Online data base of local resources:
Phone help line for local resources:
2-1-1
Housing:
COI Community Outreach| Ph: 541.758.3000| 865 NW Reiman Avenue Corvallis, OR| Monday-Saturday 8AM-9PM
COI is a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing for families and individuals, case management, life skills coaching, food pantry services, free medical and dental clinics, mental health counseling, as well as low cost childcare at Mari’s Place.
Community Services Consortium (CSC)| Ph: 541.752.1010| http://communityservices.us/ for more information
CSC provides services regarding essential day-to-day survival, such as food and housing, as well as developing new skills that lead to independence through education, training, and work. Can help with rent for eviction notices.
Corvallis Housing First| Ph: 541.230.1297
Chance Recovery| Ph: 541.224.7839
Chance Recovery is a non-profit agency working in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties offering support for those who have experienced, or who are experiencing homelessness and addiction. This organization can help with navigating detox and recovery related social services. 1100 SE Jackson St. Albany has a shelter including family rooms and a warming center. The Corvallis office can assist individuals with filling out job applications, resumes, and applications related to housing and other social services. Chance has a motel voucher program to house homeless individuals and families on a short term basis.
Emergency Housing for Youth Aged 10-17| 24 Hour hotline: 800.901.2904
Jackson Street Youth Program is accepting youth ages 10 – 17 into their shelters in Corvallis and Albany. Shelters provide skills coaching and mental health resources.
Low Income Housing (Section Eight):
Linn-Benton Housing Authority is the governing organization that provides vouchers for housing to low income families in Linn and Benton Counties. https://l-bha.org/for-applicants/
Faith, Hope and Charity| Ph: 541.740.5807
This non-profit organization offers motel vouchers and shelter to individuals and families who are homeless during times of dangerous weather conditions.
Utility, Electricity, and other Household Expenses:
St. Mary’s Corvallis| Ph: 541.757.1988| 501 NW 25th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
St. Mary’s in Corvallis offers financial assistance to individuals and families in Corvallis including help with paying utility bills, electricity, rent, as well as gas for transportation.
Vina Moses in Corvallis| Ph: 541.753.1420| 968 NW Garfield Avenue, Corvallis, OR
Thrift Store Hours: Vina Moses in Corvallis has thrift store hours in which individuals can “go shopping” for household items and clothing for free.
Monday: 1PM-3PM Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 10AM-12PM, 1PM-3PM Teen shopping hours: Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30
Back to School Event: Vina Moses hosts a back to school event in August in which k-12 Benton County students may receive a new pair of shoes, a new back pack as well as back to school clothing and supplies to start the school year.
Giving Tree Event: Vina Moses hosts an event called Giving Tree in which families may receive gifts for their children, a Christmas tree, and gift cards to help pay for a holiday meal from a local grocery store.
We Care| Ph: 541.203.0102| https://www.wecarecorvallis.org/
We Care is a non-profit organization that offers one time assistance paying for utilities, electricity, and rent to avoid utility shut off and evictions.
St. Vincent De-Paul| Ph: 541.286.4183
St. Vincent De-Paul is a non-profit organization that offers assistance paying for utilities, electricity, and rent to avoid utility shut off and evictions as well as deposits.
Affordable Connectivity Program: https://www.fcc.gov/acp
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal program that provides free and reduced cost of monthly internet bills.
Pacific Power: Ph: 1.888.221.7070
Pacific Power representatives can help individuals complete an application over the phone for energy assistance up to forty percent off of their monthly bill.
Food Banks, SNAP, and Other Related Resources:
Database of Oregon Food Banks and Resources:
https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/
SNAP| Ph: 503.945.5600| https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/snap.aspx
SNAP is a federal and state run program that provides a card with funding for groceries to qualifying low income families. The amount of funds given each month is dependent on family income.
The Corvallis CO-OP
The Corvallis CO-OP offers a program in which families and individuals who are receiving SNAP will receive $1 towards produce for every $1 on fresh fruits and vegetables- up to $20 per day.
Low Cost Quality Child Care and Preschool:
Pollywog is a network that connects families with parenting resources including free and low cost preschool:
https://pollywogfamily.org/free-preschool/
Mari’s Place offers free and low cost childcare and preschool to families in the community:
https://communityoutreachinc.org/children/