Urban League to operate severe weather shelter in Shoreline starting Wednesday

St. Dunstan's to host emergency shelter again

St. Dunstan's Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98133 will once again house a severe weather shelter but this time it will be staffed by the Urban League instead of local volunteers.

It will open on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 8pm for single adults and couples. Walk-ins are welcome but calling ahead to confirm a bed is available strongly encouraged. (206) 837 - 2746

Urban League can arrange transportation to the shelter for those in need via the shelter phone number (206) 837 – 2746.

As with most emergency shelters, guests will need to leave by 7am the next day.

It will be open this time from January 10 - 16, 2024.

The King County Regional Homeless Authority has been working with Urban League and St. Dunstan's to set up the North King County Severe Weather Shelter since the previous shelter, staffed by volunteers from NUHSA, closed down at the end of winter weather in 2023 after operating from 2018-2023. (more information here). 

• Current information about shelter operations can be found at the KCRHA shelter page 
• Mary’s Place operates an intake line for all family shelter placements. 206-245-1026.
• Daytime warming centers are at several local libraries: Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, plus the Kenmore Hanger.

The shelter is not able to accept donations at this time. If anyone is interested in donating supplies, they should contact Camp United We Stand which is currently being hosted by St Dunstan's. Contact information can be found on the camp's website.

--Diane Hettrick

Updated with information about family placements at Mary's Place, and transportation to St. Dunstan's.