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Join the Movement

Since 1953, we’ve been fueled by the generosity of our community who have a heart for the weary. Every gift, prayer, and volunteer makes a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we can change the face of homelessness in our community.

Your support changes lives in our community.

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    Called to Serve

    Have a passion? We have a role for you. From serving meals, leading chapel, or doing arts and crafts with the children at Simonka Place.

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    Life Change Partners

    Help hurting neighbors each and every day through your generous giving. Become a Life Change Partner today and become the bedrock of change in our community.

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    Donate Food & Goods

    Do you have items you’re looking to donate? Our kitchens accept food donations right at their doors, and our Donation Center fuels life change in Salem and Keizer!

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    Planned Giving

    Create a lasting legacy for years to come in our community. From bequests to gift annuities, we would love to start a conversation with you about these options.

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    Urgent Needs

    Donate to our immediate needs list, powered by Amazon.

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    "I Had No Idea" Tours

    We would love to show you around your Union Gospel Mission of Salem. Tours happen each Friday.

YOUR PARTNERSHIP CAN DO SO MUCH!

Your giving helps homeless and hurting neighbors in the greater Salem area build lives that are redeemed and restored in Jesus on the path from lost to found:

SURVIVAL
Go into the darkest parts of Salem to connect people with life-saving assistance.

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STABILITY
Provide hot meals, safe shelter, and other critical essentials.

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RECOVERY
Programs like NLF provide the physical, mental, and spiritual healing people need.

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POST-GRADUATION
Help men and women take the next step toward regaining work and daily responsibilities.

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Union Gospel Mission of Salem is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our IRS ID Number is 93-0457267.