Public Classes in the Community

The classes listed below are open to the general public. Please note that some agencies may charge a minimal fee. This list is updated as instructors inform the Rent Well Program of upcoming classes, so check back often.

Although there are  70+ agencies teaching the Rent Well course, most agencies only have the funding to offer the course to their current or past participants. If you are working with a non-profit, case manager, or social services agency, feel free to ask them if their agency teaches Rent Well courses. You can see a list of all the agencies that are current Community Partners HERE.

Portland Metro Area

Black Community of Portland
Area Served: Multnomah, Washington, & Clackamas Counties
Contact Info: T’aira Turner, tairat@bcppdx.org
Next Class:

  • In-Person, Saturdays
    Dates: April 13 – May 4 (4 classes total)
    Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (4 hrs per class)
    Location: Provided upon registration
    Cost: Free; materials provided
    How to Register:
  • Fill out the registration form HERE or email tairat@bcppdx.org.

Clackamas County Social Services
Area Served: Clackamas County
Contact Info: 503-650-5647, or email rentwell@clackamas.us
Next Class:

  • In-Person, Tuesdays
    Dates: April 23 – May 28 (6 classes total)
    Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM (3.5 hrs per class)
    Location: Oregon City, OR – Address provided upon registration
    Cost: Free; materials provided
    How to Register:
  • Advance registration is required. Please call (503) 650-5647 or register via Eventbrite.

    After you request to sign up, we will contact you to schedule an intake appointment. Please check your email and voicemail regularly in case you miss our call. You are not fully signed up until you have completed an appointment and all necessary paperwork.

    You must bring a photo ID, proof of income for the last 30 days, and information about your housing situation to your intake appointment.


eCourse Labs Hours:

  • In-Person, Available on Tuesdays
    Dates:     April 30 – May 28
    Time: 4:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Open window)
    Location: CCC Harmony Campus – West Building – Room 110 / 7738 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
    Cost: Free
  • What are eCourse Labs?
    Optional weekly drop-in sessions to get eCourse help from a Rent Well instructor at a computer lab. Anyone interested in taking the eCourse is welcome—no prior registration is required.

    Do I have to sign up ahead of time?
    You do not need to sign up for labs. Just drop by during our scheduled hours.

    What should I bring?
    Please bring a photo ID if you have one.
    You can either use one of the computers in the lab or bring your own device.

Catholic Charities of Oregon
Address: 2740 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202
Contact Info: Email ewaldron@ccoregon.org
Next Class:

  • In-Person, Thursdays
    Dates: May 16 – June 20 (6 classes total)
    Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (2.5 hrs per class)
    Location: Catholic Charities Main Office
    Cost: $50 to cover cost of books, screening reports, and supplies (pens/paper/portfolio folders)
    How to Register:
  • Contact: Emily Waldron at ewaldron@ccoregon.org
    Priority for registration in the class is being given to residents at Chiles House.

Straightway Services
Area Served: Multnomah County
Contact Info: 971-415-7830, or email straightwayservices@live.com
Next Class: Check back often!

Bradley Angle
Address: Resource Center – 5432 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Contact Info: Email kassidyf@bradleyangle.org
Area Served: Multnomah County
Next Class: Check back often!

Community Action
Address: 1001 SW Baseline Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact Info: 503-726-0821 (English), 503-726-0821 (Spanish), or email rentwell@caowash.org
Next Class: Check back often!

Transition Projects
Address: eCourses available only
Area Served: Oregon State
Contact Info: Email info@rentwell.org or call 503-515-1328
Next Class:

Classes are only available through the online free eCourse. Students are accepted into the eCourse every Thursday. Find information here.

Willamette Valley and North Coast

Connected Lane County
Address: 22 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Hailey Johnston, hailey@connectedlane.org
Area Served: Lane County
Next Class:

  • Online, Tuesday evenings
    Dates: May 7 – June 11  (6 classes total)
    Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (2 hrs per class)
    Location: Virtual, via Zoom
    Cost: Free
    How to Register: 
  • Follow the registration link HERE

    • Must be between 17 and 24 years old.
    • Must face at least one barrier to housing. Barriers may include but are not limited to lack of rental history, absence of a credit score, poor credit history, criminal records, disabilities, or unstable employment.

