Thanks to all who came to support our special groundbreaking ceremony at the site of our newest permanent supportive housing and comprehensive health clinic in Rainier Valley! Continue reading “Introducing a groundbreaking new housing and clinic!”
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Thanks for Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!
You helped us raise more than $127,000! Thank you for celebrating 40 years of housing and healthcare with us. Continue reading “Thanks for Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!”
West Wing Shelter Opening Sunday
In late 2018, King County asked DESC to run a low barrier, 24/7 shelter in the former West Wing of the King County jail. Continue reading “West Wing Shelter Opening Sunday”
Clement Place Opened April 9th!
Thank you to everyone who joined us to open our newest permanent supportive housing building – Clement Place!
Housing First and the Criminal Justice System
The recent report studying the behaviors of a sample of people with repeated criminal offenses in Seattlehighlighted a problem we see at DESC frequently – for some, the relationship between the criminal justice system and the streets and emergency shelters is a revolving door. Continue reading “Housing First and the Criminal Justice System”