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This evening dessert will be a great celebration of our ministry, partnerships and community. For this event to be most successful, we need to fill the Red Lion Hotel at 7:00pm with our current Salem IHN supporters, those who need … Continue reading →

Having to prove you exist is a giant barrier to homeless families, to say the least. The ability to access most shelters, jobs, apartments, or resources is dependent upon the existence of a current identification card, birth certificate, or social … Continue reading →

Last week we sent a mass mail to volunteers, donors and churches that support Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network.  Due to an error with the company that handles our mass mailing, duplicates were sent.  Needless to say, it was never our … Continue reading →

Have you ever had a dream come true only to see it taken away for some unforeseen reason? This is what happened to Dan, Courtney and their daughter Lilana – whose story you may remember from our February Newsletter. Their … Continue reading →

We could not do all that we do without the help of dedicated and passionate support from you!  Our Day Center in West Salem has a few needs – Take a look below and see if you can help by … Continue reading →

After starting as director in January, I quickly realized that Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network is great at many things, especially hospitality (Makes, sense – it’s in the name). You, our staff, our volunteers come together alongside families, loving them by … Continue reading →

This evening dessert will be a great celebration of our ministry, partnerships and community. For this event to be most successful, we need to fill the room with our current Salem IHN supporters, those who need to be inspired again, … Continue reading →

For most elementary aged children, it is hard to match the excitement that comes with your birthday. The pleasure of turning a year older is only bested by the excitement of a huge party with all of your friends, tearing … Continue reading →

I grew up in Salem, Oregon and one of my favorite memories as a child was riding my bike around the Grant neighborhood. My friends and I would enjoy the long summer days peddling and playing “Cops and Robbers” or … Continue reading →

Living without a safe, warm place to sleep, without a place to enjoy a home-cooked meal or care for young children; this is what it means to be homeless. While the loss of a home is a crisis for anyone, … Continue reading →