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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. | ||
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. | For more details and history of this non-profit, see the [[Salem Mission]] entry. | ||
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[[Category:Browse Index]] | [[Category:Browse Index]] | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*[http://www.lifebridgesalem.org/ Lifebridge(formerly Salem Mission)] Official website | *[http://www.lifebridgesalem.org/ Lifebridge(formerly Salem Mission)] Official website | ||
*"Lifebridge Raises $220K At Women's 'Aging With Dignity' Event" ''Patch'', May 11, 2026 | |||
Latest revision as of 11:29, 19 May 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.
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
