Community Resources

211info – Provides a searchable database to find free and low-cost resources near you. If you need additional assistance, dial 211 (866-698-6155) or text your zip code to 898211, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Language interpreters are available. 

Community Warehouse – Accepts gently-used household goods and furniture to help local families and keep items out of the landfill. Operates a furniture bank for anyone experiencing furniture poverty, including neighbors who are: moving off the street or out of shelters; refugees and immigrants; veterans; returning from incarceration; escaping domestic violence; recovering from a natural disaster; members of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities; and many more.

Cultivate Initiatives – Offers free hot showers, clothing, and hygiene products daily from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. CLICK here to see the location schedules.

New Avenues for Youth Opportunity Center – Provides access to showers, laundry, clothes, computers, internet, and supportive advocates, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Youth Opportunity Center (470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233). For questions, email outreach@newavenues.org.

Rockwood Common Tool Library – Provides equitable access to tools and skills, empowering neighbors to build a connected, resilient community. Offers 1,400+ free tools for repair, renovation, & more, plus free community-led classes and activities to share repair and craft skills.

SnowCap Clothing Closet – Offers free clothing, including professional clothing, by appointment only to low-income people in East Multnomah County. To request a Clothing Closet appointment CLICK here. Please fill out the form; once you finish you will receive a text message to confirm the time and date of your appointment. If you have any questions, please call (503) 674-8785. You will be eligible to visit the Clothing Program once a month.

Bee Swarms & Pollinator Support – Provides information on what to do if you encounter a bee swarm and how to connect with trained volunteer beekeepers for safe, humane relocation.

Bird Alliance of Oregon – Provides care for injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife, especially birds, and offers guidance on what to do when wildlife is found in need of assistance.

Bugs & Pests – Provides information on identifying and managing common household and outdoor pests, including insects, rodents, and other nuisance species.

Living with Wildlife – Provides guidance on safely coexisting with wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, and birds, including prevention tips, when to report concerns, and how to reduce conflicts between people, pets, and wildlife.

Oregon Division of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) – Information on Oregon’s wildlife, outdoor recreation, and safe, responsible interactions with fish and wildlife.

Multnomah County Animal Services – Provides information on animal services in Multnomah County, including pet licensing, lost and found pets, adoptions, shelter services, and support for responsible pet ownership.

Multnomah County Vector Control – Provides information on mosquito and vector control, nuisance complaints, and public health concerns related to pests.

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) – Provides information and reporting tools for animal health concerns, invasive species, and agricultural pests, including guidance for responding to disease outbreaks affecting animals and wildlife.

Oregon Humane Society – Provides animal welfare services including adoption, veterinary care, behavior support, and humane law enforcement. Also offers resources for reporting animal cruelty, neglect, or abuse and connecting with community support for pets and their owners.

Portland Urban Coyote Project – Provides information on living safely with coyotes and offers tools for reporting sightings in the Portland metro region to help track and better understand urban wildlife activity.

Wildlife Control – Provides information on safely addressing wildlife concerns, including how to find licensed wildlife control operators for situations involving nuisance or injured animals.

Consulate of Mexico in Portland – Provides official consular services for Mexican nationals in Oregon and southwest Washington, including passport and matrícula consular services, CURP assistance, birth registration, notarial services, voter ID support, civil documentation, and community outreach programs.

CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) – Gobierno de México – Provides official information and services for obtaining, consulting, correcting, or printing a CURP, Mexico’s national population identification number, which is commonly required for accessing government services, education, healthcare, employment, and other official processes in Mexico.

Find a Notary (National Notary Association) – A searchable directory for locating commissioned notary public services. The NNA recommends this tool because listed notaries are vetted and background‑checked. Availability and fees should be confirmed directly with the notary. Quick tip: Many shipping and mailing centers (such as UPS Store locations), banks, and some libraries offer notary services, often by appointment and for a fee.

Find a Passport Acceptance Facility – An official U.S. Department of State search tool for finding locations that accept in‑person passport applications. Facilities accept applications only; passports are issued by the U.S. Department of State.

Immigration Records (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – USCIS) – Provides information on requesting, replacing, or verifying U.S. immigration documents, including green cards, employment authorization documents, and naturalization or citizenship certificates.

Legal Name Change Orders – Court‑issued orders that legally change a person’s name and are required to update identification, benefits, and other official records. Guidance and certified copies are available through state or county courts.

Marriage, Divorce & Domestic Partnership Records – Official records documenting marital or partnership status, commonly used for name changes, benefit updates, and legal or financial processes. Records are issued and maintained by state or county offices.

Oregon Birth Certificates (Oregon Health Authority) – Provides official information on how to order a certified copy of an Oregon birth certificate, including eligibility requirements, fees, processing times, and options to request records online, by mail, or in person.

