tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178100404421862109.post4446651564771134340..comments2022-07-03T16:05:00.763-07:00Comments on CANDO Archive: MWVCAA's Cold Weather Shelter 2015-2016Sarah Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10670638467098084500noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178100404421862109.post-69818068594729231232016-02-06T06:41:42.201-08:002016-02-06T06:41:42.201-08:00For historical purposes, here's the informatio...For historical purposes, here's the information that was posted to the City's website:<br /><br />INFORMATION ON WARMING LOCATIONS IN SALEM, OREGON 12/30/2015 2:46 PM<br /><br />With temperatures expected to fall well below freezing, a Warming Center has been activated to begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, through 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 2 (this may be extended depending on weather). <br /><br />LOCATION: First Congregational Church, 700 Marion Street NE, Salem OR 97301.<br /><br />If you would like to support this Warming Center as a volunteer, please sign-up online at: <br /><br />https://www.volunteerspot.com/group/337625168025.<br /><br />Other possible warming locations in Salem include (call ahead for information):<br /><br />Union Gospel Mission--Men's Shelter<br />345 Commercial Street NE, Salem OR 97301. Phone: 503-362-3983.<br /><br />Meal: (For men and women. Children must be accompanied by an adult):<br />* Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m.<br />* Lunch: 12:00 p.m.<br />* Dinner: 5:30 p.m.<br /><br />Services: New Life Fellowship Program, Supportive Services, Transitions, showers for men only, foot clinic, barbershop, and shelter.<br /><br />Union Gospel Mission Simonka Place--Women's Shelter<br />5119 River Road N, Keizer OR 97303. Phone 503-362-7487.<br />Meals: (For women and children only)<br />* Breakfast: 7 a.m.<br />* Lunch: 12 p.m.<br />* Dinner: 5 p.m.<br />Services: New Life Fellowship Program, Supportive Services, Transitions, showers for women and children only. Shelter is provided.<br /><br />Salvation Army Shelter<br />1901 Front Street NE, Salem OR. Phone: 503-585-6688.<br />Shelter has limited availability (recommended to call beforehand).<br /><br />Services: Case management and shelter.<br /><br />Homeless Outreach and Advocacy Project (HOAP)<br />694 Church Street NE Salem OR 97301. Phone: 503-588-5827.<br />Daytime Warming Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday<br /><br />Services: Crisis intervention, case management, clothing, meals, laundry, and advocacy.<br /><br />ARCHES<br />1164 Madison Street NE, Salem OR 97301. Phone: 503-399-9080.<br /><br />Services: Day Center open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., one meal served at 11:30 a.m., mailing address, pet food, and resources.<br /><br />The City of Salem has two warming locations:<br /><br />Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, is open until 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Center 50+ will be closed Friday through Sunday this weekend. Phone: 503-588-6303<br /><br />Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE. The library is open until 9 p.m. Wednesday. It will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday December 31. The Library will be closed Friday, January 1. The library will be open at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Phone: 503-588-6052.<br /><br />Most Salem area malls can be utilized as warming locations while open.<br />Sarah Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670638467098084500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178100404421862109.post-20654355365349501082016-01-08T11:09:49.965-08:002016-01-08T11:09:49.965-08:00Sorry - a few more quick thoughts.
It would be g...Sorry - a few more quick thoughts. <br /><br />It would be great to have lists of community resources for guests available. There were a few guests who weren't aware of specific resources. I carry some with me to hand out and they seem to be appreciated.<br /><br />Also lists of ways volunteers can get more involved in our community to help those who are unhoused. There seems to be an understanding that there is a need but confusion on how to get connected.<br /><br />And last but not least, having basic hygiene kits available to guests might be helpful. I know there are already community members and groups who distribute them but there were a few guests who weren't aware or were unable to access community resources and requested basic hygiene items.Kmmoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14351115147140301946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178100404421862109.post-19902777927270834852016-01-08T10:15:25.232-08:002016-01-08T10:15:25.232-08:00First off, I wanted to express my appreciation for...First off, I wanted to express my appreciation for all of the organizers, volunteers and church members. Thank you!!! <br /><br />I appreciated having designated areas downstairs for volunteers to keep watch (the chairs near the elevator hallway, the chair next to the restroom, the chairs by the back set of stairs). I also thought the vests were awesome.<br /><br />The guests really appreciated having clean dry socks/hats/gloves available. It would be wonderful if that could be expanded to basic clothing items. I'd be happy to organize soliciting, storing and transporting clothing donations if that is a possibility. There were guests who showed up completely soaked on Sunday night and it was very difficult for them to settle.<br /><br />I would ask that volunteers have a full understanding that their shift runs until the actual end time. Maybe they could be asked not to leave until they hand their vest to a volunteer for the next shift? <br /><br />In the future, I also hope that more emphasis could be placed on the fact that quiet time for guests is quiet time for volunteers as well. At times, volunteer chit chat was loud enough to be disruptive. Keeping discussions to only necessary information is something I have to work hard at as well.<br /><br />I had a few specific concerns around Sunday night. When I arrived for second shift, guests were sleeping near the back set of stairs, which had previously been kept clear in case of emergency. It was decided it would be too disruptive to wake them to move but looking back, that is what I should have done. We also didn't have walkie talkies and needed them.<br /><br />I understand why food is not served but noticed that some guests who were unable to settle quieted down a bit after some broth. I believe something simple like protein bars or apples would help guests rest easier. Falling asleep hungry is hard to do and tempers run higher when people haven't eaten. However, I wouldn't want to be responsible for serving or keeping heated/refrigerated food safe.<br /><br />I'm so grateful we have a community that can pull together to provide this service. The organizers, volunteers and church members were all amazing.<br />Kmmoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14351115147140301946noreply@blogger.com