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

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.

Next Class

  • (SPANISH) On Zoom, Mon/Wed
    Dates: September 24 – November 8 (biweekly, Mondays & Wednesdays)
    Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location: Online / On Zoom
    Language: Spanish
    Cost: FREE
    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.
    This class will be taught in Spanish. To get on the waiting list for the next English class, call (503) 650-5647 or sign up for email updates here.

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-ins open every other Wednesday
    Optional Dates: Sep 24 / Oct 8, 22 / Nov 5, 19
    Available Times: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Location: Molalla Public Library – 201 E 5th St, Molalla, OR 97038
    Cost: FREE
    More info HERE.

Miracles Club

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

Next Classes

  • In-Person, Wednesdays
    Dates: September 3 – 24 (weekly)
    Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Miracles Central Apartments 1306 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR
    How to Register: Please email matt@miraclesrecovery.org (Reminder: Must attend all sessions to graduate)
  • In-Person, Thursdays
    Dates: September 4 – 25 (weekly)
    Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Miracles Central Apartments 1306 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR
    How to Register: Please email matt@miraclesrecovery.org (Reminder: Must attend all sessions to graduate)

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

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

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

Next Class

  • In Person, Wed/Thur/Fri
    Dates: September 25 – October 8 (triweekly: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
    Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location: Homes for Good office – 100 W 13th Ave
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Email residentservices@homesforgood.org – include your name, email address, phone number, and whether you are a current participant of a Homes for Good program or not.  (Participation is not a requirement or an excluding factor.) Class enrollment is required, and space is limited. If there is space remaining, staff will contact you to confirm your enrollment prior to course start date.

Polk County Family & Community Outreach

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

Next Class

  • On Zoom, Tue/Thur
    Dates: September 23 – October 30 (biweekly: Tuesdays & Thursdays)
    Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location: On Zoom
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Email pollard.ryan@co.polk.or.us – include your name, email address, and phone number.

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

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

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

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

Southwestern Oregon

ACCESS

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

Next Class

  • In Person, Mon/Wed
    Dates: September 3 – 22 (bi-weekly, Mondays & Wednesdays)
    Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cost: FREE
    Location: 11 E Jackson St, Medford, OR 97501
    How to Register: Email lleprogram@accesshelps.org or call (458)488-1458 for more info. Provide name, number, and email address.

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. 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: Sep 4 – 25 (weekly)
    Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Location: Pendleton, OR
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Visit the CAPECO website or call (541) 276-1926 for more info.

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

Next Class

  • In Person, Wednesdays
    Dates: September 17 – December 17 (weekly)
    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location: 1416 Commerce Ave. Longview, WA 98632
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register:  Call 360-423-0104 or show up on the first day (Classes open to all)

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