Lake City Partners returns to its roots with a north King County seasonal Winter Shelter. Originally running from 2017-2020, LCP Winter Shelter ranged from 80% to 100% utilization rates, with up to 19.7% of guests exiting to permanent supportive housing.
This shelter provides overnight accommodations to our unhoused neighbors during the coldest months of the year, with evening meals, to-go breakfasts, as well as LCP’s relationship-based case management and supportive services.
“This shelter was a Godsend during the cold months,” said a guest.
Broad Continuum of Care
Integration with our Enhanced Client Services program and our GLA Day Center allows LCP to engage Winter Shelter guests in the King County emergency shelter and coordinated entry permanent housing system, ensuring that guests are not just sheltered, but supported on a pathway toward housing stability and personal well-being.
Severe Weather
During Tier-3 weather events, this shelter can surge bed capacity to take more individuals and families off the streets. When compared to the traditional periodic unplanned Severe Weather Response model, this Seasonal Winter Shelter has these benefits:
- Clear stable provision of services versus episodic availability based on weather conditions
- A baseline capacity of 3000 bednights versus limited bednights
- Enhanced opportunity to engage clients in transitional or permanent housing
- Less expensive per bed night
- Enables a relationship-based service delivery that enables meaningful outcomes
Address
Shelter beds are requested online or in person at our GLA Day Center:
12521 33rd Ave NE
Seattle, WA
Contact: office@lakecitypartners.com or visit GLA Day Center (Mon-Fri 9-4)
Open: November 15, 2025 – March, 2026 (end date informed by weather)
Site Details
- Regular: Up to 24 pre-booked beds
- Severe Weather: Additional beds/locations available
- Pre-booking and scheduling
- ADA-accessible
- Warm meals
- Integrated with our Enhanced Client Services for housing outcomes
- Integrated with GLA Day Center for showers/laundry and services