HOME Youth Services

HOME Youth Services MWVCAA Youth Services is a combination of services and programs for youth including Next Steps Center with drop-in services and an overnight emergency shelter.

We provide a safe and supportive environment for both immediate needs and long term growth. The youth at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Youth Services are assisted with finding shelter and housing, obtaining identification and health care, returning to school, and acquiring job search and employment skills.

Back-to-school season can be an exciting time, but for families experiencing homelessness, the cost of school supplies c...
08/05/2026

Back-to-school season can be an exciting time, but for families experiencing homelessness, the cost of school supplies can be an added challenge.

We are currently seeking school supply donations to help support the children and youth staying at our shelters. Every backpack, notebook, pencil, folder, and school supply can make a difference and help a child start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and supported.

๐ŸŽ’ Items we are looking for include:
โœ๏ธ Pencils & pens
๐Ÿ““ Notebooks & composition books
๐Ÿ“ Folders & binders
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Crayons, colored pencils & markers
โœ‚๏ธ Scissors & glue
๐Ÿ“ Rulers & other classroom essentials
๐ŸŽ’ Backpacks
๐Ÿ’ง Water bottles
๐Ÿงด Other age-appropriate school supplies

Whether you can donate one item or help fill a backpack, every contribution matters. Your generosity helps ensure that our families and youth have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed this school year.

If you are interested in donating, please reach out to us! ๐Ÿ’›

Thank you for helping our communityโ€™s children start the school year with confidence! ๐ŸŽ’โœจ

We offer both youth outreach services in Polk County and Marion County.For Polk County services please reach out to 503-...
07/30/2026

We offer both youth outreach services in Polk County and Marion County.

For Polk County services please reach out to 503-586-6220! Our Salem/Marion County services are available at 503-932-9180.

07/23/2026

Our Next Steps Youth Center on 2551 Pringle will be closed until Friday for building maintenance, but our youth outreach team will be available through street outreach! Give us a text or a call at 503-510-6846.

Youth Services is still recruiting for our WIOA paid internship and education program for anyone ages 14-24!This is a gr...
06/09/2026

Youth Services is still recruiting for our WIOA paid internship and education program for anyone ages 14-24!

This is a great program to get educational support in acquiring a diploma or GED if in school and work experience while being paid! The QR code on the flyer will connect you to our enrollment link

Please reach out to us at 503-932-9180 if you have any questions.

Youth Services has an exciting update on our new youth day center and outreach program within Marion and Polk County!
03/18/2026

Youth Services has an exciting update on our new youth day center and outreach program within Marion and Polk County!

Address

2551 Pringle Road SE
Salem, OR
97302

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6pm
Friday 10:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+15033916428

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