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|Name=Metropolitan Family Service | |Name=Metropolitan Family Service | ||
|Description='''Project Linkage''' ''2200 NE 24th Avenue | |Description='''Project Linkage''' ''2200 NE 24th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212'' | ||
#Project Linkage provides transportation for individuals with disabilities, or those over 60 years old, to doctor appointments or for their pets to visit the vet. Income is not a program consideration. Project Linkage also runs 22 shopping shuttles some of which have wheelchair accessible lifts. In 2017 Project Linkage provided 34,000 community rides. Individuals must request the ride four days in advance. No last-minute rides are available. The program also offers minor home repair services to low-income seniors living in their own homes. The program also offers minor home repair services to low- income seniors living in their own homes. | #Project Linkage provides transportation for individuals with disabilities, or those over 60 years old, to doctor appointments or for their pets to visit the vet. Income is not a program consideration. Project Linkage also runs 22 shopping shuttles some of which have wheelchair accessible lifts. In 2017 Project Linkage provided 34,000 community rides. Individuals must request the ride four days in advance. No last-minute rides are available. The program also offers minor home repair services to low-income seniors living in their own homes. The program also offers minor home repair services to low- income seniors living in their own homes. | ||
'''Benefits Outreach Center''' ''2200 NE 24th Avenue | '''Benefits Outreach Center''' ''2200 NE 24th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212'' | ||
The Benefits Outreach Center is a new service. The program screens older adults (60+) and people 18 and older with disabilities for services and benefits and then provides assistance with the application process. Volunteers help low-income Multnomah County residents sign up for food stamps, the Oregon Health Plan, SSI, Medicare, the Medical Savings Plan, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). | |||
People can walk in for services. Volunteers are available to transport seniors and disabled individuals to the office or sign them up for services at their homes. | People can walk in for services. Volunteers are available to transport seniors and disabled individuals to the office or sign them up for services at their homes. | ||
|Provider=Metropolitan Family Service, Inc. | |||
|Facilities=Metropolitan Family Service - Project Linkage | |Facilities=Metropolitan Family Service - Project Linkage | ||
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|Name=Program Coordinator | |Name=Program Coordinator | ||
|Description=Molly Hanson | |||
|Phone=(503) 249-0471 | |Phone=(503) 249-0471 | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, October 30, 2025
| Group | Programs |
| Category | Senior Programs |
| Name | Metropolitan Family Service |
| Provider | Metropolitan Family Service, Inc. |
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Description
Project Linkage 2200 NE 24th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212
- Project Linkage provides transportation for individuals with disabilities, or those over 60 years old, to doctor appointments or for their pets to visit the vet. Income is not a program consideration. Project Linkage also runs 22 shopping shuttles some of which have wheelchair accessible lifts. In 2017 Project Linkage provided 34,000 community rides. Individuals must request the ride four days in advance. No last-minute rides are available. The program also offers minor home repair services to low-income seniors living in their own homes. The program also offers minor home repair services to low- income seniors living in their own homes.
Benefits Outreach Center 2200 NE 24th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212
The Benefits Outreach Center is a new service. The program screens older adults (60+) and people 18 and older with disabilities for services and benefits and then provides assistance with the application process. Volunteers help low-income Multnomah County residents sign up for food stamps, the Oregon Health Plan, SSI, Medicare, the Medical Savings Plan, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
People can walk in for services. Volunteers are available to transport seniors and disabled individuals to the office or sign them up for services at their homes.
Facilities
Metropolitan Family Service - Project Linkage
Contacts
Contact: Benefits Outreach Center Phone: (503) 688-1788
Contact: Program Coordinator - Molly Hanson Phone: (503) 249-0471