ACCESS
ACCESS in Medford, Oregon, is a Jackson County non-profit organization that provides comprehensive community services focused on breaking the cycle of poverty. Key offerings include emergency food, affordable housing assistance, energy assistance for utility bills, and operating the Medford Severe Weather Shelter.
Programs
13 programs · tap one for detailsHousing Assistance
Affordable Housing
Find affordable housing providers in Jackson County. Call for more information.
View program →Housing Retention Program
Assists with mortgage and rent payments based on available funding, limited to once every two years per household. Emergency assistance is not available. Eligible applicants are placed on a waitlist.
View program →Rent Deposit Assistance
Helps pay for refundable deposits to get into affordable housing. Service is limited and depends on availability of funding.
View program →Utilities
Utility Assistance
Provides financial assistance with electric, gas, heating fuel, and water bills. Assistance is based on available funding and is typically offered once per year per household.
View program →Weatherization
Provides weatherization services to help reduce energy costs. Services may include insulation, heating duct repairs, air filtration, and other efficiency upgrades. Assistance is based on availability of funding and no emergency assistance is available.
View program →Disability
Outreach to Seniors and People with Disabilities
Outreach for seniors and adults with disabilities in Jackson County. Call for information.
View program →Education
Homebuyer Education
HUD-certified counseling agency that provides various homebuyer education programs, as well as foreclosure intervention counseling. Online education program teaches the basics of purchasing your first home and finding information on affordable mortgage loans and available down payment assistance pro
View program →Fire Resiliency
Center for Community Resilience
Supports those affected by wildfire, including transitioning fire survivors into affordable and permanent housing. Housing case management services look different for each household, but may include: -Advocating for fire-impacted households to help find stable, safe, and affordable housing -Identify
View program →Food
Food Share
Provides emergency food through a network of over 30 food pantries in Jackson County. These pantries provide a variety of fresh and shelf stable-groceries. Each food box contains a 3-5 day supply of meals.
View program →Furniture
Goodwill Vouchers
Provides vouchers for work or school clothing, as well as household needs. Available once per year.
View program →Seniors
Senior Food Pantries
Provides a monthly food box tailored to the dietary needs of older adults, including low-sodium, sugar-free, and high-fiber options. Boxes are delivered to designated drop-off sites for registered clients to pick up.
View program →Veterans
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Provides a short-term housing intervention program with assistance through case management. Support may include move-in costs, rental assistance, eviction prevention, benefits support, employment and education services, and legal aid around housing barriers. Must be willing to work with a caseworker
View program →Where to go
7 locations- Mon–Thu 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am–4:30 pm14 services offered here
- Affordable Housing
- Center for Community Resilience
- Food Share
- Goodwill Vouchers
- Homebuyer Education
- Housing Retention Program
- Jackson County Continuum of Care Screenings
- Outreach to Seniors and People with Disabilities
- Rent Deposit Assistance
- Resource Navigation
- Senior Food Pantries
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families
- Utility Assistance
- Weatherization
- Most Mondays 4:00–5:30pm; closed when a holiday falls on MondayFoodView details →
- Fridays 9:00am–3:00pmFoodView details →
- Parish office Wed-Thu 9:30am-3pmFoodView details →
- Mondays 12-2pm; last names A-L and M-Z alternate weeks (e.g., Oct 12 A-L, Oct 19 M-Z, Oct 26 A-L)FoodView details →
- Wednesday 9:30am-11:00amFoodView details →
- FoodView details →