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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