Empowering the North Shore:
Hope, Shelter, & Support
Creating Pathways to Stability & Self-Sufficiency for Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors
Lifebridge North Shore
Lifebridge North Shore gives vulnerable people access to resources that provide safety and promote healthy physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional development. We believe in the fundamental worth and dignity of every human being.
Centers & Shelters
Over the last 50 years, Lifebridge North Shore has grown from one Salem soup kitchen to a network of shelters and centers serving the entire North Shore community. Our hubs in Salem, Beverly, and Gloucester make communities stronger by offering support, building trust, and creating connections for our most vulnerable neighbors.
Lifebridge Main Campus, located in Salem, provides emergency shelter, community meals, showers, permanent supportive housing, and a day resource center to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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River House, located in Beverly, is a the only women’s shelter on the North Shore. Creating a women-only environment is not a preference; it is essential. Safety, privacy, and emotional security are key to recovery.
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Grace Center, located in Gloucester, is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of vulnerable individuals while fostering hope and community in Cape Ann.
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The Lifebridge Thrift Shop provides affordable goods to the community while generating revenue to support Lifebridge programs. Visit our brick and mortar store in Salem or our eBay store online.
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Programs
By offering shelter, housing, meals, and drop-in services, we aim to provide those we serve with acceptance, structure, opportunity, & the tools to make healthy decisions according to your needs.
Make a Difference in Your Community
Give Now
We are so grateful to our donors for philanthropic support.
In Kind Donations
Collection drives for socks, personal care items, kitchen items, and more.
Other Ways to Help
Visit our Planned Giving page for other ways to make an impact.
Stories of Impact
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