Plymouth Housing

Housing vulnerable people isn’t up for political debate! ???? Check out this op-ed by our CEO, Karen Lee. “In these incredibly uncertain times, we should stick to the things that make sense. Whatever political or ideological differences you and I may have, we likely want the same thing: for everyone in our community to have a safe, stable place to live. In addressing homelessness, at least, recent polling suggests that what unites us is stronger than what divides us…” Read the full article on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g9qGNXQM #housingfirst #housingisahumanright

??? The kids are alright! We’re grateful for the youth volunteers who visited the Plymouth Supply Center (PSC) last week to assemble hygiene kits for our residents, create no-sew blankets, and craft heartfelt cards. ?? Thank you, Seattle Academy and TOPS K-8(Seattle Public Schools)! These endearing notes would be a meaningful reminder to anyone and will be especially touching for our residents who have experienced homelessness, as we support them in stabilizing and improving their lives. The PSC provides Plymouth Housing residents with a welcoming space to shop for essential supplies and home goods—completely free of charge. This April, we’re hosting a Spring Cleaning Drive, and you can make a difference by donating much-needed cleaning products and household essentials to help residents maintain a clean, comfortable home. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gPezbrWs

Plymouth was honored to participate in a Women’s History Month networking social hosted by Seattle Seahawks and Vulcan Real Estate. At this event celebrating and empowering women in sports, attendees had the opportunity to create no-sew blankets for Plymouth Housing residents. Distributed through the Plymouth Supply Center, these colorful throws will add a cozy touch to residents’ homes year-round! Building community and connections, guests crafted 10 blankets—making a difference for neighbors who experienced homelessness while sharing a fun and inspiring evening. ??

We are heartbroken by the loss of Former Washington House Speaker Frank Chopp — a tireless champion for affordable housing, health equity, and community well-being. Frank embodied the kind of civic leadership we should all aspire to: insistent, creative, and unwavering in his commitment to the belief that everyone deserves to be safe, healthy, and housed. Many of Plymouth Housing’s buildings simply wouldn’t exist without his advocacy — including Blake House, which stands today as a testament to his dedication. His impact is impossible to quantify, but it’s fair to say that thousands of people are housed and millions are healthier because of his lifetime of work. He listened with curiosity, led with compassion, and treated the hardest policy challenges not as “you” or “them” problems — but as our problems to solve together. A force like Frank made us all stronger. We honor his legacy by continuing the work, together. Read more about his extraordinary life and legacy: https://lnkd.in/gjJWzthE?

Help stock the Plymouth Supply Center! ???? ?? Spring is here, and we need cleaning supplies at the Plymouth Supply Center (PSC)! ???? The PSC offers Plymouth Housing residents a welcoming space to shop for essential supplies and home goods—completely free of charge.? You can make a difference by donating much-needed cleaning products and household essentials to help residents maintain a clean, comfortable home. Please spread the word as every donation counts! See full list of needed items: https://lnkd.in/gPezbrWs

?? We left Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day at the Washington state Capitol feeling inspired and energized! It was empowering to join fellow advocates and organizations on March 14 in speaking with lawmakers about housing rights. We're grateful to the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance for the opportunity to advance our mission and champion a Housing First approach. We envision a day when every person has a home and a better quality of life. ????

? We were thrilled to welcome Fred Rivera to Plymouth’s building in Ballard! Executive vice president of the Seattle Mariners, Fred recently participated in Seattle Dances to raise money and awareness for our mission. We’re grateful for Fred and our partnership with the Mariners to help build stronger, more inclusive communities. Thank you, Fred! ? Toft Terrace, our first building in Ballard, opened in January 2023 and provides homes for 81 adults who have experienced housing insecurity. As part of Plymouth Housing’s commitment to ending homelessness, we offer safe, high-quality housing along with supportive services that help residents regain stability and improve their lives. ??Fun fact: In Old Norse, toft means “homestead” or “site of a house.” Given Ballard’s deep Scandinavian roots, our naming committee chose a name that honors this heritage while symbolizing “home” for our residents.

Plymouth is proud to join the Eastside community in ensuring that everyone has a place to call home! ???? Check out our latest blog post for an inside look at how we’ve built authentic relationships with Eastside residents, businesses, schools, and faith organizations. Through community engagement, trust-building, and active listening, we’re working together to provide homes for unhoused neighbors. ?? “Our residents do best when the neighborhood wants to help support them, which is why developing relationships is a core part of our mission to transform lives.” — Evan Sexton, External Engagement Coordinator at Plymouth Blog: https://lnkd.in/gAa-K35A

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise more than $1.8 million for Plymouth Housing at this year's Seattle Dances! ?? Congratulations to the dancers for another inspiring evening! ? The money raised from this event will help the most vulnerable members of our community leave homelessness behind for good. Through 17 buildings in King County, Plymouth provides homes to nearly 1,400 single adults who have experienced long-term homelessness. At Plymouth, we’re not just focused on getting people off the streets—we provide supportive services, including case management and health care, so our residents can thrive. ?? A huge thank you to all the dancers for their hard work and incredible performances! If you missed the show and want to watch their routines, check out the recording on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gbhcjGre Congratulations to our winners! Top Promoter – Awarded to the dance pair with the highest number of individual donors. ?? Jane Broom & Marcelo Garcés Housing First Hero – Awarded to the dance pair that raised the most money ?? Pallavi Mehta Wahi & Eshita Jayaswal. Dynamite Dancer – Awarded to the dance pair with the most creative, passionate performance of the night. ?? Sabrina Villanueva, MBA, RPA & Za thomaier See you next year for Seattle Dances 2026!

??Seattle Dances is tonight! Join us via livestream starting at 7 p.m. PT and experience the spectacular competition from wherever you are! We can’t wait to see our local leaders light up the stage with incredible routines—all to support our mission of helping neighbors leave homelessness behind for good! ???? Livestream: https://lnkd.in/g2fBwSNi