Public Classes in the Community

The classes listed below are open to the general public. Please note that some agencies may charge a minimal fee. This list is updated as instructors inform the Rent Well Program of upcoming classes, so check back often.

Although there are  70+ agencies teaching the Rent Well course, most agencies only have the funding to 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

Black Community of Portland
Area Served: Multnomah, Washington, & Clackamas Counties
Contact Info: T’aira Turner, tairat@bcppdx.org
Next Classes:

  • In-Person Saturday Evenings
    Dates: September 9 – 30
    Sessions: 4 classes total
    Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (5 hrs)
    Class Type: In-person
    How to Register: Contact T’aira Turner at tairat@bcppdx.org
  • In-Person Saturday Evenings
    Dates: November 11 – December 2
    Sessions: 4 classes total
    Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (5 hrs)
    Class Type: In-person
    How to Register: Contact T’aira Turner at tairat@bcppdx.org

Bradley Angle
Address: Resource Center – 5432 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Contact Info: Email kassidyf@bradleyangle.org
Area Served: Multnomah County
Next Class: Check back often!

Clackamas County Social Services
Contact Info: 503-650-5647, or email rentwell@clackamas.us
Area Served: Clackamas County
Next Class:

  • On Zoom Monday & Wednesday Evenings
    Dates: Oct 2 – Nov 8
    Sessions: 12 classes total
    Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (1.5 hrs)
    Class Type: On Zoom, free
    How to Register: Call (503) 650-5647 or go to rentwell10223.eventbrite.com to request to sign up.

    Participants must meet income guidelines and be unhoused or unstably housed to qualify. Clackamas County residents receive registration priority.
  • In-Person Tuesday Afternoons
    Date range: Oct 10 – Nov 14
    Sessions: 6 classes total
    Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (3 hrs)
    Class Type: In Person, free
    How to Register: Call (503) 650-5647 or go to rentwell101023.eventbrite.com to request to sign up.

    Participants must meet income guidelines and be unhoused or unstably housed to qualify. Clackamas County residents receive registration priority.

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
Next Class:

  • In-Person Thursday Evenings
    Dates: October 5 – November 9
    Sessions: 6 classes total
    Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (2.5 hrs)
    Class Type: In-person, free
    How to Register: Call 971-223-6020 and leave a message with your contact information or email rentwell@caowash.org

Transition Projects
Address: eCourses available only
Area Served: Oregon State
Contact Info: Email info@rentwell.org or call 503-515-1328
Next Class:

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

Willamette Valley and North Coast

Homes for Good
Address: 100 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Resident Services residentservices@homesforgood.org, 541-682-2580
Area Served: Lane County
Next Class: Check back often!

Laurel Hill Center
Address: 2145 Centennial Plaza Eugene, Or 97401
Contact Info: Come in person or enroll online at www.laurel.org/rentwell
Area Served: Lane County
Next Class:

  • In-Person Wednesday Evenings
    Dates: July 12 – August 16
    Sessions: 6 classes total
    Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm (2.5 hrs)
    Class Type: In-person, free
    How to Register: Enroll online at www.laurel.org/rentwell

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

  • In-Person Tuesday and Thursday Mornings
    Dates: Sept 25 – Oct 12
    Sessions: 6 classes total
    Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (3 hrs)
    Class Type: In-person, free
    How to Register: Call or email Amru Lafi at (541) 908-3537 or Alafi@communityoutreachinc.org

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

Southwestern Oregon

ACCESS
Address: 3630 Aviation Way Medford, OR 97504
Contact: Gina Curtis, (458)488-1470 or gcurtis@accesshelps.org
Area Served: Jackson County
Next Class:

  • In-Person Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
    Dates: September 15 – 21 (3 weeks)
    Sessions: 6 classes total
    Time: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (2.5 hrs)
    Class Type: In-person
    How to Register: Contact Gina Curtis at gcurtis@accesshelps.org or call 458-488-1470

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

Central and Eastern Oregon

CAPECO
Address: 721 SE 3rd St, Suite D, Pendleton, OR 97801
Contact: (541) 276-1926, www.capeco-works.org/rentwell
Areas Served: Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties
Next Class: Check back often!

Washington State

SHARE
Address: 2306 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: Contact page
Area Served: Clark County
Next Classes: Check back often!

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington
Address: 820 11th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Contact Info: Enrollment is through the Veteran Integration Program only. 360-423-0104
Area Served: Cowlitz County
Next Class: Call for the next class

Reliable Enterprises
Address: 203 W Reynolds Ave. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact Info: To register for classes, call Karen Weed at (360) 669-5246 or Cyd Huston at (360) 736-9558 Ext 113.
Area Served: Lewis County
Next Class: We have a Monday Evening Class (5PM to 7:30 PM) and A Friday Morning Class (11AM to 1:30 PM) in two locations. Classes are 6 weeks then we take a 2 week break (depending on holidays and teacher schedules).