Student Focus

Providing students with the tools and skills they need to be successful in school, in housing, and ultimately in life is our most important goal; to this end we offer:

• Low barriers to a student’s independent leasing of an apartment.
• A thorough introduction to tenant rights and responsibilities under Landlord tenant Law.
• Built-in safety nets to facilitate ongoing learning including rent payment petition, tenant grant program, and conduct processes.
• Employment opportunities for students which allow them to be students first and to gain professional experience including transferable skills.
• 24-hour support staff and convenience services aimed at reducing student stress and connecting students to their peers.

College Collaboration

Since 1969, CHNW has been working with colleges to assure that students are well cared for. CHNW has longstanding, excellent working relationships with Portland State University, Pacific Northwest College of Arts, and other Pacific Northwest colleges.

We maintain an awareness of and provide referrals to resources for students on their campuses.

We welcome opportunities to work closely with campus resource staff to support the students that we have in common, such as campus security, counseling centers, career centers and recreation facilities.

CHNW has served as a practicum and internship site. We are always looking for ways to collaborate with schools on providing opportunities for students to integrate their studies into their living community.