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A High Decibel Night to Remember!

The Dusty 45s
Billy Joe Huels of The Dusty 45s

A full house marked DESC's Gimme Shelter 2010, a benefit concert at The Triple Door, with headlining band The Dusty 45s and opening act Chuckanut Drive.

The fundraiser took place just hours after the completion of the national One Night Count, which identified over 2,700 people in our community sleeping outdoors, thus reinforcing the need for additional supportive housing for homeless adults affected by mental illness and addictive disorders.

Among the hundreds of supporters swaying to the music and dancing in the aisles were Congressman Jim McDermott and Senator Maria Cantwell.

Special thanks to The Dusty 45s, Chuckanut Drive, The Triple Door, Safeco Insurance Company, and the hundreds of friends and supporters who attended this special event.

Congressman McDermott
Congressman Jim McDermott
addresses the audience


Bill Hobson & Senator Cantwell
DESC Executive Director Bill Hobson
and Senator Maria Cantwell


DESC Reception
The Dusty 45s with some of DESC's donors

Chuckanut Drive
Chuckanut Drive

The Dusty 45s
Billy Joe Huels ends the night with a blast

Were you unable to attend but still want to give?

You can still make a gift to DESC's Gimme Shelter fundraiser.
All proceeds go to DESC's services to help eliminate homelessness.
Be sure to designate your gift as "Gimme Shelter".

Donate now

Questions? Email us or call 206.464.1570



Thank you to our generous Corporate Sponsor

Safeco Insurance