Based on current forecasts for February 21-25, 2022, with expected overnight temperatures in the 20’s, we are coordinating with partners to open cold weather overnight shelters. Scroll down for cold weather shelter information for Seattle and North, South, and East King County.
Outreach
The RHA has contacted outreach providers to offer additional warming supplies, including blankets and sleeping bags, hand and feet warmers, socks, hygiene supplies, and other items as needed. Outreach workers also have updated information about overnight cold weather shelter.
Families with Children
Please call the King County Emergency Family Shelter intake line at 206-245-1026
Seattle
Seattle City Hall – Single Adults (any gender): Enter on 5th Ave between James & Cherry St., open 7:00 PM – 6:30 AM starting Tuesday, Feb. 22 through the morning of Monday, Feb. 28. Dinner will be provided. Space available for 96 people, operated by The Salvation Army. Click for a printable overnight shelter flyer.
Compass Center – Single Adults (any gender): 210 Alaska Way S, across from Ferry Terminal, Day Center closes at 4 PM for cleaning and reopens at 7 PM as an overnight shelter starting Wednesday, Feb. 23 through the morning of Saturday, Feb. 26. Dinner will be provided. Space available for 40 people, operated by Compass Housing Alliance. Click for a printable overnight shelter flyer.
Downtown – Young Adults (ages 18-24): Orion Shelter, 1828 Yale Ave., Seattle, open 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM, contact 206-622-5555 or richard.benitez@youthcare.org
South Seattle – Young Adults (ages 18-24): South Seattle Shelter in Rainier Beach, 9416 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, open 24 hours, breakfast at 9:00-10:00 AM, lunch at 1:00-2:00 PM, dinner at 6:00-7:00 PM, contact 206-331-2363 and 206-499-2974
Daytime Warming: Scroll down for a list of Seattle Day Centers; public libraries are open for regular hours; and the Armory at Seattle Center is open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Click for a printable daytime warming flyer.
North King County
Shoreline – Single Adults & Couples: St. Dunstan’s Church serving as Shoreline Emergency Shelter, 722 N 145th St, Shoreline, off Aurora, 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM
South King County
Auburn: Sundown Shelter, 2806 Auburn Way N., Auburn, open 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM, contact Debbie Christian, 253-833-8925, debbiec@theauburnfoodbank.org
Auburn – Young Adults (ages 18-24): Arcadia Young Adult Shelter, 932 Auburn Way S., Auburn, open overnight 9:00 PM – 8:00 AM, daytime drop-in at 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM weekdays, contact 253-740-7198
Burien: Highline United Methodist Church, 13015 1st. Ave. S., Burien, open 7:00 PM – 9:00 AM Monday – Friday morning, meal in the evening , contact Jenny Partch 206-241-5520, shelter.highlineumc@gmail.com, or Facebook BurienSWS
Burien: Daytime warming at the Burien Community Center, open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday
Renton: Reach Renton, Old Chamber of Commerce building, 300 Rainier Ave. N., Renton, open 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM starting Tuesday Feb. 22 through the morning of Saturday Feb. 26, some parking available for vehicle residents, breakfast available until 10:00 AM, contact Fenice Fregoso, 206-657-0484, fenice@reachrenton.org
South Seattle – Young Adults (ages 18-24): South Seattle Shelter in Rainier Beach, 9416 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, open 24 hours, breakfast at 9:00-10:00 AM, lunch at 1:00-2:00 PM, dinner at 6:00-7:00 PM, contact 206-331-2363 and 206-499-2974
East King County
Bellevue – Adult Men: Congregations for the Homeless, 515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, contact 425-496-4885, closest bus route is the 271
Kirkland – Women: The Sophia Way, Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), contact 425-896-7385, closest bus routes are the 239 and 250
Kirkland – Families with Children: New Bethlehem Place, 8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland, contact 425-679-0354
Redmond – Youth & Young Adults: The Landing, Friends of Youth, 16101 NE 87th St., Redmond, 24 hours, contact 425-449-3868
Snoqualmie – Single Adults: Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services, 38625 SE River St, Snoqualmie, contact 425-773-2874
Transportation
- Metro buses are on regular routes. Face masks required. Trip planning help is available online or by calling Metro’s call center, 206-553-3000
- Find a Ride: Check FindARide.org for county-wide transportation options
Seattle Daytime Warming
Seattle Regularly Operating Day Centers: The following Seattle day centers for people experiencing homelessness are open and warm. These day centers remain on their regular schedule.
- The Salvation Army Jefferson Day Center, 4th & Jefferson, Every Day, 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Compass Hygiene & Day Center, 210 Alaskan Way, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm
- Elizabeth Gregory Home, 1604 NE 50th St., Sunday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm, women only
- God’s Lil’ Acre, 12517 33rd Ave NE, 9:00 AM – Noon
- Immanuel Community Services, 1215 Thomas St., Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm
- YouthCare Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3:30pm – 7:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am – 1:00pm; youth only (ages 12 to 24)
- Mary’s Place Day Center, 1830 Ninth Ave, Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm; women or women with children only
- Urban Rest Stop
- Ballard, 2014-B NW 57th St, Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 2:30pm
- Downtown, 1924 Ninth Avenue, Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM, but closed 12:00-1:00 PM
During this cold snap, there is also daytime warming at the Frye Apartment Lobby, 223 Yesler Way, open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Libraries
Seattle and King County libraries are open for daytime warming during regular hours.
- Click here for King County Library locations
- Click here for Seattle Public Library locations
Malls
Local malls like The Outlet Collection in Auburn, Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila are open to the public for daytime warming.
