Westside Neighbors Shelter

Giving Tuesday will take place on Dec. 2, 2025, following the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday. This global generosity movement encourages individuals, families, and organizations to support their favorite charities and causes. The Westside Neighbors Shelter invites community members to part...

A correction has been issued regarding a previous Thanksgiving post from the Westside Neighbors Shelter. For those interested in providing assistance to the shelter during the Thanksgiving period, Cinda Stenger is the designated contact person. She can be reached via email at cstenger49@gmail.com...

Westside Neighbors Shelter is seeking community support to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for 40 men and women currently sheltering at the American Legion Hall. Volunteers are needed to prepare dishes such as stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey, as well as to donate pies. Additionally, help is r...

Westside Neighbors Shelter will open for overnight stays on Nov. 22, implementing new operational changes and a partnership with the Burien Severe Weather Shelter (BSWS), operated by Highline United Methodist Church. BSWS has provided trained overnight shelter staff during severe weather events f...

The Boeing Employees Choir, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community service, will host a benefit concert for Westside Neighbors Shelter on Nov. 8. The event will take place at St. John the Baptist Church in West Seattle, located at 3050 California Ave. SW. Attendees of the choir’s previou...

Join Chuck’s Hop Shop in Seward Park for a Drag Bingo event benefiting Westside Neighbors Shelter on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. The event will feature opportunities to drink, win prizes, and make donations to support the shelter. Attendees are encouraged to participate and contribute to this wort...

Every Friday at 5 p.m., All Souls and Shelter Church Seattle host a community dinner at the Westside Neighbors Shelter, located in the American Legion Hall, 3620 SW Alaska St. This event is open to everyone, regardless of faith, and aims to foster community spirit. Attendees are invited to enjoy ...

The sewer line at the American Legion Hall has been successfully repaired. As a result, the shelter will resume its regular breakfast service tomorrow, operating from 7 to 11 a.m.

A main sewer line between the Legion Hall and 37th Avenue SW has broken, necessitating repairs that are set to begin at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. As a result, the Warm Up Center and breakfast services will be canceled until the repairs are completed. Signs will be posted to inform clients abo...

Even with warmer weather, people experiencing homelessness still require access to food and hygiene facilities. Westside Neighbors Shelter remains open year-round as a breakfast and warm-up center from 7 to 11 a.m. Currently, the shelter serves approximately 30 regular clients and 15 drop-in gues...

Momentum is growing for the GiveBIG campaign, which aims to raise $10,000. Currently, 14% of the goal has been reached, thanks to early contributions. The main fundraising days are set for May 6 and 7, with a special incentive on May 6, when generous donors will match donations 100%. Early donors...

GiveBIG is an annual fundraising campaign in Washington that encourages individuals and organizations to support their communities. This year’s “Big Days” are May 6 and 7, with early giving already underway. Westside Neighbors Shelter has set a fundraising goal of $10,000 to continue providing es...

Westside Neighbors Shelter has announced a return to its original operation model due to financial constraints. Initially, the shelter aimed to transition from a cold-weather emergency facility to a year-round overnight service. However, a decline in donations amid rising demand for assistance ha...