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Homes, Jobs, and Activities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Services that Work from People Who Care.

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Are you a compassionate individual, looking to better the lives of others, while creating a rewarding career for yourself in human services. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientations, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

eastco diversified services

Homes, Jobs, and Activities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Services that Work from People Who Care.

eastco diversified services

Homes, Jobs, and Activities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Services that Work from People Who Care.

Join Our Team!

Are you a compassionate individual, looking to better the lives of others, while creating a rewarding career for yourself in human services. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientations, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

Join Our Team!

Are you a compassionate individual, looking to better the lives of others, while creating a rewarding career for yourself in human services. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientations, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

About Us

Since 1968 Eastco has touched the lives of hundreds of developmentally disabled adults and their families throughout Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Our programs have proven to be a great success including a variety of social activities, jobs at integrated worksites, a supported living program that facilitates semi-independent living, and residential homes around Gresham, and East Multnomah County. We support individuals in exercising choice, increasing independence and participating in society.

In August of 1968, Eastco was incorporated as the MeRe Center, a nonprofit agency with a 501(c)(3) status. In the 1980’s the name changed from MeRe Center to Eastco Diversified Services, Inc. The agency became a reality when a parent of a developmentally disabled daughter, Barbara Place, and a group of parents with similar needs banded together to start a school program. It quickly grew from one donated classroom in a church school to four classrooms to provide special education under contract with the Gresham School District.

In the mid 1970’s when P.L. 94-142 became effective and the school districts assumed responsibility for special education, Eastco’s focus was directed to serving adults in an activity center. The agency opened one of the first state licensed residential homes in the 1970’s, and added four additional homes throughout the next few years. Today, Eastco operates six group homes.

About Us

Since 1968 Eastco has touched the lives of hundreds of developmentally disabled adults and their families throughout Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Our programs have proven to be a great success including a variety of social activities, jobs at integrated worksites, a supported living program that facilitates semi-independent living, and residential homes around Gresham, and East Multnomah County. We support individuals in exercising choice, increasing independence and participating in society.

In August of 1968, Eastco was incorporated as the MeRe Center, a nonprofit agency with a 501(c)(3) status. In the 1980’s the name changed from MeRe Center to Eastco Diversified Services, Inc. The agency became a reality when a parent of a developmentally disabled daughter, Barbara Place, and a group of parents with similar needs banded together to start a school program. It quickly grew from one donated classroom in a church school to four classrooms to provide special education under contract with the Gresham School District.

In the mid 1970’s when P.L. 94-142 became effective and the school districts assumed responsibility for special education, Eastco’s focus was directed to serving adults in an activity center. The agency opened one of the first state licensed residential homes in the 1970’s, and added four additional homes throughout the next few years. Today, Eastco operates six group homes.

Public Notice

Eastco Diversified Services, Inc. proposes to amend its articles of incorporation to state that the corporation has no members because we do not know of any members and no members have actively participated in Eastco’s affairs for more than three years. Any member who wishes to object may notify the Board by email at sbemis@eastcods.org.

Posted September 9, 2024

Public Notice

Eastco Diversified Services, Inc. proposes to amend its articles of incorporation to state that the corporation has no members because we do not know of any members and no members have actively participated in Eastco’s affairs for more than three years. Any member who wishes to object may notify the Board by email at sbemis@eastcods.org.

Posted September 9, 2024

Contact Us

215 SW Wallula Avenue
Gresham, OR 97080
Phone: 503-667-0613
Fax: 503-667-0631
Email: eastco@eastcods.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 470
Gresham, OR 97030-0102

Contact Us

215 SW Wallula Avenue
Gresham, OR 97080
Phone: 503-667-0613
Fax: 503-667-0631
Email: eastco@eastcods.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 470
Gresham, OR 97030-0102