Opportunities for Supporting Shelters on the Eastside
KCRHA: Support 2026 Point-in-Time Count
As we plan for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, there will be ways for service providers and members of our community to get involved. The 2026 PIT Count will take place Monday – Friday between January 26 and February 6, 2026, weather permitting.
Host or Nominate a Hub Site: The methodology we use for the PIT Count, known as Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS), requires safe and accessible physical locations where individuals and families who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness can complete a survey. We are seeking locations that meet the requirements to serve as hub sites, mobile van locations, and pilot sites. If you know a location that would be a suitable PIT 2026 host, or if your agency or organization would like to be considered as a site, please fill out the hub site nomination form. You can nominate your agency or organization's location, as well as an external partner's location if you think they meet the qualifications. You can submit multiple nominations by submitting a new form for each one.
Reclaim (formerly Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services)
Reclaim’s mission is to help people reclaim their lives. We provide life-changing services to those experiencing homelessness by working with our communities to provide emergency shelter, social services, and connections to permanent housing. We believe deeply in the power of relationships and work to meet people exactly where they are
PorchLight! (Congregations For The Homeless)
Our mission: Partnering with men and the community to create a path from homelessness to stable living.
Green Team Volunteers Needed: Being a good neighbor is important to PorchLight. We are looking for volunteers to help us keep our neighborhood clean. The commitment is minimal and flexible. Our staff leads the group, and we work in small groups. We provide all the gear needed: gloves, pickers, and bags. You provide the muscle and the energy! If you are interested, email us at volunteer@porchlightcares.org.
The Sophia Way We are committed to ending homelessness for women in King County
Volunteers are welcome into The Sophia Way’s shelters – If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know.
We are serving meals at two shelters – Helen’s Place and Sophia’s Place – and depend on the community to provide the women nourishing meals. Information and SignUp here
Furniture: When women move into housing, they often do not have a lot of belongings and will need help furnishing their new home. We rely on two community partners, Northwest Furniture Bank and St. Vincent de Paul, to help with these items. Please consider donating your furniture to these great organizations.
As the populations of King and Snohomish Counties have increased over the past few decades, so too have the numbers of young people grappling with issues such as homelessness, family violence and substance abuse.
We're excited to share that our Mamma's Hands Wishlist is constantly growing and updated weekly! Our residents, including mothers and their babies, regularly add personal wishlist items that bring them joy and a sense of normalcy. These items might be considered "luxuries" to some, but to our residents, they are invaluable. Please consider purchasing an item from our wishlist and help make a difference in their lives. Our families THANK YOU! Click here
Calling All Volunteers! Do you love spending time with little ones? We’re looking for volunteers to help with on-site babysitting on weekdays while our moms attend important meetings and classes. We can be flexible on days and hours throughout the week to fit your schedule! We’re also searching for a consistent volunteer every other Friday from 2-3pm or 1-4pm. If you’re interested in making a difference and lending a helping hand, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at info@mammashands.org to learn more!
For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.
The Host Homes King County program matches young people ages 12-24 with hosts in the community who can provide the space and opportunity they need to build independent living skills, gain stability, and focus on goal attainment. This program provides much-needed stability for young people who are "almost there", many are already working and close to obtaining housing, and just need a boost. Host families are volunteers from the community who willingly offer a room in their home that provides safe, short-term, and supportive housing to young people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. This is a simple and direct way to make an impact on King County's homelessness crisis. Over 1,500 youth and young adults between the ages of 12-25 are homeless or unstably housed within King County. Shelter beds and community resources are limited, leaving the vast majority of young people without access to food or safe housing. Through the Host Homes King County Program you have the opportunity to be a champion for some of these homeless young adults. Host Home FAQ