Plans underway to expand micro shelter in Salem
Published on Sep 3, 2024, 1:20:01 PM
Total time: 00:14:03
Published on Sep 3, 2024, 1:20:01 PM
Total time: 00:14:03
Church at the Park, the nonprofit that operates Village of Hope homeless micro shelter site in Salem, plans to add 40 additional beds, according to the Salem Reporter. The expansion aims to serve people who are experiencing homelessness and are 55 and older.
People 50 or older are the fastest growing group of those experiencing homelessness in the US, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
We learn more about the Salem expansion from DJ Vincent, the founding pastor and CEO of Church at the Park.
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