Rufus

Local offices in Rufus

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Rufus Public Works

  400 Main St, Rufus, OR 97050

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and streetsThe city’s Public Works team handles water, sewer, and street services.
  Call 541-739-2460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrufus.gov

• Local office · City office

  Rufus City Hall

  304 W 2nd St, Suite 100, Rufus, OR 97050

  Help here

  • City services and utility bill paymentsContact City Hall for city services and help with water and sewer bill payments.Read more
  Call 541-739-2321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrufus.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Rufus Community Center

  Help here

  • Community centerContact the community center to ask about its services and access.
  Call 541-739-2300Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shermancountyor.gov

City of Rufus website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rufus

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Rufus

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Rufus. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Worksource Oregon - The Dalles

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  700 Union Street, Suite 105, The Dalles, OR 97058

  Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F

  Call 541-791-5850DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Oregon Hermiston

  72 miles away

  950 SE Columbia Drive, Suite B, Hermiston, OR 97838

  Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

  Call 541-684-2494DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Gresham

  84 miles away

  18633 SE Stark St., Suite 201, Portland, OR 97233

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

  Call 503-669-7112DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Sherman County

Rufus is in Sherman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  North Central Public Health District WIC, Moro clinic

  300 Dewey Street, Moro, OR 97039

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 541-506-2610DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncphd.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Sherman County Circuit Court

  500 Court Street, Moro, OR 97039

  Help here

  • Court self-help and case servicesPeople can find court forms, case information, and local court resources.
  Call 541-565-3650DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Sherman County Senior and Community Center

  300 Dewey Street, Moro, OR 97039

  Help here

  • Senior and community activitiesVisit for senior services, activities, exercise classes, and community gatherings.
  Call 541-565-3191DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shermancountyor.gov

• Veterans · Regional office

  Tri-County Veterans Services

  300 Dewey Street, Moro, OR 97039

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help with disability claims, benefits, and home-loan paperwork.
  Call 541-705-0051DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shermancountyor.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Sherman County Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency services coordinationResidents can contact the county about local emergency services.
  Call 541-565-3100Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shermancountyor.gov

• Library · County office

  Sherman County Public/School Library

  65912 High School Loop, Moro, OR 97039

  Help here

  • Library resources and research helpResidents can use the library collection, search for titles, and ask for research help.
  Call 541-565-3279DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shermancountyor.gov

Everything in Sherman County

Oregon programs by kind of help

These are run by Oregon and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026