, including haircuts. Sunnyside United Methodist Church
Clothing closet address: 3520 SE Yamhill Street Portland, OR 97214 Hotline: (503) 235-8726 The center accepts donations and provides some or all of the following to those who qualify. Receive personal hygiene products, diapers, shampoo, baby hygiene products, household cleaning products, pull ups, new pillows and clothing, socks and undergarments (for adults and children). |
HOUSING
FURNITURE
Free furniture bank of Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah County
There are a few places to call. They try to offer kitchen supplies, pots, pans, beds, sheets, and many other furniture items for free. Call (503) 347-2147 for Tualatin or (503) 235-8786 in Portland Oregon. There will be other kid and adult items provided too.
There are a few places to call. They try to offer kitchen supplies, pots, pans, beds, sheets, and many other furniture items for free. Call (503) 347-2147 for Tualatin or (503) 235-8786 in Portland Oregon. There will be other kid and adult items provided too.
Community Warehouse
Main address - 3969 NE Martin Luther King, Jr.
Portland, Oregon 97212
Call (503) 235-8786 for hours and intake.
Beds, tables, couches, dining chairs, and many other furniture items may be given out. Or get computers, laptops, and vintage goods along with clothes such as suits or pants.
Main address - 3969 NE Martin Luther King, Jr.
Portland, Oregon 97212
Call (503) 235-8786 for hours and intake.
Beds, tables, couches, dining chairs, and many other furniture items may be given out. Or get computers, laptops, and vintage goods along with clothes such as suits or pants.
Free furniture & used stuff in Portland
https://www.letgo.com/en-us/sclx/oregon/multnomah-county/portland/free-stuff
https://www.letgo.com/en-us/sclx/oregon/multnomah-county/portland/free-stuff
Organizations Assisting Refugees in Oregon
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Project Untangled
https://projectuntangled.org/ Project Untangled’s mission is to break the cycles of trauma-related dysfunction through connection, support, education, empowerment, and the mastery of healthy coping skills. Catholic Charities of Oregon https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/ Regardless of faith, Catholic Charities partners with vulnerable populations to achieve solutions to injustice and poverty. Lutheran Community Services NW http://www.lcsnw.org/ Partnering with individuals, families, and communities, Lutheran Community Services Northwest promotes health, justice, and hope. Refugee Care Collective http://refugeecarecollective.org/ RCC focuses on the gaps in care, working within the greater resettlement community to ensure impacting the lives of both refugees that have resided in Portland for years and newly arriving refugees. |
Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization
https://irco.org/ IRCO promotes the integration of the refugee and immigrant communities into a healthy, self-sufficient, and inclusive multi-ethnic society. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees http://emoregon.org/ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon works to improve the lives of Oregonians through community ministry programs, environmental ministry, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and public policy advocacy. Refugee and Immigrant Hospitality Organization http://rihonw.org/ Helping local refugees and immigrants bridge cultural and language barriers so they may thrive in their new communities. Financial Assistance for Single Mothers
https://financialassistanceforsinglemothers.com/ |
Refugee Mental Health Resources
Project Untangled
https://projectuntangled.org/
Project Untangled’s mission is to break the cycles of trauma-related dysfunction through connection, support, education, empowerment, and the mastery of healthy coping skills.
https://projectuntangled.org/
Project Untangled’s mission is to break the cycles of trauma-related dysfunction through connection, support, education, empowerment, and the mastery of healthy coping skills.
Refugee Behavioral Health National and Regional Resource Guide
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/refugee-behavioral-health-region-8.pdf
A PDF containing many links and resources that support the mental health of trauma survivors.
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/refugee-behavioral-health-region-8.pdf
A PDF containing many links and resources that support the mental health of trauma survivors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Immigrant and Refugee Health
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html
The CDC saves lives and protects people through education and resources on diseases, illness and how to prevent and treat them.
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html
The CDC saves lives and protects people through education and resources on diseases, illness and how to prevent and treat them.
Resources For New Refugees
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Samples of videos for refugees
http://www.culturalorientation.net/resources-for-refugees/videos Video interviews with refugees of different backgrounds and age groups designed to consider and discuss. Brochures for welcoming refugees http://www.welcomingrefugees.org/resources A page of archived toolkits, links, webinars, and more to support making diverse communities a more vibrant place for all. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services https://www.uscis.gov/ USCIS is the American government agency that manages lawful immigration to the United States. Bridging Refugee Youth & Children’s Services http://www.brycs.org/ Broadening the scope of collaboration and information among service providers to strengthen services with refugee children and families. |
Migration Policy Institute
https://www.migrationpolicy.org An independent, nonpartisan institute dedicated to analyzing the movement of people globally. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees http://www.unhcr.org/ A UN refugee agency dedicated to saving the lives, protecting the rights, and building a better future for forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Sesame Workshop https://refugee.sesameinternational.org/ A partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Street bringing opportunity and hope to refugee children. International Rescue Committee https://www.rescue.org/ The IRC responds to some of the world’s worst crises, delivering aid that saves lives while paving the way for long-term recovery. |
Organizations Assisting Refugees in Washington State
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Refugee Resettlement Agencies in WA State
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Vancouver Office Address: 3600 Main Street, Suite 200 Vancouver, WA 98663 Phone: (360) 694-5624 https://lcsnw.org/office/vancouver/ |
Refugee Health Screening
Sea Mar Vancouver Medical Clinic - Salmon Creek
Address: 14508 NE 20th Ave Suite 102 Vancouver, WA 98686 Phone: (360) 852-9070 https://www.seamar.org/clark-medical-vancouver-salmon-creek.html |
WA State Benefits
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TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Provides temporary cash and medical help for families in need. Refugees and Immigrants may be eligible for TANF if they meet program criteria. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/48 RCA (Refugee Cash Assistance)
Provides cash assistance to refugees without children during their first eight months in the U.S. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/67 Washington Basic Food Program (SNAP)
Formerly known as Food Stamps, is Washington State’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides food assistance for low-income individuals and families. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/55 |
State Food Assistance Program (FAP)
Legal immigrants who meet all the Basic Food requirements except citizenship or alien status. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/state-food-assistance-program-fap Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five in order to promote and support good health. WIC Clinic in Vancouver: Sea Mar East Vancouver WIC Clinic. https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/WIC Basic Food Programs
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food |
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Refugee Medical Assistance (RCA)
Provides medical services for up to eight months. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/refugee-assistance-program/refugee-medical-assistance Child Care Subsidy Program
Help for working families to pay for child care. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/49 Apple Health
Federal Medicaid program, administered by the Washington State Health Care Authority. https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/apple-health-medicaid-coverage |
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Federally funded program that helps qualified [Clark Public Utilities] customers with their home heating costs. https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/residential-customers/financial-assistance/all-financial-assistance-programs/home-energy-assistance-program/ Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Program: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/housing-and-essential-needs
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Emergency Assistance
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Vancouver location: 800 NE 136th Ave #110, Vancouver, WA 98684 Phone: (360) 397-0002 https://www.dshs.wa.gov DSHS Office (Food, cash or medical assistance)
Columbia River Community Service Office 800 NE 136th Avenue, Suite 110 Vancouver, WA 98684 https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/30097 |
DSHS Office (Disability support)
Vancouver DDA Field Office 907 Harney St, Suite 200 Vancouver, WA 98660 https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/30227 https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/emergency-programs
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