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Evans House
connecting 75 of Seattle's most vulnerable
men and women to homes, health and community



Evans House is named in memory of Richard Evans, a DESC employee who died in 1989.  Formerly homeless himself, Richard was the inspiration for much of DESC's core philosophy.  He taught us to meet people where they are in their recovery process, and to never give up on anyone.



Map of 415 Tenth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

  • Evans House was rated the number one priority in King County's 2003 Continuum of Care application to the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development
  • The building operates with licensed mental health case managers on site, working exclusively with the 75 residents
  • This innovative model brings Medicaid funds to cover the service costs for residents and provide them with the same quality of care enjoyed by other DESC supportive housing projects
  • Opened in October 2007, Evans House provides 24-hour staffing to offer the support and treatment necessary for residents to remain housed for the long-term, ending their tenures on the streets and in shelters
This project has been made possible by
the generous support of our community:


City of Seattle
King County
State of Washington
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Enterprise Community Investment
Seattle Housing Authority
Seattle City Light
Impact Capital

Development Consultant:                                       
Low Income Housing Institute   
                            
Architect:
SMR Architects

General Contractor:
Walsh Construction
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 Thank you to Trinity Episcopal Parish
for conducting a move-in kit drive
for the first 75 residents of Evans House!

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If you have additional questions about the this project
please contact Nicole Macri, Director of Administrative Services,
at 206.515.1514 or e-mail info@desc.org

Related News Articles:

Hope for the Chronically Homeless: Readers' Choice Award Winner for Best Special-Needs Housing [DESC's Evan's House] - Affordable Housing Finance (November 2008)

A Long Engagement: Readers' Choice Awards Finalist for Special-Needs Housing [Evan's House] - Affordable Housing Finance (August 2008)

Press Release: Cantwell Commends Local Efforts to Help Provide Affordable Housing
(June 11, 2008)

"Short Takes: Breaking Ground"  - Real Change News (August 2-8, 2006)

 "415 10th Avenue Groundbreaking" - [23 minute video of remarks] The Seattle Channel (July 27, 2006)