Community Action Newsletter – March 2021
We weathered the storm together! In this month’s edition of the Community Action newsletter, we discuss how our teams have gone above and beyond and how our youth art group is getting creative each and every Saturday. Read newsletter
Community Action Newsletter – February 2021
Calling all volunteers! When temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below, Community Action activates our network of overnight warming shelters. In this month’s edition of the Community Action newsletter, we discuss how you can help support our efforts as we…
Community Action Newsletter – January 2021
New Year, NEWsletter! We are excited to share with you all the amazing projects we have in store for 2021. Read all about it in this month’s edition of the Community Action newsletter. Read newsletter
Community Action Newsletter – December 2020
It’s that time of year again! The season of giving is upon us. Check out this month’s edition of the Community Action newsletter for ways to get involved and give back. Read newsletter
Community Action Newsletter – November 2020
Did you know that November is National Runaway Prevention Month? Read all about what that means and how you can help us raise awareness for our youth in crisis in this month’s edition of the Community Action newsletter. Read newsletter
Community Action Agency Newsletter
Read our October 2020 newsletter to catch up on everything that’s been going on at MWVCAA. It has been a busy year, and we have important updates to share. Read article
Tanner Project Will Offer a Home to Salem’s Homeless Veterans
By Statesman Journal. With the help of dozens of volunteers painting, decorating and piecing together furniture, an empty building off Center Street in Salem is being transformed into a 36-bed transitional housing complex for veterans… Read article
Permanent Housing Brightens Lives of Salem Residents Experiencing Homelessness
By Statesman Journal. In the summer of 2019, Glenda Meyer worked full time and lived out of her van. Sadly, it was one of many rock-bottom moments she had endured over the past 40 years. Struggling to stay on her…
Salem tucks homeless into motels, hoping to avoid virus, by Salem Reporter
The ARCHES Project is spending around $67,000 per week to house homeless people who at a higher risk should they contract COVID-19. The agency said they committed to operating the program as long as needed. Read article
Aiming to keep patients out of the ER, by Salem Reporter
Salem residents who suspect they have COVID-19 now can get at-home help through a new mobile service that went from idea to done in two weeks. Read article