There have been recent claims about the work DESC is doing at Bloomside, our permanent supportive housing site in Burien. We want to make sure our supporters and community members have the facts.
Continue reading “Statement on Recent Commentary About DESC’s Bloomside “
Since 1979, DESC has been a recognized national leader in implementing innovative and cost-effective strategies that end chronic homelessness. One proven strategy is Housing First — the approach that offers immediate, low-barrier, and long-term stable housing paired with comprehensive behavioral health, medical, and support services to help people achieve lasting stability.
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SEATTLE, Wash. (Dec. 6, 2023)–When we opened Burbridge Place we celebrated the addition of 124 brand new homes for those who have long experienced homelessness. But Burbridge also exemplifies traits embedded in DESC’s DNA–a willingness to try new methods of creating housing and services–and the love that goes into that work.
Continue reading “Housing First meets need with love”When we called for names for our latest affordable, permanent supportive housing building, we were moved by the nomination letter sent by one of our longtime staff members. Raissa Meegan spoke about our beloved former tenant, Joseph Burbridge, at our Dec. 6 grand opening. You can hear her speech in this video.
Housing First is a cornerstone of DESC philosophy because our experience, backed by research, shows it is most helpful and most cost-effective for people experiencing homelessness along with substance use disorder, mental illness, and other disabling conditions. Housing First doesn’t mean “housing only.” It means, “come inside, feel comfort, privacy, and support so you have the foundation you need to pursue your goals and reconnect to the life of the community.”
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