The Union Gospel Mission (UGM) broke ground on Friday, Nov. 1st to build a new facility to serve and treat men who are without shelter. This is an excerpt from the celebration that features Candice Hughes, UGM Board Chair; Dan Clem, UGM Exec. Dir.; and Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett.

Lynelle Wilcox tells her story about how she became an advocate for people without shelter, what she learned about our homeless neighbors and how it changed her view on one of the most marginalized groups of people in the community. She also addresses the sit/lie ordinance being considered by the City of Salem to address problems in the downtown core.

Polk County Report: Patty Nevue, director of the Ella Curran Food Bank, talks with KMUZ about the food bank’s operations and its importance to low-income families.

Danielle Meyer and Scott Schlegel have been regular contributors to Willamette Wake Up (WWU) for 6 years and 1 year, respectively. They share their experiences and encourage others to help WWU tell the stories of our community.

During Salem's second annual Indigenous Peoples Day on the steps of the State Capitol, people heard speakers, flute, drumming; watched and participated in dancing; and witnessed a color guard ceremony honoring veterans. This is an excerpt of that day which includes words from two young Native American women, Mikusa Moreland and Sol Satipi; flute by Feliz Chuma Pinguil and drumming by students from Chemawa Indian School.

The council reaffirms its vote to appoint Vanessa Nordyke;  bicycle and pedestrian safety reminders;  a “Resiliency Task Force” update; preserving mobile home parks; the council approves a First reading of the “operating fee” ordinance, and sends a Salem payroll tax to voters.

For the limited version Salem City Council discussion Oct. 30, 2019, leading to vote on "operating fee" First Reading, and sending "payroll tax" to voters.

 

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Special Supplement version of the Salem City Council discussion Oct. 30, 2019, leading to vote on "operating fee" First Reading, and sending "payroll tax" to voters is below.

Not only are victims and their loved ones traumatized by horrific crimes, often jurors are too. In this interview with Jan Slick, program volunteer, and Jim Syring, juror, they address how some counties engage debrief programs to help jurors deal with the trauma.

Susan McLauchlin, Marion County Public Health talks about the recent Substance Abuse Needs Assessment and what it says about our resident's health. She touches on how recent vaping incidents informs the agency's work.

Allen Pfeiffer, Volunteer & Vocational Training Manager for Marion Polk Food Share, along with two drivers, talk about the Meals on Wheels program and the role volunteer drivers play in our elderly and disabled neighbors' lives and the need for more drivers.