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ROOTS Young Adult Shelter

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Community
  • Homeless & Housing
  • Hunger

Location

4541 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

ROOTS Young Adult Shelter is a University District organization based in compassion and committed to social justice that fosters change and empowers human potential by providing critical services to street-involved, homeless, and other low-income persons and through supporting service providers and faith communities in creating a comprehensive network.

Description

ROOTS Young Adult Shelter serves homeless individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 and is the only shelter program in Seattle specifically addressing the needs of homeless young adults. These young people are too old to access youth shelter programs but often feel unwelcome or threatened in emergency programs serving older single adults. YAS services include: clean bedding and sheets; dinner and hot breakfast; healthy and hygiene supplies and services, including laundry and showers; onsite case management and referral to other support and transitional services; visits by healthcare providers, including public health nurse and acupuncturist; educational materials related to risk avoidance, harm reduction, and other area programs; supportive and nurturing relationships between program staff and guests.

Reviews

Would you recommend ROOTS Young Adult Shelter?
2 reviews Write a review
by Anbarasi M. (2021-06-18 17:25:50.0)
They have an amazing group of staff and volunteers. A lot of interactions with the guests who stay at the shelter. This changed my perception about a lot of things in life.
by Vivian P. (2013-08-07 10:13:24.0)
ROOTS is a truly exceptional place to volunteer. I originally started volunteering there more than three years ago. It is a great place to learn about homelessness by getting to know some truly exceptional individuals at difficult points in their lives and by attending the many trainings ROOTS makes available to volunteers. ROOTS also develops volunteers into leaders who help manage the shelter. This organization provides an important service within the community and I would highly recommend volunteering with them.

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