Other Community Resources

The Interfaith Committee on Homelessness provides reference below to programs and facilities which give assistance to the homeless of Washington County, Oregon. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance for homelessness or housing insecurity, please call 211. If you're calling from a cell phone, or 211 is not available in your area, dial (503) 222-5555. Hours are 8AM until 8PM Monday through Friday.

Health Care Resources
Essential Health Clinic
Virginia Garcia Clinic

Housing Resources
The Community Housing Fund
The Housing Alliance
EMO's Shared Housing Program
Washington County Dept of Housing
Washington County Dept of Housing Services - 10-Year Plan
Washington County Dept of Housing - Affordable Housing
Washington County Dept of Housing - Rental Assistance

Hunger and Food
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force
 
Tualatin Valley Gleaners

Youth Services
Homeplate

Washington County Shelters
Community Action Family Shelter, Hillsboro : 20 beds for five families
Domestic Violence Resource Center, Hillsboro : 28 beds
Family Bridge Interfaith Hospitality Network, Hillsboro : 12 beds for three families
Good Neighbor Center, Tigard : 50 beds for nine families

Information and Referral
211 Info
Community Action of Washington County
Compassion Connect
Inter-Religious Action Network of Washington County
Love Inc.
Louis Palau Organization
People Helping People
Vision Action Network of Washington County
Washington County Dept of Housing Services - Community Resources

Partnership Links

The Interfaith Committee on Homelessness provides a reference to other organizations in an effort to share, worldwide, the problems (and proposed solutions) related to homelessness.
This is a list of Partner Churches who endorsed the Times Are Tough Forum and are concerned about issues of poverty and the needs of the disadvantaged:

International
Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions

Please note: the resources listed here are provided as a public service only. Information contained in this list may change without notice.

WHAT CAN I DO?
Go to this page. There are many ways to help, and the first step is to recognize the need. If you're there, if you've taken that first step and understand the need exists, please take the next step and explore your options. See just where help is needed and what programs need your support.
Thank you for wanting to do more!