United Way christens shower trailer – by Keizertimes
The trailer will provide mobile cleaning facilities for homeless communities throughout Marion and Polk counties. Read article
NonProfits launch mobile Showers – By the Statesman Journal
Experts believe access to a shower can restore dignity, renew confidence and empower the homeless to engage with their communities and seek services they need. Read article
Mobile Showers Coming to Salem by Salem Reporter
A new mobile trailer will let people use the bathroom and shower in privacy, with smooth jazz playing over a speaker system. It’s all thanks to a United Way campaign led by a South Salem student. Read article
Salem’s United Way looks to tiny homes as market-rate affordable housing – by Salem Reporter
Ron Hays, CEO of United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, wanted to house homeless people without government subsidies. A bit of math and a lot of research led to small homes that can rent to seniors for $350 per month….
Mobile showers coming to Salem’s homeless in early August – by Salem Reporter
A new mobile trailer will let people use the bathroom and shower in privacy, with smooth jazz playing over a speaker system. It’s all thanks to a United Way campaign led by a South Salem student. Read article
Public hearing postponed for sidewalk sleeping ban – By Salem Reporter
City officials want to ban sitting and lying on sidewalks during the day as a way to address business concerns about homelessness. A hearing that was set for next week has been postponed because Councilor Tom Andersen is out of…
Salem considers banning daytime sleeping on sidewalks – By Salem Reporter
No lying or sleeping on sidewalks would be allowed throughout Salem between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., under a new city law being considered. Police would warn offenders and expel repeat violators from certain areas. Read article
As cold snap lingers, warming shelters face volunteer shortage and potential closures by Salem Reporter 02/06/2019
Twenty homeless people were turned away from warming shelters Tuesday night. Organizers say one shelter didn’t open due to a volunteer shortage and say they need more help. Read article
Warming Shelters on Standby for Cold Snap by Statesman Journal 02/02/2019
Three warming shelters in Salem are scheduled to open following an anticipated drop to belowfreezing temperatures early next week — so long as they have enough volunteers. Read article
Ignoring the cold to count homeless by Statesman Journal 01/31/2019
The morning of the annual “Point-in-Time” homeless count dawned cloudless, but cold. Read article