Services
Multnomah Stability Initiative (MSI)
Assisting low-income households to leave poverty and become self sufficient. Includes: energy assistance, rent assistance, housing, housing, skill-building, early childhood programs.
Early Childhood and Kindergarten Readiness
For families of children (birth through age 5) to promote positive parenting, health, child development and school readiness.
Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Services
Community services specifically for sexual minority youth and their families so that youth remain in or return to school.
SUN Youth Advocacy (SYA)
SUN Youth Advocacy Program (SYA) fosters youth development and academic achievement.
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) is a network of youth, parents, community businesses and organizations with the goal of providing support and resources that ensure youth academic success and community building.
Our 92 SUN Community Schools are the cornerstone strategy within the SUN Service System and unites schools and partners from across the community collaborate to ensure youth receive services and supports they need to be successful.
The broader SUN Services system is managed by Multnomah County and also funds and provides services in homes, community-based organizations and libraries. Services include:
- Free meals and food assistance (Learn more about SUN food sites.)
- Helping families get ready for kindergarten
- Case management to help families live in a stable home
- Culturally specific services and services for LGBTQ students
- Energy assistance
- Educational support and skill development or youth and adults
- Youth and family advocates
- Connection to health and mental health services, and more
Who can participate?
▶ SUN services sites are open to everyone. Eligibility requirements may apply for some services.
Where to access SUN services
▶ Search our SUN Community Schools map for a location near you.