Cold weather shelters open across Puget Sound

KIRO 7 News Staff
·13 min read

With the frigid temperatures Friday morning extending into the weekend, warming shelters are available for you and your family (and some take pets!) across the area.

SEATTLE

  • Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center (301 Mercer St., Seattle 98109) Friday January 12 – Tuesday, January 16, open 7:00 pm – 7:00 am Bus routes to Seattle Center include Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 24, 29, 31 and 33, and Rapid Ride D Line and routes 5 and 28 from Aurora Ave N. Capacity up to 120 people Ages 18+ Staffed by The Salvation Army Light dinner and breakfast provided Pets welcome under owner control

    • On Saturday, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority said it would increase the number of beds at the Exhibition Hall to 200 after 200 took shelter Friday night.

  • The Salvation Army – SODO Severe Weather Shelter SoDo Shelter Bay A (1039 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134). The entrance is secured. When accessing the entrance, please inform Security you are seeking shelter, and The Salvation Army Staff will accompany you to the Shelter space. Wednesday, January 10 – Tuesday, January 16, open 7:00 pm – 7:00 am Capacity: 33 people Ages 18+ Light dinner and breakfast provided Pets welcome under owner control

  • Urban League: Youth and Young Adults Shelter (year-round) Serves ages 18-24 (Seattle) Call for Daily Availability at (206) 639-7477, Capacity changes daily.

  • YWCA of Seattle King County: Angeline’s Day Center and Overnight Program (2030 3rd Ave Seattle WA 98121) For single adult women (year-round) 7 days a week.

  • Union Station: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through January 16 as a warming center.

Seattle Regularly Operating Daytime Warming Centers for Single Adults

Seattle Day Centers for Women, Families, Youth and Young Adults

Existing daytime public Spaces

NORTH KING COUNTY

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.

Shoreline:

Overnight:

  • North King County Severe Weather Shelter St. Dunstan’s Church, 722 N 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98133 Wednesday, January 10 – Tuesday, January 16, 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Operated by Urban League Serves Single Adults & Couples Walk-ins welcome Calling ahead to confirm a bed is available strongly encouraged. (206) 837 – 2746

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

  • Shoreline Library (345 NE 175th St)

Lake Forest Park:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Kenmore:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Bothell:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Woodinville:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

SOUTH KING COUNTY

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.

Algona – Pacific:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces:

  • Algona-Pacific Library (255 Ellingson Road, Pacific, WA 98047) Note: Closed on Sundays and on Monday (1/15) in Observance of MLK Day.

Auburn:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Daytime (With Services)

Overnight

  • YMCA Arcadia Youth Shelter – Year-Round Emergency Shelter 932 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002 Extended hours January 10-16, open for drop-in (ages 12-24) 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm and overnight (ages 18-24) 8:00 pm to 9:00 am

  • Ray of Hope Resource Center Sundown Shelter – Year-Round Emergency Shelter & Safe Parking 2806 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 833-8925 9:00 pm – 7:00 am Overnight shelter beds (limited to 35) and safe parking spots

  • Ray of Hope Overnight Warming Center 2806 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002 Open Thursday, January 11 through Sunday, January 14 9:00 pm – 7:00 am Drop-in; call 253-334-4860 with questions.

Burien

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

  • Burien Community Center (14700 6th Ave SW) Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Building closed daily 2:00 – 3:00 pm)

  • Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street; Burien, WA 98166)

Overnight

  • Highline United Methodist Church Severe Weather Shelter 13015 1st Ave. S., Burien Open overnight 7:00 pm-9:00 am, Thursday, January 11 through Tuesday, January 16. (206) 241-5520 Dinner, snacks and breakfast served

Des Moines

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Federal Way

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Daytime (With Services)

  • Catholic Community Services: Federal Way Day Center (33505 13th Pl. S. #D) 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Overnight

  • FUSION Family Center – Year-Round Emergency Shelter 1505 S 328th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 Year-Round shelter is open to families with children only Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026

  • Multi Service Center (MSC) – Year-Round Emergency Shelter Open at normal capacity, families with children only.

  • City of Federal Way – Overnight Severe Weather Shelter Hosted at FUSION Family Center 1505 S 328th St, Federal Way, WA 98003; 253-838-0950 Open January 11 – 14, 6:00 pm – 7:00 am Serves Single Adults Drop-ins welcome – No Pets Snacks/food provided Cots and blankets provided

Kent

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Daytime (With Services):

  • Catholic Community Services Kent Community Engagement Center (Year-Round Day Center) 1229 W Smith St, Kent, WA 98032 Open Monday. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • UGM Kent Hope Day Center 9009 Canyon Dr. Kent, WA 98030 Drop-in services for homeless women with or without children. Open Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Services: meals, food to go, clothing, hygiene products, winter wear. Help with resources and referrals for services also provided.