Oregon Driver License & ID Cards (Oregon DMV) – Provides official information on how to apply for or replace an Oregon driver license, permit, or state ID card, including REAL ID options, eligibility requirements, required documents, fees, and appointment scheduling.

Replace or Certify U.S. Department of State Records – Provides official information on replacing lost or damaged U.S. Department of State–issued documents and requesting certified copies, including Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), Certificates of Witness to Marriage, Reports of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad, and other federal records.

Seattle Passport Agency (U.S. Department of State) – The closest official U.S. Passport Agency to Wood Village offering in‑person passport services by appointment for urgent international travel, including expedited passport applications and renewals for travelers with immediate travel needs.

Social Security Number & Card Services (Social Security Administration) – Provides official information on applying for a Social Security number, requesting a replacement Social Security card, correcting or updating card information, and understanding eligibility requirements for children and adults.

U.S. Passports (U.S. Department of State) – Provides official information on applying for or renewing a U.S. passport, including eligibility, required documents, fees, processing times, expedited service options, and where to apply online or in person.

Helpful notes:

• You can search for passport acceptance facilities through the U.S. Department of State
• Avoid third‑party services such as “Rush My Passport”
• If you need a passport in less than two weeks, contact the U.S. Department of State at 1‑877‑487‑2778 to schedule an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency.

U.S. Passport Photo Requirements (U.S. Department of State) – Provides official guidelines for passport photos, including size, background, clothing, facial expression, and where to get photos taken, to help ensure photos meet U.S. passport application requirements for new passports and renewals.

Quick tip:

• Many drugstores, post offices, shipping centers, and photo service locations offer passport photo services that meet federal requirements.

U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Passport Services – Provides information on applying for a U.S. passport at participating post office locations, including how to schedule appointments, required documents, fees, and services available for first‑time applicants and passport renewals. USPS locations accept passport applications but do not issue passports; completed applications are sent to the U.S. Department of State for processing.

U.S. Visas (U.S. Department of State) – Provides official information on U.S. visa types and application processes for non‑U.S. citizens, including temporary (nonimmigrant) and permanent (immigrant) visas, eligibility requirements, required documents, fees, and steps for applying through U.S. embassies and consulates.

Veterans Records (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) – Provides access to military service records, including DD‑214 discharge papers, which are often required for veterans’ benefits, healthcare, housing, education, and employment programs.

Where to Write for Vital Records (CDC) – Provides guidance on how to request birth, death, marriage, and divorce records from the appropriate state, territorial, or local vital records office in the United States, including links and contact information to help individuals identify where to request official certificates.

Ask a Master Gardener – If you have a gardening question, you can reach out to a Master Gardener online or by calling 503-821-1115.

Ask OSU Extension – Get personalized answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service's employees and volunteers with expertise in 4-H and youth development programs, coastal issues, family and community health, food and agriculture, forestry and gardening.

Backyard Habitat Certification Program – Helps people transform their yards into wildlife‑friendly habitats by offering guidance, resources, and support for planting natives, removing invasive species, and creating climate‑resilient outdoor spaces across the region.

Backyard Habitat Professionals Directory – Helps community members find trusted local arborists and landscape professionals who specialize in creating wildlife‑friendly, native‑focused yard habitats, making it easier to get expert support for environmentally friendly outdoor projects.

Backyard Habitat Resource Library – Offers an easy‑to‑search collection of guides, workshops, plant lists, and expert tips so community members can learn how to grow native plants, support wildlife, and build healthier, more sustainable yard habitats.

Céspedes Sanos, Familias Sanas – Folleto de la EMSWCD sobre pasos prácticos para mantener los patios en buen estado y al mismo tiempo proteger la calidad del agua (reduciendo el escurrimiento, manteniendo los materiales fuera de los desagües tormentosos y apoyando prácticas más seguras).

ChipDrop – Connects gardeners with free deliveries of fresh arborist wood chips so they can mulch, build soil health, and care for their landscapes using an easy, eco‑friendly, locally sourced resource.

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) – Provides education, guidance, and practical support so that communities may cultivate healthy yards, gardens, farms, and natural habitats.

EMSWCD Conservation Directory – Connects community members with locally submitted businesses, products, and services to support natural resource conservation projects. Listings are informational, not comprehensive or endorsed.

Friends of Trees – Brings people together to plant and care for trees so that neighborhoods can grow greener, cooler, and healthier through hands‑on community planting events and natural area restoration.

Healthy Gardening & Yard Maintenance – Shares simple, non‑toxic gardening tips and access to expert support so community members can grow healthy plants, reduce harmful chemicals, and care for their yards in ways that protect people, pets, and local waterways.

Healthy Lawns, Healthy Families – EMSWCD brochure on practical steps to keep yards healthy while also protecting water quality (reducing runoff, keeping materials out of storm drains, and supporting safer practices).

