Lifebridge North Shore

Lifebridge North Shore

Lifebridge North Shore is a comprehensive nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting unhoused and vulnerable individuals across the North Shore of Massachusetts. With a history dating back to 1980, Lifebridge has evolved into a multi-faceted organization offering shelter, housing, meals, and supportive services to help end homelessness.

Mission:

To support unhoused and vulnerable individuals by providing resources for safety, healthy development, and the tools to make positive life decisions, with a fundamental belief in the worth and dignity of every human being.

Signature Programs:

1. Emergency & Transitional Shelters
2. Permanent Supportive Housing
3. Community Meals Program
4. Intensive Case Management
5. Supportive Programs & Training
6. Thrift Shops supporting the organization's mission

Operational Site Locations:

Seeds of Hope 56 Margin Street Salem, MA 01970 978-744-0500 River House (women-only shelter) 56 River Street Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-1304 Grace Center 264 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 978-675-6240 Deborah Smith Walsh Recuperative Care Center Lynn, MA 01901 781-691-9486

Thrift Shop Locations & Hours:

Lifebridge Thrift Shop 47 Canal Street Salem, MA 01970 978-745-2459 Store Hours: Tues - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm Donation Drop-off Hours: Tues - Fri 10:00am - 4:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 12:00pm Bridgeworks Boutique 58 Rear Pulaski Street, Suite 200 Peabody, MA 01960 978-289-4240 Store Hours: Tues 11:00am - 5:00pm, Wed - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm Furniture Donation Inquiries, Email: donate@lifebridgenorthshore.org Please include: Name, Address, Phone Number, Pictures of Items for Review, and any pertinent info, such as moving date, etc.

Impact:

• Serves over 300 individuals daily across three locations
• Provides 70 emergency shelter beds
• Offers 27 units of permanent supportive housing
• Serves multiple meals daily at various locations

Historical Milestones:

• 1980: Started as outreach by Crombie Street Congregational Church
• 2005: Relocated to former St. Mary's Parish in Salem
• 2016: Merged with River House in Beverly
• 2018: Acquired Grace Center in Gloucester

Main Contact Info:

• Main Office: 56 Margin Street, Salem, MA 01970
• Phone: 978-744-0500
• Email: k.cadigan@lifebridgenorthshore.org
• Website: lifebridgenorthshore.org

Support Lifebridge North Shore in their mission to end homelessness on the North Shore. Whether through volunteering, donating, or shopping at their thrift stores, there are many ways to contribute to this vital community resource.

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