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Opportunities for Residents

Your home is more than just a house or apartment — it’s a place within a community of people.

Home Forward encourages active participation by residents in neighborhood events, educational opportunities, and group activities. You can find some ideas listed on this page, but make it a point to meet other people in your community and find out what kinds of activities and resources are available, or ask members of your neighborhood association.

Activities for Seniors

  • Portland Parks and Recreation offers activites and courses designed for people 55 and older.  Click here to learn more and sign up.
  • Visit the Elders in Action calendar page for information on a variety of events for seniors.
  • For help with food, visit the Meals on Wheels web page.

Activities for Youth

  • Get help achieving your educational and career goals through the Future Connect program.
  • Portland K-12 students who volunteer in their community may be eligible for free computers through Free Geek.  Click here for more information.
  • Portland Youth Builders help youth 17-24 finish high school and get job skills.  Sessions begin quarterly.  Attend an information meeting.
  • The Youth Employment Institute's website is a good starting point for information on jobs.

Resources for Families

  • Get a wide range of parenting advice from trained specialists at 211 Family Info, a new service from 211info.
  • Moving?  Visit the GreatSchools website for help finding the schools that will be best for your children.
  • Get computer lessons for the entire family at two Multnomah County Library locations.
  • Get low-cost natural health care at clinics throughout Portland.

Entertainment

Other Opportunities

  • If you don't have insurance, click here for great information on dental care resources.
  • Click here for a directory of all of the state benefits available to veterans.
  • Interested in owning a home?  Learn where to start at an orientation at the NAYA Family Center.
  • Free citizenship consultation and classes are available from Lutheran Community Services.
  • You may qualify for low-cost internet service from either Comcast or CenturyLink.
  • 211info has a new and improved web-based resource to help you find a wide range of services.
  • For tips on eight resources to help you develop computer skills, click here.
  • Go to Oregon Helps for a free, fast, and easy web-based tool to determine whether you qualify for 33 federal, state, and local services.
  • Volunteer at Free Geek to get a rebuilt computer.