Lifebridge North Shore & Lifebridge Thrift Shop

Lifebridge North Shore is a Salem-based nonprofit that helps people experiencing homelessness and other hardship find safety and stability. Its main campus in Salem provides emergency shelter, community meals, showers, permanent supportive housing and a day resource center. River House in Beverly is the only women’s shelter on the North Shore, and Grace Center in Gloucester meets basic needs and builds community for vulnerable people on Cape Ann. Case managers work with guests toward housing.

The organization began as a single soup kitchen in Salem and grew over five decades into a network of shelters and centers serving the whole North Shore. Its work rests on the belief in the worth and dignity of every person, offering acceptance, structure and tools for healthier decisions. Programs such as art therapy and writing groups support recovery, and the Lifebridge Thrift Shop sells affordable goods to the community while raising money for its services.

What to Know

• The thrift shop operates a brick-and-mortar store in Salem and an online eBay store.
• Many Lifebridge community events are open to the public.
• Donors can help through collection drives for socks, personal care items and kitchen goods.
• Planned giving options are available for supporters.