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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
PCC Legal Resource Center - free legal clinic at PCC Cascade (English and Spanish) providing free legal services to Oregonians
Past Lives Makerspace - This makerspace, run by a formerly incarcerated individual deeply invested in the community, offers equipment memberships, dedicated studio space rentals, and workshops.
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.
Black And African American Provider Resource Guide 2022 Multnomah County
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.
Bill assistance programs
Verizon Digital Ready - Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.
Oregon Lifeline - Discounted Service
PGE Income-Qualified Bill Discount
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.
Resources for non-profits
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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