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

  • Online (SPANISH), Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: May 27 – July 8 (los lunes y miércoles)
    Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location:  Zoom, en líne 
    Cost: GRATIS
    How to Register/Cómo registrarse:  Para obtener más información o solicitar la inscripción, llame al (503) 650-5647 (opción 2 para español) o visite nuestra página en Eventbrite. Una vez que haya solicitado la inscripción, nos pondremos en contacto con usted entre 7 y 10 días para programar una cita de admisión. Revise su correo electrónico y su buzón de voz con frecuencia por si acaso no recibe nuestra llamada. Su inscripción en la clase no será fija hasta que haya completado la cita y toda la documentación necesaria. Damos prioridad de inscripción a los residentes del condado de Clackamas, pero las personas de áreas vecinas también pueden solicitar inscribirse.

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.

Come see us at one of the Love One free laundry events listed below! We would love to talk with you about housing and help you work your way through the Rent Well E-Course on one of our laptops while you do your laundry for free!

  • Drop-in hours
    May 13, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Brax Laundry Estacada, 990 NW Wade St, Estacada, OR 97023

    June 16, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Brax Laundry Molalla, 1515 W Main St, Suite G, Molalla, OR 97038

    Need help with employment, expungement, or housing? Come see us on 2nd Mondays at Clean Slate Clackamas Expungement Clinics and 4th Thursdays at the Oregon City Worksource Office through June 2026. Walk-ins are always welcome for Rent Well drop-in support, but registration is recommended for expungement services. Please email expungement@clackamasworkforce.org for more info!

Central City Concern

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

Class in Session

  • In Person, Tues & Thur
    Dates: May 7 – May 28 (biweekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays)
    Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Location: Central City Concern – Employment Access Center – Basement Classroom 2 NW 2nd Ave
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register:  Mandatory Orientation Class on May 7th from 1 pm to 2 pm. (MUST SIGN IN FOR EACH CLASS) Must register for class due to limited capacity. Contact tianna.galo@ccconcern.org Phone: 503-572-8133 [Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm] —> Registration link: https://forms.gle/5Cp3dEfMKpjHccT66

Volunteers of America Home Free

Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: SVanEss@voaor.org

Next Class

  • Online, Wednesdays (every other week)
    Dates: May 27 – August 5 (every other week on Wednesdays)
    Time: 12:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    Location: Microsoft Teams
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Email instructor Sarah Van Ess at SVanEss@voaor.org requesting to sign up for Rent Well. Please include your preferred contact information. VOA will contact you for intake forms, releases of information, and more information on the course.

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

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

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

Shangri-La

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

Yamhill County Affordable Housing Cooperation

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

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

Central and Eastern Oregon

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

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

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.