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THANK YOU! 2018 dinner a huge success!
THANK YOU! 'There's No Place Like Home' Dinner was a huge success! This year, we doubled our attendance and fundraising from last year's dinner event. Nearly 160 friends of the Interfaith Family Shelter gathered at the Rosehill Community Center to learn about...
Interfaith in the News!
Challenging the stigma of homelessness If you missed it, be sure to check out front page of The Daily Herald from Wednesday, September 26 for an inspiring article! Christa Johnson and her family are challenging the stigma of homelessness while expanding The Family...
30 volunteers transform Family Shelter gardens and play area!
A big thank you to the Washington Everett Mission. Their team of 30 members donated their time and energy to weed and mulch the gardens, as well as sanitize the children's play area at The Family Shelter in early August. The outdoor areas at the shelter are now...
Resident spotlight: From homelessness to property management
Binet* came to the US legally from Gambia in 2013. She couch-surfed until she was literally thrown out onto the streets with her infant son. It was at that low point that she found The Family Shelter and was welcomed as a resident. It was at the Shelter where she and...
“I’m grateful for friends, family & a roof over my head.”
"I'm grateful for friends, family and a roof over my head." - resident of The Family Shelter Whether temporary or permanent, a safe and healthy place to call home is important to all of us. In that spirit, it's the season for maintenance at The Family Shelter! We are...
Single mom success story
"A network of people kept me sane," said a single mom of a six-year-old living at The Family Shelter. I felt like a failure. Here I am a single mother being evicted after trying so hard. I didn't know what was next. The first night we were homeless we slept at a...
A Place of My Own: Tami’s Story
Tami had been homeless on an off for several years, was 4 months pregnant and had a young daughter. She was in a transitional housing program with her husband and daughter until it ended after one year. She was attending Everest Community College for her Medical...
Starting School With Confidence
A new school year can be daunting for any child. New classroom, new teacher, new friends. Starting the school year while living at a homeless shelter often means added anxieties: do I tell my teachers where I'm living? What about my friends? Will I stick out if I...
Planting Snacks – Mr. Tim’s Garden Helpers
There is nothing like the satisfying crunch of fresh snap peas on a hot summer day. Or carrots, or green beans or corn on the cob. "Mr. Tim" has been the lead volunteer at our shelter garden for a number of years. When he is around, you can always expect to see a few...
Two Congregations Rally in Support of Shelter Residents
[highlight]Stanwood United Methodist Church: Welcome Boxes[/highlight] A plastic file box can go a long way toward making someone feel comfortable in a new place. This is the goal behind the Welcome Box Project at Stanwood United Methodist Church. Families often come...