Overnight:

  • City of Kent Severe Weather Shelter at Holy Spirit Parish 310 3rd Ave. S, Kent, WA 98032 Separate areas for men, women and families Capacity 40 Check-in required between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm Thursday, January 11 – Sunday, January 14, 9:00 pm – 7:00 am

Newcastle

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Renton

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Overnight

  • City of Renton Severe Weather Shelter at St. Anthony’s Church Rec Hall 501 S. 4th St., Renton, WA 98057 Thursday January 11 – Sunday January 14 Open overnight 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Maximum Capacity of 40 Drop-ins welcome Separate areas for men, women, and families Snacks/food/warm beverage provided Mats and blankets provided Shelter is operated by Renton REACH staff

SeaTac:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Tukwila

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

South East King County:

Black Diamond

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Covington

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Enumclaw:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces

Overnight Severe Weather Shelter:

  • Plateau Outreach Ministries Check in is at 6:30 pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church located at 1725 Porter Street. Folks are then transported to the shelter site (another faith-based location). Open January 11 – January 15 Call Plateau Outreach Ministries during the day to secure a spot (not required): (360) 825-8961

Maple Valley:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces

Overnight:

  • Vine Maple Place – Year-Round Emergency Shelter 21730 Dorre Don Way SE. Maple Valley, WA 98038 Open at normal capacity, families with children only. Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026

EAST KING COUNTY

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.

Bellevue:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Day Centers (With Services):

  • Porchlight – Eastside Men’s Day Center (13668 SE Eastgate Way) Male-identifying, (425) 698-1295

  • The Sophia Way – Sophia’s Place Day Center (3032 Bellevue Way NE) 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Women-identifying

Overnight:

  • The Sophia Way – Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), Women; Call ahead 425-896-7385

  • Porchlight – Eastside Men’s Shelter (13668 SE Eastgate Way), Call ahead (425) 698-1295

Carnation:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Duvall:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Redmond:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Issaquah:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Kirkland:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

Day Centers (With Services):

Overnight:

  • The Sophia Way – Helen’s Place (8045 120th Ave NE); Women-identifying Call ahead (425) 572-2178

  • Catholic Community Services – New Bethlehem Shelter (8045 20th Ave NE Suite 100) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; Families with Children Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026

Sammamish:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.

Snoqualmie:

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):

  • Snoqualmie Library (7824 Center Blvd SE) (425) 888-1223

  • Snoqualmie Valley YMCA (35018 SE Ridge St) (425) 256-3115, wishing to go past the lobby area must be 16+ and have photo ID. Local youth using the facility alone during daily teen hours must be 14.

North Bend

Daytime Warming (No Services):

  • North Bend City Hall (920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, WA 98045) Open Friday, January 12 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

WHATCOM COUNTY

Bellingham:

Overnight:

  • Road2Home Winter Shelter (1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229) Opens each evening at 7 p.m. and closes each morning at 8 a.m. It will serve guests on a first come first serve basis. The shelter’s phone number is 360-746-4190.

  • Bellingham Overnight Severe Weather Shelter (810 North State Street) Open continuously through 8 am on Monday, Jan. 15. During continuous operations, this facility will remain open during the day as a continuation of services for any guest who spent the previous night at the shelter and plans to spend the following night at the shelter. If a guest chooses to leave and not return, available spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks Available for Guests.

  • Ferndale Severe Weather Shelter (United Church of Ferndale 2034 Washington St, Ferndale) Open continuously through 8 am on Sunday, Jan. 14. This facility will remain open during the day as a continuation of services for any guest who spent the previous night at the shelter and plans to spend the following night at the shelter. If a guest chooses to leave and not return, available spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks, Shower, and Laundry Available for Guests.

  • Lighthouse Mission Base Camp (1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham) Open daily. Check-in at 7 p.m. Check-out at 8 a.m. Meals, Showers, and Laundry Available for Guests.

  • Nooksack Tribe Severe Weather Shelter (Sulwhanon Community Building 2515 Sulwhanon Drive, Everson) Available for tribal members. Check 360-333-9899 for updates. Open during the day on Friday, January 12 Overnight shelter operates 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Snacks, drinks, and basic needs provided to guests.

Daytime:

  • Bellingham Daytime Warming Shelter (1013 W. Holly Street, Bellingham -former Lighthouse Mission Drop-In Center) Open: Saturday, Jan. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be transportation to and from the Road2Home winter shelter at Civic Field. Anyone who needs access to the daytime warming facility and cannot make it to the warming shelter should call 911 for help.

  • Lummi Nation Emergency Cold Weather Shelter (Lummi Stommish Hall 2295 Lummi View Drive) Available for tribal members. Open continuously through 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 14. Open 3 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday night January 14. Cots, blankets, warm meals, and hygiene products are available for Guests. Lummi Transit will provide transport on the Reservation to the Shelter, 360-746-9305.