Lifebridge North Shore

10/14/2026

Last week, a representative from Defend Democracy (a network of Brooksby Village) visited Lifebridge's Salem campus to speak to residents about the importance of voting. After a brief nonpartisan presentation, clients could access a database to check if they were registered to vote, and register if they weren't.

"When people are homeless, knowing where and how they can vote can be difficult," says Helen Johnson, Lifebridge senior case manager. "Having a steady address at the shelter makes that easier, and taking these first steps to voting gives them a voice in the policies that directly affect them."

Thank you, Defend Democracy, for empowering our residents!



Stock photo by Jon Tyson

10/08/2026

On Tuesday, 10 members of the Lifebridge team attended the The Women's Fund of Essex County's 2026 Grantee Recognition Breakfast at the Danversport Yacht Club.

The event included inspirational speakers, as well as grant recipients and people who have been positively impacted by the grants.

The grantee recognition breakfast event was a motivation for Lifebridge members to continue supporting people experiencing homelessness.

Special thanks to Women's Fund of Essex County for a heartwarming and inspirational event.

10/05/2026

Last week, we had the honor of seeing our longtime friends, First Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea. They graciously donated funds raised from their annual rummage sale to our River House shelter, which will be used to help protect and support women who face homelessness.

From hosting community events to cooking and donating shelter meals, First Parish Church has supported Lifebridge in so many different ways. We look forward to working with them in the future!



River House is the North Shore's only women's shelter, giving women experiencing homelessness the chance to heal, connect, and find stability.

10/01/2026

Thank you, Bombas, for choosing Lifebridge North Shore as a Giving Partner! We received so many new, high quality socks for people experiencing homelessness on the North Shore.

While we don't need any more socks at this time, there are still lots of opportunities to donate. Follow us and stay tuned for The Lifebridge Backpack Program's Winter Items Drive this fall!

09/30/2026

Nothing is sweeter than people coming together for ice cream! This past Friday, Lifebridge hosted a delicious ice cream social for clients and residents at our main campus in Salem, with the generous support of Cherry Farm Creamery and Salty’s Lobster Shack at Lynch Park.

These two seasonal ice cream shops donated their remaining summer stock for our community to enjoy for free. Thanks to their support, clients and guests chose from seven different flavors at our sundae bar, from classics like vanilla and chocolate to more unique flavors like mint chocolate chip and black raspberry.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share some sweet memories together!



Lifebridge's Main Campus in Salem provides emergency shelter, permanent housing, program space, and a day center that is open to the public. This end-to-end support sees clients at every stage through their personal journey to stability.

09/29/2026

This weekend, our day center at the Salem Main Campus stayed open 24/7 to keep people who are street homeless safe and supported through the Nor’easter.

Making this possible takes an incredible amount of teamwork, care, and dedication from our case managers, supervisors, and direct care staff. We’re so grateful for each and every one of them.

We'd also like to shout out a generous donor who provided Chick-fil-A so any of our Salem guests or residents could enjoy an extra special and delicious meal 🐔

Moments like these remind us what’s possible when people come together to care for one another. Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend a little safer, warmer, and brighter for our guests.

Learn more about how extreme weather and climate change affect people experiencing homelessness:

On Tuesday, June 23rd, volunteers gathered at Lifebridge North Shore in Salem to distribute backpacks and essentials to people facing homelessness.

09/28/2026

🥖 Join us for "Breaking Bread, Building Hope" for live music, light bites, community, and connection!

📆 Nov. 12, 2026
🕑️ 5pm - 8pm
📍 Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq, Salem, MA

Tickets are now available! Get them here: https://buff.ly/t8m6pcb

This year's theme: A Celebration of Community in Action

When a community crisis hits, Lifebridge takes action. From unexpected changes in social welfare policy to extreme weather events, Lifebridge is a flexible non-profit that acts quickly with the support of volunteers, donors, and other concerned citizens.

While government funding covers shelter beds and meals, it does not cover emergency needs. Your support ensures we have the resources and capacity to respond to crises throughout the year. At this year’s event, we’ll celebrate the North Shore community that keeps critical services available to vulnerable people when they matter most.

09/23/2026

Lifebridge North Shore is proud to partner with The Cabot this season of giving to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Come celebrate 50 years of an unforgettable musical legacy — and the power of a community coming together. We invite you to bring a new, much-needed item to donate to Lifebridge North Shore and help make the season a little brighter for someone in our community.

Get your tickets and see which items to bring here: https://buff.ly/kWHPuVE

09/22/2026

At the day center on our Salem campus, we hosted a wellness fair for clients and the community. Each table offered something to support mental or physical health like healthy snacks, art therapy, gratitude exercises, or medical professionals to answer questions.

While experiencing homelessness, it's easy to get into "survival mode" and neglect your mental or physical health. This neglect can make it difficult to pursue the next step in achieving permanent housing. Events like these encourage our participants to value themselves through small, attainable practices anyone can do, raising their self-esteem and showing that their community is here to support them.

Special thanks to Jesus Lazu from North Shore Community Health, Inc. and Nurse Cheryl from Senior Footwise for volunteering their time to support our vulnerable neighbors!

Our Day Center in Salem offers people somewhere to relax, escape bad weather, charge a phone, use the restroom, shower, get support from a case manager, and more. We are located at 54 Margin St. in Salem and are open to everyone - no qualifications necessary.

09/16/2026

Pasta fun with residents at River House!

These two chefs know the secret ingredient for a good dish: community. Our residents are having a blast building culinary skills, community, and cultural connections together!

River House creates space for skill-sharing activities like these that not only teach new skills but also build relationships within our community.



River House is the North Shore's only women's shelter, giving women experiencing homelessness the chance to heal, connect, and find stability.