“I work at the food bank, and it’s a step towards housing, but I needed help managing my finances so I can remain stable when I leave Mary’s Place. The classes were really helpful with getting my finances in order.”

“I never thought I would end up homeless. What happened to me was the furthest thing from my mind. I had a successful military career, I’m an Iraq veteran. The staff at Mary’s Place were so caring, I always tell them they gave me my life back.” - Paula

Keisha and her young daughters, Zara and Imani, arrived at Mary’s Place carrying only what fit in their backpacks, they had fled an abusive situation at a moment’s notice…

When the apartment she was renting became unsafe due to black mold, Kawana and her sons were left with no place to go. After two years of living out of her car, apart from her sons, Kawana became stably housed with support from Mary’s Place and is now an advocate for affordable housing.

When medical bills following an MS diagnosis quickly destabilized her family’s finances, Jennifer knew she wasn’t alone; she could turn to Mary’s Place.

"I'll never forget the moment I gathered my children and fled from domestic violence. My heart was racing with fear, my mind consumed by one terrifying question: How would we survive? Where could we find safety?”

The conference room hummed with a quiet energy. Families trickled in - their arms laden with hopes as tangible as the folders of paperwork they carried. Children clung to their parents' hands, eyes wide with uncertainty and anticipation.

Set at tables throughout the room, attorneys stood ready to help. Representatives from Amazon Legal, Co-Counsel New York, and Fenwick Law Firm had transformed this room into a beacon of possibility.

As the year winds down, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to give back while being mindful of our financial planning. Mary's Place offers compassionate donors multiple opportunities to support families experiencing homelessness, with several donation methods that can provide both personal satisfaction and potential tax benefits.

Hundreds of families with children - our neighbors, co-workers, and children’s classmates - are sleeping outside in the cold. We need your help to ensure no child sleeps outside this winter!

Raising a child can be a challenging journey of unknowns. Finding a trusted circle of friends to compare experiences and learn from can be difficult for families in shelter. Fortunately, a partnership with North Seattle College brings knowledge and connection to our new parents through a program called Parenting Circles, which is offered every week on site at Mary’s Place shelters