Public Classes in the Community

The classes listed below are open to the general public. This list is updated as instructors from partnered agencies inform the Rent Well Program of upcoming classes. Classes have limited space, so check back often. Please note that some agencies may charge a minimal fee, which will be listed. Although 70+ agencies teach the Rent Well course, most only offer the course to their current or past participants. If you are working with a non-profit, case manager, or social services agency, feel free to ask them if their agency teaches Rent Well courses. You can see a list of all the agencies that are current Community Partners HERE.

To graduate in person, you must attend all class sessions, review all 12 sections of the curriculum, and create a housing portfolio. If a class is missed, some instructors may allow students to make up up to 2 sections. If you do not attend the first day, you will automatically be dropped from the class.

Portland Metro Area

Central City Concern

Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: tianna.galo@ccconcern.org, Phone: 503-572-8133

Next Class

  • In Person, Tuesdays & Thursdays
    Dates: February 12 – April 2 (biweekly; Tuesdays & Thursdays)
    Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
    Location:  Central City Concern Employment Access Center Basement Classroom: 2 NW 2nd Ave. Portland, Oregon 97209
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register:  Folks must register for the class due to limited classroom capacity. Sign up via link: https://forms.gle/D5KbJLJszqgCELrs9
    Feel free to contact: tianna.galo@ccconcern.org or kajaria.johnson@ccconcern.org
    Phone : 503-572-8133 (Monday to Friday 10 am to 3 pm)

     

Clackamas County Social Services

Area Served: Clackamas County and nearby areas – Clackamas County residents are given registration priority
Contact Info: 503-650-5647, or email rentwell@clackamas.us
Click here to sign up for email updates from the Clackamas County Rent Well program.

eCourse Labs Hours

E-Course Labs are optional drop-in sessions where you can get live assistance from a certified Rent Well instructor with:
– Using a computer provided by the library
– Problem-solving basic technical issues
– Questions about the course
– Completing or turning in assignments
– Clackamas County resource information

No prior registration is required to attend. You can either register for the eCourse and get started on your own before coming to the lab or drop in at a lab to get help with registration. Anyone interested in taking the e-course is welcome & please bring a photo ID if you have one.

  • Drop-in hours
    January 21, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Welches Laundromat, 24525 E Welches Rd, Welches, OR 97067

    January 27, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Brax Laundry Molalla, 1515 W Main St Suite G, Molalla, OR 97038

    January 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Brax Laundry Oregon City, 927 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045

Transition Projects

Area Served: Oregon State
Contact Info: Email info@rentwell.org or call 503-515-1328

Classes are only available through the free online eCourse. Students are accepted into the eCourse every Thursday. Find information here.

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. Check back often for new class sessions.

Bradley Angle
Address: Resource Center – 5432 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Contact Info: Email kassidyf@bradleyangle.org

Catholic Charities of Oregon
Address: 2740 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202
Contact Info: Email ewaldron@ccoregon.org, 503-841-8257

Community Action
County Served: Washington
Address: 1001 SW Baseline Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact Info: 503-726-0821 (English), 503-726-0821 (Spanish), or email rentwell@caowash.org

Miracles Club

Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: matt@miraclesclub.com

Project Homeless Connect Washington County
Area Served: Washington County
Contact Info: candace@phcwc.org

Sequoia Mental Health Services
Area Served: Washington County
Contact Info: jnixon@sequoiamhs.org

Straightway Services
Area Served: Multnomah County
Contact Info: toyawest86@gmail.com, (971) 415-7830

Willamette Valley and North Coast

Shangri-La

Area Served: Marion & Polk Counties
Address: 4080 Reed Rd. SE Suite 150 Salem, OR 97302
Contact Info: erika.bush@shangrila-or.org

