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Oregon Lifeline - Reduced cost of phone or broadband service

Oregon Lifeline is a federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income Oregon households. If you qualify, you could get one of the following benefits of the program with a participating service provider in your area:

• Receive a discount on your phone bill of $10.75 per month;
• Receive a discount on your broadband bill of up to $12.75 per month; or
• Receive free cell phone and data service

To qualify residents must receive one of the following benefits:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Medicaid
• Supplemental Security Income
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Veterans or Survivors Pension Benefit
• Or your total household income is at or below 135 percent of federal poverty guidelines
• If you need a copy of your Free and Reduced lunch certificated, please email mealbenefits@pps.net

For more information visit Oregon Lifeline or call 800-848-4442 or 503-373-7171

Digital Citizenship - Encourage Digital Safety & Citizenship

Be Internet Awesome: a new way to encourage digital safety and citizenship from Google geared toward younger grades. The program includes a range of specific resources for kids, educators and parents, so everyone has the tools they need to learn and participate in the conversation. To read more about the program, visit the following resources:

• “Be Internet Awesome”: Helping Kids Make Smart Decisions Online
• Top Digital Citizenship Resources for Teachers & Parents

Other Resources

Multnomah County Libraries - Free Internet/WiFi

There is free internet/WiFi available at Multnomah County Libraries. You may also qualify to borrow a hotspot through their Hotspot Lending Program. Visit the Multnomah County Libraries site for details.

EveryoneOn - Affordable Internet & Digital Skills Training

EveryoneOn helps unlock social and economic opportunity by connecting people in under-resourced communities to affordable internet service and computers, and providing digital skills training. Visit the EveryoneOn site for details.

Free Computer Program - Free Geek "Plug Into Portland"

PPS students can apply to the Free Geek "Plug Into Portland" program for a free computer. The program asks that students complete 24 hours of community service and attend a 2-3 hour class. Visit the Free Geek site for details.