Need Help?

Here are the programs Human Solutions offers to families and individuals in need.

Anti-Poverty Classes

We offer childcare for all of our classes. If interested in taking our classes please click here to see the class calendar or to learn more about a class.

Workplace ESL -Beginner and Intermediate classes

Microsoft Word –Learn the basics

Intro to Microsoft Excel

CRAFT (Creating Realistic Actions for Transition)
Domestic violence support group combining peer support & art

Rent Well
Housing readiness with certificate accepted by many landlords at completion

Need to use a computer?
Our office has a computer lab for public use and is equipped with a printer and internet access to make searches for housing and jobs easier and faster.

Employment

Peer Support Program
The Peer Support Program provides job training and placement assistance to low-income Eastern European Immigrants living in the City of Portland with a focus on career advancement, not temporary or entry level jobs.

This 3-year long program is offered to residents wanting to start a career. Our staff provides job preparedness workshops and works individually developing an income improvement plan for 3 years. To help you reach your goals, we offer ESL instruction, vocational training and tuition assistance.

For more information call Lyubov: 503.548.0232 or Anna: 503.548.0230

Living Solutions

Do you live in Gresham? Would you like to increase your earning potential?
Living Solutions helps low-income Gresham residents gain the skills needed to obtain a career and a living wage. Services offered: comprehensive employment assessments, employment assistance, and assistance with vocational training costs
For more information call: 503.548.0270

Do you live in Multnomah County? Services are offered in English and Spanish. Services offered include: Comprehensive employment assessment employment search and help maintaining employment
For more information call: 503.548.0211

Safety Net Services

Rent Assistance

Due to the high number of requests and limited funds, our Rent/Mortgage Assistance is done by a random drawing. People can apply for rent assistance for the following month up to the last day of the current month. To enter the drawing the following criteria must be met:

You must reside in Multnomah County with a formal lease in the name of the person needing assistance for two or more months with no past due rent or fees;

Must not be living in subsidized housing;

Must be able to pay own rent after assistance (income must be greater than or equal to rent);

Must not be receiving rent assistance from any other program unless assistance is to complete full rent payment for same month.

For more information regarding eligibility and rent assistance call:
Portland Office: 503.548.0200 or Gresham Office: 503.405.7875

Please note there is a high demand for rent assistance and we appreciate your patience.

Energy Assistance

Human Solutions runs one of the largest Energy Assistance Programs in Multnomah County. We assist with PGE, PPL, NW Natural Gas and other heat sources when funds are available. Human Solutions also works with the City of Portland/Rockwood Water Discount Program. For an eligibility screening you will need:

Current bill in your name
Picture ID for the person on the bill
Proof of income for the last 30 days for anyone 18 or older
Social Security Cards for everyone in the household

For more information regarding eligibility and access: 503.548.0217

Daybreak Shelter for Homeless Families

The Daybreak Shelter Network is a unique collaboration between Human Solutions and 30 area churches and synagogues that provide donations and volunteer support. Host churches house homeless families over night, while the supporting churches assist by providing meals. The Daybreak Shelter Network has no religious component and doesn’t separate families based on gender. Single women with no children are also welcomed.

For more information regarding eligibility and access:
Portland Office: 503.548.0200 or Gresham Office: 503.405.7875

Housing for Homeless Families

Human Solutions offers help to homeless families with children under 18. Callers are screened for eligibility and placed on the waiting list, provided there is funding and the list is open. (Once on the waiting list, families need to check in weekly to stay on the list).

For more information regarding eligibility and access:
Portland Office: 503.548.0200 or Gresham Office: 503.405.7875