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211.org - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated 211 as the 3-digit number for information and referrals to social services and other assistance.

Oregon Chamber of Commerce Directory - Find your local chamber of commerce

Oregon Pride in Business - LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Oregon and SW Washington

Business for a Better Portland Switchboard - Whether you need advice, have a job opportunity or are seeking something else, Switchboard makes it easy for you to connect with other members

Our Just Future - envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share in the security, hopes, and advantages of a thriving, supportive community.

Dress for Success - Providing women and gender-expansive people with the tools and resources to achieve economic independence and self-defined success.

Non-Emergency Bias Response Hotline - Whether it happened to you or to someone else, they can all help track hate and bias incidents.

Local Community Resources - (Tigard, Sherwood, Tualatin, Beaverton, Portland) local food pantries, free community meals, clothing closets.

Travel Oregon Ask an Expert - providing Oregon tourism-related businesses, DMOs, and non-profits with critical information, technical assistance, and resources to maximize their tourism potential.

Shiekh Studio - FREE event space, A platform for young entrepreneurs in the community to meet, showcase, and grow. There are no costs to use the space, however there is a vetting process to be approved for use. 

Resolution Northwest - non-profit organization offering mediation service between landlord and tenants

Oregon Department of Agriculture - Resources for new and small Farms

PORTLAND SPECIFIC RESOURCES

City of Portland 311 - Business Resource General Inquiry line call 311 or 503-823-4000

Prosper Portland Neighborhood Prosperity Network - The district staff will help business owners find commercial space in the NPN districts.

Technical Assistance for Trades/Construction (COEP)

Places for Lease in Old Town - Old Town is actively recruiting new businesses to their community to help balance our neighborhood ecosystem.

Personal Finance

Asset to the Resistance - As assets for the resistance we have the privilege and responsibility to address economic inequality.

Clever Girl Finance - Empowering women to achieve financial wellness. Get access to completely free resources and personal finance courses, community and more.

Metropolitan Family Services - helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity, and social isolation.

DevNW - Their big idea is to grow vibrant Northwest communities by empowering the region’s individuals, families, small businesses, and neighborhoods. Services include: personal finance, financial counseling, homeownership, IDA’s, and more.

CHILDCARE Services

Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) - this program helps families who are working, in school, or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) pay for child care, including registration fees.

non-profit

Non-Profit Incubator of Beaverton - mission is to help build the capacity and community impact of nonprofit organizations delivering services in the Beaverton area

Give!Guide - Portland's easiest path to end-of-year giving for non profits. The campaign begins on November 1 and closes at midnight December 31

The Beauty Shop Pro-bono Creative Services Grants - websites and creative services for nonprofit organizations

Peoples Nonprofit Accelerator/WVDO - workshops, certificate programs, and other resources for nonprofits

Portland Underground Graduate School - low-cost training such as Nonprofit Board Fundamentals

Narwhal Nonprofit Consulting - project-Based Nonprofit Law and Consulting

Kelley Nonprofit Consulting - strengthening nonprofits through high-quality, holistic technical assistance. 

The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) Resource Library - statewide nonprofit membership organization representing and supporting charitable nonprofits of all sizes, geographic locations, and missions across Oregon

The National Council of Nonprofits - tools, research, and resources needed to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically.

NerdWallet “Grants for Nonprofits” - list of options on how to Get Free Funding as a non-profit

Rational Unicorn “Should I Convert My Business into a Nonprofit?”

Donor Box “The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan”

Packaging and Shipping

Ecoenclose - Sustainable Packaging

Insultote - Insulated Shipping Products Online

Thermal Shipping Solutions - Pre-Assembled & Pre-Validated Recyclable Shipping Kits

Cold Keepers - Curbside recyclable paper one-piece thermal insulated box liners

MORE RESOURCES

Business Oregon’s TAP Provider Listings Page - Technical Assistance for Underrepresented Businesses (TA) program funds organizations that support historically underrepresented and underserved small businesses.

Small Business Lending Library - Your destination for borrowing free event supplies in Portland that reduce costs, support a circular economy, and reduce barriers for inclusive events

Rogue Foods Unites Mobile No Cost Farmers Market - barrier-free, no-cost mobile farmers market program that provides fresh, regional, organic produce, organic eggs and natural meats on a regular schedule throughout Southern Oregon.

This list doesn’t cover it all…

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