Income, Money, and Job Training

Financial support is available. This section organizes information into multiple categories: utilities, rent, cash assistance, Transportation, and job training. The brightly highlighted blocks have the subtopic listed. Underneath each subtopic, there are resource links.

Click on the drop-down arrow next to the text for information about the link. Click on the link to be directed to that resource.

Oregon area resource line, dial 2-1-1 or connect online at 211info.org

Multnomah County Common Application Program
Apply to 18 different Multnomah county programs through one application.

  • Multnomah County has created a Common Services Application to help people apply for up to 18 community programs. Now, you can use just one application to apply for as many programs as you want at one time, if you meet the basic requirements.

    Don’t see a program you want to apply for listed below?  Please visit multco.us or call 211 for additional community programs. 

    Need Support?

    If you need assistance with your online application or multi-language services, contact FORWARD at:

    Phone: 1-855-582-3973

    Email: multnomahcommon@forwardplatform.zendesk.com

    Click herefor more information.

Utilities
Find financial support for paying gas, electric, and water/sewer utilities.

  • Customers needing financial relief, or worried about disconnection can find information and resources here.

    Click here for more information.

  • Customers needing financial relief, or worried about disconnection can find information and resources here.

    Click here for more information.

  • If you’re struggling to pay your sewer, stormwater, and water bill, we can help. Learn how to apply for a discount on your bill and view other resources for lowering your bill.

    Click here for more information.

  • Customers needing financial relief, or worried about disconnection can find information and resources here.

    Click here for more information.

Rent
Support and resources to help pay rent, housing, and legal assistance with maintaining housing.

  • CAT provides information on renters' rights (and has a hotline for questions), tenants education programming, and provides advocacy and organizing support.

    Click here for more information.

  • Legal services, and support for renters - coordinates with the Legal Aid Services of Oregon

    Click here for more information.

  • 211 is a one-stop shop for all the community resources and services in Portland and throughout Oregon. 211 has updated information about the availability of rent assistance shelters and emergency services for those in need. You can dial 211 for help locating any community service in the Portland

    Click here for more information.

  • Home Forward offers several programs to help people pay their rent.

    Click here for more information.

  • Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives (PCRI)(link is external) provides affordable housing and associated services that achieve family stability, self-sufficiency, and resident wealth creation.

    Click here for more information.

  • The Rose City Resource Guide, published by StreetRoots, is a guide to public services and assistance programs throughout metro Portland.

    Click here for more information.

Cash Assistance
Unemployment, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

  • If you were laid off, this link takes you to Oregon State Unemployment Insurance application information where you can find out if you qualify. State information about layoffs can be found here.

    Click here for more information.

  • Application to cash assistance benefits through TANF.

    Click here for more information.

Transportation Access to local transportation support.

  • Ride Connection is a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. Our transportation services help people access the goods and services they need to survive and thrive. By giving people the means to get around, we offer independence, inclusion, and access to healthcare.

    Click here for more information.

  • Honored Citizen is our reduced fare for seniors age 65+, people on Medicare, people with disabilities, people who qualify based on income, veterans and active-duty military.

    Click here for more information.

Job Training and Supports Programming Job training and support programming

  • Oregon labor market information system, job search database and skills development.

    Click here for more information.

  • Vocational rehabilitation, job skills training, and job placement for people with disabilities

    Click here for more information.

  • Apprenticeship programs give workers high-quality on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

    Use these tools and resources to become an apprentice, start a program, or manage an existing program.

    Click here for more information.

  • Oregon Tradeswomen helps transform lives by building community and economic independence through empowerment, training, career education, advocacy, and leadership development in the skilled trades. Oregon Tradeswomen’s commitment to help women achieve economic independence is integrated in our values, programs, advocacy, and direct service work.

    Click here for more information.

  • To provide vocational opportunities to people with disabilities
    as well as others with barriers to employment.

    Click here for more information.