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The program hosts a weekly drop-in center where young individuals can find food, clothing, showers, and hygiene items, as well as receive referrals for additional resources. Activities like crafts, sports, and games may also take place at these centers. Outreach workers are available to engage with youth throughout Washington County to discuss available resources. Additionally, the program runs education and employment initiatives that provide personalized assistance for job searches, application help, skills training, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, school re-engagement, financial aid navigation, and enrollment in colleges or trade schools, along with life skills development.

Intake Procedure: Youth can simply walk in and are asked to share their name and age at the drop-in center.

Travel/Location: Located at the southwest corner of 5th and Main in the basement of the First Congregational UCC Church. The TriMet MAX blue line and bus lines 33, 46, 47, 48, and 57 stop at the Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Ave Transit Center at 3rd and Washington, from which it is a 2-block walk east to 5th and then 1 block north to Main.

Fees: No fees are required.