Salem's new low-barrier Navigation Center will open in April.  A Navigation Center connects people to public benefits, health services, and permanent housing using a low-barrier shelter model. It also provides toilets, showers, meals and a place to rest and recuperate from living outdoors for those selected for the center.

Often people come to a Navigation Center without even the most basic necessities. Please consider donating  some of these most-needed items, new and in packaging for the people staying at the center:

• toothbrushes
• toothpaste
• combs
• hairbrush
• tampons
• pads
• socks
• underwear
• deodorant

Bring new, packaged items to these Salem locations:

Salem Main Library
585 Liberty St. SE 

West Salem Branch
395 Glen Creek Rd. NW

Salem Police Department
333 Division St. NE

Salem Housing Authority
360 Church St. NE

Salem Mayor and City Manager's Office
555 Liberty St. SE Rm. 220

Center 50+
2615 Portland Rd. NE

More information.