Location: 1240 Highland Ave. NE
Description: The opening of Pacific Station brought 11 more affordable housing units designed for families to north Salem.
The project is a partnership between the Catholic Community Services Foundation, Marion County Health and Human Services, PacificSource and Rich Duncan Construction. The $4.3 million development offers a mix of three- and four-bedroom units. It has an outdoor play area and will soon have a community garden.
The community held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on March 19.
Josh Graves, CEO of Catholic Community Services, said he was grateful for the collaborative effort behind the project and emphasized the importance of stable housing for families.
"First and foremost, families need safe, stable, and affordable housing to raise healthy children who flourish in our schools and engage with our community--becoming that next generation of dedicated employees, parents, and leaders," Graves said.
Marion County's Our Place is located within Pacific Station. Our Place offers five, three-bedroom units where parents can receive substance abuse disorder treatment while maintaining employment and caring for their children.
The remaining six units are available to households earning less than 60% of the area median income for Marion County. For a family of four, this equates to a household income of $54,780.
Rent will depend on the unit size, family income and other qualifications.
"When people have a safe place to call home, they can focus on their health and well-being," said Erin Fair Taylor, vice president of Medicaid programs for PacificSource. "That's why we are pleased to partner with Catholic Community Services to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing at Pacific Station for our neighbors in Salem. At PacificSource, we understand that investing in projects like this helps create a future where healthcare and housing work hand-in-hand to support stronger, healthier communities."
Families can submit a housing application for Pacific Station at Mill Creek Meadows at 200 25th St. NE. Those with questions about Our Place can find information at co.marion.or.us/HLT/.
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