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• 211 link (www.211info.org)

  Call 211 for information on severe weather shelters, food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent and utility assistance, health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, community health clinics, mental health crisis services, and drug and alcohol intervention, job training, child care, after-school programs and other health and human service providers. Visit www.211info.org.
  

• Upcoming Events:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

• Check back regularly for future event postings.

• Tax Assistance:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Free Tax Classes and Free Tax Preparation Assistance and Filing

    View flyer for more information (PDF)

  • Possible income tax deductions for personal expenses incurred while volunteering

    Possible income tax deductions for personal expenses incurred on behalf of a charity (PDF)

  • CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Oregon

    In partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, CASH Oregon provides year-round free tax preparation and filing at the Lloyd Center Mall. During the tax season, Cash Oregon operates sites in Washington County as noted below.
  • Volunteers are needed to help people with their taxes including tax preparers, greeters, and interpreters. If you would like to volunteer please contact CASH Oregon and ask them how you can help!
    www.cashoregon.org
    Phone: (503) 243-7765
    • Beaverton City Library by appointment only (503) 644.2197:
      • Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005-2883
        • Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m
        • Tuesday, Friday, & Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Elsie Stuhr Center by appointment only (503) 614-4004:
      • 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005
        • Thursday - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

  • AARP - National

    This Web site provides information about how to find AARP Tax Aide sites using a specific zip code, city, or county.
    www.aarp.org/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.do
    Phone: (888) 227-7669 / Spanish Line (877) 627-3350

  • Taxpayer Advocate Service

    The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an IRS program that provides an independent review to try and resolve tax problems which have not been resolved through normal channels. Can assist in cases where taxpayers are facing hardships.
    www.irs.gov
    Phone: (503) 326-2333 or (877) 777-4778 for the National Taxpayer Advocate Services

  • Internal Revenue Service - Portland

    This program provides the public with recorded information regarding federal income tax topics. To check on the status of a refund, call (800) 829-1954. See Web site to download forms and instructions and learn about tax credits you may be eligible for this year.
    www.irs.gov
    Phone: (800) 829-1040 Tax Assistance Line
    
    

    www.irs.gov/FREEFILE
    The Free File program provides free federal income tax preparation and electronic filing for eligible taxpayers through a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies. Many companies offer free or paid state tax preparation and e-filing services. Go to this Web site to find out if you are eligible and locations near you.

    www.irs.gov/EITC
    The Earned Income Tax Credit or the EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to have a filing requirement. Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. English & Spanish available online.

  • Oregon State - Department of Revenue

    The Oregon Department of Revenue administers Oregon tax laws and collects taxes for over thirty programs. This office provides online tax filing, free state tax payer information assistance year-round and state and federal tax filing preparation referral during the federal tax season.
    www.oregon.gov/DOR
    Phone: (971) 673-0700 in Portland or (800) 356-4222 for the State Toll Free Number

• Pet Assistance :

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Oregon Humane Society

    Provides public education regarding humane treatment of animals, program provides shelter for homeless animals, places animals in homes and offers financial assistance for spaying and neutering and burial services.
    www.oregonhumane.org
    Phone: (503) 285-7722

  • Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund

    Portland Metro and Scappoose. Coordinates adn distributes coupons for area clinics offering discounted spay/neuter services. Referral hotline to help guardians find the most convenient service. Up-to-the minute info on all programs to make Spay/Neuter accessible and affordable for everyone.
    www.oregonspayneuter.org
    Phone: (503) 286-2411

  • Washington County Animal Services - Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter

    Provides adoption centers for dogs and cats, lost and found/pet reunions, spay/neuter awareness/education, emergency veterinary rescue services, humane and safety education, pet identification (microchip implants), cat identification tags and euthanasia. All animals are sterilized before adoption. Conducts cruelty investigations and rescue services for confined dogs in addition to providing humane and safety animal education, dog licensing, dog bite investigations, and livestock kill investigations.
    www.co.washington.or.us/pets
    Phone: (503) 846-7041

  • Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates (POPPA)

    Spay/neuter referral & assistance for cats, rabbits, and ferals.
    www.poppainc.org
    Phone: (503) 626-4070

  • Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA)

    An organizaton whose primary mission is to improve the living conditions and adoptability of sheltered animals.
    www.ofosa.org
    Phone: (503) 747-7818

  • Animal Aid

    Portland Metro Area, provides assistance (grants & loans) for those with income-based need. Administers POPPA spay/neuter funding.
    www.animalaidpdx.org
    Phone: (503) 292-6628

  • Spay/Neuter Assistance Plan (SNAP)

    Provides spay/neuter discount certificates worth $20 for males/$30 for females. For guardians with low or no income only. Apply in-person at Oregon Humane Society, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland. Must bring photo id and proof of income. OHS also administers a special loan program for dogs (and cats not able to utilize SNAP) of up to $50 per animal. Guardians can apply online.
    www.oregonhumane.org
    Phone: (503) 285-7722 Ext. 224

  • Portland Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA)

    PVMA represents over 370 member veterinarians, association makes referrals to member veterinarians by geographical location or by specialty for information concerning pet care, feeding, diseases, vaccinations, and veterinary services.
    www.portlandvma.org
    Phone: (503) 228-7387

