Metropolitan Affordable Housing ACCESS Programs

The focus areas of resident services include meeting basic needs such as food and nutrition, support services like parenting classes and positive youth activities, and workshops with a focus on career counseling and financial education that promote opportunities for personal and economic growth and independence. All programs are free to residents. Not all programs are available at all properties. Call each property for more information.

Summer Lunch	Children receive a free nutritious meal five days a week during the summer months. This program is offered in collaboration with Food for Lane County and is sponsored by USDA.
Extra Helping	A resident-run program providing free food throughout the month like bread and seasonal vegetables. Offered in collaboration with Food for Lane County.
Nutritional Education Classes	Often taught as a Food Fun 101, this is a fun way to teach meal preparation and planning, nutritional, food preservation. Offered in collaboration with the OSU Extension Service.
Super Snackers	This fun class teaches children to prepare healthy snacks and provides hands on experience, food preparation, and snacks. Offered in collaboration with the OSU Extension Service.
Youth Activities	Youth programs offering arts and crafts, games, fun outdoor activities, homework and reading assistance to children five and up. Metro staff and volunteers support this program.
The Marshall Program	An incentive program for children, who are nominated for performing good deeds in the community and at home then earn rewards for good behavior.
AA/NA Meetings	Confidential program helps individuals maintain a drug and alcohol free lifestyle.
Lifeline Financial Education	A free four week series on Financial Management, Energy Education, Financial Toolbox, and Smart Spending. Sponsored by O.U.R. Credit Union.
Community Celebrations	Community celebrations include food, fun and opportunities to get to know one another. Events range each year and have included Bingo Night, Movie Nights and Santa Photos.
Relief Nursery and Head Start	The Relief Nursery and Head Start offer programs within The Park at Emerald Village community center. Residents contact these programs directly and services are provided onsite.
Make Parenting a Pleasure	A free six series class with topics focused on parenting strategies, child development, stress and anger management. Sponsored by Birth to Three.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions	A six week program for anyone living with one or more chronic conditions; topics cover managing medications, dealing with fatigue and depression, and more. Sponsored by PeaceHealth.
Money Matters	A first step towards the ABC’s of Home buying Class and Individual Development Accounts. Prepare for home ownership, discuss credit, and explore an opportunity for people to earn a match for savings toward the purchase of a home, business, or education. Sponsored by NEDCO.
Job Skills Training	Free Services for Job Seekers include Resume Development, Career Counseling, Interview Preparation, and Educational Resources. Offered in collaboration with Goodwill Industries.
Individual Referrals	Resident Services Coordinators are available during office hours or by appointment to help refer you to resources in the community and increase your access to social services.
Community Centers	Computer Centers are open to all residents. Check out the Lending Library, browse through Referral Binders, access the internet on the computer, or reserve the room for an event.The focus areas of resident services include meeting basic needs such as food and nutrition, support services like parenting classes and positive youth activities, and workshops with a focus on career counseling and financial education that promote opportunities for personal and economic growth and independence.