Community Action: ARCHES Project

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Community Action: ARCHES Project Providing an extensive suite of services to at-risk or homeless individuals and families.

The ARCHES Project is one of several programs within the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, offering a diverse suite of services for individuals and families who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity in Marion and Polk County. These services include homeless prevention, street outreach, emergency shelters, and permanent housing, which are centered on a self-sufficiency model seeking to end generational poverty through the implementation of research-based practices such as housing first, outreach, and harm reduction strategies.

The Day Center will be closed Friday, August 7th, for training. Thank you for your understanding.
08/06/2026

The Day Center will be closed Friday, August 7th, for training. Thank you for your understanding.

07/21/2026

Community Action: ARCHES Project is operating Cooling Centers in Salem and Woodburn from July 21st-22nd. For more information, check out our Cooling Plan below.

07/21/2026

In response to forecasted extreme heat, MWVCAA is opening our Cooling Centers on Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22, to provide a safe, cooled place for individuals at risk.

The activated cooling center locations will be:
• Tuesday 7/21 (forecasted high: 98)
• Salem: ARCHES Day Center - 615 Commercial St. NE (18+ Only)
Hours: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
• Salem: ARCHES Family First – 1255 Broadway St. NE, Suite 110 (Families)
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm
• Woodburn: ARCHES Woodburn Shelter - 1560 Hardcastle St. (18+ Only)
Hours: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
• Wednesday 7/22 (forecasted high: 97)
• Salem: ARCHES Day Center - 615 Commercial St. NE (18+ Only)
Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm
• Salem: ARCHES Family First – 1255 Broadway St. NE, Suite 110 (Families)
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm
• Woodburn: ARCHES Woodburn Shelter - 1560 Hardcastle St. (18+ Only)
Hours: 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Outreach teams will be in Marion and Polk County offering cooling assistance.

Additionally, the Cooling Center located at Seed of Faith Ministries will be open on 7/21 and 7/22 from 2pm - 7pm.

The ARCHES Project's Supportive Services for Veteran Families, located at 877 NW Grant St, Corvallis, OR, will be closed...
07/14/2026

The ARCHES Project's Supportive Services for Veteran Families, located at 877 NW Grant St, Corvallis, OR, will be closed July 15th and 29th for staff training.

The Day Center will be closed Friday, July 3rd, for training. Thank you for your understanding. As a reminder, we will b...
07/02/2026

The Day Center will be closed Friday, July 3rd, for training. Thank you for your understanding.

As a reminder, we will be open for regular services on Saturday, July 4th.

06/22/2026

In response to forecasted extreme heat, MWVCAA is opening our Cooling Centers on Monday, 6/22, and Tuesday, 6/23, to provide a safe, cooled place for individuals at risk.

MWVCAA Cooling Centers will operate from 1PM to 7PM at the following locations, in addition to regular hours of operation:
• ARCHES Day Center
615 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR
Adults 18+ only
Partners and pets welcomed
Cool beverages provided

• Woodburn Shelter
1560 Hardcastle Rd, Woodburn, OR
Adults 18+ only
Partners and pets welcomed
Cool beverages provided

• Family First Day Center
1255 Broadway St. NE, Salem, OR
Families and pets welcomed
Cool beverages provided

Outreach teams will be in Marion and Polk County offering cooling assistance.

Seed Of Faith Christian Center Int'l will also be open for cooling June 22-24, 2PM-7PM, at 1230 Winter St NE, Salem, OR

06/15/2026

In response to forecasted extreme heat, MWVCAA is opening our Cooling Centers on Sunday, 6/14, and Monday, 6/15, to provide a safe, cooled place for individuals at risk.

MWVCAA Cooling Centers will operate from 1PM to 7PM at the following locations, in addition to regular hours of operation:

• Arches Day Center
615 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR
Adults 18+ only
Partners and pets welcomed
Cool beverages provided

• Woodburn Shelter
1560 Hardcastle Rd, Woodburn, OR
Adults 18+ only
Partners and pets welcomed
Cool beverages provided

• Family First Day Center
1255 Broadway St. NE, Salem, OR
Families and pets welcomed
Cool beverages provided

Our outreach team will also be hitting the streets across Marion County offering cooling assistance.

Seed Of Faith Christian Center Int'l will also be open for cooling June 13-15, 2PM-7PM, at 1230 Winter St NE, Salem, OR.

The Day Center will be closed Friday, June 5th, for training. Thank you for your understanding.
06/05/2026

The Day Center will be closed Friday, June 5th, for training.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Day Center will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observation of Memorial Day.
05/23/2026

The Day Center will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observation of Memorial Day.

The Day Center will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, for wellness activities and staff trainings.Thank your for your unde...
03/31/2026

The Day Center will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, for wellness activities and staff trainings.

Thank your for your understanding.

Address

615 Commercial Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(503) 399-9080

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