“E fōfō e le alamea le alamea”
The solutions for our issues lie within our own communities.
HOUSING PROGRAM
The SPDC Housing program is geared towards connecting our Samoan and PI community members throughout Oregon and SW Washington with resources that empower them to achieve self-sufficiency. Our community has been historically underfunded and underserved in accessing the resources they need to thrive. SPDC's role is to offer support to community members by navigating social service systems, referral to resources, and collaborating on a plan toward self-sufficiency. We provide informational sessions for housing, financial literacy, and one-on-one support.
Learn more!
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Housing Search Assistance
Connecting folks to appropriate housing resources and referrals
Connect folks with CHW in Portland, Medford, and The Dalles to assist in accessing different social services: SNAP, OHP and Disability and Aging Services.
Resume assistance
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Free Financial Literacy Classes through Financial Beginning
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling Budgeting, Saving, Credit and Debt Counseling.
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Rent Well Classes (in-person/virtually for Oregon residents only) More information in the flier below.
Information/Educational sessions for different housing resources
Ongoing Programs
Housing Program Info Session
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Did you know SPDC was awarded a mini-grant from Trillium Community Health Plan focused on addressing housing disparities? If you're interested in attending, we're hosting a virtual housing information session on Wednesday, May 8th from 5:30-6:30 PM.
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ypt-fetq-kcq
To register or learn more contact marytianna@samoapdx.org for more info!
Rent Well Classes
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Did you want to attend a class to learn more about effective ways to manage your housing or rent? Consider joining our Rent Well Classes that consist of a 6-week course, cost-free, in-person, and are on Tues & Thurs starting June 11 to June 27. To register or learn more contact marytianna@samoapdx.org for more info!
211 Information Session #2
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The SPDC housing program is hosting a 211info session on May 16th from 6 pm-7 pm that is free to the public. Please check out our flyer for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to marytianna@samoapdx.org.
211 Information Session #1
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Community members in Medford and Jackson County have you ever heard of 211info.org or want to know more about this service? The SPDC housing program is hosting a FREE community information session on May 15th where folks can learn more about what 211info is about and how you can better access their resources. Please check out the flyer for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to apaau@samoapdx.org or marytianna@samoapdx.org.