Below you will find various links to resources that may be helpful for students and their families.
211 – Family Resources
211info is a private, community-based nonprofit organization funded by state and municipal contracts, foundations, donations, and community partners in Oregon and Southwest Washington. 211info serves Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties in Washington and the entire of State of Oregon. 211info empowers Oregon and Southwest Washington communities by helping people identify, navigate, and connect with the local resources they need.
All Hands Raised
All Hands Raised was founded nearly three decades ago and empowered by the community to champion educational equity.
Centennial Education Foundation
The Centennial Educational Foundation was founded in 1992 to enchance educatijonal opportunities for Centennial students.
During its history, the Foundation has assisted Centennial students by:
Centennial Homeless Services
Resources on Housing Insecurity and Foster Care.
Clackamas County Elections
Resources on how to register to vote in Clackamas County.
Closet to Closet
Organized by the Centennial Education Foundation, Closet to Closet is a clothing sho with new and gently used clothing for students enrolled in the Centennial School District.
College Possible - Portland
College Possible is making college admission and success possible for students from low-income backgrounds through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.
Consumer Safety - Drug Safety Resource (Recalls, Safety Alerts)
ConsumerSafety.org empowers consumers to recover financial losses caused by unsafe products and conditions.
Domestic Violience 24-Hour Immediate Crisis Services
Help is available.
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: Text BEGIN to 88788
Domestic Violence Resource, The Gateway House (Non-Emergency)
The Gateway Center serves survivors of Domestic and/or Sexual Violence, offering a wide variety of services. For access please call during our business hours M-F 9am-4pm (503) 988-6400.
El Programa Hispano
El Programa Hispano serves about 32,000 individuals annually through our Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivor Support Programs. Their vision is a thriving Latine Community living to its fullest potential.
Flash Alert
The Flash Alert system distributes emergency messages such as breaking news or weather closure information.
Food for Families - Mobile food pantry/mobile market for families in the Centennial School District Community
Food for Families is a mobile food pantry/market for families in the Centennial School District created by CHS students as a way to reduce hunger in their community.
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Advocates, educates, and collaborates with the community to produce vitality and prosperity in the Gresham area.
Habitat for Humanity - Portland/Metro East
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to have a stable and healthy place to call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Founded in 1981, Habitat for Humanity is invested in creating a region where everyone can build a better life.
Head Start - Mt. Hood Community College Child Development and Family Support
Mt. Hood Community College Head Start and Early Head Start serves low-income families with young children who live in East Multnomah County, including the Parkrose, David Douglas, Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds, and Corbett school districts. Certain programs are offered to working parents and parents who are MHCC students.
IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization)
IRCO’s mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. They imagine a future where refugees and immigrants belong, their staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive.
Latino Network
A Latino-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services, that lifts up youth and families to reach their full potential. Their work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination—that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families.
Meyer Memorial Trust
One of the largest private funders in Oregon, Meyer Memorial Trust commits its position, resources and energies to accelerate racial, social and economic justice for the collective well-being of Oregon’s lands and peoples.
Migrant Education - Through MESD
The goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.
Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission
The Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) advocates for and protects the public interest in the regulation and development of cable communications systems in Multnomah County and the cities of Fairview, Gresham, Portland, Troutdale, and Wood Village.
Multnomah County Elections
Information on how to register to vote in Multnomah County.
Multnomah County Public Library
Not just books. The Multnomah County Public Library also offers services in computer use, printing, job help, citizenship, and small business help.
Multnomah Education Service District (MESD)
An Education Service District (ESD) is a regional educational support agency that provides various services to school districts within a specific geographic area. ESDs work to provide their partner school districts with a wide array of educational programs and services, many of which are too costly or limited in demand for a single location. By coordinating a program or service among multiple districts, ESDs are able to moderate costs and ensure that all schools, regardless of size or resources, have access to high-quality services and programs that can help improve student outcomes.
Oregon Department of Education
The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities.
Oregon Food Bank
Provides access to nutritious food for all. The Oregon Food Bank collects and distributes food across Oregon and Southwest Washington, helping ensure free food is available to everyone experiencing food insecurity — especially those disproportionately harmed by unfair systems rooted in racism, classism and sexism.
Our Just Future (formerly Human Solutions)
Our Just Future counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity – today and for future generations.
PlayWorks
PlayWorks builds a culture of play that enables kids to feel a real sense of belonging. Partnering with teachers, principals, and parents, they make sure kids have the opportunity to contribute on the playground, in the classroom, and in our community.
REAP
REAP provides year-round leadership development programs targeting low-income and culturally diverse youth, designed to break cycles of educational inequity and create avenues to college and career. REAP accomplishes this through promoting positive school and community engagement, fostering civic involvement, developing leadership potential, cooperative management (conflict resolution), and encouraging innovative entrepreneurial thinking.
Rosewood Initiative
The Rosewood Initiative is a place-based nonprofit located in East Portland, Oregon that has been implementing neighbor-led strategies since 2009. They believe everyone deserves a safe, amenity rich neighborhood, giving them more self determination over their own lives.
As a community anchor, The Rosewood Initiative fosters community building and serves as a resource hub for East Portlanders most impacted by systemic exclusion. The organization strives to improve access to support systems that foster economic stability and upward mobility, health and wellness, and community resilience across East Portland neighborhoods.
Snow Cap Community Charities - Food available during winter break
SnowCap Community Charisties is a philanthropic organization created to provide food, clothing, advocacy, and other services to neighbors in need.
Student Health Center
Multnomah County Health Department partners with Centennial School District to provide high-quality phyisical and mental health care at Centennial High School. The Centennial Student Health Center is like having a regular doctor’s office at school. We serve all K-12 Multnomah County students (ages 5 to 19) with or without insurance, and there are no out-of-pocket costs for services. We welcome all colors, all genders, all sizes, and all cultures regardless of immigration status. Call 503-988-5488 to schedule a visit.
Sun Community Schools
SUN Community Schools offer programs that are open to all ages, with a focus on students in the immediate school community.
- After school programs
- Quality instruction, enrichment, and extra-curricular activities
- Links to food, shelter, and help with energy bills.
- Many sites have on-site food pantries or Free Food Market
- Connection to health and mental health services
- Some sites have on-site school-based health clinics
- Adult education and recreation such as English classes, computer skills, and Zumba
- Parent and family activities and events
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