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
News
Homelessness In Salem, MA
Historic Salem, MA is a beloved city for many, with so much to offer down every street and in every shop. With visitors during the busy season and even year-round, most would assume that the city of Salem is doing well for itself. This is very true in many…
Lifebridge Local Nonprofit Receiving Grants of $100K
Lifebridge has been selected as one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $100K for 100 program! Visit the foundation’s website to see the amazing work they are doing: Cummings Foundation
Lifebridge has expanded services
As of July 1, 2018, Lifebridge has expanded services with a merger of The Grace Center in Gloucester, a day resource center serving more than 1,100 individuals yearly who are experiencing homelessness.