Provide employment, housing, and support services to empower Veterans’ independence.

Provides counseling, mental health support, and services for veterans and their families.

Accredited VA representatives.

Combats hunger relief through food distribution & community programs to end hunger in Marion and Polk Counties

Offers safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation in the Salem-Keizer area.

Coordinate and fund the annual Marion/Polk County Stand Down, benefiting over 300 veterans with essential services and gear. Additionally, they host the weekly "Battle Buddies" veteran group, offering a safe space for connections and local resource access. Each year, they distribute over 100 bus passes to veterans, aiding in employment, social service visits, and other needs.

Assisting veterans in finding housing by providing customized support to ensure they secure safe, stable, and affordable living arrangements. With a a goal to facilitate lasting stability and enhance the quality of life for veterans through these connections to essential resources.

Description 211info is a nonprofit organization that connects individuals in Oregon and Southwest Washington to over 7,000 health, human, and social service programs, including resources for housing, food assistance, healthcare, childcare, mental health, and emergency services.

The Salem Housing Authority (SHA), established in 1969, is a public agency serving the Salem and Keizer areas of Oregon. Its mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families in achieving self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers .

Public and non-profit agencies and organizations in the Salem area provide financial assistance to help residents pay rent and utility bills. You can find a list of organizations that provide the assistance. We provide funding in support of these and other helping organizations.

There are distinct requirements you must meet to qualify for different rental and utility assistance programs.

The housing and street outreach division, known as the ARCHES Project, assists clients in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing and improved lives. Our method involves offering referrals, arranging housing placements, and providing essential services to individuals facing homelessness and housing instability in Marion and Polk counties.

Supports veterans with housing, benefits, and community resources for stability.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), accessible at is federal agency established in 1965 with the mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD administers a range of programs to improve housing conditions and support community development.