You are a key partner in ending homelessness. By sharing trustworthy information, donating, volunteering, you can make a difference.
Here are some ideas on ways to get involved:
Share Information
You’re on our website, which means you’re interested in getting accurate, trustworthy information about how to end homelessness.
Sign up for our newsletter, and forward it to your friends.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook and LinkedIn and share the information you find there with people you know.
Invite KCRHA staff to come speak at your neighborhood association, business association, church, or community event.
Read and share curated articles from the National Alliance to End Homelessness or Giving Compass.
Regional Services Database
Review our Regional Services Database to see the full landscape of local homeless services to ensure a clear understanding of the resources available, where there are gaps in services, and where additional investments and coordination are needed to achieve better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
Media Coverage
These media outlets strive for accurate coverage that presents the perspectives of people experiencing homelessness, as well as our housed neighbors.
Seattle Times Project Homeless
National Alliance to End Homelessness Blog
Housing Assistance
City of Seattle affordable housing assistance
King County eviction prevention and rent assistance
People facing eviction can contact the Housing Justice Project by email at hjpstaff@kcba.org
Housing Connector for landlords and property owners
National Resources
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)
National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)
National Low Income Housing Coalition
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
Eviction Lab data and research
Volunteer
Donate your time to support the organizations who are responding to the homelessness crisis. Options range from handing out clothing or serving a meal, to mentoring a young person, providing graphic design and other specialized skills, or serving on a board.
- Seattle Works offers a searchable database of volunteer activities, including opportunities to serve on a nonprofit board of directors, with filters for type of activity
- United Way of King County offers a searchable database of volunteer activities
- Visit the website or call your local church, shelter, or food bank to see if there are volunteer opportunities