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Marion County assistance programs
All of the services, resources, and programs you will find below are either administered or you can be referred to them by the non-profit Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. This agency can provide you with aid from these programs, or they can refer you to other charities, state of Oregon, or federal government programs.
Rent Assistance
Get help paying your rent from the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program. This is a resource that provides low income and other needy people with rent assistance for up to a twelve-month period. The funds can be used to prevent an eviction, or pay monthly rent. In addition, case management and counseling services are also offered. Dial (503) 623-8429 to learn more.
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Another non-profit agency to turn to is the ARCHES Transitional Housing Program. This organization will provide funds and grants to be used for rental assistance, housing placement, and case management to families or individuals who are on the brink or are currently homeless in Marion County. Eligible participants in the program will be need to experiencing numerous barriers to maintaining and accessing housing. The agency is located at 1164 Madison St NE Salem, OR. Or call them at (503) 399-9080.
Yet another option is Community Action Resource Centers. These centers offer emergency financial assistance, rent help, referrals and information, classes, counseling and support groups. The Resource Centers are located in Woodburn (503) 982-8212, Dallas (503) 623-8429, and Stayton Oregon (503) 769-3173.
Housing Stabilization Program. This organization provides rent and financial assistance and case management services to those families at risk of becoming homeless as well as currently homeless families. Call the agency at (503) 399-9080.
Child Care Information
The Salem and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency can help people pay for child care costs as well. The program can also refer people to free federal and local government programs, provide information on how to get quality child care, and provide families with other services.
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Marion County Low Income Energy Assistance Program
This program, which helps people pay their heating and utility bills, provides fuel assistance payments, budget counseling, client education, utility liaison, and other support activities for low to moderate income clients who live in Salem and Marion County. Find additional ways to get help with heating bills, including free heating oil. Learn more.
Reduce Energy Bills from Weatherization Program
This weatherization assistance program helps the elderly, low-income clients, and the disabled by providing them with free weatherization and other energy conserving services including weather-stripping of windows and doors, wall, floor, and ceiling insulation, water heater insulation, duct insulation and sealing, furnace repairs and replacement, and information on health and safety programs.
Call the community action agency at (503) 585-6232.
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