Salem Housing Authority waitlists for five affordable apartment complexes will open on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the first time in months. Applicants will be placed on the list in the order that they submit materials, and the last day to apply is Nov. 17.
HOMELESSNESS
Northwest Human Services CEO retires after helping thousands get health care in Salem
For nearly three decades, Paul Logan worked to make medical, dental and behavioral health more accessible and cohesive at Northwest Human Services. He retires at the end of a tenure that included a major pivot from birthing babies to doing outreach on Salem’s streets.
Hundreds will gather for community meal at Riverfront Park on Saturday
The inaugural One Table Salem event will serve neighbors personal steak dinners while offering winter clothing and connections to medical, dental and navigational resources.
More than 500 formerly homeless Oregonians found housing this year
The state is on track to meet Gov. Tina Kotek’s goal of moving 650 formerly homeless Oregonians into permanent housing, but remains far short of a target for preventing homelessness.
The problems and promise of downtown Salem
Many downtown businesses report fewer people coming into their stores as a Covid push to support small businesses fades and inflation hits people hard. But downtown remains flush with new developments and businesses eager to invest and expand.
What Salem is doing to fight homelessness
A city town hall on Tuesday discussed the reasons people can become homeless and highlighted ongoing efforts by local organizations to shelter people.
Salem program brings unhoused veterans together, helps them “get back to life”
On Northeast Center Street, a housing program takes in veterans without a place to stay. VETcare provides much-needed community and support while connecting veterans with job opportunities, recovery services and housing.
Salem town hall to discuss ways to address homelessness
The Salem Human Rights Commission is hosting a town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 24, with city, Marion County and community providers sharing challenges and progress in addressing homelessness. They will answer written questions submitted by the community.
United Way kickstarts expansion for senior affordable cottages
The new Cottages United community welcomed its first residents in June. United Way leaders hope to soon break ground on an expansion which would add 15 studios, more than doubling its capacity. Over 180 seniors are on the waitlist.
Grace House to add more beds for homeless women
Women at the Well Grace House, a women’s shelter in south central Salem, will soon expand to add more beds and services for women transitioning out of homelessness and incarceration.
