GiveBIG is a movement to support non-profits that provide vital and essential local services.
A big thank you to everyone who helped us meet – and exceed – our donation target!
This year, all donations went toward our Rapid Rehousing program that helps families at the shelter achieve permanent housing… and stay housed.
Our case managers diligently work one-on-one with clients at the shelter to figure out personalized solutions to their situation.
Whether this includes finding and applying for housing, managing and resolving prior debts, or improving job and skills options, the goal is simple: get clients back on their feet and into a home of their own.
And after they move out of the shelter, Rapid Rehousing subsidizes rent through a family’s crucial first year in their new home.
The result: Independence and self-sustaining home stability.
Rapid Rehousing is clearly the solution to regional homelessness.
Miracle House officially opened for business on 09 February, 2020.
Following a lovely ceremony and blessing by our new faith partner, Marysville United Methodist Church, supporters and well-wishers had the opportunity to see our brand-new extension at a brief ‘open house.’
Interfaith Family Shelter Board President, Frank Busichio, and MUMC Lead Pastor Jenny Smith, cut the ribbon to officially open Miracle House. MUMC liaisons (from left) Steve and Jackie Johnson, and Interfaith’s Executive Director, Jim Dean (right) look on.
MUMC churchgoers signed a beautiful framed “Welcome Home” picture at all three church services that same day, which now graces the mantelpiece at Miracle House. A thoughtful and loving gesture of support for families in need.
The MUMC Tween youth group took it on themselves to decorate both bedrooms, with bright and cheery sheets, and made the beds up for the first families to move in… complete with adorable stuffed animals on each bed to welcome children residents.
We are so excited for this new chapter in Interfaith’s growth, and for the opportunity to partner with MUMC as we unite to help families overcome homelessness.
In case you could not attend, here’s a quick virtual tour of Miracle House.
All through the month of February 2020, the Interfaith Family Shelter is showcased in the street-facing window of the Community Foundation of Snohomish County in downtown Everett.
Our window display interweaves Valentine’s Day themes – beautiful paintings created by children currently residing at the shelter, and our staff – with information about who we are and how we serve the Snohomish County community.
Administrative Manager, Sarah Olsen, assembles hand-crafted paintings and decorations.
You can stop by the Community Foundation’s office on Rockefeller Ave. in downtown Everett anytime during February 2020 to admire our display
Interfaith’s Jim Dean and Mary Grace Antony provide an overview of how Miracle House will serve the Marysville and Snohomish County communities.
Miracle House is set to launch very soon, and was featured on the front page of North County Outlook (Jan 08, 2020).
In an interview and photo tour of the property, Jim Dean and Mary Grace Antony explained why Miracle House will be a valuable resource to families facing homelessness, as well as the City of Marysville.
We offer families non-discriminatory low-barrier access to shelter and resources, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, income, or faith affiliation.
