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Ending Homelessness

One Person at a Time

At Lake City Partners, we end homelessness one person at a time by building individual relationships that accompany people on their journey – from tent to front door.

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2 Decades of Experience

For nearly 20 years, Lake City Partners have been providing shelter and supportive services in the North Seattle/King County area. Today, we are part of a network of non-profit providers, funders, and government agencies working to help people exit homelessness and enter housing in a resilient, sustainable way. Our shared approach prioritizes a housing first, providing low-barrier entry that is data driven and focused on equitable outcomes.

Wide Service Area

The North Seattle King County area has several sub-areas with significant numbers of unhoused people who our programs serve. For example, in the Lake City business district our Day Center serves a 30 day rolling population of over 350 people and our North County Outreach program serves a population of over 500 individuals located in the Shoreline, Kenmore, Northeast Seattle area.

Sustainable, Resilient, Welcoming

Our work ends homelessness – one person at a time – and we do that by helping people gain access to housing  through our Shelter and Client Services programs in a way that is resilient and sustainable.

If you need help with housing, or would like to help people become housed, we welcome you.

Client Story!

G’s Story

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G was originally referred to Lake City Partners by our valued partners at the City of Seattle‘s Unified Care Team. After experiencing homelessness for more than a decade, G shared with his referrer that he was finally ready to take the next step toward permanent housing. He wanted the stability of a home so he could begin building the life he envisioned and dedicate more time to his artwork.
G was already connected to several service providers in the community, and 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚. It helped that he was a frequent visitor at our GLA Day Center, which serves as a place where relationships and trust can be built over time. Through consistent, compassionate engagement and honest conversations about what to expect, G, who had once been hesitant to accept a shelter placement, felt comfortable taking that important step.
G entered our Aurora Oaks Enhanced Shelter in December, and Lake City Partners staff worked closely with him to identify a housing opportunity that aligned with his needs and goals. Through a local lease-up process coordinated by DESC, G was ultimately matched with a permanent home.
Securing permanent housing was a significant milestone, but equally important was how the process unfolded. G felt seen and heard throughout his journey, demonstrating how strong partnerships, coordinated services, and trusting relationships can create pathways to lasting housing stability and a renewed sense of possibility. Congratulations from all of us, G! Welcome home!
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