Day centers and homeless shelters across Seattle are extending their hours, and several Snohomish County cold weather shelters were slated to open as the region braces for a bout of freezing temperatures this week.
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced Sunday that it is activating severe weather response protocols through Friday, which means expanding emergency shelter capacity, extending day center service hours, and distributing food. It also means service providers and workers can request emergency funds to pay for supplies such as warm clothes, sleeping bags, hand warmers and food.
The authority said in a news release that members of the public who want to support efforts to distribute coats and blankets should donate funds directly to organizations including the Urban League, Chief Seattle Club or local shelters.
Across from the ferry terminal on Alaskan Way South, Compass Housing Alliance’s 60-bed shelter will be open 24/7 from Tuesday through Thursday, serving breakfast and dinner. Compass’ day center hours will also be extended from Sunday through Friday.
Several day centers across Seattle will also be available, including some specific to youth and families.
The following list is for shelters in the Seattle area:
Day centers for adults
The Salvation Army
- Jefferson Day Center (420 Fourth Ave.)
Every Day, 7 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- White Center Community Center (9050 16th Ave. S.W.)
Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. — 7 p.m., Sunday, 10:45 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Seattle Indian Center Day Center (624 S. Dearborn St.)
Monday — Friday, 8:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Compass Day Center (210 Alaskan Way S.)
Day Center extended hours Sunday — Friday, 7 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Overnight on Tuesday — Thursday, 6 p.m. — 9 a.m.
Immanuel Community Services (1215 Thomas St.)
Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Urban Rest Stops
- Ballard (2014-B N.W. 57th St.)
Monday — Friday, 6:30 a.m.— 2:30 p.m.
- Downtown (1924 Ninth Avenue)
Monday — Friday, 5:30 — 9:30 p.m.
Saturday — Sunday, 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Chief Seattle Club Day Center (410 Second Ave. Ext S.)
Monday — Friday, 7 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Aurora Commons (8914 Aurora Ave. N.)
Monday — Thursday, 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Bread of Life Mission (97 S. Main St.)
Monday — Friday, 9:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Day Centers for Women, Families, Youth & Young Adults:
Immanuel Lutheran (1215 Thomas St.)
Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Elizabeth Gregory Home (1604 N.E. 50th St.) Women only
Sunday — Friday, 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Mary’s Place Day Center (1830 Ninth Ave.) Women or women with children only
Monday — Friday, 7 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
YouthCare
- Orion Center (1828 Yale Ave.) Youth only (ages 12 to 24)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3:30 — 7 p.m.
Saturday from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- University District Youth Center (4516 15th Ave. N.E.) Youth only (ages 12 to 24)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- South Seattle Youth Center (9416 Rainier Ave. S.) Youth only (ages 12 to 24)
24 hours (except Wednesday CLOSED from 12:45 — 3 p.m.)
Street Youth Ministries (4540 15th Ave. N.E.)
Monday — Tuesday, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Wednesday — Friday, 10:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.
New Horizons Ministries (2709 Third Ave.) Youth/Young adult only (13-25)
Monday — Thursday, 3 — 9 p.m.
Snohomish County shelters
In Snohomish County, the Marysville Cold Weather Shelter at Bethlehem Lutheran Church will open Monday night from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. The church is accepting donations to buy food and laundry detergent to wash bedding, said Nathan Ray of LINC NW, the agency running the shelter.
Volunteers of America operates both of Snohomish County’s eastside shelters in Snohomish at 210 Avenue B, and Monroe at 1012 W. Main Street. Both shelters will open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. when the temperature drops below 34 degrees.
The South Snohomish County Shelter will not open until later this month.