Water Delivery During +90 Degree Heat
Frau Jim Warnock and Missioner for Homeless Ministries Jeffrey Boyce distribute 140 cases of water provided by the City of Tacoma to 7 tent camps.
Sheltering in the Diocese
We can help you evaluate if a Safe Parking space at your your property is feasible and supportable with your volunteer structure. Learn more about our Safe Parking Initiative!
Upcoming Events
January 26, 9am Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness Provider Meeting
Behavioral Health breakout sessions, updates from LIHI, discussion of safety around encampments near Sound Transit sites, County ad hoc final report feedback and more. Register here
February 13, 12pm Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council's Monthly Meeting
This ecumenical advocacy organization supports several shelters and feeding programs from Renton to Redmond, providing a forum for education, advocacy, coordination and support. Monthly meeting links posted here on their site’s navigation panel
Voices of the Unsheltered
Advocacy
Few Places To Turn
The Seattle Times highlights the complicated issues of homeless citizens navigating shelter along with chronic health conditions.
St. Dunstan Hosts a Cold Weather Shelter
St. Dunstan’s Shoreline was featured this winter as one of five local emergency shelters opening to serve the unsheltered.
Salvation Army Street Level Services Get It Done
The Seattle Times follows a woman’s journey from living in her car to moving in with the support of the Salvation Army.
Snohomish County Proposes Sales Tax for More Housing
My Everett News investigates the controversial process and rationale of County Leaders for funding additiional supportive housing.
Rosie's Place Residents Move In
KUOW interviews new residents at the University District Tiny Home Village, highlighting their appreciation and being good neighbors.
Communities, Affordable Housing and Built-In Services
Common Bond is a housing provider in the upper mid-west of the United States. In this article they highlight several economic and social benefits of communities that have linked services with affordable housing.
Reasons Why Many Refuse Shelter Are Complicated
The Seattle Times “Project Homeless” coverage interviews residents of a cleared encampment and reviews the data to learn why so many decline to accept offers of temporary shelter.
New Tiny House Village Opens In Bellingham
Bellingham announces opening of the Gardenview Tiny House Village managed by Road2Home.
Watch the Human Side of Homelessness
The Seattle Times presents a powerful video, Stories About Home, featuring five storytellers from across the region with lived experience, hosted by columnist and assistant managing editor Naomi Ishisaka.
Hiring Challenges Hit Shelters and Housing Providers
The Seattle Times looks into staffing challenges at area non-profits that serve the unsheltered. DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) has an 18% vacancy rate and expects a 35% turnover in 2021.
This site and contents are maintained by the Bishop’s Homeless Taskforce of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. We intend to highlight the voices of the unsheltered in our communities and to encourage advocacy and action to relieve the suffering our fellow citizens are facing.
Please sign up on the Contact Us page to access our resources on establishing and supporting safe parking areas, tiny homes and tent encampments. Updates on several projects can also be found there. You can also join our Taskforce!