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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.
- For help with food, visit the Meals on Wheels web page.
Activities for Youth
- Portland K-12 students who volunteer in their community may be eligible for free computers through Free Geek. Click here for more information.
- NextGen offers fulfilling career pathways and educational opportunities for 17-24 year old Home Forward residents and program participants. Call 503.575.8693 or Email Leslie.Heimer@homeforward.org for information.
Resources for Families
- Get a wide range of parenting advice from trained specialists at 211 Family Info, a service from 211info.
- Moving? Visit the GreatSchools website for help finding schools that will work best for your children.
Entertainment
- Show your Oregon Trail Card and get $5 tickets to Oregon's best music, theatre and dance groups.
- The Portland Art Museum offers free admission from 5-8 p.m. the first Thursday of the month.
- The Portland Children's Museum is free to visitors the first Friday of the month from 4-8 p.m.
- Multnomah County residents enjoy free admission at the Oregon Historical Society's museum.
Other Opportunities
- Click here for a directory of all of the state benefits available to veterans.
- Here's a community services guide to help lines, employment assistance, support groups, and food boxes.
- You may qualify for low-cost internet service from either Comcast or CenturyLink.
- If you know someone who needs help with hoarding, there are places to turn.
- 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.
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