JS had been staying at Tent City 4 for a while when he first began visiting Lake City Partners’ GLA Day Center. What started as occasional check-ins soon became a regular part of his routine as he sought resources to help turn his life around. After several months, JS met with the Center’s case manager who was determined to assist him in finding a stable place to live. They completed the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Coordinated Entry enrollment, and it quickly became clear that JS was an ideal candidate for 55+ housing.

Despite a lengthy wait and no immediate opportunities, hope was not lost. Months passed, and the search for the right place continued, until finally, a promising listing for a 55+ building surfaced. The staff at GLA Day Center didn’t waste any time — they nominated JS right away. The very next day, JS was selected.

With the approval came a whirlwind of paperwork, but with the team’s support, JS navigated the process smoothly. Just a few weeks later, he stood in front of a new door, his name on the lease, keys in hand.

It was when he stepped inside his new apartment that the reality hit. Walking through the apartment, JS realized this wasn’t just another place he would pass through. This was home. No more carrying his life in a backpack. No more uncertainty. It was a fresh start, and for the first time in a long time, JS felt something he hadn’t in years — security. Welcome home, JS!

After an unexpected and abrupt end to their living situation, M and R found themselves displaced and uncertain of where to turn. With nowhere else to go, they sought refuge at Tent City 4 in Lake City. It was here, in the midst of their struggles that they first came to Lake City Partners’ GLA Day Center in October of 2024. That visit marked a turning point in their journey, as they were plugged in to a housing pathway to begin rebuilding their lives.

On that very first day, we completed a referral to our Aurora Oaks Enhanced Shelter. By December, we were able to offer them a shelter spot. In the background, our Client Services team worked tirelessly to connect them with additional resources to ensure that M and R had a solidly built path to get them from tent to front door.

Within just a few weeks, M and R were enrolled in the Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program, an important step toward securing stability. After enduring the hardships of homelessness together for years, February 2025 finally brought the breakthrough the couple had been waiting for—permanent housing. This milestone marked not just the end of a long struggle, but the beginning of a hopeful new chapter in their lives. Congratulations, M and R! Welcome home!

First New Places Happy Faces of 2025!

K is an example of how the journey to housing can be long and challenging, but at Lake City Partners we stick with people from tent to front door.

Three years ago, K made contact with LCP. She had not had shelter since her husband passed in 2014 and due to her limitations and needs she was not able to come into shelter. One of our Community Outreach team members persisted in their steady support of K to meet her where she was at, and over time they were able to set K up with supportive services.

Finally, and just a few days ago, that team member – who is now a manager of our Client Services team – was able to move K into her very own apartment. This staff member extends a special thank you to all of the LCP staff who have supported K on this journey, and we all give K congratulations on her new home!