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Reach Out Homeless Winter Shelter Programs provides shelter, daily meals, and case management services to homeless adults in Federal Way. The program is operated during the winter months (November through March) and relies on partnerships with area congregations, community organizations, businesses, and public and private funders, as well as many caring individuals and families. The program’s goal is to serve those in need by providing support to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency, in turn strengthening our community.
On November 1, 2011, the Men's program began its fourth winter shelter season. On December 26, the Women's program opened for the first time. Federal Way's homeless men and women will receive three meals a day and have a safe, warm place to spend each night during this winter season, thanks for the hard work and contributions of many.
We welcome your support in any way that you are able and willing to give: time and energy, resources, monetary donations and prayer.
Intake location for the Reach Out Shelter:
- South Sound Dream Center - New Hope Christian Fellowship (31411 6th Ave. S, Federal Way, WA)
Wednesday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- CCS - Kent Family Center (1229 W Smith, Kent, WA)
Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- St. Anthony's Parish Ministry Center (314 S 4th St., Renton, WA)
Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Reach Out Federal Way provides these essential services:
- Each person is screened for a history of violent or predatory behavior to ensure a safe environment at the shelter
- Overnight supervision at the host facility
- Case management support, tailored to each individual’s needs and strengths, is offered to assist in obtaining employment, housing, education, counseling, health care for medical and mental health needs
- Housing options explored for each client with the goal of stable housing
- Contact with Veterans Services
- Referrals to community resources such as Department of Social and Health Services and Social Security Administration
- Employment Assistance: job counseling, placement and referrals
- Drug and Alcohol recovery support: education and counseling groups
- Referrals to individual counseling
Click here for the Reach Out website.
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