What’s New
Trust-based Philanthropy
Earlier this year, the Interfaith Family Shelter was proactively selected by the Puget Sound Energy Foundation (PSEF) as the recipient of a trust-based philanthropy program.Among a handful of other regional nonprofits, Interfaith was recognized as an “exceptional...
Families Together 2021 was a success!
Families Together 2021 was on Wed, October 20, 2021! Our annual fundraiser showcasing the Interfaith Family Shelter's recent accomplishments - including our expansion into Homeless Prevention - was online again this year. A BIG thank you to everyone who attended...
COVID Relief for Restaurant & Bar workers
Are you or someone you know a restaurant / bar worker who was negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020? Help is available! The Problem: The restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Many...
It’s All About the Kids
The Interfaith Family Shelter looked quite different until a few years ago. Although there was a playroom where the children of our clients could do arts and crafts, there were no regular staff assigned to oversee this space, and volunteer programs were generally...
We’re Hiring: Homeless Prevention Specialist
The Interfaith Family Shelter is hiring a Homeless Prevention Specialist. Join our team! You could play an important role at Interfaith Family Shelter. If you, or someone you know, has: (a) excellent organizational and conflict-management skills, (b) enjoy motivating...
We’re Hiring!
If you’re interested in any of these positions, please email a resume and cover letter to Jim Dean. No phone calls accepted. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Evening Shelter Monitor Join our team! You could play an important role at Interfaith...
Families Together 2020: A big success!
Families Together 2020 was a virtual event this year. We were admittedly worried about how this would affect the scope of this event, its impact, and fundraising capacity. Well, the numbers are finally in, and they are truly wonderful: Total amount raised: $38,600 ...
Play On!
It's been a long time coming - but the Interfaith Family Shelter finally has a beautiful brand-new play structure for the children! The previous play structure was removed in May 2019, after it became rickety and unsafe for the children. Since then, the playground has...
Families Together 2020 is online on 10/21
The annual Families Together fundraiser is a virtual event this year! And we have a very special treat lined up for you. We are committed to keeping families, supporters, and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. So our annual fundraiser is moving online this year....
A new set of wheels!
Heather Barnes has been through a lot. The single mom of two young children was woken up by her ex-husband one morning to find out that they were suddenly homeless.