HousingFirstSeattle

Providing permanent, supportive housing is better and cheaper for our community than homelessness.

"The other day I was walking home late from work, and came across some homeless people crashing for the night. I had this old thought, 'someone should do something about this.' And I realized I’m doing something now." -Ray, @PlymouthHousing employee and former resident – at Seattle, WA

At last week's #CivicBootcamp, DCHS director Adrienne Quinn encouraged the group to think before using the phrase, "homeless person." Quinn explained that "the statement shifts blame on to individuals and away from the problematic systems that led to their loss of housing."

Shout-out to our generous donors who contributed to this year's #PopSomeTops Wine Toss Raffle: @ElsomCellars, @Storyville, @MoPOPSeattle, @museumofflight, @charlessmith, @ButlerSeattle & more. Be sure to check out the raffle at our Old Hollywood Ball! goo.gl/MMbXY4

We toured @CompassHousing and loved spotting these core values around the building. #CivicBootcamp @SeattleCityClub

“We need quick and nimble solutions that recognize the systemic issues that contribute to homelessness in our community.” - Adrienne Quinn, Director, Dept. of Community/Human Services, King County #CivicBootcamp @SeattleCityClub – at Seattle, WA

“Which photo makes you think of home?” A great ice-breaker from @SeattleCityClub to kick off today’s #CivicBootcamp on homelessness in #PioneerSquare.

Have you heard about the fabulous raffle packages we'll be gifting at our #PopSomeTops fundraiser? One of them is foodie-inspired & includes a cooking class for two, a $100 gift card to #EthanStowell, $100 to @IvarsClam & much more. goo.gl/HE4WRw (photo: @seattletimes)

“I know people with two jobs living in a tent. We need more properties like these. Make housing that people can actually afford.” Allen, a retired veteran, has called @PlymouthHousing’s Pat Williams Apartments home for three years. – at Seattle, WA

"If we truly have a housing crisis, then why don't we act like it." Could vacant government-owned lots be converted to permanent, supportive housing for Seattle residents experiencing #homelessness? youtube.com/watch?time_conti… @KCTS9 – at Seattle, WA

Plymouth on First Hill is @PlymouthHousing’s newest building. Located close to Harborview, residents experiencing long-term #homelessness and medical challenges receive on-site health care. Join Plymouth on June 15 to support permanent housing: facebook.com/events/32708625… – at Seattle, WA

One more week of early-bird ticket prices! Come pop some tops for @PlymouthHousing on June 15! facebook.com/events/32708625…

Come “pop some tops” in support of @PlymouthHousing at the Old Hollywood Ball! facebook.com/events/32708625…

Plymouth Housing is committed to building 350 new homes over the next five years. Plymouth currently provides housing to over 1,000 chronically homeless Seattleites, a number that is rapidly growing due to the support of our #community. #seattle #homeless #housing