Shelter & Housing
Shelter and housing includes emergency and youth shelters, transitional housing, permanent housing supports, and homeless day centers. These resources provide immediate safety while helping people move toward stable, long-term housing.
News related to Shelter & Housing
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Mayor Wilson’s 2026 State of the City Address
Mayor Katie B. Wilson delivered her 2026 State of the City address, emphasizing community resilience, hope, and the need for action again...
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Grand Opening of Olympic Hills Tiny House Village: Thursday, February 19th at 2:30pm, 3121 NE 133rd St, Seattle
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA) announced the grand opening of the Olympic Hills Tiny House V...
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VCS customers donate 7,000+ items to help homeless Veterans
Patrons of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) collected over 7,000 items for homeless Veterans during the holiday season. The donation dr...
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A Tale of Two Lobby Days
United Way of King County participated in two significant advocacy events at the State Capitol in Olympia this month. On February 5, the ...
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NOTICE: February 17, 2026 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Packet – 6:00 PM/ Town Hall/Virtual
The Town Planning Commission of Yarrow Point will hold a regular meeting on February 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Town Hall. This meeting will...
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New CRP funding opportunities for organizations and tribes expanding homeownership
Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is accepting applications for funding aimed at helping organizations, lenders, and tribes...
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Michael
Michael reflects on his difficult journey from a troubled childhood to homelessness and addiction. Growing up, he cherished moments with ...
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Celebrating Black History Month
This Black History Month highlights three influential leaders who advanced economic justice and improved access to essential needs for ch...
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Expanding Shelter: Tiny Home & Safe Lot Coming to Seattle’s D1
KCRHA is collaborating with local partners to enhance shelter availability in Seattle, including a new RV Safe Lot and Tiny House Village...
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How much money would it take to end Veteran homelessness?
To effectively end Veteran homelessness, a comprehensive approach is necessary, addressing not only immediate housing needs but also the ...
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Winter 2026 Newsletter
C. has successfully graduated from a program at Jubilee Women’s Center, where she focused on building stability for herself and her famil...
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Bringing kids’ dreams within reach
At 19, Scott Moorhouse faced a troubled past, having been caught smuggling drugs and struggling with addiction. A chance encounter with J...
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From Professional to Personal Experience: Moving my Mom
After two decades of working with individuals living with dementia, Katie Lamar began noticing signs of the condition in her mother. With...
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HTF Repair Fund eligibility extended
Eligibility for the HTF Repair Fund has been extended to cover costs incurred from July 1, 2025, to January 25, 2026. Claims must be subm...
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HTF Contractors: Attend a Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition listening session to share your experience
The Washington State Department of Commerce will hold virtual listening sessions on February 17 and 19 to gather input on its Rapid Capit...
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Mayor Wilson and Seattle Social Housing Developer Celebrate Key Council Vote to Fund Permanently Affordable and Publicly Owned Housing
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the City Council’s unanimous approval of a $115 million agreement with the Seattle Social Housing...
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Seattle City Council approves legislation to begin funding voter-approved social housing
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation on February 10, 2026, to begin funding the Seattle Social Housing Developer (SS...
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What we’re doing to expand shelter, address homelessness, and keep public space accessible
Mayor Katie B. Wilson has announced plans to address homelessness in Seattle by expanding shelter capacity and ensuring public spaces rem...
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Seattle’s Innovation for Unlocking Homeownership Webinar, February 18!
Homeownership is a key method for families to establish stability and build generational wealth, yet many lower-income and legacy homeown...
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State legislature update
The 2026 state legislative session is progressing quickly, with several significant bills under consideration that could affect tenants, ...
Events for Shelter & Housing
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on February 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. Attendees ...
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Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition Listening Session 2
Join us for the Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition Listening Session 2 on Feb. 19, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. PST. This virtual event invites aff...
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East King County Family Resource Center - Information and Assistance Services - Russian Speaking
Join the East King County Family Resource Center for Information and Assistance Services in Russian on Feb. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at CISC, ...
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Grand Opening of Olympic Hills Tiny House Village
Join the community for the grand opening of the Olympic Hills Tiny House Village on Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at 3121 NE 133rd St. in Seattle....
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on February 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. Attendees ...
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Public Sessions on Affordable Housing Strategy Draft
Join community members on February 21, 2026, for public sessions discussing the draft of the 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy. Atten...
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THV Workshops for Service Providers
Join us for the THV Workshops for Service Providers on Feb. 24, 2026. This event will be held both virtually and in-person, offering a un...
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Social Services Community Connection
Join the Social Services Community Connection event on Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Neighborhood Center, located...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to drop by ARCH on February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. Attendee...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Join Essentials First on February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Redmond Distribution Location in Washington for essential hygiene su...
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City of Redmond Homeless & Housing Stability
The City of Redmond will host a Homeless & Housing Stability event on Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Advocate Office located at Toge...
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East King County Family Resource Center - Information and Assistance Services - Cantonese and Mandarin Speaking
The East King County Family Resource Center will host an Information and Assistance Services event for Cantonese and Mandarin speakers on...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on February 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. Attendees ...
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THV Workshops for Service Providers
Join us for the THV Workshops for Service Providers, taking place on February 26, 2026. This event will be held both virtually and in-per...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on February 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. Attendees ...
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East King County Family Resource Center - Information and Assistance Services - Russian Speaking
The East King County Family Resource Center offers Information and Assistance Services for Russian-speaking community members on Feb. 26 ...
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HTF Repair Fund Claims Submission Deadline
Submit your claims for the HTF Repair Fund by February 27, 2026. This fund assists individuals and families who incurred costs between Ju...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on February 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond. This open offi...
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Publication of Final Notices of Funding Availability
The Final Notices of Funding Availability for the Housing Preservation Program and the Continuing Affordability Program will be published...
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CRP Funding Application Deadline
Organizations, lenders, and tribes are invited to submit their applications for funding to enhance homeownership opportunities. The deadl...