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Village Without Walls

Lend a Hand, Stay Connected, Live Well at Home

Resources for Our Village Community

 

This page contains links to information specifically created for our members and volunteers. The other Community Resources and Health and Caregiver Resources pages contain information available to anyone who views this website. 

 

VILLAGE TOOLKIT FOR AGING IN PLACE is a document with information to help you structure your life and dwelling so you can age-in-place. Click the document link to view it. You can also save or print this document.

 

Links to Local Senior Centers and Libraries

 

Local Food Resources

Click the title link above for a list of food resources in the Aloha, Cornelius, Forest Grove and Hillsboro communities.

211 Info for Food

211Info for Food provides information and referrals to more than 1,500 food resources across Oregon and Southwest Washington, including food pantries, farmers markets, community gardens, fresh food distribution, and summer food programs for youth. Dial 2-1-1 or click the title link above.

 

Assistance Paying Utility Bills

Here are ways to help you or your neighbors with utility bills. Click on the links below for details about each program.
 
Tualatin Valley Water District - Tualatin Valley Water District Bill Assistance Call (503) 848-3000 or email [email protected]
 
Community Action - Community Action's Utility Assistance If your service may be disconnected within 24 hours or you need a paper application, call 503-615-0771 and leave a voicemail. To apply online, click Utility Assistance Online Form. 
City of Hillsboro

 

Portland General Electric – Income Qualified DiscountCall 503-228-6322 or toll-free at 800-542-8818. 
NW Natural – Bill Discount ProgramApply online or download the application and mail it in.

 

Reduced Rate Program for Hillsboro Garbage and Recycling Services

Starting January 1, 2024, eligible households in the City of Hillsboro or unincorporated Washington County can benefit from a reduced monthly rate for standard garbage and recycling collection.  

Customers who live in a single-family home, a duplex, triplex, or fourplex and pay for their garbage and recycling collection service are eligible for the reduce rate program if they have an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. The reduced rate program offers a 75% discount on standard garbage and recycling collection service rates. 

For full eligibility details and answers to Frequently Asked Questions go to the Hillsboro Garbage & Recyling webpage.

Application for the Hillsboro Reduced Rate Program 

 

Village Without Walls, 2459 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, PMB#156, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Phone: (503) 207-8729  -  Email: [email protected]