Congregations Helping People

Congregations Helping People CHP is a non-profit supported by the generosity of congregations in the Salem-Keizer area.

Services provided and documents needed:

Identification Cards
DMV: 503-945-5000
• Current piece of mail with current address.
◦ If you do not have an address, go to UGM, Arches, or HOAP and get a note on their letterhead that you can receive mail at their business address.
• Original birth certificate. Not the hospital one and not a copy.
• You must know your full social secur

ity number
• Bring in documented proof of establishing a medical doctor, attempting to get into housing, proof of looking for work, to pick up medications, etc...

Birth Certificates
• Proof of identity
◦ If you cannot provide proof of identity, you will need to work with a family member to verify your identity.
• Need to know where you were born and your parent’s names.
• Bring in documented proof of need

Gas Vouchers
• Current driver’s license
• Current proof of insurance on the vehicle – in the driver’s name
• Current DMV registration/tags – in the driver’s name
• Proof of medical appointment, treatment, work, job interview, court appearance. Rental Assistance
• 72-hour notice or 14-day court ordered eviction
• Current ID
• Proof of income
◦ Employment check stubs, unemployment award letter, child support award letter, Social security award letter, TANF award letter, veterans benefit award letter, housing award letter, or any other proof of income. Energy Assistance
• Disconnect bill or shut-off notice
• Current ID
• Proof of income
◦ Employment check stubs, unemployment award letter, child support award letter, Social security award letter, TANF award letter, veterans benefit award letter, housing award letter, or any other proof of income.

A huge THANK YOU to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for supporting us in our mission to keep our neighbor...
08/04/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for supporting us in our mission to keep our neighbors safely in their homes!!

CHP wants to thank Our Savior's Lutheran Church for all the ways that they have increased our Direct Aid funds through s...
06/30/2026

CHP wants to thank Our Savior's Lutheran Church for all the ways that they have increased our Direct Aid funds through supporting our pie and coffee sales!

The Salvation Army Family Services Center has a new look! We are so grateful they are sharing this space with us!
06/30/2026

The Salvation Army Family Services Center has a new look! We are so grateful they are sharing this space with us!

At the Salem Saturday Market, we raised $511 for Congregations Helping People, a ministry of local churches that address...
05/20/2024

At the Salem Saturday Market, we raised $511 for Congregations Helping People, a ministry of local churches that addresses homelessness by providing emergency financial assistance to our neighbors threatened by eviction or utility shut offs. Thrivent purchased most of the pies that were provided at great discount by Willamette Valley Pie Co. We were able to spotlight WVPC, a local Christian family-owned business as well as Thrivent Financial!

05/02/2024
09/27/2023

Congregations Helping People has changed it's hours to Monday-Thursday, 10-1.

07/24/2023

CHP WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK - 7/27-7/28.

Introducing CHP's new Director, Sharon Brenneman! Today is her first day and you'll find her here ready to greet you wi...
07/24/2023

Introducing CHP's new Director, Sharon Brenneman! Today is her first day and you'll find her here ready to greet you with this beautiful smile, Mondays through Wednesdays! We thank God for you, Sharon!!!

Congregations Helping People would like to announce the resignation of our beloved Director, Laura Hammack. You may sti...
07/24/2023

Congregations Helping People would like to announce the resignation of our beloved Director, Laura Hammack. You may still see her face from time to time as she continues to assist us as we transition to our new Director. Thank you so much, Laura, for your service to our community! You helped us get back on our feet!!

Address

1977 Front Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+15033914365

Website

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