Congregations Helping People is an expanding group of Salem churches that have come together to combine resources and work cooperatively to help people in need.
People seeking help are often forced to go from church to church, obtaining piecemeal the aid they need. Church staff, though eager to help, may not have the time, funds or expertise to provide the best possible help and advice.
CHP provides experienced, qualified social workers assisted by caring volunteers, to link people with the right resources to address their immediate and long-term needs. When those resources do not exist, or the person doesn't qualify, CHP may be able to provide direct assistance.
Congregations Helping People is a privately-funded, nonprofit organization, governed by the volunteer board of directors.
Services
- Confidential counsel with a competent staff member.
- Help to determine short- and long-term needs.
- Expert advice about sources of public and private assistance.
- Assistance and advocacy to apply for other sources of aid.
- Spiritual cousel to those who request it.
- Financial aid when no other resources are available.
Donations
You can help CHP help others in our community. All donations are tax-deductible, and may be sent to:
Congregations Helping People
PO Box 12412
Salem OR 97309
Member Churches
Englewood United Methodist
First Congregational
First United Methodist
Jason Lee United Methodist
Knight Memorial United Church of Christ
Morningside United Methodist
St. Mark Lutheran
St. Paul's Episcopal
Trinity United Methodist
United Universalist Congregation
