Category Homelessness
Loaded with hand warmers, dog treats and medicine, new van helps Salemites in need
The outreach team at Northwest Human Services has been treating wounds and infections in Salem’s homeless communities out of backpacks for nearly five years. With a new van, they’ll be able to help more people, faster and with more dignity for their patients.
Oregon House passes Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing bill, approves $369 million
A housing package that will invest in infrastructure, homebuilding and homeless shelters is heading to the governor's desk with bipartisan support.
Salem needs a cohesive strategy, better data to address homelessness, study finds
Salem spent over $23 million responding to homelessness last year, an outside report found. The city is considering its next steps in managing its homeless response, at the crossroads of high need and limited funding.
Salem is in an affordable housing building boom, but need remains high
What is affordable housing, and how does it work in Salem? Salem Reporter is taking a deeper look at a key state and local priority in a series of articles.
Oregon Gov. Kotek pushes Senate panel to approve $500 million housing plan
Environmental groups still staunchly oppose a section in the governor's housing proposal that would make it easier to expand cities.
Tenants to start moving into Sequoia Crossings
With 60 apartments, a newly completed supportive housing development in northeast Salem will give formerly homeless tenants access to services, community spaces and security starting next week.
Amid the pain of addiction, few pin their hopes on the government
Oregon politicians want to empower police to make arrests for drug possession again to encourage treatment, but people on the streets say recovery is a choice.
COLUMN: The warriors living on Salem’s streets
Columnist Lynelle WIlcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, shares two recent stories from people she's met living unsheltered in Salem.
After resident concerns, Church at the Park will insulate water pipes, prioritize bathroom access in future storms
City Manager Keith Stahley said the city’s homelessness liaison would be part of future emergency management meetings ahead of extreme weather events to alert city leaders to potential challenges facing homeless service providers.