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A new micro-shelter village for people ages 18 to 24 is seeking donations of art supplies, young adult books, board games, sports equipment, cookbooks and yard games.

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Donations can be dropped off at 3749 Portland Rd. N.E.

The site is also looking for volunteers to help build decks for the trailers today through Wednesday. Volunteers are asked to bring a drill and gloves, according to a Facebook post from Church at the Park. Email [email protected] to sign up.

The youth micro-shelter village is set to open on Southeast Turner Road by the end of the month. Last week, we wrote about the impact of Church at the Park’s micro shelters two years into the program. More on that here.

Now, here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.

Oregon’s new education leader wants more, diverse teachers to get students caught up from Covid
Charlene Williams, the new director of the Oregon Department of Education, says she will unify the state’s 197 school districts on prioritizing students who’ve fallen furthest behind during the pandemic
Oregon’s new education leader wants more, diverse teachers to get students caught up from Covid
Charlene Williams, the new director of the Oregon Department of Education, says she will unify the state’s 197 school districts on prioritizing students who’ve fallen furthest behind during the pandemic
Salem man sentenced to life in prison for grisly 2020 stabbing, cover-up of teen’s body
Alexander Mosqueda Rivera-Burdette killed Josiah Bagnall before dismembering and burying his body when they were both 18. Prosecutors say Bagnall was stabbed more than 20 times.
Salem man sentenced to life in prison for grisly 2020 stabbing, cover-up of teen’s body
Alexander Mosqueda Rivera-Burdette killed Josiah Bagnall before dismembering and burying his body when they were both 18. Prosecutors say Bagnall was stabbed more than 20 times.
Oregon audit finds lack of transparency in Medicaid prescription system 
Secretary of State auditors recommend changes to provide equal prescription access to all Oregon Health Plan members.
Oregon audit finds lack of transparency in Medicaid prescription system 
Secretary of State auditors recommend changes to provide equal prescription access to all Oregon Health Plan members.
 Tourists can get quick help – or get married – at Travel Salem’s new visitor center
A renovated former Chase Bank will give the tourism nonprofit more space to walk visitors through the Willamette Valley’s highlights, and a drive-thru window that could one day be a…
 Tourists can get quick help – or get married – at Travel Salem’s new visitor center
A renovated former Chase Bank will give the tourism nonprofit more space to walk visitors through the Willamette Valley’s highlights, and a drive-thru window that could one day be a…
Salem’s outreach teams provide life-saving cooling supplies to unsheltered neighbors 
On the hottest days of the year so far, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency sent teams out to provide water, Gatorade, cool rags and sunscreen.
Salem’s outreach teams provide life-saving cooling supplies to unsheltered neighbors 
On the hottest days of the year so far, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency sent teams out to provide water, Gatorade, cool rags and sunscreen.

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