Ensuring that no child sleeps outside by centering equity and opportunity for women and families

at mary’s place We envision a community where all families have safety, stability, and housing.

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Are you a woman or family looking for shelter or resources?

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our 2022 impact

231,176

OVERNIGHT STAYS

a safe, warm place to stay the night for moms, dads, and kids in our community

2,472  

CHILDREN SERVED

reducing trauma, providing a safe place with age appropriate programming in Kids Club, and lots of love

693,528

MEALS SERVED

our food partners and food services team prepare and serve three nutritious meals a day - and lots of snacks for kids!

142     

POPSICLE PLACE CHILDREN SERVED

providing a safe shelter space, medical care coordination, & resources for families experiencing homelessness with a medically fragile child

656     

FAMILIES MOVED TO STABLE HOUSING

our mobile outreach team helped 389 of these families move into housing directly from their cars or tents

100+    

WOMEN WHO VISIT OUR DAY CENTER EACH DAY

for meals, showers, dry clothing, hygiene items, resources, and community

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no child sleeps outside opening night party
Nov 10
no child sleeps outside opening night party

Join us to kick off the No Child Sleeps Outside campaign with a party for a purpose, raising critical funds for Mary’s Place work to ensure all families have safe and secure housing.  

Register to attend or make a donation here!

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Creating Joyful Moments - Grace Helmcke connects volunteers and families at Mary's Place
Creating Joyful Moments - Grace Helmcke connects volunteers and families at Mary's Place

As a Mary's Place Volunteer and Event Coordinator, Grace Helmcke loves creating volunteer opportunities that make joyful moments and create connections with our guests. From flower arranging classes and conversations in their native languages to welcoming princesses and meals served with a smile, Grace helps our volunteers share their skills, love, and support with families at Mary’s Place in a fun and meaningful way.

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The Allen Family Center: A community resource hub for families
The Allen Family Center: A community resource hub for families

The Allen Family Center (AFC) is a one-stop shop providing families assistance with housing, health, and child wellbeing. Mary’s Place is one of five local community partners that provide services and resources at the AFC – assisting 669 families last year alone.

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In-person ESL learning is back at Mary’s Place!
In-person ESL learning is back at Mary’s Place!

A new partnership with Shoreline Community College is expanding our guests' English as a Second Language (ESL) learning opportunities.

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NW furniture Bank - making a house a home!
NW furniture Bank - making a house a home!

Mary’s Place is grateful for the many community partners that provide services and resources that support our guests on their journey back into permanent housing. One of those partners is NW Furniture Bank which provides home furnishings to families, including Mary's Place families, transitioning to a new home.

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The future is bright: a leadership transition at Mary's Place!
The future is bright: a leadership transition at Mary's Place!

After 24 years leading Mary's Place as executive director, Marty Hartman is stepping down from her role. Her last day will be December 1. Dominique Alex, current Chief Program Officer, will serve as interim Executive Director.

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Providing behavioral health support - meet Monica Beard!
Providing behavioral health support - meet Monica Beard!

Behavioral health care is essential for many families and individuals experiencing homelessness to succeed in finding housing and maintaining stability in their new homes. Monica Beard helps women and families experiencing homelessness overcome the barriers to behavioral health services that can feel insurmountable.

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we acknowledge the land on which we operate as the traditional home of the coast salish people, and offer gratitude to elders and all other coast salish peoples past, present, and future who have made it possible for us to live and work in this community