Next Class

  • In Person, Mondays
    Dates: February 2 – 23 (weekly; Mondays)
    Time: 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location: Shangri-La, 4080 Reed Rd SE #150 Salem, OR 97302
    Cost: Bring $16 for a workbook on the first day of class
    How to Register: Visit shangrilaoregon.org/rentwell to complete the ‘Student Information and Self-Certification’ form and email it to erika.bush@shangrila-or.org. Once your form is received, Shangri-La will review it for eligibility. If enrolled, ALL classes must be attended to graduate. The course is broken into four 4-hour sessions held over four weeks on Mondays from 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Check or Money order for the book must be made out to: Shangri-La and be presented at the time of the 1st class.
  • In Person, Mondays
    Dates: April 6 – 27 (weekly; Mondays)
    Time: 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location: Shangri-La, 4080 Reed Rd SE #150 Salem, OR 97302
    Cost: Bring $16 for a workbook on the first day of class
    How to Register: Visit shangrilaoregon.org/rentwell to complete the ‘Student Information and Self-Certification’ form and email it to erika.bush@shangrila-or.org. Once your form is received, Shangri-La will review it for eligibility. If enrolled, ALL classes must be attended to graduate. The course is broken into four 4-hour sessions held over four weeks on Mondays from 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Check or Money order for the book must be made out to: Shangri-La and be presented at the time of the 1st class.

Yamhill County Affordable Housing Cooperation

Area Served: Yamhill County
Contact Info: Oscar@hayc.org, (503)883-4331

Next Class

  • In Person, Thursdays
    Dates: February 12 – 26 (weekly; Thursdays)
    Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Location: 135 NE Dunn Place, McMinnville, OR. 97128
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Contact Oscar Bermudez via email (Oscar@hayc.org) or by phone (503-883-4331) to fill out a registration form and be registered for the course.

Other agencies that provide public classes in the area. Check back often for new class sessions.

Community Outreach Inc.
Area Served: Benton County
Address: 865 NE Reiman Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact Info: Amru Lafi, (541) 908-3537, Alafi@communityoutreachinc.org

Community Services Consortium
Area Served: Linn County
Address: 250 Broadalbin St SW, Suite 2A, Albany, OR 97321
Contact Info: Gretchen Goode, Instructor – (541)704-7653, ggoode@communityservices.us

Connected Lane County
Area Served: Lane County
Address: 22 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Hailey Johnston, hailey@connectedlane.org
Area Served: Lane County

Homes for Good

Area Served: Lane County
Address: 100 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Resident Services residentservices@homesforgood.org, 541-682-2580

Laurel Hill Center

Address: 2145 Centennial Plaza Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Registration page, email: housingservices@laurel.org, phone: (541) 485-6340
Area Served: Lane County

Polk County Family & Community Outreach

Area Served: Polk County
Contact Info:  pollard.ryan@co.polk.or.us

Southwestern Oregon

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. Check back often for new class sessions.

ACCESS

Area Served: Jackson County
Address: 3630 Aviation Way, Medford, OR 97504
Contact: (458)488-1458 or lleprogram@accesshelps.org

Mid Rogue Foundation
Address: Grants Pass, OR 97528
Contact Info: (541) 956-4050

United Community Action Network
Address: Mill Street Offices, Roseburg, OR 97479
Contact Info: Seth Kirby 541-672-5392, seth.kirby@ucancap.org

Central and Eastern Oregon

CAPECO

Areas Served: Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties
Address: Pendleton, OR 97801
Contact: (541) 276-1926, www.capeco-works.org/rentwell

Next Class

  • In Person, Wednesdays
    Dates: February 4 – 25 (weekly; Wednesdays)
    Time: 8:3o AM – 12:30 PM
    Location: 211 SE Byers Pendleton, OR 97801
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Visit www.capeco-works.org/rentwell

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. Check back often for new class sessions.

MCCAC
Areas Served: Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties
Contact: (541) 436-3810,  ssabourin@mccac.com

Washington State

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington
Address: 820 11th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Contact Info: Enrollment is through the Veteran Integration Program 360-423-0104 (Classes open to all)
Area Served: Cowlitz County

No current classes, check back soon.