• American Services committee youth program AFSC – American Friends Service Committee’s GLBTQ Youth Program: an international Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Programs range from efforts to bring peace to various African, Middle-Eastern and South Asian countries to criminal justice and sweatshop reform to immigrants’ rights. AFSC’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth Program offers: Internships: paid, part-time work for GLBTQ youth ages 14-22 for personal and professional development. Trans Youth Services Project: provides, in collaboration with Lambert House, services transgender youth in the Seattle Metropolitan area including a weekly trans youth support group, a monthly social activity group, and a resource person available on-site at Lambert House. Youth Speakers Bureau: provides training and stipends to youth panelists, who speak in schools and communities to peers and educators about their lives as GLBTQ youth. 814 NE 40th Street, Seattle; Phone: 206-632-0500; GLBTQ Youth Program contact people: Joyful Freeman (ext. *813; Email: jfreeman@afsc.org) and Gabriel Foster (ext. *825; Email: gfoster@afsc.org). Website: http://www.afsc.org/pacificnw/glbtq.htm

• Communites Against Rape and Abuse CARA creates spaces for our constituencies — including people who are young, of color, queer, incarcerated, poor, and/or have disabilities — to invest in the power of collective action, critical dialogue, and community organizing to undermine rape, abuse, and oppression.

• Crisis Clinic Call either 206.461.3200 or Toll-Free 800.621.4636
Get information on services offered by all the local non-profits in the Seattle Metro area. You can also visit their Community Resources Online Guide at the above link.

• The Northwest Network Call 206.568.7777 For bisexual, trans, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse.

• Home Alive Seattle based anti-violence project that offers affordable self defense classes, provides public education and awareness, and leads local community organizing efforts.

• Japanese American Citizens League - Seattle Civil rights membership organization dedicated to securing and maintaining the human and civil rights of Americans of Japanese ancestry and others victimized by injustice.

• Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity Nonprofit organization serving the Northwest states that researches and organizes against bigotry based on race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. Produces regular updates and publications.

• Isis House Isis: Transitional living for homeless youth, emphasizing service to sexual minorities (LGBTQ young adults ages 18-21 -- for younger youth see "The Shelter" or "La-Ba-Te-Yah"). Case management on site. Co-ed, 10 beds, up to 18-month stays. Provided by YouthCare in Seattle. Prefer agency referral. Phone: 206-694-4507. Website: http://www.angelfire.com/folk/isis

• Seattle Community Network Many useful and important local community links and updates.

• Seattle Young Peoples Project Seattle Young People's Project: a youth-run and youth-led organization that empowers youth to express themselves and to take action on the issues affecting their lives. SYPP sponsors an annual Young Women's conference each summer and an Annual MLK Day Hip Hop show in January. Any youth is welcome to come to SYPP for support of their youth led social change project. Current groups include: Youth Undoing Institutional Racism (YUIR) Queer Youth Rights (QYR) Student Activists for a Multi-Cultural Education (SAME) These groups generally meet weekly; call the office for times and locations. 123 - 21st Ave., Seattle, WA 98122; Phone: 206-860-9606; Email: sypp@drizzle.com; Website: http://www.sypp.org

• Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Empowers and assists African-Americans, other people of color and disadvantaged individuals in becoming self-sufficient through public advocacy, providing services and developing strong business and community partnerships.

• Youthcare Youth Care is an adolescent residential treatment center set in a home like environment for youth ages 11 to 18 who are experiencing academic, emotional, or behavioral problems including substance abuse. Our intensive, therapeutic residential treatment center for troubled teens is licensed to treat youth.
Low Income/Transitional:
• Seattle Housing/Low Income 206-723-0500 TDD:206-723-0523 3902 S Ferdinand, Seattle 98118
Information on landlord/tenant laws and advocacy for tenants.

• Fremont Public Association Landlord/Tenant Counseling 206-694-6767 1501 N. 45th Street, Seattle 98103
Eviction counseling (advice for those who receive eviction notices), info on tenants' rights and responsibilities. Some rental assistance for one-time crisis. M, W, Th 10:30am-4:30pm.

