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Our hearts go out to the community at the Lynnwood homeless encampment, who just lost one of their own due to the strong winds of the bomb cyclone that swept through Washington yesterday. Extreme weather conditions always affect the unsheltered the worst. If you would like to make a donation in honor of the unsheltered, please go to www.lakecitypartners.org #lynnwood #lynnwoodwa #bombcyclone

We are AMAZED by the incredible community response to the forthcoming Kenmore Senior Women's Shelter! Thank you so much, City of Kenmore, Nigel Herbig and more, we can hardly keep up with the offers to help us get this shelter ready before winter! We want to give a special shout out to Pacific Standard Janitorial, who came and cleaned the entire Kenmore shelter FOR FREE! They do not have a website or socials, just a hard-working group of people who are permitting us to share their contact info in case you need reliable cleaning services. PSJ has been a stalwart vendor for us at Aurora Oaks for years, and we cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, Pacific Standard Janitorial! email: [email protected] phone#:425 -791-2320 Owner: Silvia Depaz If you have professional services you'd also like to donate to help get senior women off the streets, please contact [email protected] #homeless #helpthehomeless #kenmore #kenmorewa

We are so grateful to be able to share this incredible story that not only showcases the resiliency of our clients but the agility of the partnerships we have built around us: M and her partner arrived at Aurora Oaks last winter, after being homeless for many years. Unfortunately, their relationship ended and her partner left the shelter. This was a challenging time for M, but she persevered and always remained positive. It was inspiring to see someone facing so many challenges and barriers always retain her sunny spirits. Finally, after several months, the Client Services team at LCP was able to connect M to permanent housing. Her application was complete and had final approval - she would finally have permanent housing. Tragically, the night before M was to sign her lease and move into the apartment, she was shot multiple times. She suffered serious injuries that required life-saving surgery. She survived and was able to return to the shelter. However, her new apartment would not meet her new needs around ADA access, as she was now a wheelchair user. M took this news in stride, and LCP set to work with our partners on finding a new apartment. 24 hours after leaving the hospital and returning to the shelter, we helped secure a new, ADA-accommodating unit that included a healthcare clinic on the ground floor to further support her. At LCP, we support clients through whatever is thrown at them. Step-by-step when their needs change, we change what we look for. We know we are getting someone a home, not just a place to stay. We were able to achieve this amazing outcome through our close partnerships with King County Regional Homelessness Authority, DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) and Compass Housing Alliance. We are grateful for all your fast and nimble support in getting M a home that meets all her needs. #community #partnership #disability

Can you help us get the new Kenmore Senior Women's Shelter ready in time before winter? Our goal is to get at least 5-8 elder women off the streets in December, but we need help to meet that deadline! If you're able to help clean and paint, please contact us. Thank goodness King County has offered to give us replacement carpets! King County, WA, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Kenmore, Northshore Senior Center, #community #nonprofit #homelesspeople

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11th, and the rates of national veteran homelessness are on the rise again, after a period of decline between 2010 and 2022. Between 2022 and 2023, HUD's AHAR report shows a 7% increase in veterans experiencing homelessness, with a 14% increase in the number of unsheltered veterans, and 3% rise in sheltered homelessness. We note in particular that black veterans are overrepresented in the 2023 count, making up 31% of the homeless veteran population while only being 12% of the overall veteran population. What practices have you found most useful when providing services to homeless veterans? Source: https://buff.ly/4ailujz #veteransday #homeless #community

Resource share: Here is an excellent guide by the National Alliance to End Homelessness on best practices for ensuring people experiencing homelessness can exercise their right to vote: https://buff.ly/3O1eBJP #vote #homeless #community

We're grateful for the leadership of our executive director William Towey! Sharing his white paper analyzing the issues that are giving rise to senior homelessness. This paper helped lead to our new City of Kenmore Senior Women's Shelter! King County Regional Homelessness Authority #nonprofit #education #leadership

We have the keys to what will be the new Senior Women's Shelter in Kenmore! Thank you to the many community groups, individuals, leaders and agencies that have brought us to this point, and are continuing to come forward to help. Special thanks to King County, WA, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, and City of Kenmore. Stay tuned for how you and your group can get involved to help welcome these senior women! #help #community #charity

Our newsletter just went out! Did you get it? If so, you may have seen our profile on Chitra Subramanian, our Development Specialist. Chitra's been with Lake City Partners since 2020 and she is the person you get to talk to if you want to make a BIG IMPACT on ending homelessness in North King County. If you would like to know if your goals match LCP's, or would like to discuss making a major or reoccurring gift, please contact Chitra at [email protected]. #giveback #nonprofit #fundraising