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Anyone can browse Hands. To post or claim, you'll be vouched in by a neighbor already on the platform — or by a partner organization. The signup is the first step; the vouch follows.

Who you are

Email Display name Two words usually. Visible on listings and your profile. What brings you here? Visible to moderators and to anyone considering vouching for you. Not shown publicly on your profile.

Where you are

Location path I have a Portland-metro ZIP I'm at a Portland shelter or supportive-housing site No fixed address (a voucher will attest to my area)

We use ZIPs to keep listings local. Shelter residents and people without a fixed address have equivalent paths — pick what fits. Partner-organization members are attested through their org directly (no need to pick here).

What you do

You are (pick all that apply) resident designer tradesperson organizer small business

Specific trades:

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Add a license number? (optional)

Self-reported. Anyone can verify at oregon.gov/ccb. Useful for licensed trades (electrician, plumber, HVAC, general contractor).

License kind License number State

Business name Hours (free-text) Service ZIPs (comma-separated, Portland metro only)

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