Assistance programs from Oregon Care to Share in Portland area.
A leading non-profit charity in the Portland and Beaverton Oregon area is Care to Share. The organization works to provide emergency financial assistance to income qualified residents that are struggling. Programs range from a free food pantry to meals, limited financial help with utility bills and more. Find details below in assistance programs from Care to Share in Oregon, and note they are also part of the overall resource center in Beaverton.
The group works with local churches, government agencies, and non-profits in an effort to help the less fortunate. The objective is to assist low income people and families through crisis situations. Many referrals are offered by the organization and they will connect them with other regional services or public assistance if needed.
Get financial help from Care to Share
Care and Share will not only help people with utilities (as their funds allow) but they also assistance with applications to other services, such as utility company assistance programs in Oregon. As providing referrals is a key function of the Care to Share Resource Center
Heating bill assistance and grant money may be offered by Oregon Heat and Care to Share. This resource will have limited funding and restrictions in place. Oregon Heat is another regional charity organization that serves the state including the greater Portland area. When possible, the group may offer assistance to clients who are out of fuel, facing shut-off, or that have already had their power disconnected.
Water bill assistance may be provided by Care To Share. The agency administers assistance to clients in danger of being shut-off. If your water has already been disconnected then you may qualify for help too. All funding will be provided by Tualatin Valley Water District, City of Beaverton, and Clean Water Service Employees.
The only housing support from Care to Share is a shelter. Other than that, resources are limited. They won’t offer rental assistance, transportation costs, school supplies, cash, motel room vouchers or reimbursement for storage.
Free meals and food from Care to Share
Food may be offered by local pantries, churches, and other groups in partnership with the charity. Care to Share will often have information on these locations in Multnomah County and Portland. Most of the local charities may have enough food or groceries to last a few days. There are also many other Multnomah County food banks for low-income to try.
- When it comes to food and groceries their primary service is to offer intake for telephone requests for emergency food. The organization will then refer the caller to a nearby church for pick-up or delivery. The local Beaverton and Portland churches will then use their volunteers to assist in deliveries and distribution of the free food or meals at their locations.
Another option is after hours food or maybe a hot meal. This is available at the Hillsboro Family Shelter13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005 (call (503) 591-9025). This particular shelter is located next to the MAX line. For those that are low income and homeless and need a family style meal, Faith Café is an option. This particular site is Beaverton, Bethel Congregational Church at 5150 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005, call (503) 646-1191.
- Another option is a free lunch which can be served at St Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton. Or inquire into emergency food services at Christ's Table in 12208 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229, call (503) 644-3156.
Many part of Beaverton and Multnomah County are supported by Care to Share. The organization focuses it assistance and resources on Beaverton, Aloha, and Portland Oregon area residents that meet income limits and other criteria. Tens of thousands of dollars in funds will be passed out yearly in partnership with local churches and pantries. They will also provide thousands of dollars for water, heating, and other utility bills.
Contact information
While not everyone will qualify for help, referrals may also be offered. To learn more, call Care to Share. For food, dial 503-591-9025. Utility help call 503-726-0407. Or the water program can be reached at 503-924-3129. The main location is 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005 or dial (503) 591-9025.
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