Multnomah County Master Gardeners – Shares research‑based gardening help, hands‑on learning opportunities, and community events so local residents can grow healthy, sustainable gardens and connect with a supportive gardening community.

Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides – Promotes safe, non‑toxic solutions to pest and weed problems so community members can protect their health, homes, and local ecosystems while reducing reliance on harmful pesticides.

OSU Extension Service – Connects community members with easy‑to‑use, research‑based gardening and landscaping resources and offers hands‑on workshops, classes, and local events so people can confidently grow healthy plants and create thriving outdoor spaces.

Practical Lawn Care Establishment & Renovation – Offers clear, step‑by‑step lawn‑care guidance to help community members successfully plant or rejuvenate healthy, long‑lasting lawns from seed or sod.

What's Your Lawn Style? – Provides simple, water‑friendly lawn care guidance so that anyone can maintain healthy, attractive yards while reducing chemicals and protecting local rivers and waterways.

Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services – Portland-based nonprofit offering representation for DACA, family petitions, naturalization, U/T visas, and removal defense.

CLEAR Clinic – Drop-in clinics for record expungement, eviction defense, and immigration justice in Portland metro.

Eviction Defense Project – Provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction. Services include information, legal advice, and full representation for renters with an active eviction court case. To qualify, tenants must meet income requirements and provide case details. Contact via email at evictiondefense@oregonlawcenter.org or visit their website.

Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) – Provides free legal representation for immigration cases for those who qualify.

Lawyer Referral Service & Modest Means Program – Reduced-rate legal help for family law, landlord/tenant, and other civil matters.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) – Free legal help for low-income tenants on housing issues, including eviction defense.

National Immigration Law Center – Learn more about key issues impacting immigrant communities, explore a Resource Library for expert-curated guides, toolkits, policy briefs, and more.

Oregon Law Center – Provides free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence.

Oregon Law Help – Online portal for legal information and self-help tools.

Oregon State Bar Referral & Information Services – Helps Oregonians find legal assistance through lawyer referrals, reduced‑cost legal services, free answers to legal questions, military legal support, and youth legal advice programs so community members can access the legal resources that best fit their needs. Available programs include the Lawyer Referral Service, Modest Means Program, Free Legal Answers, Military Assistance Panel, and Problem Solvers Youth Legal Advice Program.

PDX Legal Resource Guide – Directory of free and low-cost legal resources in Portland, including eviction defense, immigration, and expungement.

SOAR Immigration Legal Services –Provides culturally competent, immigration-related legal representation and education to refugees and immigrants with limited income throughout Oregon.

East County Resolutions – Helps landlords and tenants resolve conflicts and avoid eviction through mediation. Trained mediators facilitate conversations to negotiate repayment plans, lease terms, and solutions without costly court processes. Contact East County Resolutions to schedule a session.

Eviction Defense Project – Provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction. Services include information, legal advice, and full representation for renters with an active eviction court case. To qualify, tenants must meet income requirements and provide case details. Contact via email at evictiondefense@oregonlawcenter.org or visit their website.

Expunge Your Eviction Record – Oregon law allows certain eviction records to be cleared automatically after a waiting period based on case outcome. Tenants can check their status online through the Oregon Judicial Department.

Fair Housing Council of Oregon – Provides education and enforcement to prevent housing discrimination. Call 503-223-8197 or visit fhco.org.

Home Forward – Answers common questions about qualifying for housing, HUD-subsidized apartments, and waitlist openings. Includes details on income guidelines, project-based Section 8, and where to find immediate housing help by calling 2-1-1.

Housing Search Tools & Strategies – Offers guidance for finding housing in Multnomah County, including tips for overcoming barriers like poor credit or rental history. Provides links to housing search tools, affordable housing listings, and resources for creating a strong rental application.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) – Free legal help for low-income tenants on housing issues, including eviction defense.

Oregon Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) – CAT is Oregon’s only statewide, grassroots, tenant-controlled, tenant-rights organization that educates, organizes, and develops the leadership of low-income tenants to demand safe, stable, and affordable rental homes.

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Housing Benefits – Offers Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) housing support for eligible OHP members. Benefits may include up to six months of rent or utility assistance, storage fees, tenancy support, and home safety or health-related modifications. These benefits are not for emergencies and require meeting specific health and financial criteria.

Oregon Housing Insights Tool – Interactive map and database of affordable rental housing funded by local, state, or federal programs, plus displacement analysis.

Portland Tenants United (PTU) – Tenant union offering organizing resources and guidance for renters.

Rent Well – A free online course that helps Oregon residents overcome housing barriers and become successful renters. Graduates receive a Rent Well Certificate to show landlords.

