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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Warming centers and overnight shelters open in King County through Sunday
Warming centers and overnight shelters are open across King County from January 22 to January 25 as temperatures are expected to drop bel...
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Allow us to reintroduce ourselves
Compass Housing Alliance has been dedicated to serving the community for over 105 years, following the vision of its founders, Reverend O...
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A Burned Home, Blankets, and Shelter Referrals: How CCRs Are Helping Around Seattle
Community Crisis Responders (CCRs) in Seattle are actively assisting individuals in need, averaging about 250 calls per week. Recently, t...
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CCS Programs Counter Winter Cold with Warmth and Comfort
During the coldest months, Catholic Community Services (CCS) provides vital support to neighbors affected by winter weather. Many people ...
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SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: County moves to Tier 3 protocols
King County Regional Homelessness Authority is activating Tier 3 Protocols starting at 5 p.m. on January 22, due to forecasted overnight ...
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HSD Employee Spotlight—Mary Flowers
Mary Flowers recently retired from the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) after 31 years of dedicated service. In her final role, sh...
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Serving Veterans with severe mental health challenges
Veteran Lyndsey Beaver, 41, from Maryland, credits the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) for her recovery from serious mental healt...
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Meet board member Tasha Murphy
Tasha Murphy, a senior research scientist at the University of Washington, emphasizes the link between emotional distress and physical pa...
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Seattle Times Highlights Housing First and DESC Client
Tina Telles, a client of Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), has lived at The Morrison Hotel since 2019, receiving essential suppor...
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January 18, 2026 — The Rev Canon Britt Olson
The Rev. Canon Britt Olson delivered a sermon at St. Luke’s Annual Meeting, marking his tenth year in this tradition. He focused on the t...
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Laura and Ross Comer: Why [We Give to] United Way
Laura and Ross Comer, a retired audiologist and software engineer, respectively, are dedicated to community service and charitable giving...
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Commerce updates HTF Repair Fund eligibility, reopens application portal
The Washington State Department of Commerce is reopening the Housing Trust Repair Fund with updated eligibility guidelines. Starting Janu...
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Commerce invests $54.5 million in affordable housing across Washington
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $54.5 million in grants to support the creation of nearly 5,000 affordable housing ...
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How DAV and community partners help at-risk and unhoused veterans
Army veteran Donnie Lionberger, once homeless and battling addiction, now supports fellow veterans at the DAV Homeless Veterans Stand Dow...
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Veteran found housing and purpose through VA and gardening
Veteran Patrick Cox, who served in the Army and faced homelessness due to addiction and personal struggles, found stability through VA se...
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Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols in effect this weekend
King County Regional Homelessness Authority will activate Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols from Saturday, January 17, to Monday, January 1...
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January 20, 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 January 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Town Hall. The meeting will a...
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Partnering to stop homelessness at its source
Many residents in Seattle and King County face difficult choices due to rising costs of housing and basic necessities. In January 2025, e...
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Council Roundup: Further updates approved for tax incentive housing program
The Bellevue City Council approved updates to the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program to promote new housing development, particular...
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2025 Year in Review
In 2025, Imagine Housing focused on fostering connections among residents, advocates, and volunteers to create a vibrant community for 1,...
Events for Shelter & Housing
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on January 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, in Redmond. Attendees ca...
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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 families on Jan. 22 from 2 p....
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Activation of Tier 3 Protocols
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority will activate Tier 3 Protocols on Jan. 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. This initiative responds to fo...
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Emergency Warming Centers Available
Emergency warming centers will open on Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. in various locations throughout King County, including libraries and city halls....
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Increased Cot Capacity at Westside Neighbors Shelter
Westside Neighbors Shelter will host an event on Jan. 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. to announce an increase in its cot capacity to 45 people. This ...
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Church by the Side of the Road Tiny House Village Community Meeting
Join the Church by the Side of the Road for a community meeting about the new Tiny House Village on January 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at ...
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Still Waters' Snack Pack Winter Donation Drive
Join Still Waters for its Snack Pack Winter Donation Drive starting January 23 at 8 a.m. at PO Box 88984, Tukwila. This event aims to com...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on January 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. This open o...
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Still Waters' Snack Pack Winter Donation Drive
Still Waters’ Snack Pack Winter Donation Drive will take place on January 23 at 11 a.m. in Tukwila. This event invites community members ...
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2026 Point-in-Time Count
Join the community for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 26, 2026. This important event focuses on assessing homelessness in the regio...
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HTF Repair Fund Application Acceptance
Applications for the HTF Repair Fund will be accepted starting January 26, 2026. This funding opportunity is designed to support the repa...
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Hot Meal Program (dinner)
Join the Hot Meal Program for a free community dinner at St. John United Lutheran Church on Jan. 26, 2026, starting at 4 p.m. This progra...
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Social Services Community Connection
Join the Social Services Community Connection on Jan. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Neighborhood Center, located at 82...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on January 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, in Redmond. Attendees ca...
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City of Redmond Homeless & Housing Stability
The City of Redmond will host a Homeless & Housing Stability outreach event on Jan. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Advocate Office in the...
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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 offers information and assistance services for Cantonese and Mandarin speakers on Jan. 28 fro...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to ARCH on January 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. This open office ...
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ARCH
Community members are invited to visit ARCH on January 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St, Suite 119, Redmond, WA. During this...
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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 families on Jan. 29 from 2 p....
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Still Waters' Snack Pack Winter Donation Drive
Join Still Waters for its Snack Pack Winter Donation Drive starting January 30 at 8 a.m. at PO Box 88984 in Tukwila. This event aims to c...