Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

Criminal proceedings have been halted against a man charged with stabbing 12 people at the Union Gospel Mission of Salem after his attorney raised concerns about the man's mental ability to proceed.

This story has been updated with new information. Salem Mayor Julie Hoy called for more police in downtown following the stabbing that injured 12 at the Union Gospel Mission of Salem on June 1.