Education
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Transitional Housing
Hope House is the first American home for up to 13 adult asylum seekers. Hope House residents are encouraged to engage with Portland’s people and places and take advantage of the many resources offered both in-house and by others. We provide one-on-one support and cultural and educational activities in a warm, family-like environment.
Who is eligible for housing at Hope House?
Hope House invites men and women asylum seekers who are:
- New to the U.S. who are homeless (staying at the city shelter or sleeping on a friend’s sofa)
- In the community alone without other family members
- Interested in living in a community with other asylum seekers.
Learn More
For more information or to apply to live at Hope House, please contact:
Phone
English Language Program (HHELP)
The Hope House English Language Program (HHELP) offers the opportunity for beginner and intermediate adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students to develop and practice their reading, writing, listening, and spoken English Language skills. HHELP staff and volunteers also organize cultural outings, in-person conversation groups, and individual tutoring.
Registration is currently open for all remote English classes, and enrollment is ongoing throughout the semester. You can enroll through our online registration form.
Basic Beginner
9:30am - 11am Mondays (WhatsApp)
and Wednesdays (WhatsApp)
Advanced Beginner
9:30am - 11:30am Mondays (Zoom)
and Wednesdays (WhatsApp)
Intermediate
10am - 12pm Tuesdays (Zoom)
and Thursdays (Zoom)
Questions? Contact sarah@hopeacts.org or 207-460-3730. French and Lingala speakers, contact francois@hopeacts.org or 207-318-4642.
Asylum Seeker Assistance Program (ASAP)
The Asylum Seeker Assistance Program (ASAP) is open to any asylum seeker needing help accessing the following services:
Work Permit Clinic
1st application: come to Hope House
Renewal: contact Bernard (bernard@hopeacts.org) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)
Housing Education and Assistance
Tuesdays 11am - 3pm and Fridays by appointment only at Hope House
Other Walk-In Services
Examples of other services at Hope House:
Address changes
DHHS Free Care applications
Understanding bills and other mail
ASAP hours at Hope House are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, and by appointment.