Adaptive Sports NW – Provides access and support to anyone with physical and visual disabilities so that they may nurture the mind, body, and spirit through sports and recreation.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) – Provides 24-hour information and assistance to seniors (older people), people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Autism Society of Oregon – Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy and support for Autistic individuals and their families, friends, and supporters.

FACT Oregon – Empowers families of youth experiencing disability by expanding disability awareness, growing community, and equipping families in their pursuit of whole lives.

Hands & Voices of Oregon – Supports families navigating the journey of raising a child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Independent Living Resources – Promotes the philosophy of independent living by creating opportunities, encouraging choices, advancing equal access and furthering the level of independence for all people with disabilities.

IRL Social Skills – A safe place where autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults, and adults can learn, practice, and refine social skills.

Portland Metro ASL & Deaf Events – Facebook page for the deaf community in the Greater Portland area to announce ASL events or parties.

Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) – Provides free legal representation for immigration cases for those who qualify.

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) – Provides a wide array of culturally specific services that help immigrants, refugees, and other diverse community members thrive.

Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ) – Provides direct support through trained volunteers who accompany individuals as they attend ICE check-ins, immigration court hearings, Intensive Supervision Appearance Program appointments, and other mandatory dates during their immigration process.

Latino Network – Latino-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services, that lifts up youth and families to reach their full potential.

Latino Network Immigration Resources – Information and toolkits for Oregon families to prepare for times of crisis.

National Immigration Law Center – Learn more about key issues impacting immigrant communities, explore a Resource Library for expert-curated guides, toolkits, policy briefs, and more.

Oregon Law Center – Provides free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence.

Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG) – A 501 (c)(3) non-profit focused on re-empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and newcomers to the community through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.

Portland ESL Network – An organization dedicated to sharing information about ESL classes and resources in the Portland Metro area.

Portland Immigration Rights Coalition (PIRC) – An organization dedicated to defending the rights of immigrants in Oregon. Hotline to report immigration enforcement actions: (888) 622-1510

Sanctuary Promise – Information from the Oregon Department of Justice regarding Oregon's Sanctuary Promise laws.

Sanctuary Promise Response Hotline – Report a suspected violation of Oregon's Sanctuary Promise laws, receive support, and be connected to resources. If you or someone you know was targeted in violation of Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws, please call 1-844-924-STAY/1-844-6-AMPARO or report online at SanctuaryPromise.Oregon.gov or PromesaSantuario.Oregon.gov.

SOAR Immigration Legal Services –Provides culturally competent, immigration-related legal representation and education to refugees and immigrants with limited income throughout Oregon.

VIVA Inclusive Migrant Network – A non-profit organization that supports and defends Oregon migrant communities by helping them identify useful tools for their rights and ending family separation.

211 Disaster Services – Tool to find shelter and other resources during extreme weather events and natural disasters.

Burn Bans – Daily updates for wood burning restrictions due to poor air quality days.

Care for When It's Cold – Resource page for Multnomah County during extreme cold weather.

Cascadia Ready – A certified Oregon Women Business Enterprise dedicated to preparing Pacific Northwest communities for earthquakes.

Help for When It's Hot – Resource page for Multnomah County during extreme hot weather.

Home Weatherization – Multnomah County Weatherization Program can save you money on your energy bill and improve your indoor air quality. Free services are available for people with limited incomes. Cost-effective measures may include: Ceiling, wall and floor insulation; furnace inspection; heating duct improvements; air sealing; ventilation; and energy education.

Office of Emergency Management – Daily updates on Multnomah County emergency operations and resources for disaster plans and responses.

Office of Sustainability – The Office of Sustainability works to create a just, equitable, livable, resilient, and low carbon community by centering the priorities of frontline communities and advancing sustainability efforts within the County, region, and state.

PropertyFit – A program (also known as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or CPACE) in Multnomah County that offers commercial building owners long-term financing for up to 100% of the cost of capital improvements that reduce energy consumption or generate energy.

Black & Beyond the Binary Collective – Networking and social services for LGBTQ+ African Americans.

Bridge 13 – Provides educational workshops on the concerns/needs and joy/celebrations of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, with particular focus on how to better serve, support, and affirm LGBTQIA2S+ youth and individuals.

Hand Up Project – Emergency food pantry catered to the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Marsha’s Folx Program – Advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence.

Name and/or Gender Identity Change – Forms for filing for a name and/or gender identity change in Multnomah County.

Outside In – Medical care, housing, and community resources for LGBTQ+ youth ages 16-24.

The Living Room – Peer support, events, and more for LGBTQ+ youth.

Rose Haven – Day shelter and community center for women, children and gender non-conforming folks experiencing trauma, poverty, and physical/mental health challenges.

SMYRC – Events, counseling, school support, and more for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-23.

Q Center – Senior and peer support services and resource referrals for LGBTQ+ community members.