  • DoveLewis

    DoveLewis is an animal hospital which provides emergency and critical care 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, outside of regular veterinary office hours and during holiday periods.
    www.dovelewis.org
    Phone: (503) 228-7281

  • Cherish the Animals/Tom and Mom Cat Special

    Serving the Portland Metro Area and Salem, this organization provides low cost spay/neuter funding assistance and referral service for cats of low-income guardians. Funding fluctuates. Space is extremely limited.
    Phone: (503) 234-7182

  • Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon

    Serving Western Oregon and SW Washington. Trap, neuter, and return (TNR) of stray and feral cats. Caregivers trap and bring cats to clinic, then return with a commitment to continue caring for the cats on a permanent basis.
    www.feralcats.com
    Phone: (503) 797-2606

  • Cat Adoption Team (CAT)

    The Cat Adoption Team's Cat Food Bank distributes free cat and kitten food and litter to cat owners in financial need regardless of their geographic location.
    www.catadoptionteam.org
    Phone: (503) 925-8903

  • Second Chance Companions

    Assists in finding responsible homes for homeless pets or pets about to become homeless to include foster care, volunteer opportunities for children and adults adn referrals to affordable spay/neuter programs.
    www.sccpets.com
    Phone: (503) 687-4569

  • Indigo Rescue

    Indigo Rescue is a volunteer animal rescue organization that launches and maintains programs to assist county animal shelters. Through partnerships formed with shelters, Indigo Rescue intervenes by taking animals who have run out of time in the shelter environment, rehabilitating them in foster homes before placing them in adoptive homes.
    www.indigorescue.org
    (503) 626-7222

Medical and Dental Services:

Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

  Provider of high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare.
  www.virginiagarcia.org
  Phone: (503) 352-6000

• Essential Health Clinic - Free Urgent Healthcare

  Free urgent healthcare for children and adults without health insurance or access to medical care. We treat acute infections (ears, eyes, skin, bladder, etc.), fevers, recent onset of acute pain, serious cough, cold, and congestion, rashes, asthma, gastric distress, minor burns, and minor injuries (sprains).

  Services not provided. The clinic is not set up to provide general physical exams, immunizations, care for long term ailments of many years duration (i.e. low back pain), treatment for depression or anxiety, prenatal care, or emergency or trauma care (refer immediately to the Emergency Dept.).

  No appointment needed. Random numbers are given out at 5 p.m. Please do not arrive before 5 p.m. Expect to be here 3 to 4 hours. Everyone will have a consultation with a registered nurse, however, not everyone will see a doctor.

  Hillsboro Location: Monday & Thursday @ 5 p.m. (except holidays)
  266 W Main St. MS68, Hillsboro, OR 97123
  Located in the Washington County Health Department Clinic - one block down from the MAX Hatfield Government Center.

  Tigard Location: Wednesday @ 5 p.m. (except holidays)
  15296 SW Royalty Parkway, Tigard, OR 97224
  Located in the Washington County Health Department Clinic - Tigard, off of Hwy 99W, behind Les Schwab

  Services are provided to clients regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

  http://essentialhealthclinic.org
  Call (503) 846-4919 for recorded information.

• City of Beaverton Prescription Discount Card

  The prescription discount card can be used anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance. This new program includes an average savings of 20 percent.
  • The card is free and provides coverage for all family members.
  • It even covers medications for your pet (medication must be a covered human medication. Medications made exclusively for animals are not covered).
  • Nine out of ten pharmacies nation¬wide participate in the program.
  • A free brochure with more details will be available at the Beaverton Library or at docs/prescription_discount_card.pdf (PDF)
  • This program is provided for you by the City of Beaverton through collaboration with the National League of Cities.

• Partnership for Prescription Assistance

  The Partnership for Prescription Assistance is a patient-assistance program clearinghouse that helps low-income patients apply for free or reduced-priced prescription drugs. They help qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free. Learn more by visiting the following Web site or calling the toll free number below.
  www.pparx.org
  Phone: 1-888-4PPA-NOW (Call center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  

• Oregon Prescription Drug Program

  www.opdp.org
  (800) 913-4146
  All Oregon residents are qualified for this prescription discount card program that gives discounts on ALL drugs. Go to www.opdp.org to check prices online.
  

