Get Help Paying for Things
Need help?
SACA can often help pay for things like rent, utilities (PGE, NW Natural, water/sewer), medical/dental costs, propane, gas, and bus tickets. We provide financial assistance to people who meet the income guidelines and live in (or have children currently enrolled in) the Silver Falls School District (which includes Silverton and parts of other surrounding areas, including Scotts Mills, Mt. Angel, Salem, and more). Sometimes we can help pay for other things, too—just ask if you need help with something else.
You can get help paying for things if everything below is true:
- You live within or have children currently enrolled in the Silver Falls School District. Schools in the Silver Falls School District include:
- Bethany Charter School
- Butte Creek Elementary School
- Central Howell Elementary School
- The Community Roots School
- Evergreen Elementary School
- Mark Twain Elementary School
- Pratum Elementary School
- Robert Frost Elementary School
- Scotts Mills Elementary School
- Sequoia Falls Academy
- Silver Crest Elementary School
- Silverton High School
- Silverton Middle School
- Victor Point Elementary School
- Your total household income is at or below the SACA income guideline for the number of people in your household (see chart on the right) -- total household income is the amount of money everyone who lives with you gets each month (or each year)
- We still have money left in our financial help budget
2025-2026 SACA Income Guidelines for Help Paying for Things
| Household Size | Income (Monthly) | Income (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,325 | $51,900 |
| 2 | $4,942 | $59,300 |
| 3 | $5,558 | $66,700 |
| 4 | $6,175 | $74,100 |
| 5 | $6,671 | $80,050 |
| 6 | $7,167 | $86,000 |
| 7 | $7,658 | $91,900 |
| 8* | $8,154 | $97,850 |
*For more than 8 people, contact us to discuss income guidelines.
Where and when to find us
1030 N 1st St, Suite A
Silverton, OR 97381
Hours for walk-in help:
Monday: 11:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday: CLOSED
You may call us at (503) 873-3446 to schedule an appointment with our case managers. Days and times are based on their availability. Please call as soon as you know you need help to make sure we can meet with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to do?
- Meet with one of our case managers (walk-in during pantry hours or call us at (503) 873-3446 to schedule an appointment)
- Our case manager will ask about:
- What kind of help you need
- Why you need help
- How much help you need
- How much you can contribute to these costs
- What your household income is (total amount of money everyone in your household gets) -- bring proof of income (pay stubs, etc.) to SACA (if you have it)
- What your monthly costs are (how much you spend on things each month)
- How you plan to pay for things next month
- Bring paperwork showing how much you need to pay for whatever you are asking us to help you pay (example: PGE bill or rental agreement) -- this can be sent by email if agreed upon by our case management team
- Fill out the Release of Information form(s) to let us talk to the people or company you need to pay
Do I need to bring anything?
Yes, please bring proof of income for the last 2 months if you have it and a copy of your bill(s), rental agreement, and any other document that shows information related to the help you need. If you already have a Link2Feed card, please bring that also.
What should I expect?
Please wait to arrive until we open. We ask that you not form a line or place belongings to hold a spot.
Our entrance is on the Dollar General side of the building. You may enter through the sliding door.
When you come to SACA to ask for help paying for things, please check in with the Intake Coordinator at the front desk. If you already have a Link2Feed card, please have that ready to help with check in. If you do not have a Link2Feed card, you may need to be added to the Link2Feed database.
At check in, the Intake Coordinator will discuss the types of help you need and let a Case Manager know you would like to meet. When a Case Manager is available to meet with you, you will discuss your situation and complete a Financial Assistance Application, including the Monthly Household Income and Budget Worksheets and a Release of Information. The Case Manager will work with you to determine if SACA will be able to help cover costs.
Other Agencies That Offer Help
Community Action (MWVCAA)
503.585.6232
http://mwvcaa.org/
ARCHES
503.399.9080
http://mwvcaa.org/programs/crp/
Northwest Human Services/Mid Valley Resources
503.581.5535
https://www.midvalleyresources.org/
LIHEAP/Energy Assistance
503.588.9016
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1571
St. Vincent de Paul
503.364.5672
http://svdpsalem.org/bill-pay/
Salvation Army
503.585.6688
https://salem.kroccenter.org/kroc-salem/find-help/
Oregon Human Development Coalition (OHDC)/Farmworker Housing
503.982.5100
https://www.ohdc.org/
Northwest Human Services: Health Care
503.378.7526
http://www.northwesthumanservices.org/
Marion County Housing Authority
503.798.4170
https://www.co.marion.or.us/HA