Help our neighbors stay housed
When Maggie* and her three children entered ARCHES' homelessness diversion program, she was four months behind on rent and facing eviction. She was terrified of losing her apartment and being unable to provide for her children. ARCHES was able to immediately pay her past due rent and enroll her in our case management program. With the help of her case manager, within three months, she found a job and arranged for day care for her children. Even though she still had one month of rental assistance left, Maggie said she didn't need it, and is confident that she can stay in her new home.
*We change the names of our clients to protect their privacy.
In March of 2001, Community Action's The ARCHES Project took off as a collaborative effort to bridge people facing homelessness with services throughout the community. ARCHES has since developed over 60 partners in the Marion and Polk County region to offer integrated interventions based on individual needs. MWVCAA’s ARCHES program has developed a series of projects that work to provide comprehensive and evidence based solutions to abate homelessness, such as: day centers, emergency shelters, rural resource centers, rental assistance, permanent housing, supportive navigation services, food resources, as well as healthcare connections. MWVCAA is proud of ARCHES' ongoing housing achievements and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Other ways to support The ARCHES Project:
Check
Please make checks payable to Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, write The ARCHES Project in the subject line, and mail to:
2475 Center St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies match donations made by their employees to registered nonprofit organizations. You can ask your company if they might be able to match your donation this year. The impact of your gift to The ARCHES Project could potentially be doubled!
Volunteer
Looking for a meaningful way to give back? We are always looking for volunteers. Volunteers can serve breakfast at the breakfast booth for our unsheltered neighbors, help prepare lunch in our commercial kitchen, or serve in the evening or overnight at an emergency warming shelter when the weather grows cold. Sign up on our volunteer site: https://mwvcaa.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?ag...
Donate Supplies
Email emergencyservices@mwvcaa.org or call 503-399-9080 to schedule a supply drop-off time!