The city of Seattle and King County provides many resources to those looking for shelter or housing, in addition to a healthy number of non-profits that help families in the area.
Several of the groups offer services specifically tailored to communities in need. These resources are categorized below.
City of Seattle
King County
- King County homeless shelter resources
- Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness
- Committee to End Homelessness in King County
Community Help
Below are some resources tailored to individuals and communities in need.
Winter shelters
In the cold months, these shelters provide overflow housing and extra services:
A list of currently available winter shelters.
Youth Shelters and Help
- seattle.gov ending homeless youth resources
- seattle.gov resources for LGBTQ homeless youth
- Lifelong Aids Alliance resources for homeless youth
- Lambert House, a center for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth
Domestic Violence Help
- seattle.gov domestic violence resources
- New Beginnings in Seattle
- Eastside Domestic Violence Program in East King County
- Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) in South King County
Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
- seattle.gov olders adults and adults with disabilities resources
- Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank
Immigrants and Refugees
Volunteering
If you want to volunteer or donate, contact one of the organizations below:
- The Sharehouse takes donations of blankets, furniture and other household goods
- United Way of King County provides opportunities to volunteer
