Sara Duncan

“They are simply people, too, simply trying to survive and get by. They simply just want to be heard and treated as human,” Crosswhite said. “The discrimination of the homeless people in Salem is unfair as it seems they simply don’t have a voice to be understood or heard.”

Survey finds seven in 10 of Salem’s unhoused experience discrimination regularly - Salem Reporter An annual community belonging survey conducted by students at Western Oregon University in partnership with the Salem Human Rights Commission found about half of residents surveyed felt a sense of community in Salem.

🗓️ Monday, Sept. 8
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Senator Hearing Room, 555 Court St NE
Access from the 1st floor lobby of Courthouse Square

I will be there for a few hours this morning. I hope to see you there!!

Learn more about all the proposed enhancements at Cherriots.org/service-enhancements

🚌 What if your bus arrived more often, earlier in the morning or later at night, and even on weekends?

Cherriots is proposing major service improvements, including adding more frequent buses and extending our service hours to better fit your schedule. These changes are designed to help more people get where they need to go, whenever they need to get there.

We want to know what you think! Join us for our first open house in downtown Salem to share your feedback.

🗓️ Monday, Sept. 8
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Senator Hearing Room, 555 Court St NE
Access from the 1st floor lobby of Courthouse Square

Learn more about all the proposed enhancements at Cherriots.org/service-enhancements