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Lifebridge, the former Salem Mission, which provides housing and services for the homeless operates from the campus of the | Lifebridge, the former Salem Mission, which provides housing and services for the homeless operates from the campus of the old St. Mary's Church complex. They offer educational programs and transitional apartments as well. | ||
old St. Mary's Church complex. They | |||
For more details, see the [[Salem Mission]] entry. | Lifebridge raised $220,000 at the annual event, "Together for Women: A Lifebridge Conversation" in 2026. A luncheon was centered on the theme, "Aging with Dignity" and discussed accessibility needs for aging women facing homelessness. Lifebridge Board Member Laura Tyrrell announced that a new building has been purchased to be used as a women-only shelter. The new building will be called River House. | ||
For more details and history of this non-profit, see the [[Salem Mission]] entry. | |||
Since March 2024, Lifebridge had been operating a temporary overflow homeless shelter at 47 Canal St, the former other half of Lifebridge's thrift shop. Due to the expiration of federal funding, the temporary shelter was closed in June 2026. | |||
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==See Also== | |||
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Lifebridge''' | |||
*"Housing the homeless: shelters find success, challenges under pandemic" ''Salem News'', Jan. 28, 2021, p. 1 | |||
*[http://www.lifebridgesalem.org/ Lifebridge(formerly Salem Mission)] Official website | |||
*"Lifebridge Raises $220K At Women's 'Aging With Dignity' Event" ''Patch'', May 11, 2026 | |||
*"Canal Street homeless shelter shut" ''Salem Evening News'', July 2, 2026, p. A1 | |||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 2 July 2026
Lifebridge, the former Salem Mission, which provides housing and services for the homeless operates from the campus of the old St. Mary's Church complex. They offer educational programs and transitional apartments as well.
Lifebridge raised $220,000 at the annual event, "Together for Women: A Lifebridge Conversation" in 2026. A luncheon was centered on the theme, "Aging with Dignity" and discussed accessibility needs for aging women facing homelessness. Lifebridge Board Member Laura Tyrrell announced that a new building has been purchased to be used as a women-only shelter. The new building will be called River House.
For more details and history of this non-profit, see the Salem Mission entry.
Since March 2024, Lifebridge had been operating a temporary overflow homeless shelter at 47 Canal St, the former other half of Lifebridge's thrift shop. Due to the expiration of federal funding, the temporary shelter was closed in June 2026.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - Lifebridge
- "Housing the homeless: shelters find success, challenges under pandemic" Salem News, Jan. 28, 2021, p. 1
- Lifebridge(formerly Salem Mission) Official website
- "Lifebridge Raises $220K At Women's 'Aging With Dignity' Event" Patch, May 11, 2026
- "Canal Street homeless shelter shut" Salem Evening News, July 2, 2026, p. A1