• King County Housing Authority 206-574-1100 for application and office location

• King County Housing Authority, Section 8 Office 206-214-1300 15355 65th Ave. S., Suite 200, Seattle 98188
Covers King County outside of the city limits of Seattle and Renton. Subsidies for rental housing for elderly, disabled, and families. Waiting lists for all programs; as of December 2002, Section 8 is not currently taking new applications due to the length of their waiting list.

• Seattle Housing Authority 206-239-1500 907 NW Ballard Way, #200, Seattle 98107 Rental housing for low-income families, disabled/ elderly/ handicapped individuals. Includes Section 8 housing. 9:30am-4:30pm M-F. 9-noon Sat. There are waiting lists; no emergency housing.

• Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program 206-329-7303 1406 Tenth Ave., Seattle 98122 Rental and cooperatively-managed housing for low-moderate income individuals and families.

• Housing Resources Group 206-622-2893 1651 Bellevue Ave., Seattle 98122 Manages affordable housing: Downtown, Belltown, Capitol Hill, First Hill, South Seattle. Income must be three times fixed rent.

• Downtown Apartments 206-682-2601 4th Ave. S & Jackson St., Seattle This HUD-subsidized, 240-unit commercially operated building of studio & 1BR apartments tries to maintain "affordable" rents. 9 storey, elevator. Rental Manager (as of December 2002): Fred Bradley

• Jubilee Women's Center 206-324-1244 620 18th Ave. E, Seattle 98112 Transitional housing for adult, single, homeless, and low income women. M-F 10am-6pm.

• Sojourner Place 206-545-4200 5071 8th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 Transitional housing for adult, single, homeless, and low income women. M-F 9-6.

• University District Youth Center 206-526-2992 4516 15th Avenue NE, 98105 Transitional and permanent housing arrangements and case management. M–Th 1-4 pm, and by appointment. Ages 13-23.

• Family Services 206-826-3050 615 Second Ave., Suite 150, Seattle 98104 Transitional housing program (motel vouchers) for families. Eviction prevention for public housing residents.

• Hopelink Transitional Housing 425-869-1146 Redmond 425-454-7022 Bellevue Transitional housing for families (one or two adults with children) in Redmond & Bellevue. Sliding scale. Up to two years. Must be employed or in school. No alcohol or drugs permitted.

• William Booth Center 206-621-0145 811 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle 98134 Men's facility. Breathalyzer, drug test required.
Several options:
• 4 emergency beds (2 week limit, meals provided).
• Dormitory-style transitional shelter $70/week, bunk bed plus locker (6 month limit, meals not provided).
• Transitional housing at 30% of gross income. Case manager available.

• YWCA of Seattle, King County, and Snohomish County 206-461-4888 1118 Fifth Ave., Seattle 98101 Several low-income housing programs (call for details).

• Central Area Motivation Program 206-812-4952 722 18th Ave., Seattle 98122 First month's rental assistance for families with children under 18.

• YWCA of South King County 425-255-1201 1010 S 2nd St., Renton, WA 98055 Rental assistance. Call 425-255-1201 for screening . Might need to leave a return phone number for call back.

• ELIA Program 206-684-3688 Seattle City Light program for customers facing disconnection and have exhausted federal Energy Assistance Program benefits.

• Low Income Special Utility Rate, Seniors and People with Disabilities Utility Discount Program, Project Share 206-684-0268 618 Second Ave., Room 250, Seattle 98104 50% discounts from City Light or other Seattle utilities. Typically not available if you live in subsidized housing.

• Minor Home Repair 206-448-5751 Cities of Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac only. Although this program is operated by Senior Services of Seattle/King County it provides low-cost home repair for low-income homeowners regardless of age. Also, disabled renters may be eligible for disability access modification with the consent of the landlord

• Seattle Office of Housing - "HomeWise" Weatherization Program 206-684-0244 Free home weatherization for low-income homeowners and renters. Also low interest loans for emergency repairs.

• Housing Justice Project (HJP) 206-267-7090 (further info, takes messages) Room W378 in the King County courthouse at 3rd and James
Free legal help to eligible low-income tenants who would otherwise appear without legal representation at their eviction hearings. Individuals who have a Show Cause Hearing on the same day as their visit to the HJP receive priority. Services include information and educational materials about the eviction process; referrals; legal advice; negotiations; and representation at eviction hearings. Serves North King County and Seattle residents. Open 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. M-F. No appointment required.

