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FACE Resources
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Financial
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My Money Tools
Tools and resources to learn more about earnings, savings, spending, borrowing, and more! Check them all out: MyMoney Five & Tools.
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Food
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Get Food Guide
Resources for accessing food and meals in Multnomah County including SNAP, WIC, food pantries, Meals on Wheels, community meals, school and summer meals and more. Get more details: Get Food Guide
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Food Finder
Use this mapping tool to find FREE public food markets near you. No personal information is required, but please bring your own bags.
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Transportation
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Culturally Specific Permit/Driver’s License Training
FREE 7-week Zoom training to help immigrants and refugees overcome the challenges of obtaining a driver’s license. Find more and register at the Oregon Permit Training Sessions Form and see the attached flyer.
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Employment + Training
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SJCO Job Board
See all open jobs through the St. John’s Center for Opportunity St. Johns Opportunity Job Board
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Free Job Coaching
Job coaching, career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job referrals, and connection to Worksource! Drop-in hours every Wednesday from 10am-2pm at ODHS – 6443 N Lombard St, Suite D, Portland. Find more St John's Opportunity Free Job Coaching Page.
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All Star Labor and Staffing
Staffing agency supporting individuals with prior justice involvement. Positions in food production, labor, administrative, construction, moving, janitorial, auto detailing, and more! Find information All Star Labor & Staffing Page.
Find additional resources for employment and record expungement for individuals with felony convictions at the PDX Legal Resource Guide.
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Community Services Network
Now hiring a Washington County Outreach Coordinator! Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Find more and apply at DPI Group’s jobs board.
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Youth
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BIPOC Youth Dance Program
10-month program providing a safer space for students of color to learn and grow in a dance studio environment. Sliding scale $200, $400, or $600 per student for the full 10-month program. Find more at the Steps PDX Youth Dance Program page.
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Brown Girl Brave Girl
8-week healing and mentorship program for girls aged 12-17 who may be having behavioral issues at home due to trauma from exposure to gun violence, gangs, or turbulent home life. Find more and register at the Brown Girl Brave Girl Clubhouse Registration Form.
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Summer Camps
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Portland Parks & Rec Summer Camps
Preschool (ages 3-5) and youth summer camps are happening June through August! Sign-ups will open on May 15th. Find info about camps at the City of Portland Summer Camps Page.
Apply for an Access Discount of up to 90% off the cost of camps on the Access Discount Program Page.
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Portland Summer Camps
Check out this 2025 Portland Summer Camps List as well as this 2025 Summer Camp Guide of camps happening Summer 2025. Many offer financial aid or scholarships to help with costs.
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Summer Rock Camp
Summer camps happening June – August at My Voice Music – 8911 SE Stark. Scholarships are available for discounted or free camps if needed. Find out more and sign up Summer Rock Camp Registration Page.
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Rose City Futsal
Soccer camps for ages 6-12! Find out more and register at the Youth Futsal Camps Registration Page. Scholarships may be available for up to 50% off by emailing and providing documentation to academy@rosecityfutsal.com
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Camp Namanu
Summer camp for grades 2-12! Find more about the camp and registration here. Financial assistance is available at the Camp Namanu 2025 Registration Page.
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Summer Sports
Access grants to pay for the cost of summer sports programs through All Kids Play and Every Kid Sports.
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Summer Jobs + Internships
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Nature Day Camp
For ages 16+ to work as a nature education for day camps! Find out more and apply Camp Namanu 2025 Registration Page.
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PCC Summer Job Board
Check out this Summer Job Resources List of summer jobs in and around Portland. Most summer jobs hire in March and April!
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Portland Public Schools Summer Job Board
Real Estate Career Day, Architecture, Anesthesiology, job fairs, training programs and SO MUCH MORE can be found in the Career Happenings List for summer career opportunities!
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Job Help for Teens
Find resources at the library for writing a cover letter, worker rights for minors, learn skills, and more at the Job help for teens page.
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Summer Activities
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Summer Free For All
Free Lunch + Play from mid-June to late August 2025 at various parks around Portland. Also free cultural activities, Fitness in the Park, open swim, and more! Find out all the details about the program at the Summer Free For All Page.
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Multnomah County Library
Free events all summer at the library including summer reading, Makerspace, story times, live performances, and My Discovery Pass to get free visits to museums and cultural institutions. Find more at the Summertime free family fun page.
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Free Portland Events
Check out the 20 Totally FREE Things to Do in Portland This Summer List of events including festivals, fairs, movies in the park, concerts and more!
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Live Music Project
Free music and concert events around the city all year round! Find info about events LMP's Upcoming Events page.
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Senior (Elder) Resources
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Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program
Eligible seniors can receive vouchers to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets and farm stands from June through November. Find out more here: Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program Page or call 866-299-3562 Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm for help or questions.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program
For low-income seniors seeking employment, training help, and social engagement to complete a part-time internship at minimum wage to supplement income. Find out more about the program or submit referrals on the Senior Community Service Employment Program page.
Upcoming Dates & Events
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Wednesday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Native/Indigenous Staff Meeting
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM All-Star Awards
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May 20, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM NW Equity Summit
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May 21, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Native and Indigenous Community Meeting
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May 22, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Torch Awards
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May 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Youth Empowerment Summit
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May 31, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM The JOY Jam!