Portland CARES
Address
617 Highway 52 East
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-7805
AKA:
Portland C.A.R.E.S.
Description:
Provides emergency assistance with food, rent, electric, water, gas and prescription medication to residents living in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland. A thrift store is available to the public and a clothing voucher is provided to individuals that have experienced loss after a fire, survived domestic violence or have been released from incarceration.
Portland Cares is currently offering food, rental and utility assistance to individuals experiencing wage loss due to COVID-19. Please call 615.325.7805 or email portlandcares@juno.com for assistance.
Hours:
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thrift Store Hours:
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30
Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call or email for appointment for assistance or walk in to the thrift store (call first to check store hours)
Program Fees:
No fee for assistance; thrift store prices vary by item
Eligibility:
Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland or Westmoreland in need of assistance
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 8, 2023
Year Incorporated:
1992
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
617 Highway 52 East
Portland, TN 37148
Contacts
Penny Martin
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 325-7805
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Description
Provides a clothing voucher to individuals that have experienced loss after a fire, survived domestic violence or have been released from incarceration.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
Individuals will need a fire report, police report or release papers
Eligibility
Open to individuals that: *Have experienced loss after a fire *Survived domestic violence *Have been released from incarceration
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Provides utility assistance to residents who reside in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland.
Hours
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide: *Photo I.D. *Proof of income *Original utility bill *Cut off notice *Documentation of hardship
Eligibility
Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides emergency food to residents who reside in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland. NOTE: Can assist individuals with applying for SNAP/Food Stamps. Provides emergency food assistance to individuals in need.
Hours
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide: *Photo I.D. *Proof of income *Benefit letter if applicant receives food stamps.
Eligibility
Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland, Westmoreland
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland, Westmoreland Res
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides assistance to cover the cost of prescription medication for uninsured residents living in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland. NOTE: Will not pay co-pays. Provides prescription expense assistance for individuals that are uninsured. NOTE: Will not pay co-pays. Provides prescription expense assistance for individuals that are uninsured. NOTE: Will not pay co-pays.
Hours
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide: *Photo I.D. *A written prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. *Written documentation from a doctor or pharmacist stating applicant is uninsured.
Eligibility
Applicants must be uninsured. Program serves residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides rent payment assistance to residents living in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland.
Hours
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide: *Photo I.D. *Proof of income *Documentation of hardship
Eligibility
Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland or Westmoreland
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland, Westmoreland Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland, Westmoreland Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland, Westmoreland
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a thrift store to the public.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Open to all
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Open to all
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Provides water service payment assistance to residents who reside in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland.
Hours
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must provide: *Photo I.D. *Proof of income *Original utility bill *Cut off notice *Documentation of hardship
Eligibility
Residents of Bethpage, Cottowntown, Portland and Westmoreland
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland Residents of Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- Bethpage
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Rock Bridge
- Westmoreland
- Sumner County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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