Category Archives: Resources

GOALS: Greater Opportunities to Advance, Learn, and Succeed

Residents of Public Housing can get assistance getting a stable living wage job, building savings and accessing resources to meet personal goals through this program offered through the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) Continue reading

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Re-entry Transition Center

Provides resources to help the formerly incarcerated meet their immediate needs and work toward their long term goals. Continue reading

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Oregon Credit Counseling Agencies

A list of places you can go to receive court-ordered credit counseling Continue reading

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Client Protection Guidelines

Inspired by the Center for Financial Inclusion’s Beyond Codes, our client protection guidelines put your best interest first. Continue reading

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New Savings Bond Policy for 2010

On September 5, President Obama announced that, beginning this coming 2010 tax season, all Americans will be able to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds with part of their tax refund when they file a tax return. Continue reading

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Income Amounts for Public Assistance Eligibility

Determine whether or not your level of income qualifies you for different forms of public assistance Continue reading

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Resources Galore

This guide to Portland resources lists everything from Food Assistance to Legal Services, Mental Health Counseling to Pet Resources, and everything in-between. Continue reading

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