• Seattle Office of Housing - "HomeWise" Weatherization Program 206-205-8060 (client referrals) Conference Room 1281, Kent Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Avenue North, Kent Mailing address: HJP of South King County, Northwest Justice Project, 401 2nd Avenue South, Ste. 407, Seattle, WA 98104

• Free legal help to eligible low-income tenants who would otherwise appear without legal representation at their eviction hearings at Kent Regional Justice Center. First come, first served.


Shelter also can be found at these locations: City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., with 75 beds, and The Compass Center at 77 S. Washington St.; The Frye Hotel women's shelter at 223 Yesler Way can house 31 people on extremely cold nights; Downtown Emergency Service Center emergency shelter at 517 Third Ave.; Union Gospel Mission men's shelter at 318 Second Ave., 206-622-5177. Up to 259 beds available on extremely cold nights.

Food Banks:

• Ballard/Magnolia Food Bank 7001 24th Ave NW, Seattle 206.789.7800
Serves 98107, 98177, 98199 ZIP codes only
(formerly North End Emergency Fund)
Open Wed-Thurs 11am-3pm

• Blessed Sacrament Church 5041 9th Ave NE, Seattle 98144 206.247.3020
For residents of ZIP code 98105, with ID. Non-perishable foods Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Parish Hall on 8th Avenue side of building. On bus routes 66, 67.

• Central Area Motivation Program 722 18th AVe, Seattle 98122 206.812.4940 (Emergency hotline 206.461.3200)
Food bank for SW Seattle & Central District (ZIP codes 98102, 98112, 98122). On bus routes 3, 4.
Open Wed Noon-4pm; Thurs-Fri from 9am-1pm

• Downtown Food Bank 1531 Western Ave, Seattle 98101 206.626.6462
Bring Picture ID. Open Tues 10am-1pm for ages 55+. Thurs 10am-1pm for 18-54.
Gov't surplus commodities, second Wed of month 10am-1pm for ages 55+, third Wed of month 10am-1pm for ages 18-54.

• Emergency Feeding Program of Greater Seattle & King County 2615 S Jackson St, Seattle 206.723.0647

• Family Works Food Bank 1501 N 45th St, Seattle 206.694.6723
Services 98103, 98107, 98115, 98133 ZIP Codes. Proof of address required.

• Hopelink

• Bellevue: 14812 Main St 98007 425.943.7555
• Kirklane: 302 1st St 98033 425.889.7880
• Northshore: 18220 96th Ave NE 98011 425.485.6521
• Redmond: 16255 NE 87th St, Ste A-1 98052 425.882.0241
• Sno-Valley: 31957 E Commercial St, Carnation 98014 425.333.4163

• Immanuel Lutheran 1215 Thomas St, Seattle 98109 206.622.1930
Food bank last 2 Fridays of month, 10-11am. Nov/Dec schedule may vary because of the holidays. On bus routes 70-74 local.

• Jewish Family service 1601 16th Ave, Seattle 98122 206.461.3240
For ZIP codes 98101, 98121, 98122, plus Jewish community regardless of ZIP. One visit per individual or family per month, open Wed 10am-11:45am, Thu 2pm-3:45pm, Fri 10am-11:45am. Enter on Pine between 15th and 16th.

• Salvation Army Food Bank 1101 Pike St, Seattle 98101 206.447.9944
Serves ZIP codes 98101, 98102, 98104, 98108 (except South Park), 98109, 98112, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98144. Bring picture ID. If you have children, bring medical coupon or SS card for all children to get more food. On bus #11.
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-10:30am; Mon-Wed, Fri from 1pm-3pm; Thurs 1pm-2:30pm

• Seattle Indian Center 611 12th Ave S, Ste 300, Seattle 98144 206.329.8700
Serves ZIP codes 98122 & 98144. On bus route 36. Open Tues, Thurs 1-5pm

• St. Mary's Church 611 20th Ave S, Seattle 98144 206.324.0050
For residents of Seattle, with ID. Tues 10am-3pm, Thurs, 10am-1pm, Sat, 10am-1pm. One visit per individual or family per week.

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