RESOURCES
Before requesting assistance make sure you've checked out the following:
* 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 the other resources below.
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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.
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 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)
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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. |
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. |
ASSISTANCE REQUEST
- FOR VOLUNTEER USE ONLY -
- ONE-TIME Assistance Request - Please click HERE.
- 2 MONTHS OR MORE financial aid - Please follow these instructions:
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b. Save the form on your device (computer, etc).
c. Email the saved form to PRSG at: yasser@pdxrsg.org so we can send it to ISOS on your behalf for approval.
c. Email the saved form to PRSG at: yasser@pdxrsg.org so we can send it to ISOS on your behalf for approval.
DOCUMENTS
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Non-Profits Referral Information - 11/4/2019
PRSG Release of Information Form (ROI)
PRSG Release of Information Form (ROI) - Education
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IRCO Legal Consultation Request Form
Immigration Attorneys List
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