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PHOTO GALLERY: Salem’s first sobering center opens at Bridgeway
Bridgeway Community Health officially opened Salem’s first center for people to have a safe place to sober up from drug and alcohol intoxication and connect to longer-term substance use treatment through the organization’s detox program or other services.
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Marion Polk Food Share to double food storage with new building
A new warehouse building recently purchased by the Marion Polk Food Share will double the organization’s space to food packing and storage starting in 2027. The purchase was made possible by community contributions and local, state and federal government funding.
Bridgeway to open Salem’s first sobering center, giving people a first step into treatment
In early June, Salem's first sobering center will open at Bridgeway Community Health's downtown hub for recovery services. The building's expansion will also add a larger place for people to be treated for withdrawal and get primary medical care.
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United Way seeks state support to expand distribution facility
United Way says it has outgrown its goods distribution center where it processes donations for over 75 local organizations. The nonprofit hopes to buy Marion Polk Food Share’s larger warehouse, as the food provider moves out.
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Financial issues, accusations of embezzlement lead downtown preschool to shut down
Ramiro “RJ” Navarro, director of the Amiguitos Family and Child Care Center, is stepping down from his role after multiple employees reported receiving bad checks.
Community coalition hopes to preserve Salem’s Dome Building, open it to public use
The Dome Building, once part of the Oregon State Hospital, has been sitting vacant for years. A local group of nonprofits and elected officials believe it has potential as a home base for community services.
Punx With Purpose moves into downtown resource center
Hundreds of youth have already gotten support at Stormie’s Place, a new youth resource center in downtown Salem offering a safe haven, needed supplies and connections to resources for all teens in the community, including those without a safe place to stay.
Sue Bloom retires after championing children at Boys & Girls Club
After 15 years in leadership roles at Boys & Girls Club, Sue Bloom has played a pivotal role in making sure kids in Salem have safe places to explore and grow.
Willamette class selects local food, sustainability organizations for $66,000 in grants
The Oregon Garden Foundation, Silverton Area Community Care, Horses of Hope and Yamhill County Gospel Rescue Mission will receive money this year through a partnership between Willamette business students and the United Way.