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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)

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Password At least 12 characters. A passphrase like three small carpets quietly is stronger than P@ssw0rd1 and easier to remember. Confirm password

What you do

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

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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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