KEEP PORTLAND CONNECTED
Resources
JOIN PDX
1435 NE 81st Avenue, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97213
503-232-2031
JOIN supports individuals and families experiencing houselessness in their transition to stable housing. Founded in 1992, JOIN is a regional leader in Housing First, using a relationship-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that centers self-determination, dignity, and resilience.
Five Ways to Get a Mailing Address for Low-Income People
Of note is General Delivery from the US Postal Service, which can receive and hold mail for those without a fixed address. However, it only holds mail for 30 days, sometimes even less. If it accumulates quickly without pick-up, use may be restricted.
Free PO Box for Homeless Individuals
This link includes instructions for how to get a free PO Box from the USPS for homeless individuals.
This link includes instructions for how to get a free PO Box from the USPS for homeless individuals.
Oregon Lifeline &
Federal Lifeline Programs
Oregon Lifeline: Is a federal and state government program that provides a monthly discount on phone or high-speed internet service for qualifying low-income Oregon households.
800-848-4442
Overview
Learn more about the realities of homelessness and get involved with organizations doing work to help the health and wellbeing of thousands of people, and to Keep Portland Connected.
Organizations