What is the Salem Warming Network?

Salem Warming is a collaborative network which operates warming centers for when temperatures reach 32 degrees or below. This initiative offers a place for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability to go to get warm and to prevent loss of life and loss of limbs due to freezing temperatures. ​

The Details

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency has a part of the Warming Center initiative for 6 years. For the 2018-19 Warming Season, warming centers are activated anytime that the temperature reaches 32 degrees or below from November 1st-March 31st. 

There are 4 locations:
Salem First Presbyterian Church 
Capital Park Wesleyan Church
South Salem Friends Church
Church at the Park 

Salem First Presbyterian Church is the primary location, and will be open during each activation. South Salem Friends Church, Capital Park Wesleyan Church and Church at the Park are auxiliary locations which open dependent of volunteer participation.

The Guests

The spaces are co-ed. No one is turned away as long as there is available space. In the case that a location is full, volunteers will help guests access an alternative site. 

The Hours

Sites are open 7pm-6:45am during activation. Guests are welcome to check in at anytime throughout the night . Guests are not required to stay throughout the night, and may check out at any point.

Free Transportation​
*For guests and volunteers

Cherriots:
  • Monday-Saturday, after 6am and before 11pm 
  • When a guest boards, tell the driver the Warming Center destination 

Willamette Valley Yellow Cab:
  • After 11pm, Monday-Saturday free ride TO the Warming Centers
  • Sunday mornings to predetermined stops.
  • ​Sunday evenings starting at 6:00pm
  • When the guest calls, state the Warming Center destination

Locations

There are three Warming Center Locations, please check for the open locations during activation. 
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