• Clothing:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Beaverton School District Clothes Closet

    Free clothing for students in grades K-12 for families with limited income. An admit slip is required from child's school.
    www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/community/clothes-closet
    Phone: (503) 591-4443

  • Beaverton Seventh Day Adventist

    Church offers food, clothing, and other basic essential services to those in need.
    www.beavertonsda.com
    Phone: (503) 646-9828

  • Care to Share

    Care To Share coordinates assistance to individuals and families who seek emergency food and other basic needs including help with rent or utilities. Our aim is to help people through crisis situations and to connect them with other community services if continual support is needed.
    http://caretosharehelp.org/
    Phone: (503) 591-9025

  • Love INC

    Coordinates with local churches to meet client needs (food, clothing, furniture etc.). Intake center open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    www.loveincbeaverton.org
    Phone: (503) 336-5946

  • Sunset Presbyterian Helping Hands

    Provides various services including a food and clothing pantry.
    www.sunsetpres.org
    Phone: (503) 292-9293

• Employment:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • State of Oregon Employment Department

    Vision: Support Business — Promote Employment
    www.employment.oregon.gov
    Phone: 877-877-1781

• Finding Housing:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Housing Connections

    Provides an array of information to help renters find housing in the Portland region (Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah, and Washington Counties).
    www.housingconnections.org
    Phone: (503) 802-8562

  • Outside In

    Transitional Housing provides youth with a home as they move toward independent living.
    www.outsidein.org
    Phone: (503) 535-3800

• Food:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Food Stamps

    Nutrition program to improve the health and well being of low-income families.
    www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/foodstamps/foodstamps.shtml
    Phone: (503) 945-5600

  • Sunshine Pantry

    Local pantry for local families providing food, clothing, household items, toys, and toiletries.
    www.sunshinepantry.org
    Phone: (971) 506-7827

  • Care to Share

    Care To Share coordinates assistance to individuals and families who seek emergency food and other basic needs including help with rent or utilities. Our aim is to help people through crisis situations and to connect them with other community services if continual support is needed.
    http://caretosharehelp.org/
    Phone: (503) 591-9025

• Homeless Shelters:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Community Action Hillsboro Family Shelter

    Families may live in the shelter for five weeks. During that time staff help residents make a plan for housing and other needs in order to obtain long –term self reliance and stability.
    www.caowash.org/housing.php#Shelter
    Phone: (503) 648-6646

  • Family Bridge

    Family Bridge serves homeless families with children by providing them shelter, meals, help and hope so that they may achieve stability and self –sufficiency.
    www.family-bridge.org
    Phone: (503) 844-2919

  • Good Neighbor Center

    Shelter located in Tigard for families.
    www.goodneighborcenter.org
    Phone: (503) 443-6084

  • Janus Youth Programs

    Provides a network of over 20 programs including emergency and short-term shelter.
    www.janusyouth.org
    Phone: (503) 233-6090

  • Open Door Counseling Center

    Single homeless persons in Washington County may call the Open Door Counseling Center, which is a day shelter where clients can obtain food, do laundry and take showers.
    www.opendoorcc.net/od
    Phone: 1-866-640-6689 (Toll Free)

  • Portland Rescue Mission Crisis Intervention Services

    Breaking the cycle of homelessness.
    www.portlandrescuemission.org
    Phone for Men’s Burnside Facility : (503) 906-7619
    Phone for Shepherd’s Door Women & Children Facility: (503) 256-2353

  • Transition Projects Inc.

    Non –profit whose mission is to serve people’s basic needs as they transition from homelessness to housing.
    www.tprojects.org
    Phone: (503) 823-4930

• Housing Assistance:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Community Action — Emergency Rent Assistance

    In partnership with local faith-based organizations, CAO allocates emergency rent assistance on a very limited basis.
    www.communityaction4u.org
    Phone: (503) 615-0770

  • St. Vincent DePaul Washington County

    This office of the St. Vincent de Paul refers callers to the appropriate SVDP conference in Washington County based on the caller ’s need and location.
    Phone: (503) 648-5097

• Transportation:

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Ride Connection

    Helps low income families, seniors, and those with disabilities find transportation.
    http://rideconnection.org/services/index.htm
    Phone: (503) 226-0700 TTY: (503) 528-1730

  • TriMet Lift Paratransit Program

    TriMet's LIFT Program is a shared-ride public transportation service for people who are unable to use buses or MAX due to a disability or disabling health condition.
    http://trimet.org/lift/index.htm
    Phone: (503) 802-8000 Option #2 TTY: (503) 962-8058

• Utility Bill Assistance

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Community Action — Energy Assistance Program

    Assisting low –income households with heating and electricity costs.
    www.caowash.org/energy.php
    Phone: (503) 648-6646

  • Oregon HEAT (Home Energy Assistance Team)

    Helping neighbors keep their utilities on.
    www.oregonheat.org/16-programs
    Phone: (503) 612-3790

  • Portland General Electric (PGE) — Financial Assistance Programs

    A variety of energy assistance programs are available. www.portlandgeneral.com/residential/your_account/help/financial_assistance.aspx
    Phone: (503) 228-6322 or 800-542-8818

  • Care to Share

    Care To Share coordinates assistance to individuals and families who seek emergency food and other basic needs including help with rent or utilities. Our aim is to help people through crisis situations and to connect them with other community services if continual support is needed.
    http://caretosharehelp.org/
    Phone: (503) 726-0407

  • City of Beaverton

    Provides a variety of assistance with water, sewer and storm drain bills.
    Phone: (503) 526-2543

• Weatherization for Your Home

  Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Community Action — Weatherization/Energy Conservation

    Community Action provides cost–free weatherization services to income qualified residents (homeowners and renters) of Washington County.
    www.caowash.org/find/find_resrcs/cao10034at.html
    Phone: (503) 648-6646 Ext. 689

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