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 there are  70+ agencies teaching the Rent Well course, most agencies 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.

Portland Metro Area

Clackamas County Social Services

Area Served: Clackamas County
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.

Next Class

  • In-Person, Tuesdays
    Dates: February 18 – March 25 (weekly, 6 weeks)
    Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Milwaukie, OR – address provided at intake
    How to Register: To sign up, please call (503) 650-5647 or visit our Eventbrite page HERE.
    Additional Info: The class is open to residents of Clackamas County and nearby areas. Registration priority is given to Clackamas County residents.

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

  • Drop-ins open every other Tuesday
    Optional Dates: March 4, 18 / April 1, 15, 29 / May 13, 27 / June 10, 24
    Available Times: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Ledding Library – 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
    How to Register: 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. More info HERE.
  • Drop-ins open every other Monday
    Optional Dates: Feburary 24 / March 10, 24 / April 7, 21
    Available Times: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Wilsonville Public Library – 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
    How to Register: 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. More info HERE.

Project Homeless Connect Washington County

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

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  • In-Person, Thursdays
    Dates: April 17 – May 8 (weekly, 4 weeks)
    Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Cost: $60 to cover materials
    Location: Ahava Java – 403 SW Dennis Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123
    How to Register: Follow the link to submit a registration form: HERE. Must register no later than Thursday, April 10th.
    Additional info: Coffee, water & snacks will be provided. No child care on-site. Class taught in English only.
    Not ADA accessible. The location requires use of stairs.

Samoa PDX & Central City Concern

Area Served: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas
Contact Info: Samoa PDX – marytianna@samoapdx.org

Next Class

  • In-Person, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: March 5 – March 31 (bi-weekly, 5 weeks)
    Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Central City Concern – Employment Access Class Room: 2 NW 2nd Ave., Portland, Oregon 9209
    How to Register: Follow this link to submit a registration form. Once registered for class housing staff will email more information.
    Additional info: MANDATORY ORIENTATION March 5th, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

The Miracles Club

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

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  • In-Person, Wednesdays
    Dates: March 19 – April 9 (weekly, 4 weeks)
    Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Miracles Club Central, 1306 NE 2nd Ave. Portland, OR 97232
    How to Register: Contact Matt Hector at matt@miraclesclub.org or Amee McFee at amee@miraclesclub.org to register.

The Pathfinder Network

Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: kstoneberg@thepathfindernetwork.org

Next Class

  • In-Person, Tuesdays & Thursdays
    Dates: April 8 – 24 (bi-weekly, 3 weeks)
    Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: 7305 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97213
    How to Register: Visit The Center for Family Success, 7305 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97213, or email kstoneberg@thepathfindernetwork.org.

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

Samoa Pacific Development Corporation
Area Served: Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Wasco, Jackson & Josephine
Contact Info: Samoa PDX – marytianna@samoapdx.org

Willamette Valley and North Coast

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

Next Class

  • In Person, Thursdays
    Dates: February 20 – March 27 (weekly on Thursdays for 6 weeks)
    Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Laurel Hill Center – 2145 Centennial Plaza, Eugene, OR 97401
    How to Register: Follow the link to learn more and submit an application online. Pre-registration is required.

Springfield Eugene Tenant Association

Area Served: Lane County
Contact Info: education@springfieldeugenetenanassociation.com, (541)255-2528

Next Class

  • In Person, Thursdays
    Dates: February 27 –April 3, weekly on Thursdays for 6 weeks
    Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: 1563 City View Street, Eugene OR, 97402- SVDP Community Room
    How to Register: Follow the link to submit a registration form.

Yamhill County Affordable Housing Cooperation

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

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  • In Person, Thursdays
    Dates: May 5 –May 22, weekly
    Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cost: $16 to cover materials
    Location: 135 NE Dunn Place McMinnville, OR 97128
    How to Register: Contact Oscar Bermudez via email (Oscar@hayc.org) or by phone (503-883-4331) to fill out a registration form.

Other agencies that provide public classes. 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

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

Southwestern Oregon

ACCESS

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

Next Classes:

  • In Person, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: March 3 – 19 (biweekly, 3 weeks, 6 classes total)
    Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (2.5 hrs per class)
    Location: 11 E Jackson St, Medford, OR 9750
    Cost: FREE; materials provided
    How to Register: Email lleprogram@accesshelps.org or call (458)488-1458
  • In Person, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: March 3 – 19 (biweekly, 3 weeks, 6 classes total)
    Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (2.5 hrs per class)
    Location: 1015 S Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501
    Cost: FREE; materials provided
    How to Register: Email lleprogram@accesshelps.org or call (458)488-1458
  • In Person, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: April 7 – 23 (biweekly, 3 weeks, 6 classes total)
    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (2.5 hrs per class)
    Location: 2350 Ashland St, Ashland, OR 97520
    Cost: FREE; materials provided
    How to Register: Email lleprogram@accesshelps.org or call (458)488-1458
  • In Person, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: April 7 – 23 (biweekly, 3 weeks, 6 classes total)
    Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (2.5 hrs per class)
    Location: 11 E Jackson St, Medford, OR 97501
    Cost: FREE; materials provided
    How to Register: Email lleprogram@accesshelps.org or call (458)488-1458

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

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, Thursdays
    Dates: April 3 – 24 (weekly, 4 weeks)
    Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Hermiston, OR – location provided upon registration
    How to Register: Visit CAPECO’s website to learn more and submit an application online.

Washington State

SHARE

Address: 2306 NE Andresen Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: Contact page
Area Served: Clark County

Next Class

  • In-Person, Thursdays
    Dates: April 10 – May 15 (weekly, 6 classes total)
    Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (2.5 hrs per class)
    Location: Fort Vancouver Library
    Cost: FREE; materials provided
    How to Register: Contact Heidi Pronath at hpronath@sharevancouver.org or call (360)797-2419

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