July 2010
HOME is working with other agencies to present a Stakeholders Forum on August 31st to discuss the issue of homelessness among our community’s youth. We are inviting representatives from the faith and business community as well as though whose lives at work or at home involve runaway and homeless teens. This will be a first step in an integrated effort to identify current and best practices, gaps and barriers in service, solutions and next steps as we work with these young people.
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HOME Mission Statement

To provide a safe, supportive environment where Salem's at-risk and homeless youth may have their immediate needs met as well as have positive opportunities to reconnect with their community.
 

Welcome to Home Youth & Resource Center! Last year, more than 800 youth visited HOME; about 20% were recently homeless. More than 7,800 meals were served.

HOME Youth Services in Salem, Oregon

Eligibility: Youth ages 11 through 17 years, 18 if still in school.

Day-Shelter: Mon.-Fri. 12:00-7pm; lunch, snacks, dinner; showers; clothing; toiletries; laundry; phone; caring adults.

In the words of some of our youth:
HOME helps (me) ”stay off drugs”…. “ I love home, it is great”… “HOME should be open every day and night” … “HOME gave me someone to turn to when I needed help” … “HOME helped get my life back together. Made me open up my eyes”… “HOME has been a positive place for me to hang out and get good advice about family and social issues…helped me with food, clothes, school”… “helps me with my problems”…(helps me) stay in school and be kinder”.

Have questions? Need help?
Contact: Peggy Kahan, Program Director 
(503) 391-6428