Community Outreach Inc.
Address: 865 NE Reiman Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact Info: Amru Lafi, (541) 908-3537, Alafi@communityoutreachinc.org
Area Served: Benton County
Next Class: Check back often!

Community Services Consortium
Address: 250 Broadalbin St SW, Suite 2A, Albany, OR 97321
Contact Info: Gretchen Goode, Instructor – (541)704-7653, ggoode@communityservices.us
Area Served: Linn County
Next Class: Check back often!

Homes for Good
Address: 100 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Resident Services residentservices@homesforgood.org, 541-682-2580
Area Served: Lane County
Next Class: Check back often!

Laurel Hill Center
Address: 2145 Centennial Plaza Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Come in person or enroll online at www.laurel.org/rentwell
Area Served: Lane County
Next Class: Check back often!

Springfield Eugene Tenant Association
Area Served: Lane County
Contact Info: education@springfieldeugenetenanassociation.com, (541)852-9635
Next Class: Check back often!

Southwestern Oregon

ACCESS
Address: 3630 Aviation Way Medford, OR 97504
Contact: (458)488-1458 or lleprogram@accesshelps.org
Area Served: Jackson County
Next Class: Check back often!

United Community Action Network
Address: Mill Street Offices, Roseburg, OR 97479
Contact Info: Seth Kirby 541-672-5392, seth.kirby@ucancap.org
Next Class: Check back often!

Central and Eastern Oregon

CAPECO
Address: Pendleton, OR 97801
Contact: (541) 276-1926, www.capeco-works.org/rentwell
Areas Served: Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties
Next Class:

  • In-Person, Thursdays
    Dates: April 4 – 25 (4 classes total)
    – Make-up class available Monday, April 29
    Time: 8:30 pm – 12:30 pm (4 hrs per class)
    Location: Pendleton, OR 97801. Address will be provided once officially registered for the class.
    Cost: Free
    How to Register: Visit the CAPECO website and complete the registration form.
  • In-Person, Thursdays
    Dates: May 9 – June 6 (4 classes total)
    – Make-up class available Monday, June 10
    Time: 8:30 pm – 12:30 pm (4 hrs per class)
    Location: Hermiston, Oregon 97838. Address will be provided once officially registered for the class.
    Cost: Free
    How to Register: Visit the CAPECO website and complete the registration form.

Washington State

SHARE
Address: 2306 NE Andresen Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: Contact page
Area Served: Clark County
Next Classes:

  • In-Person, Wednesdays (Mornings)
    Dates: April 3 – May 8 (6 classes total)
    Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (2.5 hrs per class)
    Cost: Free
    How to Register: Contact Leticia Flores: (360)605-9622, lflores@sharevancouver.org
  • In-Person, Fridays (Mornings)
    Dates: April 5 – May 10 (6 classes total)
    Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (2.5 hrs per class)
    Cost: Free
    How to Register: Contact Leticia Flores: (360)605-9622, lflores@sharevancouver.org

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington
Address: 820 11th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Contact Info: Enrollment is through the Veteran Integration Program 360-423-0104 (Classes open to all)
Area Served: Cowlitz County
Next Class:

  • In-Person, Friday (Mornings)
    Dates: April 5 – June 28 (12 classes total)
    Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hrs per class)
    Location: 1207 Commerce Ave. Longview, WA
    Cost: Free; materials provided
    How to Register: Contact HOSWWA at 360-423-0104 or come on the first day of class.
  • In-Person, Wednesday (Mornings)
    Dates: April 17 – July 3 (12 classes total)
    Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hrs per class)
    Location: 1207 Commerce Ave. Longview, WA
    Cost: Free; materials provided
    How to Register: Contact HOSWWA at 360-423-0104 or come on the first day of class.

Reliable Enterprises
Address: 203 W Reynolds Ave. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact Info: To register for classes, call Karen Weed at (360) 669-5246 or Cyd Huston at (360) 736-9558 Ext 113.
Area Served: Lewis County
Next Class: We have a Monday Evening Class (5PM to 7:30 PM) and A Friday Morning Class (11AM to 1:30 PM) in two locations. Classes are 6 weeks then we take a 2 week break (depending on holidays and teacher schedules).