Youth Housing / Services
Safe Place
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years of age in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety. As a collaborative community prevention initiative, Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country.
Homeless Services
Project Homeless Connect
Project homeless connect is a one day event, held in Pierce County, 3 times a year. We bring essential service provides such as Coordinated Entry Case Managers, Veterans Benefits, Health insurance enrollment, dental services, wellness exams, vaccines, career building services and so much more to meet with our community member’s currently experiencing homelessness. Please visit our website for latest information and updates.
Guadalupe House
1417 South G Street, Tacoma WA 98405
We offer hospitality in various ways to the homeless community. Guadalupe House functions as a transitional house offering a room and supportive environment to those transitioning out of homelessness. We walk with guests through healing and work towards their goals. All this runs on generous donations from friends across Tacoma like Cosmonaut Coffee and Legendary Donuts. Every Tuesday night, we host our weekly open house prayer service and dinner. Please come join us for a meal or to take a peek at life in community.
Coalition to End Homelessness
The Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness is a loose network of individuals, non-profit agencies, government agencies, and community businesses working together to serve people experiencing homelessness. Our end goal is to help folks establish safe housing as quickly as possible and help them to retain that housing so their homeless episode is short and never repeated. We also work to address many of the factors that drive homelessness. (Website has all the information you need)
YouthCare
Each young person arrives at YouthCare with a unique story and set of circumstances. For some youth, quick support—a hot meal, a chat with staff, a visit to the clinic—is all they need to move forward. For other young people, the path to stability may look different. Through a combination of individualized services tailored to young people’s needs and a trusting relationship with a caring adult, YouthCare ensures that young people experiencing homelessness achieve long-term stability.
Tiny House Villages
There are 17 tiny house villages operated or supported by LIHI in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Skyway, and Bellingham. Each village has hygiene facilities, utility access, and a supportive neighboring community that is actively engaged in the success of the residents. LIHI partners with neighbors, volunteers, community groups, non-profits, faith organizations, businesses, rotary clubs, and schools that help support the residents with donations and meals.
Homeless Night Shelters
the Overnight Shelters open to the general community. Other shelters, such as the Stability Site, are operating but require referrals through other agencies. Only a few shelters accept walk-ins, and those often have a waitlist, so it is best to contact the shelter prior to arrival. Many shelters list open beds - if it is just a few beds, it is worth a phone call to ensure availability. A list of all known current shelters is also available.
Housing Services
Shared Housing Services
901 South 11th Street Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MUST CALL Connecting people and fostering independence through innovative and affordable housing. Creating a culture of community members sharing resources to prevent homelessness. Shared Housing Services is an equal opportunity service provider and they do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or family status.
Metropolitan Development Council
945 Fawcett Ave, Rm #204, Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-3pm
MDC – Metropolitan Development Council is a vital community resource for Tacoma and Pierce County.. MDC responds to community needs by providing services in the areas of healthcare, housing, education, and employment that address the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families.
Living Access Support Alliance (LASA)
8956 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood 98499
Hours: M-F 9am-4pm
Short term shelter housing provides families with safe apartments with stays of up to 30 days. Phone and utility services are included as well as case management that is focused on the immediate needs of the family. Transitional Housing provides families their own apartment or townhouse for 12 to 24 months. Families pay 30% of their eligible income which will cover the apartment and utilities and case management to help families focus on long-term goals and move from homelessness to self-sufficiency. LASA also has permanent supportive housing for families with disabilities.
Pierce County Community Connections
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Sound view office: 3602 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418
Downtown Office: 1305 Tacoma Ave S, Suite #104, Tacoma, WA 98405
Programs include but not limited to: housing advocacy, minor home repair for individuals who live outside Tacoma and Lakewood city limits but are in pierce county, the aging and disability Case Management Resource Center (ADRC), energy assistance, early childhood education, homeless programs, violence prevention, Weatherization and WSU extension.
Matthew House
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm (By Appointment Only)
1127 Broadway, Suite #10 Tacoma, WA 98402
*They have a clothing bank and food bank that is open to the public by appointment only*
The House of Matthew Permanent & Supportive Housing operates and owns several different types of shared housing units throughout Pierce County. Individuals that enroll into this program are seeking direction towards making new life changes.
CJK Community Homes
CJK Community Homes is an effective and powerful organization is committed to providing clean, safe, contemporary, and affordable housing and proven supportive case management services to low-income Pierce County residents to reduce the impact of poverty.
They offer affordable housing in private residences to families or a shared housing living arrangement for individuals. Supportive case management services will include connecting residents with our onsite mental health team to provide individual customized needs in conjunction with financial literacy education. Ultimately, we are striving to be part of creating Net Zero for homeless individuals in Pierce County.
Low-Income Housing Resources
City of Lakewood Housing Programs
City Hall Hour: M-F 8:30am-5PM
The Housing Program provides emergency minor repairs, major home repairs and home rehabilitation for low-to-moderate income Lakewood single-family homeowners. A down payment assistance program for low-to-moderate income applicants to purchase a single-family home in Lakewood.
Rebuilding Together South Sound
Rebuilding Together South Sound’s programs provide home modifications and repairs in the homes of low-income seniors, people with disabilities and families with children who live in Pierce County and the Cities of Federal Way and Auburn. They have three home repair programs to help meet the needs of the community. Visit their Website for more Detail.
Volunteer Chore Services
Volunteer Services (formerly Volunteer Chore Services) program currently works with thousands of elders and adults with disabilities statewide. The services are provided at no charge and serve as a safety net for those individuals who cannot afford to pay for assistance and do not qualify for other assistance. Volunteers within the neighborhood help provide services: Housework, Laundry, Shopping/Errands, Transportation, Cooking, Communications, Monitoring, Some kinds of Personal Care, Protective Supervision, and much more
'Deeply Affordable housing' Coming to Tacoma
A Tacoma apartment project that received a property-tax exemption in January is now set to transition to even more affordable housing. The Low Income Housing Institute, based in Seattle, has announced it is acquiring the Heron Apartments, 1624 E. 32nd St., in a deal set to close Oct. 25.