HomeShelters and Homeless ServicesLazarus Day Center The Lazarus Day Center provides a warm, safe, hospitable place with a community atmosphere for homeless and marginally housed men and women age 50 and older. On an average day, 350 individuals come through our doors seeking food and shelter. The center is open 365 days a year from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. As a result of their age and living conditions, the majority of our guests suffer from mental and physical disabilities. The Center opened in July 1990 to serve this special population of elderly people who are vulnerable to the weather, street predators, and illness. Services To the best of our knowledge, the Lazarus Day Center is the only shelter that offers and targets such a multitude of services to the elderly homeless community 365 days a year. We provide: Safe, daytime shelter with a community atmosphere Hot lunches and snacks Clothing Restroom and shower facilities Women's dressing room Laundry facilities Library and computer room Haircuts Drug and alcohol counseling Information and referrals Get Involved Volunteer Your time and skills help keep our expenses low so we can focus our financial resources on providing safe, daytime shelter for older homeless individuals. The Lazarus Day Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the day: Off-site Meal Preparation Meal & Beverage Service Clothing Distribution Towel & Supplies Distribution Barber Service Special Events To volunteer or get more information on these activities, please contact Annie Green, Program Director, at (206) 623-7219. Monetary Donations Your tax deductible financial donations enable us to provide a safe, warm place for homeless people to rest during the day, shower, wash their clothes, and eat a nutritious meal. A gift of $25.00 will allow a person to find refuge at the Lazarus for 8 days; $100.00 for a month. On-Line Donations To make an immediate donation on-line via our secure server, click here.       Cash & Check Donations You can send a donation via US Mail to: Lazarus Day Center 416 2nd Ave. Ext., S P.O. Box 4741 Seattle, WA 98194-0741        Planned Gifts, Stock & Other Donations Lazarus Day Center also welcomes bequests and memorial gifts, as well as other types of support. Please contact Bob Goetschius, Division Director, at 206-323-6341 to discuss a wide variety of ways to give. For other questions regarding direct contributions, please contact Angela Chinn Peterson. Food and In-Kind Donations Your donation of food helps feed more than 200 homeless people a day. Commonly needed items include: non-perishables and canned goods, dried beans, food seasonings, peanut butter, tuna, cooking oil, and margarine. Our guests also appreciate clothing and toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, shaving cream, after shave, shampoo, combs, and lotion. If you would like to know about other useful items or our most urgent needs, please contact Annie Green at 206-623-7219. Wish List Please join us in providing older homeless people with a safe place to stay; a sense of family; hope for their future; and other vital services every day of the year. Some of the Center’s ongoing needs include: Shampoo: Especially small, travel-sized containers Disposable Razors Deodorant Toothbrushes Toothpaste Reading Glasses (strength +1.25 to 2.00) Men’s and Women’s Underwear T-Shirts Coats and Hats Socks Pants Belts Sweatshirts Men’s Shoes Bar Soap Lotion After Shave Kleenex Canned Food Food Seasonings Non-Dairy Creamer First Aid Supplies Paper Towels Large Garbage Bags Volunteer Barber  Lazarus Day Center 416 2nd Ave. Ext. S P.O. Box 4741 Seattle, WA 98194-0741